I'm a bad daughter, as I haven't gotten anything for my mother this year for Mother's Day. The truth is I hate buying gifts, and I don't have time to make anything. Of course, I have turned the responsibility over to my children to honor grandmother, but I did send her this … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2009
Chubby Kids and the Food Allergy Risk
Obese children have a 26 percent higher chance of allergies, especially to food, than their slender counterparts. The food allergy rate was 59 percent higher for this risk group. Researchers aren't sure yet whether the heaviness is the cause of allergies. But further study is … [Read more...]
Low Level Exposure to Lead Can Cause High Blood Pressure (among other problems)
The U.S. Center for disease control sets a limit for "safe" exposure to lead at anything below the 10 micrograms per deciliter threshold. There has been mounting evidence that adverse health effects in children are caused at a much lower levels. Back when I testified at the … [Read more...]
5 Last Minute Mother’s Day Ideas
Editor’s note: The following post was originally published on Green and Clean Mom. “Green & Clean Mom can inspire you to try a little harder, be a catalyst for change and to offer you some new tips and news on how to be the green, sexy and sassy mom…I know you are!” … [Read more...]
KidsKonserve: Making Their Cold Lunch Green
My daughter is currently enrolled at an environmental magnet elementary school. As part of their eco-conscious philosophy, they have a no-waste policy for lunches (i.e., nothing that comes in a disposable wrapper, non-recyclable container, etc), strongly encouraging kids to bring … [Read more...]
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