TV Increases Risk of Depression; Exercise Makes Us Happy

I always find it fascinating when studies confirm what those living healthy lives already know. A new study from Harvard does just that, as it finds that sedentary activities, like watching TV, increases one's risk of depression, yet exercise has the opposite effect. Daily … [Read more...]

Herbal Cold Remedies: Maty’s All Natural Baby Chest Rub

It is cold and flu season, and there is nothing worse than watching your baby suffer from congestion. There are not many products that are safe to use on baby, and breastfeeding is the most effective method of passing immunities onto an infant and toddler. Mothers can take … [Read more...]

Should Formula Ads be Restricted like Tobacco?

Advertising works. It sells products; it influences public opinion. When marketing tactics counter healthy living, often government interferes, such as the regulations on tobacco advertising. A new study reveals that infant formula ads reduce breastfeeding rates, thus begging … [Read more...]

5 Natural Remedies for Ear Infections (Acute Otitis Media)

I woke up last night with an earache. It is only the third one I have ever had in my life. There is inflammation and the pain is mild, which makes my ear infection perfect for natural remedies. WebMd describes an ear infection as: Ear infections (acute otitis media) … [Read more...]

Toxic Johnson’s Baby Shampoo: No More Tears: As Gentle to Eyes as Pure Formaldehyde

I grew up on "No More Tears", yet Johnson's Baby Shampoo was never allowed to touch my babes, well except when nurses used it on my son after open heart surgery, but that is another story. Unfortunately, such assurances as "No More Tears" give parents false assurances as … [Read more...]