Required Vaccine Schedule: 1983 vs. 2010

Busting “Natural” Cold Remedy Claims: Artificial Sweeteners are NOT Natural

This winter, cold season has lasted a long time. I've had one lingering for a couple of weeks. I've actually given up on natural remedies. I don't mean that I am taking otc cold remedies full of preservatives and artificial ingredients. I'm just tired of taking tinctures, … [Read more...]

How Much Added Sugar Does Your Family Consume?

Yesterday, I was asked by a friend, "Do your children eat sugar?" when she offered them some homemade cookies. Of course, we eat sugar! I love sugar! Of course, we bake at home with only organic sugar, usually [amazon_link id="B000EA3M92" target="_blank" … [Read more...]

Bras and Breast Cancer: Is There a Connection?

With all of the attention and outrage caused last week by the Susan Komen's breast cancer group's removing funding from Planned Parenthood and then reversing this decision, the business of breast cancer awareness has been on everyone's minds. What if there was one simple thing … [Read more...]

Green Failures: The Little Plastic Goodie Bag of Crap from the Dentist

I just took my daughter to the dentist. I have greened so many areas of our family life, and plastic bags do not enter our home. Well, except from the dentist. At the end of every dental visit, you get that little plastic bag decorated with molars and telling you to smile. … [Read more...]