My kids don’t wear pajamas. My kids wear comfy clothing to bed, because children’s pajamas contain flame retardants. Likewise, crib mattresses,mattresses and bedding all contains flame retardants too. Actually toxic flame retardants have been found in about 80% of all children’s products. I get the point of it. If there were …
Triclosan is an antibacterial chemical that is found in many household items, not just antibacterial soaps. Medical Daily just reported that a new study out of Norway linked triclosan with increased childhood allergies. The Norwegian scientists also said triclosan can change the bacterial flora of the skin, mouth and gut. Given that allergies have to …
At Everything Birth, you can find the perfect baby shower gifts. In this economy and with evolving perceptions in baby care, the most coveted presents aren’t going to be the cutest outfits anymore. Though, Everything Birth does offer some adorable organic outfits that would make wonderful baby shower presents, a …
During a woman’s second and third trimesters of pregnancy, there are nutrients her body needs, specifically her uterine tissue. The herbs in WishGarden Herbs’ Pregnancy Tea are the perfect blend to prepare a woman’s uterus for the big job it has in store for it. WishGarden Herbs’ Pregnancy Tea is specifically formulated …
Pregnant women often have battles with fungal infections such as candida and dermatophytes (the fungi responsible for conditions like Athletes’ foot, ringworm, scalp and nail infections.) Just as we have seen with bacteria out-mutating antibiotics and vaccines, fungi seem to have built up resistance to popular antifungals. Compound that with how there …
I use Hyland’s PMS remedy most months. It’s a homeopathic remedy that curbs my feelings of depression and anger from premenstrual syndrome. I only need one dose when I start to feel emotional a few days before my period. If I take it, I feel human. This month though, it is …
School’s about to start and the pertussis scare is still on the rise. Children are getting vaccinated for pertussis all around the country. For parents of older children, shame and societal pressure is often the only reason they get their child vaccinated and revaccinated for whooping cough. We are reminded of our responsibility to …
I’m very fair skinned, so I have a pretty deeply rooted connection with sunscreen. During my youth and young adulthood, I would wear the 45+ level of sunscreen. But I’d always burn. I wouldn’t notice it until the next day when I woke up… blistered. Then, after several days the …
Peri Massage is quite literally the regular massaging of the perineum. The perineum is the area of skin between the anus and the labia. It’s the area of flesh that often gets torn (or worse, cut) during a birth. If you’re an expecting new mother and you winced at the …
It’s not a big pet peeve by any means, but the peeve is still there. I cringe just a little inside my head when I hear statements like this: “I used apple cider vinegar on a bee sting and it really helped! I love homeopathy!” “Over the counter homeopathy isn’t …
