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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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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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8 Alternative Sweeteners That Should Come With A Health Warning

From the moment that we’re all born, our taste buds are hardwired to appreciate sweet foods, a fact that is no more evident than when a child samples a piece of birthday cake for the very first time. For those … 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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