What’s in your condoms? Many people are aware that what they put in their mouths and on their skin matters. When we put things that have BPA, PVC, phthalates, pesticides and other toxins that are allowed in our every day products and in our food into our bodies, these toxins are later found in the bloodstream and…
Combatting the “Because Mommy Said No” Phrase
I am sure that there are many of you reading this that have faced situations where your children ask for something that you don’t let them have, like junk food, not so junky but still not good for you food, a television show or a movie simply not suited for their age level, etc. And…
Asthma: The Solution Is In The Function
A guest post by Dr. Jason Tabick, Chiropractor If you read my previous article, Healthy Ears Start with A Healthy Nervous System, you know that the human body maintains its own health from the “inside.” As previously explained, the central nerve system is the master system that controls the body and through its command the body listens…
Protecting Your Baby from SIDS
The American Academy of Pediatrics just announced new sleep recommendations in efforts to save babies from dying of SIDS, yet the real dangers still haven’t been addressed. Skin to Skin and Co-Sleeping I applaud the AAP for including new evidence that supports skin-to-skin care for newborn infants. The addition of suggesting that a baby should sleep…
A Vegetable Turkey Loaf that is Divine
Vegetables are the most important and nutritious food available. It’s important to get them into our diet as much as possible, so I often incorporate them into recipes that typically don’t include them. I shared pictures of a veggie turkey loaf I had made for dinner on my personal FB page two weeks ago and people…
The ‘Right Kind’ of Fire Safety (as told by an FDNY)
Until I saw a post in a local mom’s group from a local FDNY fireman, I never knew that there was a RIGHT KIND of smoke detector. Heck, I didn’t even know that there was more than one kind! With life as busy as it is and with constant ‘to do’ lists running through our heads, I thought…
Natural, Healthier and Green Halloween Ideas!
I have been told by a number of pediatricians that the beginning of November seems to be their busiest time in regards to children coming in with illnesses like the flu and colds. Is it any wonder? The kids were bombarded with sugar only days before! For every tablespoon of sugar consumed, their immune system…
Healthy Muffins Kids Will Love
I love muffins, but I don’t love that they often contain preservatives and a massive amount of sugar. Most recipes call for at least a cup and a half of cane sugar and the standard medium size muffin has approximately 37 grams of sugar. That’s insane, especially when a human should really only consume 8 grams per day….
Is Your Child’s Breakfast Setting Her Up For Failure?
(Healthy Breakfast Options and Why They Matter) ~ a guest post written by Jaclyn Harwell *see her bio at the end of this post ~ A note from Raising Natural Kids: We love Jaclyn’s healthy breakfast options! In addition to these, we get greens into ourselves and our kids each morning as the nutrients in…
Kickbacks: What Your Pediatrician Gets for Vaccinating
(And a Peek At what Big Pharma Gets) The Role Insurance Companies Play and The Kickbacks Doctors Get Vaccines are a well on their pay to being a Trillion Dollar Business (all parties involved via projected numbers for the next 10 years) and there are incentives at every corner for anyone playing a role in injecting them…