Finally!! The FDA has ruled that antibacterial soaps are no more effective than good ol’ soap and water and has banned “19 active ingredients — including the most common, triclosan and triclocarban — in liquid soaps, bar soaps and other items.” Read more here.
Healthy Home and Garden
Progress Toward Raising Healthy Children!
I am excited that a step is being made toward a healthier environment for our children. While this task force gets started, however, please avoid exposure to plastics, pesticides, herbicides, etc. Check out this article.
EWG’s “Pollution in People”
This is a great article about sources of toxins that are adversely effecting our health. Please read the attached article and check out their video, too. I’m also including a link to a blog regarding cell phones and their link to cancers. It’s not all bad news, though–keep eating those colorful […]
Strawberries Top EWG’s Dirty Dozen
Love those sweet strawberries that are starting to hit the grocery stores? Please limit consumption to organic only–strawberries are among the “dirtiest” produce on EWG’s Dirty Dozen list. Non-organic versions contain carbendazim (a hormone disruptor), bifenthrin (a possible carcinogen), and up to 17 other pesticides. Better yet, find a spot […]
Industrial Foods and Human Health?
I know that you have seen my pleas to avoid use of pesticides and herbicides–they are destroying our insects, our environment, and our health. Here is a well-written article on how they work and their impact on human health. Please read.
As Suspected–It’s Not Just BPA
Most of us are at least aware of the dangers of BPA to our health. Many companies are therefore touting non-BPA plastics–HOWEVER, these typically contain other xenobiotics (endocrine disruptors) that are just as detrimental to our health. the attached article has great hints on how to reduce exposure.
Dandy Flowers!
One of my favorite wildflowers is the dandelion! And I love that my daughter used to call them “Dandy Flowers”! Indeed, they are dandy flowers. Their bitters content can support digestion. The dried roots can support liver health. The leaves have great mineral content. And they are pretty, too!! Read […]
23 Uses for Baking Soda
I haven’t tried all of these (and I’m not an IHOP fan) but I do know that many of them do work. I love that a single, safe household item can provide such service! Toss out those dangerous cleaners, deodorizers, etc., and pull out your box of baking soda!! Read […]
Reduce Toxicity of Your Nursery
Some great ideas to improve the environment of your precious baby! And you, too!!
Grow Your Own Medicinal Garden
And to think that most of these are VERY easy to grow!!! And let me add a couple of “weeds”: dandelion (helps our bees, too) and plantain are among my favorites! Check this out!
