I am not entirely sold on the idea that people need to take multivitamins if they eat right, but I give them to my children frequently despite my reservations. I feel that multivitamins can accommodate for days when my children don't eat well (or I don't cook well). Now, there … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2008
Poisonous Plants: Know What to Grow to Keep Your Yard Childproof
I'm lucky in many ways. I have a child who is a good eater. So good, she'll eat many things that are not even food — and a few that actually are. While this sure makes a plate of broccoli less challenging for both of us, these early years are aging me fast. To make it worse, I … [Read more...]
Stem Cells Discovered in Breast Milk
Any mother can tell you the benefits of breastfeeding, but scientists recently discovered stem cells in human breast milk. Stem cell research and treatments using embryonic stem cells, which are more versatile than adult stem cells, is controversial. An embryonic stem cell can … [Read more...]
Yucky Toxic Shower Curtains – New Plastic Shower Curtains Could Be Hazardous to Your Health
You know that chemical like smell that emanates from a newly opened shower curtain? Well it turns out it could be hazardous to more than just your nose. Those PVC curtains (polyvinyl chloride) contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phthalates and organotins. The Center for … [Read more...]
Summer Vacations that Create a Green Tomorrow
Can a summer vacation help create a sutainable future? YES! Sustainability begins with a concern for the wild places in the world and summer vacation is an excellent place to instill love of the outdoors. A few months ago, I was privledge to attend the Student Conservation … [Read more...]
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