Scientific Panel Accuses FDA of Ignoring Scientific Evidence on BPA

A panel of government and academic scientists have sharply criticized the FDA's ruling that BPA is safe. The SCIENTIFIC PEER-REVIEW OF THE DRAFT ASSESSMENT OF BISPHENOL A FOR -- USE IN FOOD CONTACT APPLICATIONS just may be the scariest thing this Halloween, as it exposes flawed … [Read more...]

Melamine Halloween Candy Warning: Don't Let Trick-or-Treating Pirates Eat Chocolate Gold Coins

I used to love the foil wrapped chocolate gold coins when I was a child. I don't know why I thought they were so cool, but I coveted them. I was recently sent an email from a friend warning parents not to let their children consume chocolate gold coins, because they contain … [Read more...]

5 Ways To Cut Down On The Sugar This Halloween

As the daughter of a dentists and a proponent of healthy eating, I have a reputation. I’m the mom who doesn’t buy her kid candy. Nope. I Don’t OK. So you don’t think I’m absolutely draconian, He does get candy in his Easter basket, I do let him eat a piece or two at birthday … [Read more...]

Recess or Ritalin: Which Would You Chose for your Child?

I find two trends in education alarming: the growing number of schools that eliminate recess and physical education programs and the large number of children on Ritalin for attention problems. As a teacher, I can't help but wonder if the attention problems some children … [Read more...]

13 Natural Remedies for Fevers

One of the most misunderstood and over-treated childhood conditions is a fever. Fever is not a disease, and in most cases is nothing to worry about. An elevation in body temperature is one of the body's strongest weapons to deal with infections, and is best left to run its … [Read more...]