Monthly Archives: July 2011

Toxic Flame Retardants in Children’s Products-High Chairs

High chairs are another children’s products that often contain a variety of toxic chemicals. We don’t see a reason that a high chair should be treated with flame retardants when the research shows they can be very damaging to all … Continue reading

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Breast Intentions? Chemical Safety Tests Fail To Include The Mighty Boob

There’s one part of the anatomy that all eyes are instinctually drawn toward, at least for a minimum of a half a millisecond if the admirer is trying to be nonchalant. If you guessed breasts, you deserve a home-baked cookie … Continue reading

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Chemical-Free DIY Cleaning Recipes That Will Torch Household Grime With Ease

Until pin-up-worthy male specimens with chiseled abdomens and full hairlines magically appear in our homes, eager to offer their mind-blowingly efficient (….mind out of the gutter, please!) housecleaning services to us with no financial or guilt-tripping strings attached, we’re all … Continue reading

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Top 20 ‘Greener’ Nail Colors and Removers For A Healthier Eco-Manicure

Isn’t it fun to indulge your inner glamour puss every now and again? Was that a non-commital nod I just witnessed through the other side of this screen? Don’t be afraid to acknowledge your inner truth. It’s just you and … Continue reading

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Toxic Flame Retardants in Children’s Products-Nursing Pillows

Most moms are surprised to learn that so many baby products are treated with toxic flame retardants. Items like strollers, nursing pillows, bouncers, and infant carriers can be coated with the chemicals which are known toxins. We know of the … Continue reading

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New Study! Autism Linked To Environmental Factors…Likely During Pregnancy: TTC, Pregnant Women and Mom Alert!

If you are trying to conceive, are trying to figure out what you REALLY need to avoid during pregnancy or are a mom concerned about what may cause autism and other conditions there may be a new response from doctors. … Continue reading

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Toxic Flame Retardants in Children’s Products-Strollers-Part 1

Who would think that companies would add fire retardants to strollers?!! How is this protecting our children by having a 100% chance of exposing them to toxic chemicals every time they are running errands or traveling with us, and I … Continue reading

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Pregnant Women and GMOs-Ingredient Found in Common Foods Being Linked to Birth Defects, Cancer

According to a new review of academic research, conducted by Greenpeace and the anti-GM campaign group GM Freeze, exposure to one of the chemicals in Roundup can cause cancer, hormonal imbalance, birth defects and neurological illnesses including Parkinson’s. This chemical is … Continue reading

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