Environmental Mercury and Autism – Are Vaccines Still a Culprit?

A new study released by The University of Texas demonstrated a clear connection between industrial mercury released and autism. Researchers studied Texas school district data and proximity of children to a mercury emitting site and found the prevalence of autism in the community … [Read more...]

It's Eco-Friendly Sunscreen and Natural Bug Repellent Season

It's official, I got my first sunburn this weekend. It was only a light burn, but somehow I always forget the sunscreen during the first warm days of spring. Fortunately, I remembered to protect my children with SmartShield when we headed down to the river. One added bonus to … [Read more...]

The Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears Offers A Safer Vaccine Schedule

The big question for new parents was to either breastfeed or formula feed, but now a days with concern over side effects of vaccination and supposed link to autism; the bigger question remains, should you vaccinate your child? For some states such as Mississippi and West … [Read more...]

10 Ways To Avoid Toxic Plastic – BPA, Synthetic Estrogens and Your Child

Last week I wrote about a study that revealed interesting clues that may help us to understand why synthetic estrogens, including Bisphenol-A (BPA), found in many widely-used plastics, have a detrimental effect on a developing fetus. BPA has been in the news recently; a New York … [Read more...]

The Therapeutic Qualities of 100% Natural Silk Caps

I've always been a big fan of silk, ever since I became a fiber artist in college. When I became a parent, I never came across this natural fiber in children's clothing. Now that has changed! Born Silks offers 100% natural silk caps for newborns to toddler aged children. Did … [Read more...]