Category: Baby & Child Health

  • Health News: More Johnson & Johnson’s recalls for Tylenol and other over-the-counter medicines linked to a musty or moldy odor

    You know I can’t understand why these big companies keep making poor quality products and endangering the public, but they still are open for business. If you recall I did 2 articles a while back about J & J that you can read here, I suggest you check them out: Health News: Another Tylenol Recall,…

  • Do you have allergies or food sensitivities you don’t know about?

    I dream of a world that is green and mountainous with pastures and animals roaming freely. A land where I am not being exposed to chemicals and toxic substances.  Somewhere I can pick an apple from a tree and eat it without worrying about pesticides. It is a dream I have had for a long…

  • Health News: Study finds a link between BPA and childhood asthma

    Source: Los Angeles Times Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, are reporting the findings of experiments with mice that indicate exposure to bisphenol-A, or BPA, during pregnancy may increase the chances of asthma in the child. The chemical, used in plastic bottles, linings of cans, and other products, has been linked to…

  • How to eat when you’re on the road?

    It can seem like a daunting task to prepare and package food for a trip especially when you have children.  But oh is it important.  You don’t want to risk getting sick from eating out in someplace you don’t know.  Trust me you don’t.  I know because it’s happened to us and it’s not pretty…

  • Health News: Another Neurotoxic/Endocrine Disrupting Pesticide soon to be on your Strawberries

    According to an article published in the NYT, Methyl iodide will be approved by California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) for use all over the state which produces 90% of the strawberries consumed in the US.  Currently, this new fumigant is not on the list of pesticides approved for agricultural use.  Methyl iodide has been…

  • Are you exposing your children to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like BPA?

    BPA is used in baby bottles, water bottles, plates, toys you name it.  And we all know its not safe for us since its been classified as an endocrine-disrupting chemical.  An endocrine disruptor is a synthetic chemical that when absorbed into the body either mimics or blocks hormones and disrupts the body’s normal functions. This…

  • Not just Pregnant Women need Folic Acid

    When you hear of folic acid do you immediately think of pregnant women?  I hope not.  Folic Acid is a necessary nutrient that we can get mainly from leafy green vegetables.  But unfortunately people don’t eat well enough these days to get the recommended amounts so supplementation is required. Below I have posted some very…

  • Top-rated sunscreens for broad spectrum protection with fewer hazardous ingredients

    Summer is here and the sun is waiting for us.  With so much talk on sun safety, vitamin D and skin cancer I wanted to give you some safe options on protecting your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.  There is a great review of sunscreen products done by the EWG – Environmental Working Group. …

  • Does your child have ADD or ADHD due to a magnesium deficiency?

    I always get asked by friends of mine what to do for a child with ADD or ADHD.  Changing the diet of the child is the most important thing to do ASAP.  Once artificial dyes, high fructose corn syrup, processed sugar, trans fats, msg and processed foods are removed from a child’s diet, parents notice a huge change…

  • 5 Fabulous Healthy Easy to make Smoothies/Juices

    Ok, some of you have been waiting for this article I promised on smoothies, but I decide to add in juices as well. So here you go, I hope you enjoy it. Remember to wash your produce very well and use Organic if possible.  Also remember to leave the skin on those fruits and veggies…

  • Are your Beauty and Home Cleaning Products Toxic?

    Did you know that a synthetic petrochemical carcinogen called 1,4-dioxane is in everything from J & J’s baby wash to Tide laundry detergent, Dial Clean & Soft Aloe an0bacterial hand soaps, Olay Complete Body Wash with Vitamins (Normal Skin) and many other products? According to The Environmental Working Group; “Many manufacturers use ethoxylation, a cheap,…

  • Health News: Microwaves Dangerous for your Health

    Why did the Russians Ban an Appliance Found in 90% of American Homes Article by: Dr. Mercola By now, you probably know that what you eat has a profound impact on your health. The mantra, “You are what you eat” is really true.   But you need to consider not only WHAT you buy, but…