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The chemical in microwave popcorn, called diacetyl, is so poisonous that it often destroys the lungs of workers in microwave popcorn factories. These workers develop an incurable disease known as bronchiolitis obliterans — popcorn lung.

Health professionals have known of this risk for years always assuming that it would only affect people working in the factory and breathing the especially high concentrations there.

In 2007, a man who ate two bags of microwave popcorn daily was diagnosed with popcorn lung. This indicates that diacetyl enters the air and lungs when microwave popcorn is cooking. In response, most microwave popcorn companies removed diacetyl and replaced it with chemicals having the same effects.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sprint for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

How about a new Android for you or someone on your gift list? Here’s a great lead if you’re looking for  Android™ powered EVO 4G devices  .

I have an HTC Android Desire that I’ve had for about five months, and I love love love it. It’s zippy and sleek and stylish…all the things I want in a cell phone.

If you’re tired of your old cell phone, maybe it’s time to upgrade, huh? Could be the perfect time to give yourself a gift that will keep giving all year long.

Sprint is running some great deals right now. If you hurry, you can get an EVO or a EVO Shift absolutely free! How, you say? Well, simple…just order online. You have to be adding new lines of service and then you even get the activation waived and get free shipping on top of everything else!

This offer won’t last forever, though. If it sounds tempting to you, best get in on it before it ends. December 14 is the final day to take advantage of this awesome sale. Hurry and save some money while getting that zippy Android you know you want!

Suffering from recurring headaches, migraines, depression, anxiety, arthritis, ringing in the ears, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, or acid reflux is becoming more and more common. The symptoms of Artificial Sweetener Disease can change daily, depending on how much sweeteners you consume.

Ever hear the frequent adage: “there’s not enough artificial sweetener in any specific product to cause health concerns?” Well, as of 2011, there are chemical sweeteners in more than 25 percent of all foods and drinks. The effect of these chemicals is compromised health…thanks to little regulation of chemical agents in food.

Don’t look for a prescription drug to solve the health issues created by artificial sweeteners. Stop consuming them and your health will improve.

US FDA has issued a new warning to pet owners about the possible toxicity of some pet treats imported from China. So far in 2011, at least 70 dogs have been sickened or killed by jerky products imported from China. Dog owners who observe any symptoms associated with these treats should stop using them.

Many kinds of pet treats have also been subjected to irradiation treatments. This deadly process makes food toxic.

When purchasing any pet food or treats read labels carefully to identify the product origin. Then verify whether or not the food has been treated with irradiation.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of BigCrumbs for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I think I may be the queen of online shoppers. I love to shop…I mean…I REALLY love to shop. But…I hate crowds and I dislike driving to and fro looking for just what I need or want.  I also hate wasting time…and driving around like that is a huge waste of time. All these reasons make online shopping perfect for me. How about you…feel the same way? If so, dear reader, read on because I have a HUGE tip for you today!

Have you heard of  BigCrumbs.com ? No? Well, when you hear this, you might just kiss me! You know all your fav retailers? Walmart, Target, Best Buy…to name a few. Anyway, how about earning cash back for every online purchase you make? I know! How cool!

There are over 1200 top online stores that participate. Are you ready for the best part? It’s free! Create an account and then log in before shopping at your favorite stores. This is a major way to save time, money and get a little cash back in your pocket every time you shop online.

Leave a comment and tell me how much you love this!

High-frequency electromagnetic radiation (EMR) can increase cancer risk.

EMR is a toxin that you can see or feel. Erroneous studies assert that current EMR exposure levels are safe. The US government has even gone so far as to establish faulty guidelines for EMR exposure. It purports safe levels to be thousands of times higher than what scientists have proven to be safe. In fact, studies reveal that current amounts of EMR from towers and antennas drastically alter the body’s cellular processes — causing cancer and other diseases. The amount of radiation that we are exposed to doubles annually.

New cell towers are built every day. Most folks living in cities have between 30-100 microwave towers/antennas within four miles of their homes. These towers emit electromagnetic fields linked to cancer.

Dangers lurk inside the home, too. Wi-Fi routers, baby monitors, and cordless phones give off high-frequency radiation linked to cancer. Cordless phones emit the same amount of radiation as a cell phone. Wi-Fi routers are also dangerous.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Puppies vs. Babies for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Got any cute puppies or babies around the house? Got an opinion about which is cuter? Of course you do! Everyone does!

As for me…I’m gonna go with babies. Why? Because I’ve had plenty of those and I don’t currently have any puppies around. My 16 month old blows any old puppy away, anyway. She’s cute with an attitude…what could be better than that??

Now’s your chance to vote in the Puppies vs. Babies online contest  . Consider the two  – Puppies vs. Babies  — and decide which you prefer. After you make up your mind, head over to the online contest and register your vote. You have from right this minute until November 23rd to vote. Get going, now…the winning puppy or baby will win $5,000!

It’s too late to enter the contest, but it’s not too late to vote. I wish I had known about this contest before, because I’m quite sure that this picture of my princess would have been in the running.

Don’t you agree?

Post a comment here and let us all know who you’re voting for!

Heart failure is an oft-deadly condition that occurs when the heart can’t pump an adequate amount of oxygen and blood throughout the body. Symptoms include fatigue, appetite reduction, fluid build-up and kidney failure. Shortness of breath also happens when blood accumulates behind the heart. This leads to increased fluid in the lungs.

Heart failure has no cure. Some medications and lifestyle changes can help people live longer. Sometimes heart failure patients need heart transplants.

There’s a new treatment that might help heart failure patients. No, it’s not any type of surgery even a prescription. It’s vitamin C.

Heart failure patients with low vitamin C intake were over two times more likely to have higher levels of high sensitivity C-Reactive protein (hsCRP) — a marker for inflammation and a risk factor for heart disease.

Because inflammation is a significant symptom in heart failure, and a lack of vitamin C could make inflammation worse. By taking in adequate vitamin C, you may be able to significantly lessen inflammation and thereby lessen heart failure.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PackIt for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you pack a lunch for someone near and dear day after day? Are you tired of struggling with ice packs that don’t keep the food cold for a long enough period? Don’t worry — that’s the cool thing about technology — it’s here to solve so many different issues!

Instead of using tired old ice packs, try  PackIt lunch boxes to keep lunches ice cold.

PackIt stays cold for up to 10 hours and it fits conveniently in your freezer. After finishing your nice, cool lunch, just neatly fold the bag up until you can get home to put it back in the freezer again. 

This is a non-toxic, PVC and lead-free ice option so use it without worries!

One of my big pet peeves is the water we take along with us when we’re out and about — it gets warm and I hate that! It makes me want to buy cold water, but that’s such a waste of money. If we packed out water in Packits, it would stay nice and cold while we’re out doing whatever.

How do you feel about BOGO? Stupid question, I know. Here’s the thing…head over to the Packit website right now because they’re offering a deal where you can buy one Packit for $19.95 and you get a second one totally free!

Do me a favor…post a comment for how you would use a PackIt and why you think it would totally blow away a tired old lunch bag!

Ginger has a long history of being effective at alleviating gastrointestinal distress. Modern research reveals that ginger has numerous properties, including antioxidant effects and direct anti-inflammatory effects. New research demonstrates the anti-inflammatory action of ginger on the colon.

Include ginger in the diet to dramatically lower inflammatory risk markers for colon cancer. One such marker, known as PGE2, is a naturally occurring prostaglandin. PGE2 usually induces fever and is important for determining inflammatory levels in the body. Inflammation has been implicated as a precursor to colon cancer. Gingerroot supplementation lowers blood levels of the prostaglandin to reduce colon cancer risks.