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Arsenic in apple juice: FDA proposes a lower limit, amid consumer concern
Arsenic in apple juice would be limited to the same level as arsenic in drinking water, under a proposed rule from the US Food and Drug Administration. FDA analysis of ...
Organophosphates: A Common But Deadly Pesticide
Organophosphates attack the nervous system in the same way as nerve agents like sarin. The pesticides blamed for killing at least 25 children in India are widely used around the ...
Juicing for Alkalinity
For those of you who read my blog on the anniversary for Cancer Schmancer you will recall that one of my changes I committed to making was to start juicing. ...
Raw Organic Chocolate
Life is good. And it's even better with chocolate. Make your own organic chocolate at home. Ingredients 1 cup of raw cacao powder 1 tbs. of raw maca powder 1 ...
4 Tips Post 4th For Getting Back on Track
I hope everyone had a healthy and happy 4th of July! I would love to hear how you were a little more conscious celebrating this year. Did you get that ...
Chemicals found in phones are a no-no for kids
Small children should not touch electronic items such as TVs, mobile phones, computers and other products, according to University of Cincinnati researchers. Chemicals found in such items and in many ...
Summer Jicama Salad
Ingredients 1 Jicama cut into small cubes 1 large Heirloom Tomato (cut into small cubes) 1 Avocado (cut into small chunks) 1 Jalapeño Chili (minced) 1 Red Anaheim Pepper (Sweet) ...
Are You Ready To Rock A Non-Toxic Summer?
Summer is officially here and my kids are over the moon for it!! The outdoor play has begun! Longer, warmer days, pools, sun, bubbles, lemonade stands!! It’s all happening. I know if ...
4 Tips For Not Regretting Your 4th of July
The 4th of July is all about family, friends, and food. If you are feeling anxious about the holiday I think you'll find these tips helpful as you can still ...
5 Reasons to Avoid Air Fresheners
Air freshener seems to be everywhere in our society lately – hotels, public bathrooms, taxi cabs, restaurants – one Women’s Voices for the Earth member even reported finding time-release air ...
Grill Without Frying Your Family’s Health
At long last, the opening bell of summer has arrived. Sigh of relief. Whether you’re most excited about bare feet in the grass, having the kids out of school, or ...
Practice Safer Sunscreening
Sunscreens shield us from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation. To provide this defense, they contain chemical and mineral ingredients that scatter, reflect or absorb UV radiation, including oxybenzone, octyl ...
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