Stem Cells Discovered in Breast Milk

Any mother can tell you the benefits of breastfeeding, but scientists recently discovered stem cells in human breast milk. Stem cell research and treatments using embryonic stem cells, which are more versatile than adult stem cells, is controversial. An embryonic stem cell can … [Read more...]

Yucky Toxic Shower Curtains – New Plastic Shower Curtains Could Be Hazardous to Your Health

You know that chemical like smell that emanates from a newly opened shower curtain? Well it turns out it could be hazardous to more than just your nose. Those PVC curtains (polyvinyl chloride) contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phthalates and organotins. The Center for … [Read more...]

Bug Off! Finding Safer Insect Repellents-

It's bug season in New England. Blackflies, mosquitos, deer flies, no-see-ums, and even the ticks are moving northward to invade us. Being a child playing all day outside can be a feast for these crawly creatures. Right now both my girls have big blackfly bites on their … [Read more...]

Shoes Transmit Disease, Leave Them by the Door

Update 2/5/18: The British tabloid The Sun published an article last month quotes Dr. Ackerly about the potential for "poo" in our carpets. Yuck! Dr Ackerley said: “Escherichia coli is a member of the Enterobacteriaceae group; it can be found in human and animal … [Read more...]

Herbal Remedies: 8 Natural Methods for Relief from Childhood Canker Sores

My daughter has been complaining that her mouth hurts, and I thought nothing of it because she said she scratched her cheek with her fingernail. Yesterday, I finally looked in her mouth, and there was a huge canker sore, which is a small mouth ulcer. Canker sores can be caused … [Read more...]