I can’t say this enough: avoid artificial sweeteners! Dried stevia is OK but avoid formulas with alcohol sugars (they end with an “ol” on the end of their name). Check out this information.
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EWG’s Top Cleaning Products
We all know that there are a lot of toxic cleaning agents out there. EWG has reviewed many and has updated their recommended list. I would also add that you can keep things even simpler: baking soda for scrubbing, vinegar for cleaning, and simply water to clean windows and mirrors […]
First Do No Harm
This is a basic premise in medical care–check out how naturopathic medicine approaches can help achieve this during your health care process. And keep in mind, medications and surgery may also be “First Do No Harm” treatments.
Herbicides in Your Children’s Cereal??
Glyphosates (a main ingredient in Round-Up) has been identified as carcinogenic in California and are present in cereals and grains. I was going to try and summarize EWG’s article, but they have done such a great job I’m just attaching the link–please check it out. The good news is that […]
Beat The Heat!
OK–so the first day or two of a summer heat wave can be kind of fun–but if you do not have air conditioning, the continued hot days can become brutal. I don’t have AC and have come up with some great ways to keep my home cool. The first idea […]
Reduce Waste in the Kitchen–Here Are Some Tips!!
So, we know that we should be reducing the use of plastics and aluminum foil in contact with our foods. Plastics can transfer dangers plasticizers (PCB for example) and aluminum can leach from foods. I recommend storing food in glass containers (keeping food from touching plastic seals), buying food that […]
Sugar Smacks–Like We Need Another Reason to Avoid It
Hopefully, no one believes that Sugar Smacks cereal is a healthy way to start the day. But now it is also associated with a multi-state Salmonella outbreak. If you have any of this cereal in your cupboard, please dispose of it. Instead, focus on a healthy breakfast of fruit, vegetables, […]
New Sunscreen List
EWG has posted new sunscreen products on their recommended lists–check them out by clicking here. And stay safe while having fun out in the sun!!
Higher Vitamin D serum Levels Associated with Lower Risk of Colon Cancer
The title of this post really says it all: Higher serum levels of vitamin D = lower risk of colon cancer. This article suggests a range of 75 – 100 nmol/L. My typical recommendation is 60 – 80, however, 80 – 90 may be a preferred range. But don’t think […]
More MD’s are Coordinating Care with ND’s
This is exciting news: more corroboration between MD’s and ND’s means increased holistic care! Check out this article 🙂
