We’re always told to read the ingredients label before we buy anything, right? Whether we’re looking at snacks, supplements, or personal care products, it’s definitely good advice. I do it (and suggest it) all the time. But even though I…
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Robyn O’Brien was shaken to her core one morning when her youngest child experienced a sudden and dangerous allergic reaction to a “typical” American breakfast. As a frightened parent and an analyst by trade, Robyn needed to understand what was…
Did you know? The skin on our lips is actually four times thinner than the skin covering the rest of our face. And while sweat and oil glands moisturize the rest of our body, our lips neither sweat nor excrete…
Over the past several years, well-known cosmetic brands have come under fire as their lipsticks were found to be contaminated with lead and other dangerous heavy metals. The negative media attention pushed consumers to look more closely at the ingredients…
I aim to eat mostly organic foods and buy mostly organic skincare. But why? What does the term “organic” really entail? First, let’s clarify a few of the basics. 1. When we talk about “organic”, we are referring only to…
Babies spend most of their days sleeping… and pooping, eating and crying. 🥴 But mostly sleeping, especially the first 5 or 6 months, while their bodies are growing so quickly. This is such a critical time in their development –…
Buying the safest and healthiest baby crib mattress is a top concern for most parents — and for good reason. Babies, especially newborns, sleep most of the day away as their bodies adjust to their new environment outside the womb…
I’ve read through countless baby forums that are chock full of frustrated parents that have tried every cream and medicine possible to get rid of diaper rashes, yeast infections, and other skin irritations. Through all their painful trial and error,…
There is a ton of debate over whether children should or should not be vaccinated. This article does not cover that debate. The goal here is simply to explain why mercury can still be found in some vaccines and how…
Reducing our exposure to mercury isn’t discussed nearly as much as limiting our exposure to BPA or phthalates, probably because mercury has been phased out of most consumer products. But we are exposed to mercury more than you’d think and…