When you eat a papaya, the seeds are usually discarded. These seeds actually have amazing health benefits. When ground into powder, they offer a great alternative to black pepper. As someone with food sensitivities to black pepper and digestive issues, I am so thankful to have … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
Will California Ban Plastic Straws?
Single-use items, such as plastic straws, create untold harm to the environment and human health. [note]http://www.ehn.org/plastic-environmental-impact-2501923191.html[/note] Plastic may be necessary for some crucial products, like IV bags; however, single-use, … [Read more...]
10 Best Tween Novels Your Kids Must Read
The middle school grades are a fantastic time to encourage life-long reading through amazing novels. Children's reading levels have excelled enough for more complex plots and character development. Here are 10 of the best middle school novels according to teachers, parents, and … [Read more...]
How Do You Talk To Your Kids About School Shootings?
I admit it. I turned off NPR driving my son to school yesterday. I didn't want him to hear the news. I didn't want him to know about Parkland. I grew up going to school not worried about lockdowns and school shootings. I worried about mean girls, bullies, and the man that … [Read more...]
Is the FDA Trying to Ban Homeopathic Remedies?
In a draft guidance proposal released by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2017, homeopathic remedies face potential, stricter restrictions. Attention-grabbing headlines on the guidelines draft like "All Homeopathic Products Now Illegal?" and "FDA takes more … [Read more...]