How glorious that the sun is shining and the temperatures are warming. But that also brings concerns regarding protecting our skin from over-exposure and burning. EWG has great information as you choose your sunscreens. The safest out there, though, is probably clothing and shade! Click here.
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Two Minutes Every Hour Could Improve Your Health!
So what is the latest health risk these days–SITTING! Fortunately, research is showing that walking just 2 minutes every hour (while you’re awake!) may reduce this risk. So excuse yourself from your office and jog in place for 2 minutes–better yet, walk outside around the building for a little Vitamin […]
Get Ready for Picnic Pests!
So are you prone to mosquito bites?? Get ready for picnic season with these tips! Supplementing B1 (thiamine) and using lemon eucalyptus oils are my faves. Read more here.
Some “Don’t’s” for Raising Babies
This is a wonderful article de-bunking some common myths of parenting babies. We all want the best for our children–Please read!
Caregiving to Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
Providing care to our loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s can be very difficult. One source of the difficulty can be the difference in perception of the extent of the illness. This article provides helpful tips for supporting the relationship between the caregiver and the one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
Reduce Toxicity of Your Nursery
Some great ideas to improve the environment of your precious baby! And you, too!!
Gluten Consumption is Linked with ALS Symptoms
While this is a recent report, there has been much evidence over the years linking gluten consumption with neurological disorders. Just google it. Here are several: JNNP, NCBI, and Google sites. If you have neurological symptoms–with or without digestive symptoms–please test for Celiac AND gluten intolerances. And try avoiding gluten […]
Pesticides Linked with Poor Sperm Quality and Quantity
The article speaks for itself–consumption of pesticide residues has been linked with lower sperm counts and reduced motility of sperm. PLEASE eat organic as much as possible.
Please Use Caution with Bleach
There is some evidence that children that are exposed to bleach fumes are more at risk for infections and illness. If you use a lot a bleach to clean at home, you may want to try using other options such as good ol’ soap and water, baking soda, etc., and […]
Foods to Reduce Allergies
So I know for a fact that nettles reduces allergy symptoms. And I fully support including the other foods in our diets, too, since they support our overall health! Click here.
