Please be aware that the movement to ban BPA in plastics that are used in food packaging was defeated. Put simply, foods that are packaged in plastic are likely exposed to BPA. BPA then leaches into the food and then to the body. BPA exposure has been implicated in reproductive and nervous system damage. Children and infants may be at particular risk. Read the full article here.
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News
Health Tips for Expecting Mothers
March 21st, 2012
The attached article summarizes some simple steps to keep you healthy during your pregnancy. To your health–and to that of your baby!!! Click here.
Home Care Ideas for Allergies
March 5th, 2012
This is a great article listing a number of helpful ideas for reducing allergy symptoms! Click here.
Organic Potato?
March 1st, 2012
This video is great “food for though” (sorry, pun intended). Please, let your grocery purchases be the best you can make for your health, but also to let grocers, farmers, and politicians know where you want to spend your money.
Save our Bees
February 23rd, 2012
Here is a list of research articles summarizing the impact of pesticides on our bee population. Please read, consider voicing your opinion to the EPA to ban these, and stop using pesticides in your yard (which will also reduce your toxic burden!!). The articles are linked via Dr. Sharol Tilgner’s website (She is the original founder of Wise Women Herbals)–click here.
Labelling Definitions
February 7th, 2012
Read this article for great information regarding the restrictions (or NOT) on labels that manufacturers use. You will likely be surprised! Click here.
Homemade soup
November 28th, 2011
Now is a GREAT time to create your own homemade soups with leftover broths from your Thanksgiving dinner. Make a large batch and freeze in glass containers (suitable for freezing, of course!) for future meals. I like to put mine in individually-sized containers for yummy and nutritious homemade lunches at work. Watch for recipes under the “Recipes” tab. I’ve included a delicious but easy cranberry relish, too. Research is showing that dangerous BPA’s are leaching into foods which have been canned making homemade versions important for your health–click here for more information.
Safe baby products
November 18th, 2011
The good news: Weleda baby products contain safe ingredients. Homemade versions of shampoos, creams, salves and powders are also great options–one of my favorite books for “recipes” is “Earthly Bodies and Heavenly Hair” by Dina Falconi.
The bad news: Johnson & Johnson has been using chemicals, including 1,4-dioxane, in their popular “No More Tears” baby shampoo. Click here to read a recent article.
Preparing for a Healthy Thanksgiving meal!
November 15th, 2011
Most of us look forward to a special Thanksgiving meal with family and friends. From roasted turkey, harvest vegetables, and maybe even some pecan pie–all while enjoying time with loved ones which, at my house, tends to be a combination of peacefulness as well as chaos 
. While I recommend and try to serve organic foods as much as possible, sometimes it is either impossible to find needed ingredients “organic” or it is too expensive for the budget. To help you with your grocery choices, click here for Environmental Working Group’s list of some of the “cleanest” produce (and “dirtiest” produce) you can find at your grocery. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!!
Please eat whole foods!
October 27th, 2011
Just another reason to avoid packaged and processed foods. Choose whole foods instead–the way they are found in nature!! As examples, choose an apple over prepared applesauce; choose fresh herbs over seasoning packets; make homemade salad dressings, etc. Click here for recent article.