To Your Health

As much as we love to sing the praises of Pilates, your health depends on so much more than your Pilates workouts. From now on, every Friday we will blog on a pertinent health topic. From preventative care, to nutrition, to alternative health strategies, look no further than your friends at Bella Forma to keep you up to date.

If you've ever eaten anything that lists cottonseed oil as one of the ingredients, you may want to take note of this article. Cotton that is not certified organic is often treated with an herbicide very similar to agent orange, and this "conventionally grown" cottonseed makes its way into many products. Agent Orange has been linked to Parkinson's Disease and Heart Disease, among other maladies. http://health.msn.com/health-topics/cancer/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100242351

Do your homework, read your labels, and know what you are putting into your body. It's the only one you get!