In case you needed more reasons to support changes in the current regulations for toxic chemicals, this article might do the trick.
Healthy Home and Garden
Safe Chemicals Act
The goal of the Safe Chemicals Act is to shift the burden to proving that a chemical IS safe versus our current law which states that there must be proof that a chemical is UN-safe. I’d like to see this applied to GMO as well! Click here.
Healthy Grocery Shopping Made Easier
The Green PolkaDot may be just the answer for you to save on organic produce and products. Check them out here!
Another Benefit of Organic Produce
A new study finds that organically-raised tomatoes offer higher levels of anti-oxidants than those grown with pesticides (termed “conventionally grown” in this article–don’t get me started . . . .). So, start your organic garden or head to the organic farmer’s market/stand!! To your health!
Pets–Good for Your Children’s Health!
Exciting news that indeed dogs may be our “best friends”. New research suggests that children who are raised with dogs, and to a lesser extent cats, have fewer illnesses including ear infections. So, if your children are begging for a pet, consider a new dog!!
Produce Choices
Here’s EWG‘s latest posting of the “Dirty Dozen” most-contaminated foods. Great information when trying to balance grocery choices!!
Our Choices Impact More Than We Might Think
Sad information on the state of the Columbia River–and there IS something we can do about it. Every time you choose natural products instead of chemicals (from shampoo to cleaning supplies to foods), your healthier choices benefit “down-stream”, too–literally. Click here for the article.
Clear Out Those Mothballs–Literally!
Naphthalene–a component in mothballs–is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Read more here to see other sources of this chemical; and get rid of any remaining mothballs, too!
Mosquito Repellent Options
With summer comes the fun of more outdoor activities, but also the pesky mosquitoes. Not only do they cause itchy bites, they can carry illnesses and cause infections. This article reviews a variety of options. Some additional details include: 1. IF you choose to use DEET, use products that contain […]
BPA in contact with Your Food
Please be aware that the movement to ban BPA in plastics that are used in food packaging was defeated. Put simply, foods that are packaged in plastic are likely exposed to BPA. BPA then leaches into the food and then to the body. BPA exposure has been implicated in reproductive […]
