Pertussis or "Whooping Cough" is a bacterial infection that is making a comeback in many states. It has reached epidemic proportions according to Dr. Carol Baker, the director of the Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. I have seen...
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, affects as many as 15 percent of adults and children. One of the main culprits is ragweed, which comes in 17 varieties! Most regions in the United States experience...
Do you have a difficult time reading and understanding food labels? You are not alone. Manufacturers are misleading when they do not alert consumers of the significant levels of saturated fat, total fat, calories and calories from fat (which they are required to do). The Food...
One of my favorite recipes growing up was my mom's spaghetti. Her spaghetti sauce was to die for. Most people I know are too busy to make homemade sauce and instead buy a jar of pre-made sauce from the store. Homemade sauce is actually so...
Meatballs are a great way to "hide" as many vegetables as you can into one easy meal. They are easy for kids to grab and go, perfect for lunches or a delicious dinner that is a meal all by themselves! Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 medium...
Sleep is extremely important to our health because that is when our body heals, repairs, and rejuvenates. Since we spend so much time in our bedrooms, we need to consider how much electricity might be polluting it and interfering with our sleep. It is important that your...
Schools are back in session across the country. While that may be exciting for some it can also be an open door for many children to get sick with a cold or flu. Don't wait for sickness to strike before you act. Start building up your...
I'm so excited about this giveaway. Do you remember the post on "Our Favorite Green Tips?" I mentioned switching from paper towels to cloth paper towels. Well, today we are giving away a set of 100% Organic Birdseye Unbleached Cotton Reusable Towels from Natural Linens. Aren't...
With school back in session, parents often have a hard time figuring out what they should pack in school lunches. They need quick, easy ideas that their kids will actually eat! I've come up with some easy, healthy...
Have you tried the one-ingredient banana ice-cream? One word describes it. AMAZING. I still can't believe when you throw a banana into a food processor, you get a delicious banana ice-cream, but you do. Here's one of my favorite ways to eat banana ice-cream. (If you...