This is some great information on health risks of certain household cleaning products as well as alternatives. My favorite cleaning products remain “food-based”–that is, vinegar and oil for furniture, baking soda for scrubbing (Bon Ami is a calcium carbonate option), and chamois’s for cleaning glass. What are your favorite methods??
General Health
EWG’s Meat-Eating Guide
Love this information on the importance of buying naturally-raised meats–this supports our environment, the animals, and our health!! Read more here!
Grocery Shopping on a Tight Budget
Let’s face it, we all have budgets. This is great information when you’re trying to purchase the healthiest foods for your family and stay within your budget, too! Click here.
Produce-Buying Guide
EWG has compiled a list of safest (and “dirtiest”) produce on the market so that you can make informed decisions. Click here for the latest info.!
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 […]
President Lincoln Used Homeopathy
For those of you who enjoy using homeopathy to help support your health, you may enjoy this historical article regarding former-President Lincoln. And if you don’t know about homeopathy, you might enjoy it, too!!!
Oregano to Replace Antibiotics for Chicken Farmers??
Love this article which summarizes attempts to utilize botanical medicine (oregano and cinnamon) in place of antibiotics to prevent infections. It also describes the extent to which antibiotics are used in meat production and their contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Radiation Exposure on Imaging
While imaging techniques (e.g., X-rays, MRI, CT, and PET scans) are immensely valuable tools for the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions, they should be used with caution. You may want to read or listen to this report by Dr. Topol. Just be sure to ask your practitioner for the […]
Artificial Sweeteners Now Being Linked to Increased Risk of Cancers
This article summarizes recent findings regarding the health risks of consuming aspartame. It has been linked to increased weight gain, increased fat storage and now cancer. Please AVOID ASPARTAME and other artificial sweeteners (which, at the turn of the 20th century includes cane sugar!). Stick with limited amounts of honey, […]
Obesity Rates Rise With Fuel Consumption?
Here is research reported by the AANP which reveals that those who drive less than one mile to work have lower BMI’s. In addition, The Columbian included an article showing that as China becomes more affluent, they are trading in their bicycles for automobiles. They also have more fast food […]
