Guess what–that so-called “safe” herbicide Round-up (by non-other than Monsanto) is now being found at elevated levels in breast milk. This flies in the face of Monsanto’s report that glycophosphates do not accumulate in the body and are therefore safe. It appears that these chemicals do indeed accumulate and therefore […]
Children’s Health
Please, Just Avoid Plastics . . .
I have shared other reports about the dangers of BPA as well as a recent report about the dangers of plastics that are using alternatives to BPA. Guess what–none of them are good for us. PLEASE, avoid plastics as much as possible. Use glass as much as possible for your […]
Receipts and Endocrine Problems
Believe it or not, those receipts you get every time you make a purchase may be your highest source of BPA contamination. BPA mimics estrogen and as such can be an endocrine disruptor. It also has been linked with reproductive and brain disorders as well as obesity. Ditch the plastic […]
Pregnant?? Avoid Tylenol!
A recent study has linked the use of Tylenol in pregnant women with an increased risk of ADHD in their infants. PLEASE avoid acetaminophen during pregnancy! Hydrotherapy and acupuncture can be safe alternatives. Talk to your doctor about safe options for you.
Hold Your Children
Love that research is actually proving that human touch is important for our development: “At age 10, the children who had received maternal contact as infants slept better, showed better hormonal response to stress, had a more mature functioning of their nervous system and displayed better thinking skills.” Click here […]
Probiotics Reduce Colic
As a mother who had a very colicky infant, this is great news! Researchers have found that a Lactobacillus reuteri strain reduces the incidence of colic in infants. This further supports that appropriate GI flora (“gut bugs”) are crucial for our health, no matter what age!! Read more here. (Oh, […]
We ALL Need to Get Moving!
Despite efforts to get our children exercising, most are not getting the recommended 1-hour of daily exercise. Please help your child or teen find an activity that they love and that gets them moving–swimming, basketball, horseback riding, playground time, running, etc. And let us parents be good examples! 🙂 Read […]
Avoid BPA
We’ve heard more and more frequently about the dangers of BPA. Hormone disruption is high on the list–and researchers are finding that the changes can be hereditary. In other words, changes in a mother may cause changes in her babies! So, please avoid plastics, use electronic receipts, avoid canned foods, […]
Anti-bacterial Soaps Aren’t
FDA has recently issued a report that anti-bacterial soaps may not do the job. And, even worse, may be compromising our health. Please stick with soap and water. Avoid triclosan (see previous articles on triclosan and endocrine dysruptors)!!
Jump Start Your Baby’s Health–Exercise During Pregnancy!
We know that exercise helps not only our bodies but our mind as well. Apparently, the same is true for our babies while we’re pregnant. Please talk to your OB, ND OB (yes, there are naturopathic obstetricians!), or midwife to determine a safe exercise program for you! And read more […]
