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What are Fire Retardants and are they really harmful to pregnant women and children?

You may or may not have heard about the dangers of flame-retardants in everyday items as of late. So what is the big deal with them and why should we care? We want to have our houses safer by having … Continue reading

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STRENGTHENING YOUR BABY’S IMMUNE SYSTEM IN UTERO: PART TWO

This series is a panegyric to the embryo! When we investigate embryonic development we find that the embryo is a mighty athlete, a courageous warrior and a messenger of love and faith. Identifying and acknowledging this actively potentizes the selfhood … Continue reading

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Homemade Baby Food 101: It’s Easier Than You Think To Nourish Your Child Naturally!

Tiny little infant mouths with nary a tooth in sight. Hmmm…that presents a bit of a problem, doesn’t it? Somewhere along the evolutionary scale (apparently wayyy wayyyyy back), Mother Nature recognized that in order for various newborn species to survive, … Continue reading

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The Search for A Less Toxic Car Seat-Part 1- GRACO

So the time is coming for us to graduate to a big girl car seat and with that comes the inevitable never-ending search for a non-toxic car seat. Standard car seats are absolutely COATED with toxic fire retardants that create … Continue reading

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The Dr. Jekyll-Mr. Hyde Properties Of Soy

We all have an evil twin — a secondary personality that beckons us to do things that we know are oh-so-baaaad – which is why it’s so easy to relate to Robert Louis Stevenson’s infamously conflicted Dr. Jekyll. Although just … Continue reading

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What Can I Eat While Breastfeeding?- The New Mom’s Lactation Guide

The myths that surround food during pregnancy and breastfeeding are extensive and can extend to include cultural beliefs. Simply eat a variety of foods in as close to their natural state as possible and avoid over-indulgence! What does that really … Continue reading

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What to Avoid During Pregnancy-And Before!

So you read about all of these chemicals in food, cleaners, cosmetics and other everyday items and you wonder…are these really in me? Or are they making a bigger deal out of this than they need to? Well, it turns … Continue reading

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The US government Won’t Protect Our Children…While Other Governments Make Important Change!!

Most new and pregnant moms don’t know about chemicals found in everyday products and how they can affect their growing baby. A study out by Allison Aiello, an associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, is again … Continue reading

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When it Comes to Green Cleaners You Need to Do Your Homework!

So it seems that buying green cleaning products such as detergents, all-purpose cleaners and air fresheners may not be as easy as one might think! For the eco and green conscious, purchasing cleaners at Whole Foods or other organic-type stores … Continue reading

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