AndiP / Pixabay We practice yoga for our health and our spirit. We yoke mind and body. Yet what about our yoga mat? Are there hidden toxins and false claims made eco-friendly yoga mat companies? Many cheap yoga mats are made of toxic PVC, but what about the ones that are considered eco-friendly? I personally use Jade Harmony Yoga Mats. Jade Harmony promises they use natural rubber avoiding synthetic rubbers made of PVC, PER, TPE, EVA. I was surprised to see my beloved mat on a list of ... continue reading...
Why We Need to Be Concerned about the Multi-Generational Effects of Glyphosate and Round-Up
Epigenetics is the study of how our genes are modified due to lifestyle and environmental factors. These chemical markers are passed on from one generation to the next. What Grandma ate, how much she ate, what she drank, where she lived, where she worked, what she smoked, what she breathed, what she cleaned her home with, etc. influence your health today. Lessons We Can Learn from the Multi-Generational Effects of DDT Take for example DDT. DDT was banned in the US in 1972, yet the effects ... continue reading...
Does Fracking Cause Congenital Heart Defects?
Congenital heart defects (CHD) affect 1 in 4 babies in the US likely requiring surgical repair. CHD is the most common birth defect and cause of death The anxiety and fear families go through when they get a CHD diagnosis is indescribable, and it never ends. Babies born with heart defects must be monitored throughout their entire lives. The cause of CHD can be genetic, the mother's diet and/or health during pregnancy, and environmental exposures. Most families don't know the actual cause ... continue reading...
Nature Prescription: 2 Hours Per Week
How much time do you spend in nature each week? How about your children? Do you ever wonder how much is enough? Multiple studies have found psychological and physical benefits to spending time in nature: WANT TO BE HAPPIER? SPEND 5 MINUTES IN NATURE4 STUDIES ON THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF NATURE THERAPY FOR ADHD SYMPTOMSLIVING NEAR FORESTS IMPROVES CHILDREN’S NUTRITION What has not been determined by previous studies is how much time in nature is really beneficial. According to a study ... continue reading...
Have You Tested Your Indoor Air Quality and Water?
About a year ago, I discovered that I have two genomes that make it hard for my body to get rid of mold. This causes me to feel ill at times for no apparent reason until I found out it was the mold toxins. My doctor advised I test my home for mold allergens. I really didn't want to. It's so expensive, and I really didn't want to open that can of worms if mold was detected. If I wanted to feel better, I knew I needed to do thorough testing of my home's water and indoor air quality. The ... continue reading...
