Oct
27
Here is food for thought for breast cancer awareness month. Should you be using commercial antiperspirant?? This is a bit of a challenging change to make but the health risks are too heavy not to consider this change. I know you go about your day not thinking twice about rubbing that antiperspirant under your arms. …
Sep
15
Removing toxins from your life is absolutely imperative but it doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Get a little creative and back to basics and you can make an impact on your toxic exposure and create a healthier life for your children. It may seem overwhelming to start but I promise you if you …
Sep
15
This is a subject that we really need to wake up and take notice of. There are so many ways that we can lower our children’s exposure to chemicals. This article gives you a good jumping off point but it is up to you to take the next step and continue researching, making changes in …
Aug
28
I knew without a doubt that there were not-so-pleasant chemicals in laundry detergent. My favorite scent, Lavender Vanilla, made me itch, so I promptly stopped using it. There was no question when my son was born that I was going to be washing at least his clothes in a natural, safe laundry detergent. The more …
Aug
11
Everyone knows that there is fluoride in our public water supplies. What everyone does not know is how dangerous this fluoride is to our children. It’s there under the guise that it helps prevent tooth decay and every child should get a steady supply of fluoride to prevent cavities. If you even begin to research …
Jul
31
It seems the lies and misinformation about the risks that cell phones pose is a never ending cycle. Yes, they are harmful. No, they are not harmful. How do you know who to believe? Here are two different studies with two different results released within days of one another. Dr. Mercola illustrates the important difference …
Jul
27
We try to keep our kids healthy. We try to give them the resources to protect them from invaders, so we give them antibacterial soap – BIG MISTAKE. Well, we are only human so when we know better we do better. Please read this article about antibacterial soaps so you can do better for your …
Jul
26
You probably don’t really think the air in your home is damaging your child but you would be wrong. Just yesterday I posted an article about cleaning the air in your home with houseplants. Today I ran across this article that really expands on the necessity of cleaning the air in your home in order …
Jul
25
Believe it or not this is a NASA study! There are particular house plants that can remove 87 percent of air toxins in 24 hours! How fabulous is this? You can actually clean the air in your house naturally and inexpensively. You may even have some air purifying going on already! Why Do I Need …
Jul
14
If you are looking for a natural laundry detergent, especially for your baby or child, then get a load of this one… I was reading through a forum post on CafeMom about making homemade laundry detergent and someone mentioned Soap Nuts as their favorite natural laundry detergent. I know, I said the same thing. What …
Jun
04
Click Here to find your Naturepedic Crib Mattress on Sale Now! Why Do I Care About a Crib Mattress? Because your baby will be spending 15 or more hours a day in direct contact with that mattress and breathing within inches of its contents. You should care because mattresses are filled with incredibly toxic substances …
Apr
22
I stopped using chemical sunscreens years ago for a few reasons. One, because I was aware that the ingredients in them were toxic. Also, because I wanted my family to make wonderful vitamin D, which is not possible when you slather everyone in sunscreen before they even get out the door. It’s not possible for …
Mar
02
You may have never thought it through before but if you look around your home and count the number of chemicals you are using every day to clean you will begin to understand how this can all add up to a toxic amount of exposure for you and your children. Furniture polish window cleaner surface …
Sep
15
I am so sick of hearing all of these industry big boys use “moderation” as an excuse to continue to threaten our health. “Anything in moderation is safe.” “Moderation is key.” “The amount of this toxic chemical is soooooo low it couldn’t possible be a risk to your health.” Here’s the reality. We live in …
Sep
03
There is nothing I like better than coming across someone who is not just selling a health product in order to make a buck but is doing it because it is their passion. The passion comes first, the money is a bonus. That is something that certainly cannot be said about the big boys out …
