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,…
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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…
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably got some old silver fillings in your mouth and you’re worried about the mercury exposure. You’ve considered replacing them with composite fillings to stop the mercury from leaching into your body, but you’re not…
Phthalates (pronounced thah-lates) are a family of chemicals found in thousands of consumer products from shampoo to sex toys. Phthalates can act as a plasticizer to help soften durable plastics and make them more flexible. They are also used in…
When we think of BPA, the first things that usually comes to mind are reusable water bottles. But BPA is found in far more consumer products than just water bottles and it is nearly impossible to avoid altogether. Luckily, we…
A soothing pink or blue? Or maybe a neutral yellow or a mix of light pastels? Honestly, it’s going to look and feel amazing whatever color you choose. But before deciding a color, you might first consider the type of…
I really hate plastic! But what I hate even more is that it’s so difficult to live without. Yeah, I avoid all the obvious stuff… I don’t use single-use shopping bags, I never buy bottled water or anything with a…
Well-marketed deodorizers often use chemicals to cover diaper smells and other odors around the home. There are two reasons why I don’t like that. The chemicals do not kill or absorb the odors. They only mask them temporarily, so the…