Category Archives: Health
April is Autism Awareness
The CDC released new stats for austism just last week. Austism now affects 1 in 88 children and is five times more common in boys than girls. That is a 78 percent increase since 2002. Is anyone in your life touched by autism? I have several friends with children on the spectrum and, while not having or seeking a diagnosis, … Continue reading
Cure ADD, ADHD and Depression by eliminating gluten?
Sure! I read this article, Recover from ADD, ADHD and depression without drugs, on Natural News by Allison Biggar today and I have to say I completely agree! Going gluten free has done wonders for me in so many ways. I was just commenting to a friend of mine recently about one of my sons. Seven years ago, I didn’t … Continue reading
Why are Twinkies cheaper than Carrots?
It saddens me that it cost so much to have a healthy diet in this country. We do the best we can and I still feel we have too much “junk” food, but we can only afford so much. Add in a food allergy and the cost skyrockets. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was some government incentive to eat … Continue reading
“Tapped”, a must see documentary
Tapped is definitely a documentary worth watching. Did you ever think about that bottle of water you were drinking? Where did it come from? Just how “healthy” is it? This documentary examines big companies (Nestle, Pepsi and Coca~Cola) and how they get that wonderful, “healthy” water they sell. Did you know they move into communities and drain them of their … Continue reading
FDA is moving forward with gluten free labeling standards!
Great article on celiac and gluten intolerance from CBS News. (CBS News) Gluten-free food has become popular and profitable — but sometimes products labeled “gluten free” — aren’t. Now, the Food and Drug Administration is preparing strict new standards – and that’s a relief for people who are allergic to gluten. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reported Jennifer … Continue reading
Release Your Ingredient List!
If you sell a product for consumption or health & beauty use, I’m talking to you! Seriously. People have allergies. If you create a product, you need to disclose all ingredients used in your product. Easy. I don’t want your formula, I don’t want your recipe. I don’t care how much of something you use, I just want to know … Continue reading
Quaker Oats and Tiger Balm Gluten status
Quite an interesting combination, no?! I thought it’d be nice to document my company inquiries here for others. My kids love their Quaker instant oatmeal in the morning. Last week, I actually wanted to join them, but then thought better of it. I made the right decision. I contacted Quaker to ask about the gluten status of their oats. Oats … Continue reading
McDonald’s Happy Meal hamburgers won’t Decompose
You keep seeing the stories and videos everywhere these days, why won’t the McDonald’s meal go moldy? There’s more to it than just chemicals and McDonald’s. I’m seeing a possible science experiment here LOL So why don’t fast food burgers and fries decompose in the first place? The knee-jerk answer is often thought to be, “Well they must be made … Continue reading
October is Non-GMO month
Well, that’s what happens when I get busy, I miss the emails. I totally missed Non-GMO Day, but it’s not too late to experience Non-GMO Month! What are GMOs? GMOs are genetically modified organisms. It’s like taking part of one thing and combining it with another item. Kind of like forced crossbreading. Are GMOs safe for you? Not at all. … Continue reading
Corn Sugar IS HFCS!
Seems a trend nowadays to rename a product. Look at Comcast, er, Xfinity. Things aren’t going well, change your name and rebrand. Same poor great service (yeah right), new name. Nothing has changed. And so goes HFCS. With all the bad news and the movements to eliminate High Fructose Corn Syrup, the Corn Refiners Association had to do something. Enter … Continue reading