With the legalization of cannabis in many states, discussion surrounding the safety of cannabis during pregnancy is becoming more prevalent. Sure, the herb can be useful when treating morning sickness and anxiety, but how much, if any is safe? Trends in Prenatal Cannabis Use According to an article published in Experimental Biology, legalization has increased dramatically the number of ... continue reading...
Cannabis, Morning Sickness, & Pregnancy
The Importance of Vitamin D During Pregnancy for Your Child’s Teeth
Nutrition during pregnancy is vital to your baby's health, as well as your own. Prenatal vitamins try to fill in gaps. Pregnancy herbal tea is a better option for absorption. Many of the important organs and structures of the body are formed very early in pregnancy. Your child's teeth may not be on your mind when you first discover you are pregnant, but it should be. Children's teeth begin ... continue reading...
Is Your Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat Toxic?
AndiP / Pixabay We practice yoga for our health and our spirit. We yoke mind and body. Yet what about our yoga mat? Are there hidden toxins and false claims made eco-friendly yoga mat companies? Many cheap yoga mats are made of toxic PVC, but what about the ones that are considered eco-friendly? I personally use Jade Harmony Yoga Mats. Jade Harmony promises they use natural rubber ... continue reading...
Why We Need to Be Concerned about the Multi-Generational Effects of Glyphosate and Round-Up
Epigenetics is the study of how our genes are modified due to lifestyle and environmental factors. These chemical markers are passed on from one generation to the next. What Grandma ate, how much she ate, what she drank, where she lived, where she worked, what she smoked, what she breathed, what she cleaned her home with, etc. influence your health today. Lessons We Can Learn from the ... continue reading...
Does Fracking Cause Congenital Heart Defects?
Congenital heart defects (CHD) affect 1 in 4 babies in the US likely requiring surgical repair. CHD is the most common birth defect and cause of death The anxiety and fear families go through when they get a CHD diagnosis is indescribable, and it never ends. Babies born with heart defects must be monitored throughout their entire lives. The cause of CHD can be genetic, the mother's diet ... continue reading...
Healthy Food & Vegetarian Recipes
Gluten-Free, Vegan, No Knead Bread Recipe Baked in a Dutch Oven
There’s Not Much Difference Between Natural and Artificial Flavors
How often have you been browsing through an ingredient list and come upon the words "natural flavors"? What is your reaction? Do you assume natural flavors are truly natural? Do manufacturers use the term "natural flavors" to protect proprietary ... continue reading...
