Category Archives: Health
Swine Flu Vaccine – What You Need to Know!
I’m not a big fan of immunizations. I feel our kids are too over-immunized. Natural immunity is so much better! What ever happened to “Chicken Pox Parties”?! With kids headed back to school, there’s a new vaccine being pushed, the H1N1 or Swine Flu Vaccine. Should you rush out and get it? NO! First, I looked to Dr. Sears for … Continue reading
2009 Sunscreen List
In today’s world, research is done constantly. As a result, what you thought was safe yesterday is no longer considered safe today. It’s hard to stay up to date on all the research and recommendations. New products are created all the time, regulations change, recommended lists of products have to be updated. As summer comes, everyone starts thinking sunscreen. It’s … Continue reading
High Fructose Corn Syrup is NOT safe
The Corn Refiners Association would like you to believe the High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is perfectly fine. A new study has found that nearly half of all samples tested contained Mercury. Mercury is not good for you in any amount! Once you add up all that HFCS you consume, that relates to a lot of Mercury! HFCS is used … Continue reading
Yes you can make yogurt in the Crockpot!
And it is soooo good! I got the original recipe from A Year of Crockpotting and I’ve tweaked it to make it work for me. This is so much better than store bought and unbelievably cheaper! Ingredients 1 half gallon of milk 1/2 cup of yogurt I’ve decided to go as organic as I can so I shelled out the … Continue reading
Melamine in US baby formula!
Yes, it’s found it’s way into OUR infant forumla now. The FDA has recently tested infant formula, made in the US, for melamine. Of the big three companies, one tested positive for melamine, one tested positive for cyanuric acid, and one came out clean. The FDA says the levels are so low there should be no concern. However, back on … Continue reading
China… yet, again.
First China decides to poison their own babies, then they try to poison the world. Ok, so I’m exaggerating, but that sure is how it feels sometimes! By now, we’ve all heard about the tainted milk in China. Thousands are sick and I believe, at the moment, 4 have died. Milk powder has been laced with Melamine. Why? To fool … Continue reading
Stand Up To Cancer
Last night the big three networks came together to do a one hour commercial free broadcast to raise money for cancer. Many celebrities were present to educate, entertain and take phone calls. I’m certain that a large amount of money was donated to the fight against cancer. If you misse the program, or haven’t donated yet, I encourage you to … Continue reading
FDA says BPA is SAFE!
Really? More than 100 studies have been done by government scientists that link BPA to cancers, diabetes, behavioural discorders and more and yet, the FDA says there is no cause for concern. FDA has drafted a report to present at their September meeting. They agree that small amounts of BPA transfer from container to food, but feel that the amount … Continue reading
Bad, bad Exxon
phthalates – plasticizers. They make hard plastic soft. They are bad, bad, bad for you health! Prolonged exposure could lead to health risks such as lung cancer, brain cancer, lymphomas, leukemia, and liver cirrhosis. Things we certainly wouldn’t subject our children to! Enter the Toy Safety Bill. The Senate has vote to ban phthalates from children’s toys. The House, however, … Continue reading
Pesticides in Produce
We all know organic is best, but let’s face it, it’s expensive! If you’re like me, you get organic when you can, often picking and choosing based on price. Well, that’s about to change. Starting today, my produce purchases now have a ranking. I will definitely be purchasing some items as organic only. Tiny doses of pesticide can be toxic … Continue reading