Friday, October 31, 2014

Is a plant virus making us dumber?

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Wow, has a plant virus jumped species and slowing our cognitive abilities? They found this virus in 40% of the people they tested--eep! ...
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

ALERT: Baby Wipes Recalled for Dangerous Bacteria:

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Baby wipes are being recalled. Some packages may contain a bacteria that's often resistant to common antibiotics. Read more here . 
Saturday, October 25, 2014

World's Easiest Non-Toxic Organic BPA-free Leftover-Using Sugar-free Spaghetti Sauce EVER

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So I found some lovely spaghetti squash (organic, por supuesto) at the farmer's market, and all I needed was some spaghetti sauce. I wen...
Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Alert! European Health Authorities Issue Warning on use of Valproate (Depakote) in pregnancy: Autism

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If you are of childbearing age and especially considering becoming pregnant, a common epilepsy/ migraine drug, brand names include Depakene,...
Monday, October 13, 2014

Electromagnetic warfare in the Beautiful Washington State Coast--RADIATION--pumped into public park?

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Should the US government have electromagnetic war games here? They SAY it won't hurt animals or humans. Probably not a great idea. ...
Thursday, September 18, 2014

Weird microbeads in toothpaste may be ruining your teeth and gums

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Ugh, this hygienist kept finding terrible weird stuff in people's mouths and teeth: Trish Walraven has seen lots of things as a de...
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Barbara's Cereals are now non-GMO; Annie's "Naturals" pro-GMO

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I do love Barbara's jalapeno cheese doodles things but don't buy them because they may have GMOs. However, I was happy to hear that...
Monday, September 15, 2014

Eat Weeds!

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Weeds are survivors, which makes them extra tasty. This weekend I made huevos con verdolagas , a delicious Mexican omelet that uses pursla...
Saturday, September 13, 2014

Isabelle Allende on how to live passionately no matter your age

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Yesterday was 9-11. Also on 9-11, a U.S. -backed coup toppled Chile's DEMOCRATICALLY elected government. Henry Kissinger was one of the ...
Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Is your Puffer Coat or Comforter CRUEL?

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Your down coat or bedding may be the result LIVE PLUCKING of geese. I did an investigative report for Salon. Check it out here 
Saturday, December 14, 2013

Flame Retardants in all your furniture, the scandal:

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After my son was born more than a decade ago, we got a new couch and carpeted the sun-room to make things more baby-friendly. For some reaso...
Friday, December 06, 2013

Flame-retardant free sofa bed?

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Anyone out there have a good one, for a Manhattan apartment?
Monday, November 11, 2013

Wholesome Chow ORGANIC Gluten Free Flour - a winner~

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Gluten-free flour is hard enough to find as it is, but I worry about GMOs and pesticides and I was so thrilled to try Wholesome Chow'...
Saturday, August 31, 2013

Carcinogens in your Trader Joe's shampoo:

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Yesterday's post was about using soap nuts do to you laundry AND use the last bits for a healthy shampoo. Maybe after you read this, yo...
Friday, August 30, 2013

Karma Clean soap nuts

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I was recently doing a residency where they provide (wonderful!) food, the artists do the cleanup. They had those brightly colored soap ...
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Today's Wheat is just TROUBLE ~

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One thing that really bugs me lately is when people make fun of people who are going gluten-free because it's a "fad." I have ...
Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Where do miscarriages go?

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I have had a number of miscarriages, but most of them were really early. One was at 12 weeks, so I sent it in to the pathologist, but only h...
Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Some foods you may be surprised are NOT gluten free

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Yes, if you want to stay gluten-free OR begin a gluten-free diet, you should know that it takes UP TO 6 MONTHS for gluten to fully leave...
Monday, August 19, 2013

Not just Obesity: Soft Drinks Linked to Behavioral Problems in Young Children

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As a society, we worry so much about marijuana while THIS is legal. How many of you have seen a harried young mom giving her child a bab...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

10 Everyday "health" foods that are commonly counterfeited

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This list will seem pretty incredible--aren't there supposed to be labeling laws protecting us? Apparently not. Anyway, a friend brough...