How to Highlight Blonde Hair Naturally During Pregnancy?

March 25, 2009

LOOKING FOR A NATURAL AND SAFE WAY TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR HAIR DURING PREGNANCY?  See our tips below…

Most hair color treatments are made with Harsh Chemicals such as:
*  Ammonia
*  PPD (p-Phenylenediamine)
*  diaminobenzene

 And even Heavy Metals such as:
*  Lead 
*  Mercury
*  Coal Tar
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IS SILICONE BPA FREE?

March 15, 2009


Curious if there is BPA in your silicone products?  Read more here…

In short, the answer is no.  There is no BPA in Silicone (not to be confused with Silicon).  Silicone is a man made rubberlike material that, so far, has proven to be non-toxic and safe to use in everything from baby bottles and nipples, pacifiers and toys, to cookware and even sealers.  
It is a safer alternative to latex and is highly durable. Read more

PREGNANCY SAFE PAINT: Are No VOC Paints Truly Safe?

March 14, 2009


ARE YOU CURIOUS AS TO HOW HOUSEHOLD PAINT MAY AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY?  FIND OUT MORE AND LEARN ABOUT SAFE OPTIONS.  Read more here…

V.O.C’s IN THE HOME AND YOUR HEALTH:
A highly toxic chemical found most notably in nail polish, nail polish remover, household products (cleaning and disinfecting), paints (varnishes), fuels and pesticides (to name a few) are V.O.C’s (Volatile Organic Compounds).  The EPA states that V.O.C’s are: “suspected of causing, or are known to cause cancer in humans.”

LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF TRULY SAFE PAINTS?  Click HERE. Read more

Carpet Glue and Pregnancy

March 13, 2009


WONDERING ABOUT HOW THE GLUE AND ADHESIVES FROM YOUR CARPET MAY AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY?  READ MORE HERE…
*  According to the EPA, because of the chemicals included in the carpet, there is the potential to reduce Indoor Air Quality 
because of the emission of VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) from the adhesives used to lay the carpet.  Read more

How Can I Naturally Treat My Babies Dry Skin and/or Eczema?

March 12, 2009


Looking for a natural remedy to treat your babies dry skin or eczema?  See below:
Treating babies sensitive skin naturally can be a challenge.  Especially once the skin has already become dry or has patches of eczema.  These conditions can be uncomfortable for baby, so here are some wonderful suggestions on how to treat the skin NATURALLY!
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Phthalates, “Fragrance” and Pregnancy

March 11, 2009


ARE YOU WONDERING HOW PHTHALATES AND “FRAGRANCE” MAY AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY?  SEE ARTICLE BELOW…

Phthalates: 
Phthalates are another common plasticizer, which are found en-mass in everything from nail polish to body lotions, i-pods, to soft plastic toys so it is in all reality impossible to avoid them. Read more

Is Latex BPA Free?

March 2, 2009


ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT LATEX CONTAINING BPA?  Read more here…

Recently I’ve frequently been asked the question: “Is Latex BPA Free?”
The answer is YES, however there are other concerns with this chemical based material.
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