Recently, our closest health food store redid their bulk bins. Previously, the bulk food was kept in gallon and half gallon glass jars. This was inconvenient for seeing what was available, as the jars sat in front of one another on the shelves, but it was an old school carryover … [Read more...]
New Columbia University Study: BPA Exposure in Young Children Increases Risk of Asthma
More bad news about Bisphenol-A (BPA)! In addition to brain tumors, hyperactivity, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, this endocrine disruptor has now been linked to asthma. A new study conducted at Columbia University has found that increased exposure to BPA at ages 3, 5, … [Read more...]
BPA-free Product Review: Contigo Autospout Water Bottle
I am a big proponent of hydration, just ask my kids. I've even been nicknamed "Ms. Hydrate" by a friend. Water is essential to the human body. Carrying drinking water around with you ensures you will drink often. Kids especially need to be reminded to drink water throughout … [Read more...]
BPA Linked to Brain Tumors
I wrote this post yesterday, then POOF!, it disappeared. Perhaps it will be better the second time around... Bisphenol A has been used in plastics for 50 years. It is pervasively found in breast milk, saliva, urine, amniotic fluid, and/or blood of 95% of Americans. The … [Read more...]
FDA Agrees with Rep. Markey to Ban BPA in Infant Formula
When the news of toxic BPA leaching into our bodies from plastic first broke over five years ago, the biggest shock was that our babies were being exposed to this hormone-disruptor via baby bottles. It turns out, baby bottles were not the biggest contributors to BPA exposure in … [Read more...]
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