The CDC reports that a number of internet sites report the safety of medications during pregnancy that do NOT have sufficient studies to boast such claims. If you are pregnant and on medications or supplements, please consult with your healthcare provider.
Children’s Health
H1N1 Vaccine Linked to Narcolepsy in Children
This research has not been fully published, but supports findings in Finland, Sweden and Ireland: that the use of Pandemrix in children for the prevention of H1N1 (swine flu) increases their risk of developing narcolepsy. Please read.
Needed: Children in Nature
It is SO important for us to get out in nature and it is so woefully lacking in our culture. Please read this article . . . it might surprise you!
Pregnant? Here Are Some Diet Recommendations . . .
If you’re pregnant, you no doubt are working diligently at providing healthy nutrition for your baby. This article gives some ideas on powerhouse foods for you. To your health, and that of your baby!!
Fast Food is Linked to Childhood Asthma
OK–we all have at least heard that fast food is bad for our health (and, I’m on record as stating: Fast food IS bad for your health.). This research adds another notch in the “bad for you” category: it is now linked to asthma in children. PLEASE, do NOT think […]
Dryer Sheets Are Toxic!
I was recently surprised that many health conscious people are unaware of the dangers of dryer sheets. Here a link explaining some of the dangers as well as a link to options to dryer sheets. By the way, drying your clothes in the sun is the absolute best option! To […]
What Nutrition Experts Won’t Feed Their Children . . .
Click here to see the “top ten” list of foods that nutrition experts refuse to feed their children. I would include any meats that haven’t been raised naturally. What’s on your list??
Childhood Obesity and Vitamin D Deficiency
If you have a child who is struggling with obesity, please read this article. While Vitamin D supplementation may not cause weight loss, the deficiency of Vitamin D can have adverse effects on overall health including fatigue, depression, poor bone formation, suppressed immunity, and more. Please talk to your healthcare […]
Fitness Helps With Scholarly Goals
A recent report reveals that students who also maintain physical fitness tend to do better on their studies. Again, this supports the importance of PE in our schools! Let’s get fit and help our children do the same!!
More Addictive than Cocaine: Sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup
Please read this article if you aren’t convinced of the dangers and addictive nature of sugar and high fructose corn syrup (or if you’re trying to convince a loved one of it!). Please be aware that manufacturers are learning that an increasing number of people are avoiding high fructose corn […]
