There's a lot of buzz about vitamin D for immune system health including flu prevention and even treatment. But what does vitamin D actually do for our bodies, why are so many folks deficient, and how can we get more? You probably know we get the "sunshine vitamin" from sun exposure, and it's important enough to be fortifying conventional milk, orange juice, and cereals. The problem is that many people in our modern world are … [Read more...] about Vitamin D: Why You’re Deficient and How to Get More
4 Foods With Probiotics That You Can Make At Home
Probiotics are super popular these days, which may have you thinking, "Is this just another diet fad?" But no - probiotics and foods with probiotics are here to stay. The truth is that cultures around the world have consumed foods with probiotics for centuries. In addition to buying the many probiotic products on the market today, you can easily make your own tasty and nutritious probiotic foods to boost your family's diet … [Read more...] about 4 Foods With Probiotics That You Can Make At Home
Hula Hoops For Fertility
Hula hoops for fertility? Not just for kids, hooping can enhance your baby-making potential and keep you fit during pregnancy. Hula hooping, made popular in the 1950's, is making a comeback, but not just among little girls. Today grown adults are swinging hoops for fun and fitness. This joyful exercise is especially great for women's health. For those trying to conceive, hula hoops for fertility can optimize energy and blood … [Read more...] about Hula Hoops For Fertility
Back-to-School Immune Boost for Kids
All the excitement of back-to-school can also cause some stress. Changes in schedule, being exposed to more people and more germs, and the change in season can tax the immune system. In Chinese Medicine, the end of summer marks an important seasonal change. Just before kids head back to school, the 'Late Summer' season begins, the season associated with harvest, the earth element, and the digestive system. This is a great … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Immune Boost for Kids
How To Buy Eggs
Do you ever find yourself stumped on how to buy eggs? Free range, cage free, organic, pastured... What's the difference and why should you care? For that matter... What's so great about eggs anyway? In the last few decades eggs have gotten a rotten reputation for fear of saturated fat and cholesterol, but those ideas are simply untrue: eggs are a nutritional super hero! They're affordable and packed with nutrition - … [Read more...] about How To Buy Eggs
Natural Remedies For Diaper Rash
Along with the joys strangely scented baby poo, new parents may notice something else when changing their baby's diaper. If you didn't know, diaper rash is a common source of frustration for parents and babies. The bright red breakout on the skin of baby's bottom, thighs and genital area cause baby pain and discomfort and sends parents scrambling for treatments that work fast Diaper rash may be caused by Moisture on … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies For Diaper Rash
Why Tylenol for Fever or Pain Is Trouble
Tylenol for fever sounds like a quick fix to an uncomfortable problem. But if your kiddo is dealing with a fever, skip the Tylenol. Tylenol, the brand name for acetaminophen, is a popular pain reliever, and it's contained in many medications. Unfortunately, this is a drug that's proven to be harmful to our health and especially dangerous for children. The real danger of Tylenol The results of a six year study in the … [Read more...] about Why Tylenol for Fever or Pain Is Trouble
Best Tips For Increasing Milk Supply
Breast milk is the perfect food for babies, but sometimes nature's ideal plan and reality don't seem to cooperate. Insufficient milk supply can be an issue for moms and babies directly after birth. It can also be a concern for breastfeeding moms as baby gets older, mom starts back to work, baby is starting solids, and in various other situations. Just because the well seems to be running dry, it doesn't mean your nursing days … [Read more...] about Best Tips For Increasing Milk Supply
Natural Bug Bite Remedies – Coping with the Creepy Crawlies
Hot weather! Long days! Everyone's out enjoying it- including bugs, spiders, snakes and other creatures. A good cause for bug bite remedies, yes? Whether you're taking a family hike, heading to the beach, or relaxing in your own backyard, creepy crawlies can pose a threat to adults and kids. Though these creatures are part of nature, you and your family can learn to live with them safely with a bit of prevention, planning, … [Read more...] about Natural Bug Bite Remedies – Coping with the Creepy Crawlies
Choosing Fish For Your Health And The Environment
Fish are great sources of high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients. But unfortunately in our modern world, there are two downsides to consider when you're choosing fish to serve your family: possible mercury and PCB contamination, and the environmental impact of consuming certain fish. Mercury contamination in fish Today almost all fish and shellfish available for consumption contain traces of mercury. … [Read more...] about Choosing Fish For Your Health And The Environment
Plastic Sucks And Here’s Why
Before my son was born, I swore my house was not going to ever look like a toy box threw up there. Toys would be functional and fun, yet appealing to both children and adults' aesthetic. And NO plastic toys! Because even BPA-free plastic sucks. But now a mom to a 2 ½ year old boy, my viewpoint has softened around the edges. I admit that my yard is often riddled with plastic dump trucks and shovels. Even though I've fought to … [Read more...] about Plastic Sucks And Here’s Why
Is Home Birth Safe?
Scientists are conducting studies that demonstrate again and again what women have known throughout history: birthing your baby is a natural process, not a cause for medical intervention. After decades of subscribing to the "medical model", more and more women are turning to the midwifery model of home birth as a safer, less distressing and more natural choice for delivering babies. The truth about having your baby at … [Read more...] about Is Home Birth Safe?