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Morning Links: Health Care Economics


How to Bargain at The Doctor’s Office – Doctors aren’t necessarily concerned with the cost of treatment, so it’s up to you to haggle with your doctor for affordable health care. (New York Times)

Don’t Pay Full-Price For a Prescription – Find the right prescription coupons to take the edge off your copay. (NPR)

Cheaper (if Questionable) Hygiene – One reporter tries going a year without soap and shampoo. He had more money in his pockets, but he also had healthier skin and hair. (GOOD) … More »

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Morning Links: Health Care Economics

Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste: Should Sodium Laurel Sulfate Be an Ingredient In “Natural Care”?


We spend a lot of time thinking about the products we put on our face, hair, and skin, but when it comes to oral care, we tend not to experiment much: A toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss are requisite elements of personal hygiene. No question. In recent years, however, consumers have begun opting for natural toothpastes in lieu of brands that contain scary colors, flavorings, and chemicals that we don’t feel quite right about. In fact, Tom’s of Maine, a brand who’s slogan is “natural care”, has become so popular that it’s widely available in chain grocery and drug stores — not just niche natural markets and expensive pharmacies. But when we flipped over our tube of Tom’s to check out the ingredients, we found one that didn’t sit well with us — Sodium laurel sulfate (or SLS) — making us wonder of Tom’s is really all that it’s cracked up to be. … More »

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Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste: Should Sodium Laurel Sulfate Be an Ingredient In “Natural Care”?