My parents met on vacation and were engaged by the end of the week. They married five months later, and walked around holding hands for decades, until death did them part. From this auspicious beginning, no one could have predicted I’d be childfree by choice.
August 31, 2017
Toxic-Free Hair Lice Treatments That Works (Even For Mutant Lice)
Mutant lice are infesting kids all over the US. Check out these natural remedies that work better than the dangerous insecticides that got us into this hairy mess in the first place.
April 14, 2016
Bayer Science Distributes Propaganda In Public Schools
Biotech companies like Bayer Crop Science are targeting children to win young hearts and minds. Will they get away with deception?
Tags: bayer, bayer science, CCD, children, education, honeybees, neonicitinoids, systemic pesticides
June 22, 2015
Excitotoxins: The FDA-Approved Way To Damage Your Brain
Additives called “excitotoxins” may play a major role in the development of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, migraines, and other serious ailments.
March 27, 2015
Sorry, Kids — Your Toy Box Is Full Of Chemicals
Kids backpacks, birthday balloons, cars, and more are under fire for containing dangerous toxins like lead, cadmium, and phthalates.
Tags: bisphenol a, BPA, cadmium, CDC, chemicals, children, consumer reports, formaldehyde, lead, oregon, parents, phthalates, toxins
January 12, 2015
4 Toxic Things Moms and Dads Use Everyday
Get the science and info behind the 4 toxic things that families use or touch everyday – Neosporin, hand sanitizer, cash receipts, and shoes.
September 17, 2014
Columbia University Scientists Link Childhood Asthma, Phthalates
Prenatal exposure to phthalates can increase a child’s risk of developing childhood asthma. Get the latest facts and recommendations on how to protect your family.
April 12, 2014
Environmental Toxins Linked to Rise in Autism
Three decades ago, when I was still in medical school, autism affected one in 10,000 children. What changed between then and now to cause one in 50 children to become autistic?
Tags: autism, chemicals, children, genetically engineered food, toxins
November 27, 2013
How Vaccine Policy & Law Threatens Parental Rights In America
Revealed – the fear, hype, and politics that have polarized this debate, and the sad stories of youth whose lives are cut short or changed forever from doing the norm.
August 10, 2013
Your Child Has A Cold And Feels Awful? Don’t Bother With Cold Meds
Studies show cold medicine has little to no effect on children. Here are some other methods to help soothe your child’s symptoms.
Tags: babies, children, common cold, congestion, drugs, fda, flu, honey, kids, pediatrics, runny nose, sore throat, vitamin c, washington post, zinc
July 29, 2013
10 Signs You’re Gluten Intolerant
Here are 10 signs you may be gluten intolerant or sensitive and how you can test to see if you are.
Tags: add, anxiety, arthritis, autoimmune disease, barley, bloating, brain fog, celiac disease, children, chronic fatigue, colitis, constipation, depression, diarrhea, diet, digestion, dizziness, fatigue, fibromyalgia, gas, hormone imbalance, joint inflammation, lupus, migraines, multiple sclerosis, pcos, pms, psoriasis, rye, wheat
July 11, 2013
Plastic Pollution In Our Oceans
Plastic pollution affects every waterway, sea, and ocean in the world, and when we damage our water systems, we’re putting our own well-being at risk.