As a child, I never left the doctor's office when sick without a prescription for antibiotics. Little did I know back then that the use of antibiotics is not limited to treatment of human health. In fact, antibiotic sales are far greater for livestock use then to treat human … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2015
What are superfoods and why you should eat them
Superfood. It's a buzz word. Just what does it mean. What is a superfood? Superfoods are just as their name describes...they are super. These foods, like blueberries, acai, goji berries, kale, etc. are nutrient dense meaning your body gets more of what it needs in a smaller … [Read more...]
Young women need to have their periods (not no menstruation birth control pill)
As our daughters enter into womanhood, first through menstruation then sexual activity, they are presented with many different options for both birth and period control. WebMd explains all of the pharmaceutical birth control options available today: Lybrel is a … [Read more...]
Are dangerous parabens lurking in your beauty products?
My first task for a beauty product review is to look at the ingredient list. Even though I have been doing this for years, I still don't recognize many ingredient names or know their toxicity. There is one that clearly stands out: Methylparaben. This was the case when I … [Read more...]