Here are your top health and nutrition stories for this week: In a study that reiterates the findings I mentioned in my post, Epigenetics: The Funky Word You Need to Understand, a researcher in Spain finds that the common chemical BPA (found in most plastics) can cause a confusion of hormone signals and lead to […]
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Pediatric Anesthesia: Are you being pushed to dope your child?
Months ago, our son, during a blissful moment of childhood enthusiasm, was dancing around in circles. He had just figured out he could make his little body move around-and-around-and-around–and then he fell. He smacked his face solidly on our new laminate flooring and chipped his front tooth. After a visit to the pediatric dentist, where […]
Epigenetics: the funky term you NEED to understand
Epigenetics. This funky word is why I write, why I blog, why I post the hell out of links on Facebook (which most likely drives my non-reader friends nuts), and why I am so committed to eating healthfully and living naturally. To put it simply, epigenetics is the idea that environmental factors can affect our […]
Getting Out of the Holiday Haze: a Safe Detox
The winter holidays are officially over in my mind, but I thought an after-holiday post might be timely with the arrival of January 6th. When I was growing up, we didn’t take down our Christmas decorations until the celebration of The Three Kings, or The Epiphany, which occurs on that date. Since “epiphany” holds two […]
Elderberry Syrup–for cold and flu season
Elderberries have long been touted for their ability to boost the immune system, among other healthful benefits such as lowering cholesterol and helping with vision. Elderberry remedies have shown success in treating influenza as well. Increase your body’s flu-fighting superpowers by taking 2 teaspoons (10ml) of elderberry syrup daily. Children over the age of 1 […]
Post-Holiday Eating Quick Tips
A few quick tips to help you continue feeling healthy: For Heartburn (I learned many of these from being pregnant!): 1/2 tsp baking soda + 1/2 c. water–Mix together until dissolved–Drink. Eat papaya. The enzymes in it reduce the acid that causes heartburn. Try drinking a tablespoon or so of aloe vera juice. (Do this […]