Food is a basic necessity of life. As consumers in the United States, we are offered an immense array of choices in grocery stores. This vast selection gives the illusion of diversity. In actuality, most food companies are owned by 10 larger corporations. … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
12 ways to inspire children to love nature
For the Children by Gary Snyder The rising hills, the slopes, of statistics lie before us. the steep climb of everything, going up, up, as we all go down. In the next century or the one beyond that, they say, are valleys, pastures, we can meet there in peace if we … [Read more...]
Pitocin during labor may increase postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is a serious condition. In its mildest forms, mothers experience intense mood swings that can interfere with their ability to take care of their baby and themselves. In its most severe forms, suicide or harm to the baby may result. Postpartum … [Read more...]
The most convenient swim & all-in-one cloth diaper ever!
Did you know? The average baby goes through 3000 disposable diapers a year Just 15 cloth diapers can replace 3000 disosable diapers Every year, 20 billion disposable diapers end up in landfills A disposable diaper takes 500 years to decompose 15% of all US waste … [Read more...]
Why is there arsenic in your wine, chicken, rice, juice…
Arsenic is a naturally occuring mineral that poses a grave risk to human health. The World Health Organization (WHO) explains: Arsenic is a natural component of the earth’s crust and is widely distributed throughout the environment in the air, water and land. It is highly toxic … [Read more...]