So why exactly IS the breast the best food for your baby? Why is breastmilk especially important during the cold and flu season? Breastmilk is a live substance that CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED EVER and when you and/or the baby get exposed to something your body starts making antibodies to help protect the baby. Maybe even keep them from getting sick at all. This IS NOT something that formula can do. If mom comes down with cold or flu-like symptoms: body aches, congestion, etc. her immune system … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2005
Dangers of Aluminum in Deodorant
Did you know that aluminum can be found in many popular antiperspirant deodorants? Did you know that the link between your deodorant and breast cancer may not be an urban legend? A study was conducted by Dr. Kris McGrath, a Chicago allergist who claims to have found a connection between antiperspirants, underarm shaving and cancer. He believes the culprits in these antiperspirants are the toxins in aluminum salts such as aluminum chlorohydrate. He says they don't normally penetrate the skin … [Read more...]
Ten Things You Should Never Buy Again
Styrofoam cups - It's not biodegradable. Use reusable mugs or paper cups instead. Paper towels - A waste of forest resources, landfill space, and your money. Buy dishtowels or rags to wash and reuse Bleached coffee filters - Dioxins, chemicals formed during the chlorine bleaching process, contaminate groundwater and air and are linked to cancer in humans and animals. Use unbleached instead. Overpackaged foods and other products - Excess packaging wastes resources and costs you much … [Read more...]
Alba Clear Enzyme Deodorant Sticks
Alba Clear Enzyme Deodorant Sticks receive an A+ in my book! This is a new product that I introduced to the family a few weeks ago. I gave up the Secret solid stick I have beeb buying since I was a teenager and I couldn't be more pleased. Alba deodorant sticks provide skin friendly, long lasting protection without preservatives, methylparaben, propylparaben, aluminum or propylene glycol. AND they are nature's assurance against odor. Alba Clear Enzyme Deodorant Sticks have a hypo-allergenic, … [Read more...]
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