Corn Bag Critters: A Natural Alternative to Electric Heating Pads

When your child has aches and pains, heat or cold applications offer wonderful, natural therapy. In my experience as a parent, my children often resist ice or heat unless it it is disguised as a loving toy. Cornbag Critters are lovable toys that can be heated in a microwave as a … [Read more...]

High Fructose Corn Syrup: They Want You to Believe its Healthy

I've seen so many advertisements for HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup) both in print and on the television. According to the ads, HFCS is no worse for you than sugar. Heh. Being the Mother of a child with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) I see first hand how "good" for you High … [Read more...]

Here Comes The Flu – 10 Ways To Beat It The Natural Way!

As the sniffles start moving across the country – helpfully tracked this year by Google, you can start loading up on some natural remedies for those annoying symptoms. Since flus are viral in nature, no amount of antibiotics is going to help and why ply you or your child with … [Read more...]

Breastfeeding Cuts Asthma Risk for Babies

A new study finds that children who are breastfed are less likely to develop asthma, respiratory issues, or eczema. “Breastfed children showed lower prevalence rates of asthma, rhinitis and eczema, and the effect of breast feeding was more evident in boys than girls. Asthma and … [Read more...]

A Toxic Chemical Guessing Game: Fun For Mommy

Okay ladies and gents. I've got a list of ingredients along with a teeny tiny blurb from reputable sources. You pick the product. Yes, I want you to look at the chemicals and try to guess what product they come from. Butyl Acetate: Oxford University recommends the use of … [Read more...]