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How to Get Off of the Sugar Seesaw
I know two things for sure about sugar. One is that it is toxic (I’m not being hyperbolic–that’s really the word health experts are using these days), and two is that I love it and need it after every meal (until recently, anyway). My parents, both of whom are certified Holistic Health Coaches, just returned […]
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What’s Wrong With Neosporin?
Antibiotic cream for run-of-the-mill scrapes, cuts, and stings should be avoided because: 1. It’s often not needed. Cuts heal on their own, and recent evidence even suggests that dirt contains beneficial bacteria that may help them heal.
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Safe Diaper Rash Cream Guide
1. Green Goo / 2. Babo Botanicals / 3. Earth Mama / 4. California Baby / 5. Poofy Organics We were pretty lucky in the diaper rash department, but if your baby is afflicted, you’ll want to find an organic diaper cream without chemicals (common culprits are parabens and BHA). Do Cloth Diapers Prevent Diaper Rash? My […]
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A Natural Cradle Cap Cure (I’m as Surprised as You Are)
Felix never had cradle cap, but I did as a baby, and my mom employed a bunch of different natural remedies to try to get rid of it. As we all know, natural treatments aren’t always as effective as the harsh, synthetic ones (I still cannot find a natural dish soap that really works as […]
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This Cold and Flu Season, Just Say No to Antibiotics!
By Suzanne (“Nana”) NOTE: Nothing written below should take the place of advice from your doctor. We are not medically trained, and are not qualified to diagnose or recommend treatment for any illness. Here in the northeastern U.S., cold and flu season is upon us, and many of us are sick. Throughout the winter, most […]
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Children’s Tylenol Linked to Asthma
Last week I wrote about my concerns with giving pain relievers/fever reducers to kids. A few days later I read a New York Time’s article that strongly suggests a link between acetaminophen exposure (in utero through adulthood) and asthma prevalence and severity. The article even identifies the mechanism that might cause this connection: “Even a […]
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Fevers: To Treat or Not To Treat?
After an unprecedented four months of wellness, Felix had a bad cold last week that left him feverish for five interminable days. Predictably, Daylon and I debated whether to give Felix some children’s Tylenol or just let the fever run its course. Our usual rule of thumb is to reserve the Tylenol for those times […]
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Rediscovering Carob
-By Suzanne (“Nana”) Ah, the joys of chocolate. I indulge more frequently now that chocolate (the dark kind, of course) has risen to health-food status. When I first discovered healthy eating (more than 35 years ago), chocolate was a major no-no, and carob was the chosen food for baking desserts. While carob and chocolate have […]
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Muffins Without the Muffin Top
Over my many years of dietary permutations, I discovered through experimentation that bread and flour products were compromising my health and my waistline, especially once I reached middle age. So imagine my excitement when—a few years ago—I discovered a new food movement called Essential Eating.