Low Level Exposure to Lead Can Cause High Blood Pressure (among other problems)

The U.S. Center for disease control sets a limit for "safe" exposure to lead at anything below the 10 micrograms per deciliter threshold. There has been mounting evidence that adverse health effects in children are caused at a much lower levels. Back when I testified at the … [Read more...]

Chemicals in Plastics Linked to Childhood Obesity

Yes, we hate plastics! Not only is this evil material bad for our environment, over and over again the news reports the negative effects of plastic chemicals on our children's health. From BPA to phthalates, plastics are to blame for a slew of health problems. Now, a long term … [Read more...]

Unassisted Childbirth: One Woman's Story

There has been a bit of controversy about unassisted childbirth after Janet Fraser, the birth activist who coined the term "birth rape", gave birth to a baby girl who died. Afterward, the was a lot of finger-pointing, some support and sorrow. In my traversing this natural … [Read more...]

Better Life Green Cleaning Products-Created by Two Dads

Tim Barklage and Kevin Tibbs became dads around the same time and became much more aware of the world around them, especially once their little girls started crawling. They wanted safe, eco-friendly products that wouldn't harm their children. Kevin Tibbs has worked as a … [Read more...]

Red Bull Gives You Wings, Gives Your Kids Heart Attacks

Energy drinks such as Red Bull, Rockstar, and Monster -- laced with high doses of caffeine (up to seven times the amount in a cup of strong coffee, or 14 cans of cola) and other stimulants -- have been shown to increase blood pressure, cause heart racing, and increase anxiety, in … [Read more...]