Archives for September 2008

New Pharmacy Research: Holy Basil has Anti-Aging Properties

Stressed out? Feeling old? Holy Basil helps your immune system to help you! Research recently presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference found that holy basil extract was effective at searching for and eliminating harmful molecules and protecting against damage caused by … [Read more...]

Caution: Your Child's Clothing May Harm Her

This is a warning sign. We see them often. When this sign enters my line of vision I know to slow down, be careful, and exercise CAUTION. I am beginning to think children's clothing needs a bright, yellow, caution sign. It is no longer enough to look for small items that may … [Read more...]

Etsy Handmade Kids Challenge: Hurry You Can Win Free Prizes

How would you like to win a $350 shopping spree on Etsy? Imagine this, 14 people will win a $350 Etsy shopping spree. Really, I detest a contest where I know I don't stand a chance of winning. This one has some really good odds. 14 winners? I'm one of them (yeah, that's my … [Read more...]

Danger – One in Three Public Schools Hazardous to Children’s’ Health. Is Yours One of Them?

A new report, One-third of schools built in air pollution danger zones, released this month found that one third of public schools are built within 400 meters of a major highway. Great- you might think – easy access right? Well yes, easy access but not so great for your … [Read more...]

New Study Finds High Levels of Toxic Fire Retardants in Children's Blood

Toddlers Have Three Times the Level of PBDEs as Their Mothers A new study finds that the concentrations of hormone-disrupting chemicals known as PBDEs in young children are significantly higher than their mothers. The investigation, conducted for the Environmental Working Group, … [Read more...]