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Natural Sunshine = A Healthy Child
Janelle Sorensen
Healthy Child Healthy World
Friday, June 13, 2008
For decades we’ve been warned against the dangers of sunshine with only minimal mention of the benefits of these same rays. Indeed, with more than a million people a year being diagnosed with skin cancer in the US alone, we do need to be on our toes. But, an April 2008 Environmental Health Perspectives report shows that avoiding the sun may be just as damaging to our health. In fact, recent research is compelling us to rethink sun exposure policy particularly for vulnerable groups including pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants and children, the elderly, and those who must avoid the sun.
Beyond Pesticides – Ridding the World of Triclosan, One Sock at a Time
Jay Feldman, Executive Director of Beyond Pesticides
Beyond Pesticides
Thursday, June 12, 2008
When people think of pesticides, they typically think of those toxic chemicals that are too often sprayed on lawns and landscapes to get rid of weeds or the poisons that are used to kill roaches and mice. While these are perhaps the most common uses of pesticides at home, another pesticide has quietly found its way into our hand washing and dishwashing soaps, deodorants, toothpastes, cosmetics, countertops, paints, towels, computer keyboards, even socks and sandals.
The Chemical Legacy of the “Perfect” Lawn
Dr. Warren Porter
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
On the tenth of February, 1997, in Madison Wisconsin, where I live, the Wisconsin State Journal was running a series of articles on our schools. We have many schools of national excellence in Madison, and we are very proud of them. But this particular issue was entitled, “Cost of Accommodating: As special education grows, so does the cost of staffing.” There was a chart with statistics that are very chilling. From 1990 to 1995, in the Madison school district, by disability we had an increase of 87 percent in the emotionally disturbed category over a five year period. The learning disabilities category jumped 70 percent and birth defects increased 83 percent in a five year period.
Household Dust Doesn’t Pose a Fire Hazard, So Why Is It Loaded With Flame Retardants?
Janelle Sorensen
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Ever since I cleaned houses for a living when I first started college, I’ve been a bit of a neatnik. Now, my compulsion for cleanliness has medical justification; common house dust is loaded with chemicals that have been linked to a variety of health and development issues.
Prevention Tips and Must Haves for an All-Natural First Aid Kit
Janette Rizk for Whole Body/Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Summer time will come up quickly and our friends from Whole Foods are sharing their great prevention and all-natural first aid tips with us.
Trimester Calendar
Laura Forbes Carlin and Alison Forbes
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
A trimester-by-trimester guide to help you prepare your home, and yourself, for the arrival of your new baby.
Ten Steps to Clearing Clutter
Laura Forbes Carlin and Alison Forbes
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
There is no better motivation for re-evaluating than becoming a parent. Babies may be small, but they come with a lot of stuff! If your home and life already feels cluttered and full, just think about what it will be like when you add all of your baby's things into the mix. Take ten easy steps to clear clutter for good!
Organic Advantage: Identifying Healthy Baby Food
SustainLane
Monday, April 28, 2008
Babies demand protection. Their systems are smaller and more delicate than those of adults, and their development hinges on quality care.
Four Ways to Promote a Healthy Night’s Sleep
SustainLane
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
No question is more vexing to most new parents than how to get their infant to sleep more, to sleep better, to sleep longer.
Is There a Healthier Plastic Container?
Dina Goda
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Plastic. It’s everywhere. It holds our water, our groceries, our microwavable munchies. Not surprisingly, plastic constitutes 9 percent of the 156 million tons of trash Americans generate each year.
