Vanessa Ruiz When suffering from a nasty infection, all you want is to get better…fast. Generally, that means a trip to the doctor’s office followed by a prescription for antibiotics. Antibiotics, however, are a blessing and a curse all wrapped up in one convenient dose. Antibiotics are made to kill off bacteria. Unfortunately, the medicine kills not …
As parents, we want nothing but the best for our children. Unfortunately, some toy manufacturers want nothing but our money Your child could be playing with toxic toys. There are over 80,000 chemicals on the market today, most of which have not been tested for safety. A study by the Ecology Center found that 1/3 …
Dear Future Mama, Congratulations! You are about to embark on one of life’s greatest adventures. Before you fill out your registry and plan every detail of your little one’s picture-perfect nursery, you should know about a few toxic imposters lingering inside many products marketed for your precious baby. The #1 Non-Toxic Nursery Imposter: VOCs (Volatile …
We’ve all seen the “BPA Free” stickers adorning plastic water bottles. You may have thought that sticker meant the product was safe and that was the end of the war against plastic. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. “BPA Free” in no way equals safe and it’s not just the water bottles you have to worry …
The Chemicals Lurking Inside your Food It was a warm spring day. I was sitting outside eating a shiny, juicy, red apple. Suddenly, my mouth began to itch and my lips began to tingle. I was having an allergic reaction. How could I suddenly be allergic to apples after eating them daily for years? I …
Ignorance is not bliss. At least not when your health is on the line. Did you know that a study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) linked chemicals used in popular cleaning products to asthma, cancer and birth defects? (EWG, Cleaning Supplies and Your Health) In another study, the EWG determined that the average woman …