All posts tagged: dangerous

Insight into GMO’s – Genetically Modified Organisms [Infographic]

You would believe that if you are following a balanced diet that your intake of valuable nutrients is sufficient to keep you healthy… not so if the diet consists of GMO’s! These genetically modified organisms are present in a wide variety of healthy foods, making the food we eat “toxic”. To combat this we need

InfoGraphic on the Popping Pills drug epidemic

Pharmaceutical giants have long been a conflicting topic for many… They are the saviours of the population, bringing us a pill for any and all ailments, healing our disease stricken world. Or are they now the cash machines that sells prescription drugs without worrying about side effects and consequences, where “another set” of pills will

Stroke: Facts presented in an InfoGraphic

When compared to the big illnesses than can befall you; cancer, diabetes, HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis etc, stroke seems insignificant. In reality the dangers of strokes are much greater and we decided to share this infographic to create awareness under our readers. By lowering your blood pressure you can lower your chances of getting a

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[InfoGraphic] 10 Mayor Health Benefits of Marijuana

It has long been argued that marijuana should be legalized due to it’s medicinal properties. The dilemma comes in where many drug experts believe marijuana is the gateway drug to stronger and more dangerous substance abuse such as cocaine, heroine and tik. How do we solve this? Some doctors have a license to prescribe dagga

Fact or Hoax: Processed meat too Dangerous for Human Consumption

An article recently surfaced again which we can find traces that appeared in 2007. It claims that a study from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) was released where more than 7000 clinical studies have been done covering the link between diet and cancer. “Processed meats are too dangerous for human consumption. Consumers should stop

What does a Sip of Soda do to your Health

Most people over 10 are byproducts of Coca Cola and other carbonated soft drinks. We grew up, and some grew old with soda’s rising in popularity. Whether it’s quenching your first or a mixer to your alcoholic beverage, your intake of sodas is too much. When it comes to the detrimental side effects of soft

Who Shouldn’t have Ozone Therapy

We get asked this a lot, in various forms: – Dangers of ozone therapy, – Ozone therapy side effects, – Can anyone have ozone therapy, – How many times can one sit in the ozone sauna, – Are there dangers to ozone therapy or the ozone sauna, – Should I drink water or take additional

Breast Cancer by the Numbers

This was originally shared on the Pink Initiative’s blog, and we thought we should share it now; when awareness wanes regarding breast cancer as Breast Cancer Awareness Month has passed and the media is focusing their attention on other things. As the infographic states, every 3 minutes someone new gets the life changing news and

InfoGraphic on UK smokers and reasons to QUIT

How many people smoke Worldwide; more than all the Facebook users, and if you put all the smokers in the same country they would compete head to head with China as the largest population on Earth. The negative consequences of smoking is well documented, so why do so many people still practice this habit? Surely

Hepatitis C: Getting tested can Save your Life

We are not fans of visiting doctors here at Salvagente, but we will make an exception for this. If you fall within this age group as depicted in the infographic, please get tested for Hepatitis C. We believe strongly in prevention and early treatment, especially if your chances of survival and eliminating the virus are