Breast Feeding Diet and Meal Plan
June 15, 2008
ARE YOU BREAST FEEDING AND LOOKING FOR A DIET AND MEAL PLAN THAT WILL SUPPORT THE HEALTH OF YOUR BABY, MAINTAIN MILK SUPPLY, AND HELP YOU REGAIN AND RETAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT? Read more here…
According to the FDA:
‘…human breast-milk contains the perfect nutritional balance for a human baby. Your milk contains all of the fatty acids, lactose, water and amino acids that help your baby’s digestion, brain development and growth. (Not only that,) breast-milk contains at least 100 nutrients that are not found in formula.’
So congratulations on giving your baby a strong nutritional start! However there are a few things to keep in mind such as:
* Getting ENOUGH calories and fluids for milk production
* Ideal foods for Mom and Baby
* Post-pregnancy healthy weight loss and energy requirements
Paraben Free Cosmetics (Skin Care and Hair Care)
June 12, 2008
There are all kinds of cosmetic skin care and hair care products on the market, all promising youth, beauty and renewal, what’s more, many of these products are EXPENSIVE! But what exactly are you paying for? The fact is that 99% of these products contain synthetic chemicals and additives such as:
* Parabens
* Phthalates
* “Fragrance” (otherwise known as “Perfume” or “Parfum”) Read more
Paraben Free Makeup Brands
June 12, 2008
LOOKING FOR EXCELLENT MAKEUP BRANDS FREE OF PARABENS, PHTHALATES AND FRAGRANCE? SEE OUR LIST BELOW.
There are all kinds of makeup products on the market, many of these products are EXPENSIVE! But what exactly are you paying for? The fact is that 99% of these products contain synthetic chemicals and additives such as:
* Parabens
* Phthalates
* “Fragrance” (otherwise known as “Perfume” or “Parfum”) Read more
Chemicals and Pregnancy
June 12, 2008
Beware of: “Fragrance” and Phthalates:
“Fragrance” is a culprit in our home-care (and cosmetic) products called. But what exactly is “fragrance”?
Essentially “fragrance” can be any chemical or additive that the product manufacturer would like. By law companies are supposed to list all ingredients on their product, but because that would be disclosing trade secrets “fragrance” is a loophole that manufacturers can use to put almost any ingredient in their formula without disclosing it. Read more
Teflon and Pregnancy
June 11, 2008
ARE YOU CURIOUS AS TO HOW TEFLON MAY AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO TEFLON? Read more here…
When it comes to pots, pans, food storage, utensils and dinnerware, like other household items there are hidden dangers. Among them as one of the biggest concerns is Teflon. Read more
No/Low V.O.C Paint Safe for Pregnancy
June 10, 2008
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BRANDS OF PAINT THAT ARE SAFE FOR PREGNANCY? SEE BEYOND THE “VOC” FACTOR. Read more here…
* Acetone
* Ammonia
* Crystalline Silica
* Exempt Solvents
* Formaldehyde Precursors
* Odor Masking Agents
These toxins are not “VOC’s”, but toxic none the less.
To learn more about VOC’s and about this Greenwashing affect that companies now market their products under, please read our more in depth article by clicking HERE. Read more
Safety Information on Fertilizer and Pesticides During Pregnancy (and Beyond)
June 5, 2008
ARE YOU CURIOUS AS TO HOW SYNTHETIC FERTILIZER AND PESTICIDES MY AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY? LOOKING FOR SAFE ALTERNATIVES…Read More Here…
The problem with any “fertilizer” is that there are various synthetic (chemically based) products that fall under this category, many of them are “pesticides” which can be:
* Herbicide (kills weeds)
* Insecticide (kills insects)
* Fungicides (kills fungus)
* Fertilizer ( kills eco-systems)
TEFLON FREE COOKWARE AND BPA FREE FOOD STORAGE
June 3, 2008
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON SAFE COOKWARE (e.g. Teflon Free) AND FOOD STORAGE (e.g. BPA Free)? Read more here…
When it comes to safe cookware and food storage for pregnancy or for everyday living, there are many choices on the market that are free of Teflon (PFOA’s), BPA, Phthalate, PVC, and Lead and better for you and your family. Please click on they blue hyperlinks below to view specific brands and product features.
Options include:
- Stainless Steel
- Cast Iron
- Copper Read more
Carpet Cleaning and Pregnancy
June 2, 2008
LOOKING FOR SAFE AND HEALTHY WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CARPET CLEAN DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY? READ MORE HERE…
Because most commercial carpet cleaners use heavy synthetic products laden with chemicals, which to no surprise, can have a negative impact on you and your babies health. Therefore looking for GREENER options to cleaning your carpet can be beneficial to your health, and the health of your growing family.
Here are a few suggestions on Green ways to clean your carpet. Read more