Natural Means "Nothing" – What Does Everything Else Mean?

As I wrote about back in January, the word, “Natural” essentially means “nothing”, as far as the FDA is concerned. The FDA (has) declined to issue a regulation that would define use of the word “natural” on food and household product packaging in the near future, stating: we’re … [Read more...]

Baby Einstein Becomes Baby Entertaining…Only.

(See also Jennifer Lance's article posted last month on "edutainment.") Campaign For a Commercial Free Childhood, a coalition of health care professionals, educators, advocacy groups and parents, announced today: As a result of CCFC’s Federal Trade Commission complaint, Baby … [Read more...]

Clubs For Eco Moms – Where to Meet Other Green Moms

Feel like you are alone out there in the Eco wilderness? Are you the only one on your block who buys organic food; the only one who recycles; the only one who worries about phthalates? Sure you can go online and find a large community of like-minded moms but, what about in your … [Read more...]

Giving your Child Antibiotics? What To Do Next – Probiotics

Generally not a fan of antibiotics, I recently found myself taking two courses over a 4 week period – the first time in 15 years. I was sick! Of course, I helpfully passed it on to my son. After I stop by the pharmacy today to fill his prescription, I’ll pop into my local health … [Read more...]

Who Owns Your Favorite Organic Brand?

What do Coca-Cola, Kellogg and Dean Foods have in common, besides being marketers of some of the most popular food items found on grocery shelves? They all own organic brands. And they are not alone. Most of the top 25 food producers own one or more organic brands and are … [Read more...]