Corn dogs, canned fruit and a bag of chips...that was a typical hot lunch offering at the posh private school my daughter attended in Marin County, California six years ago. It took me, and five other Marin moms, more than a year to initiate organic lunch programs in our local private schools. We … [Read more...] about Making School Menus Healthy For Body and Mind
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What New Parents Need to Know to Keep Themselves and Their Babies Healthy
I was a guest on the "Labor of Love Radio Show" on VoiceAmerica recently talking about what pregnant women and new parents need to know to keep themselves and their babies healthy. Many mothers-to-be prepare for birth by taking pre-natal vitamins, exercising, eating well and avoiding cigarettes and … [Read more...] about What New Parents Need to Know to Keep Themselves and Their Babies Healthy
Shedding Some Light On Sunscreens
It’s time to start putting on sunscreen...or is it? There are lots of other options to protect yourself from getting burned this summer, like wearing protective clothing, finding shade, and avoiding noon sun. Plus, there’s no consensus that sunscreen prevents skin cancer and in some cases it’s been … [Read more...] about Shedding Some Light On Sunscreens
Green Romance: A Healthy Approach to Intimacy
The scene is set for romance…perfume, candles, flowers, chocolate, and champagne. But wait…some of these products might contain toxic chemicals! A new report from the Centers for Disease Control says that almost half of all Americans are now living with physical conditions and diseases that could be … [Read more...] about Green Romance: A Healthy Approach to Intimacy
Are Cell Phones Safe? How to Avoid Risk
Cell phone use among children is a massive uncontrolled experiment on the brain. So says Devra Davis, Ph.D., award-winning scientist, writer and founder of Environmental Health Trust, a nonprofit devoted to researching and controlling avoidable environmental health threats. “Children’s skulls are … [Read more...] about Are Cell Phones Safe? How to Avoid Risk
Are We Playing Roulette with Meat and Poultry?
Have you heard about "pink slime" in ground beef? It’s the term affectionately used by meat industry insiders that refers to a pinkish paste made of meat scraps from the slaughterhouse floor. These scraps were once only used for pet food and cooking oil, but now, a company called Beef Products, Inc. … [Read more...] about Are We Playing Roulette with Meat and Poultry?