I discovered the idea of sensory boxes a few weeks ago while checking out some great creative project and play pages. It was soon after this discovery that the teachers at my son’s preschool told me that his favorite things to play with at school are the sand and the fake snow sensory boxes. After…
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Thermography vs. Mammography: Which One Is Right for Your Breasts?
In the last decade mammograms have gotten a bad rap, and rightfully so. At 34, the only breast exams I have gotten have been done by my midwife when I was pregnant. Though my grandmother died of breast cancer at a relatively young age, I had just heard too many negative things about mammograms and…
What's Really in Your Food? You May Never Know!
A friend’s husband attended an OSHA workshop last week and the facilitator of the class gave the above handout to the attendees. Apparently the man teaching the class is very much into spreading the word about chemicals that people come into contact with on a regular basis and may not know about. It’s crazy to…
Going More Natural at the Supermarket – The Next Step: Do Your Best to Avoid GMOs!
Hopefully Going More Natural at the Supermarket – Where to Start gave you a good foundation of how to shop for foods that will keep your family healthy instead of making them sick (by sick I don’t necessarily mean symptoms that you see right away, but rather long term illness such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes,…
If I Knew Then What I Know Now: On Babies and Sleeping
Recently my husband and I were debating over sleeping arrangements and laughing about how my daughter is 16 months and hasn’t spent one night in the beautiful and kind of expensive, Italian crafted crib (thanks mom and dad) that we’ve had set up. Don’t get me wrong – the crib did get some use. We got it…
Raising Kids Naturally Outside of the Traditional Model of Healthcare
A guest post by Dr. Anthony Carrino, who will be providing RNK readers with holistic insights into modern medicine, traditional medicine and the value of chiropractic care in upcoming posts! It is an “in thing“ to say you are raising your kids naturally these days. Many parents are questioning the traditional model of care and…
Natural Teething Remedies (& What Products to Avoid)
Part 1: The Dangers of Treating Teething with Medication When our children aren’t feeling so great, it is our natural instinct as parents to try and make them better. When it comes to teething remedies, some parents are under the belief that giving a child a little dose of Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen is okay. The…
Going More Natural at the Supermarket – Where to Start
Because food and drink are the two things that we intentionally put into our bodies on a regular basis, they’re the best items to start with when it comes to detoxifying your life. Some Quick and Simple Tips When at the Grocery Store 1. When buying produce, make sure that if the fruits and vegetables…
My Mantra – Read Your Labels
This mantra started when I was pregnant with my first child. I was at work one day and I had that cliché craving for ice cream. The only ice cream available in the school I teach at can be found in a vending machine in the cafeteria. After making my selection, I quickly devoured it…
Parents Buy Car Seats to Keep Their Children Safe, Yet Oftentimes Danger is Still There!
Well, here I am writing about car seats again! If you remember, I first discussed the topic back in October when I originally saw HealthyStuff.org’s car seat safety rankings, which is based on the presence of hazardous flame retardants and chemical additives. Since then, I have accessed the list for my own purposes as I…