I am so excited to announce the FREE online Autism Intensive that starts January 10, 2016! My own doctor and mentor (Dr. Norm Schwartz, MD) has been working on this project for the past 8 months interviewing leading experts on autism from around the country! The Autism Intensive Summit is an online free series of […]
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The Dangers of Lawn Chemicals, Part II
If you read my first posting on lawn chemicals and their link to cancer and disease but aren’t convinced that this is a real problem yet, here are more statistics for your consideration. All are sourced from this fully referenced fact sheet. Prevalence Suburban lawns and gardens receive more pesticide applications per acre (3.2-9.8 lbs) than agriculture […]
The Unintended Consequences of Pesticides
Short and sweet, this video sums up the problem with the widespread use of lawn chemicals.
Study Reinforces the Link Between Lawn Chemicals and Cancer
For years, I have been saying how dangerous it is to think that when we spray our own lawns with chemical lawn treatments, that there are no negative repercussions. Many think that if they just stay off the lawn for the first day and then remove the little white flag, that they are “good to […]
Dandelion Wishes
My kids know it is safe to play in our yard because dotted among the grass are dandelions, violets and clover. Dandelions are medicine and wishes to our family. To them, the absence of dandelions in some neighboring yards is quite creepy. They understand that lawn chemicals don’t just “go away” after being sprayed on the dandelions; […]
Returning to Your Health Origins
Four years, 19 countries, and 24 experts in anthropology, medicine, ecology, and health have exposed the roots of our DNA and how to prevent the modern world from making you sick. This movie explains some of why the chemicals that are ubiquitous in our food and daily lives have a profound effect on our health and […]
The Story of Stuff
This is a great 20 minute online video that everyone needs to watch. Our health and well-being are dependent on understanding many of its concepts. It is a great summary of how health, the environment and consumption are all connected. http://www.storyofstuff.com/The Story of Stuff
Why Organic Cotton
Many people ask “Do I really need organic cotton?” If you are concerned about your health, the health of your family or of the environment, the answer is “Yes!”
Choosing Healthy (Non-Toxic) Candles for Your Home
It has become quite fashionable to fill the home with scented candles that “freshen” the air. Unfortunately, most candles are quite poisonous and bad for your health and only sicken the air and our bodies. Fortunately, there are alternatives out there that can actually clean the air and also use pure aromatherapy grade essential oils […]
Going Green with Body Care Products
Even if you have shampoos and soaps with organic chamomile extracts and other enticing ingredients, you may be surprised to learn that they can still contain ingredients linked to cancer, birth defects and hormone disruption. You may also be surprised to learn that the safety of these products does not have to be tested. Going […]
