Here is a link for a non-GMO shopping guide. There is even a link to download the list to your iPhone.
Healthy Home and Garden
Solvents Increase Risk of Birth Defects
The common cleaning products you have under your sink may be increasing the risk of birth defects in your baby. The good news–save your health, that of your baby’s, and your budget by using baking soda and vinegar to clean your home!! And almond oil (from the grocery section) makes […]
GMO “Train Wreck”–Weeds are becoming resistant . . .
So, those GMO-crops that are “Round-up Ready” have generated weeds resistant to Round-up. Now we have GMO-crops that can be sprayed with Round-up (that we then consume, wear, etc.!) with weeds that will grow anyway. A quote from this article: “It’s been a slowly unfolding train wreck,” said Charles Benbrook, […]
BPA Effects Thyroid Hormones
This UC-Berkeley study reveals that BPA reduces thyroid hormone in pregnant mothers and increases thyroid hormone activity in infant boys. This study is likely just scratching the surface on the implications of BPA on hormones.
BPA Linked to Heart Disease
This study is the first to find a link between BPA (commonly found in most plastics) and heart disease. Choose glass containers, paper bags, wooden toys, whole foods (not pre-packaged), etc. This will not only help your health but reduce your carbon footprint!!
J&J Removing Hazardous Chemicals
Here is some additional information on how Johnson & Johnson is working toward removing hazardous chemicals from many of their products. Thank you J&J!!.
Dirty Cleaners
Here is EWG’s latest list of “dirty cleaners”. Keep in mind that between vinegar and baking soda, you can clean almost anything!!
Natural Insect Repellent
I love the ideas and resources in this article for natural insect repellents. I also carry an effective essential oil-based version in my clinic for patients. In addition, thiamin supplementation does seem to help repel mosquitoes, but I haven’t noticed whether or not it would help for bees. Bees usually […]
Turn Off That Light . . .
New study has linked even dim lighting while sleeping to increased risk of depression. If you suffer from depression or low mood, try turning off your TV and night-lights when you sleep at night. Wouldn’t that be a wonderful resolution!
Bad Food Bill
Watch this video and tell me what you think . . . .
