Missing the Point on Organic Produce

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The debate is about whether organic produce has more nutrition than produce grown with pesticides. This debate misses the point! It’s about not eating all those pesticides! The organophosphates that are neurotoxins. These toxins are linked to developmental delay, lower IQ, and behavior problems in our children (like ADHD). So, the question should be: are organic foods healthier? The answer is YES! Eat organic foods because they are healthy foods. If they are more nutritious, as some studies report, that’s just an added bonus.

Brain Foods Part 3

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Virtually all processed foods are high in unhealthy fats. This is a guide to replacing those with healthy fats to keep your brain, and the rest of you, healthy. These fats also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. So, include these brain foods in your diet!

Brain Foods Part 2

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Mind-Body Remedy for Childhood Asthma

To keep your brain (and the rest of you, too) healthy, eat foods that are high in antioxidants and omega-3 fats. Not all fats are bad. Get plenty of vitamin D. Eliminate processed foods, and keep your brain well-hydrated (it’s mostly water!). Clinical studies to support these tips are linked.

Brain Foods Part 1

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Brain Foods

How to keep your brain (and your children’s brains) healthy and smart, through smart eating, smart drinking. Great links to neuroscientist, Dr. Amen, and great nutritionists.

Natural Remedy for Your Sore Throat?

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Reduce Your Reflux During Pregnancy

Sore throat? Cold and flu? Here is a natural remedy tea, made with ginger, lemon, Manuka honey (or Xylitol), and cayenne pepper. Whether you’re sick or not.

Got Milk ALTERNATIVE? Part 2: Milk Alternatives From Plants

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Plant derived milk alternatives

The second in 2-part article on alternatives to cow’s milk. Reviews six (6) plant-derived milk alternatives, comparing them on basis of (1) protein content, (2) fat content, (3) vitamin / nutrient content, and (4) calorie count. Emphasizes value of good-ole mother’s milk.

You’re Still Drinking Soda?? Seriously?!

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Soda pop is the root of health evi!
You. Must. Stop.

A Mother’s Experience with Natural Eczema Remedies

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Tasha

A mother’s experience with natural, home remedies for eczema: nutrition, avoiding triggers, supplements, and skin care.

Introducing Tasha and Mike: A Mother’s Experience

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Tasha

Mothers often know more than doctors. A mother with a sick child has seen and heard it all, has been to many “experts,” and has often tried many “alternative” remedies. We can all learn from a mother’s experience. Introducing Tasha, mommy to Mike, who will share her experience here on this site, on the topics of eczema, asthma, allergies, and some natural remedies.

Got Milk ALTERNATIVE? Milk Alternatives From Other Animals

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If cow’s milk products are triggers for your eczema, asthma, or sinusitis, you need some alternatives. This is the first in two-part article on milk alternatives. Part 1: Animal alternatives to cow’s milk. Next time, Part 2: Plant alternatives to cow’s milk.

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