What is activated charcoal, and why is it so beneficial? The difference between regular charcoal and activated charcoal is that activated charcoal has been treated with oxygen. According to HowStuffWorks, this process opens up millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms, allowing the active charcoal to absorb odorous or colored substances from gases or liquids. […]
There’s nothing better than a hot shower, unless it’s a cold shower. While there isn’t a great deal of good science on shower temperature, there are plenty of anecdotal accounts about the benefits of cold showers relative to hot ones. And in fact, there’s plenty of positive results that can be observed through experience and […]
It can sometimes seem like a cruel world when so many of the decadent vices we crave are also bad for our bodies. But what’s even stranger is how some things that are absolutely repulsive might actually be good for you. Now, we’re not talking about your least favorite vegetables. This isn’t an article about […]
