Modern parenting is criticized on many levels. Memes abound comparing the protectiveness of parents today to times when children roamed free, drank from hoses, and didn't ride in car seats (especially not until they were four-years-old). The disparagement usually involves the lack responsibility children are given by parents today; however, could there be a deeper problem? Modern parenting has ... continue reading...
The Potential Problem with Modern Parenting
Want to be Happier? Spend 5 Minutes in Nature
Multiple studies have found that spending time in nature has a positive effect on our brains. For children with ADHD, any time spent in nature reduces symptoms. For urban children living near green spaces, improved cognitive development and brain function occur. For people in hospitals, they recover more quickly when they have a view of trees. The study was repeated increasing the time to 15 ... continue reading...
Trouble Sleeping: Try Yoga and Eating Less
Parenting affects sleep. With your first pregnancy, sleeping through the night usually ends during the last trimester. After your baby is born, nighttime is filled with feedings and diaper changes. In my experience, sleep is forever changed. The Important Benefits of Sleep Sleep is important to our health. While we sleep, the brain actually flushes out toxins. It's important for weight ... continue reading...
The Benefits to Delaying a Newborn’s First Bath (and All You Ever Wanted to Know About Vernix)
When should a newborn baby receive its first bath? The answer to this questioned depends on your source of postnatal care. Midwives teach mothers to rub the white vernix into their newborn baby's skin rather than wash it off. Vernix developers during the third trimester. The full name is vernix caseosa which translates to varnish (vernix) cheesy nature (caseosa). It is created by fetal ... continue reading...
Finally, an Eco-Friendly Solution to Plastic Produce Bags: Veggie to Fridgie Cloth Bags
Plastic bags may be illegal in some states, cities, and countries; however, single-use plastic produce bags are still prevalent. This is an area I personally struggle with remembering to take the washed plastic bags back to the store. I reluctantly grab new ones for some items, others I just take without a bag. Single-use plastic bags are one of the greatest environmental pollution problems ... continue reading...
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Study Finds Eating Organic Food Reduces Cancer Risk by 25%
Prior to industrialization, cancer was rare in human history. Lifestyle changes that came as a result of this revolution in human history included longer lifespans (30 plus years) and exposure to toxic pollutants. According to ... continue reading...
Is your dandruff, eczema or seborrheic dermatitis caused by food sensitivities?
About a year ago, I went to my first visit with a naturopathic doctor. I had many digestive complaints and general malaise. The ND suggested food sensitivity testing. I had tried many different elimination diets through trial and error, but I never ... continue reading...
Living Near Forests Improves Children’s Nutrition
It's well-known that living near green spaces is beneficial to children. From increased empathy to cognitive development, researchers have found that nature is important in human development. Added to the list of benefits, a new study has found ... continue reading...
Diet matters: Reducing meat by 35% is like switching from a SUV to a Prius
Climate change is real. We are seeing the devastating effects now. If they have not come to your neighborhood yet with violent storms or raging wildfire, you are fortunate. We are in this together as a planet. Eco-guilt may keep us from ... continue reading...