Chlorpyrifos is a pesticide that is banned for household use, but is still used on fruit and vegetable crops in the US. A study shows that exposure to it delays mental and motor skill development in children. Click here to read the article:
Common pesticide linked to developmental delays in children.
I love Earth Mama Angel Baby…every product I’ve ever used has been terrific. The Baby Bottom Balm says on the label that it’s also great for first aid, Continue reading Look Mama, No Scar
I forgot how much fun it is to play with Play-Doh. I recently bought the name brand kind for my 18 month old, because he has never really been the kind of baby that puts things in his mouth…and part of being integrative is using conventional products if that will be more convenient. I checked the website and was assured the product is non toxic, but for all the moms out there with kiddos who put everything in their mouths, Ruth Yaron has a non toxic play dough recipe in her must have cookbook Super Baby Food.
Oh- and apparently I bought the Play-Doh more for myself than my son who immidiately grabbed a peice of blue, rolled it in his hands, proudly exclaimed, “BALL!” and threw it across the room. Turns out I could have saved my money since we already have lots of balls in this house!
Here are some great ways to add greens into your diet this spring!
Ok, not really- we must be sensible about such things. But a recent New York Times article showed that women who drink gain less weight. I have my own theory as to why this is true. Women who drink wine are satisfying their craving for sweet flavor with the sugar in alcohol, whether they know it or not. We all desire sweet food, which is good because in nature the healthiest foods with the most nutrients are naturally sweet. So while a glass of wine can be one way to meet this craving, there are many other ways. Eat sweet vegetables like yams, onions, carrots, squash and turnips, all kinds of fruit and whole grains. You can also use honey, maple syrup and agave nectar to sweeten things up.
Also, if you’re trying to conceive, it would be wise to completely avoid alcohol. I once appeared in an article for Men’s Health Magazine holding a glass of wine, and the title was, “Let Her Wine All She Wants.” The article cited studies proving that even one glass of wine a week decreases fertility. Their point was- “Dude, if you don’t want her to get pregnant, she should drink!” I wish I still had that magazine article- it would be so fun to scan in to show you…