Anti-biotic Resistance Now Common Knowledge
It was with great pleasure that I read a recent Globe and Mail article on knowledge of antibiotic resistance.
In the same way children were once taught in schools about beluga whales or whooping cranes being endangered, they are now teaching children that many of our antibiotics are endangered because of overuse.
They are also being taught about simple steps like hand washing to avoid flues and colds.
This is a great first step.
Now we just have to teach the ADULTS to not demand antibiotics for every little problem.
Now we just have to teach the adults about feeding their immune systems and balancing their bodies with proper nutrition!
Hopefully, by the time this current generation of children have grown to adulthood we may still have effective anti-biotics for the emergency situations.
How many times have YOU used anti-biotics in the last year?
What is the Healthiest Sweetener – Diana Compares 5 Sugars
Sugar! Yes – that is one big topic for many of us and certainly has been for me all of my adult life. I am a confirmed sugar addict.
In the following video I compare stevia, brown rice syrup, honey, molasses and agave, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each. I also deal with specific questions. Read the rest of this entry »
Are Your Clothes Toxic?
Author Carla Janzen
Isn’t It Funny How Smell Evokes A Memory?
I remember that fresh air smell of clothes put out on the line outside to dry. That smell always evokes memories of my childhood and my Mother doing the laundry. I think many of us are emotionally attached to many smells and we want to re-create those scents that evoke happy memories.
We work so hard at looking good, smelling good along with feeling good. And we invest so much money and time in the process too!
Are You Washing Your Health Right Down The Drain?
I’m talking about your laundry, specifically those fabric softeners you may be using. They make your clothes feel soft and smell fresh.
DID YOU KNOW…Fabric softeners and dryer sheets are some of the most toxic products available. And chances are the staggering 99.8 percent of people who use common commercial detergents, fabric softeners, bleaches and stain removers would think twice if they knew they contained chemicals that could cause cancer and brain damage.
How Much Is Smelling Good Costing YOU?
I want to look and smell good just as much as the next person but when am I risking my health in the process?
My first child was born with Asthma and Allergies and keeping our environment healthy became a priority. The Asthma clinic advised me to stop using scented laundry products, dust frequently and have no carpets or pets in the home. My son required a ventilator 4 times daily and by following their advice we kept his home as healthy and safe as possible.
Are You Wrapping Your Family In Toxic Chemicals?
Here is a list of just some of the chemicals found in fabric softeners and dryer sheets. (Taken from the Norwex Enviro Products Comprehensive Information Booklet by Sheri Gauthier and http://cyberpet.com)
- Benzyl acetate: Linked to pancreatic cancer
- Benzyl Alcohol: Upper respiratory tract irritant
- Ethanol: On the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Hazardous Waste list and can cause central nervous system disorders
- Limonene: Known carcinogen
- A-Terpineol: Can cause respiratory problems, including fatal edema, and central nervous system damage
- Ethyl Acetate: A narcotic on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list
- Camphor: Causes central nervous system disorders
- Chloroform: Neurotoxic, anesthetic and carcinogenic
- Linalool: A narcotic that causes central nervous system disorders
- Pentane: A chemical known to be harmful if inhaled
These chemicals are so strong that they require the use of heavy fragrances just to cover up the smells. Fragrances like Ocean Mist, Summer Orchard and April Fresh.
Fabric Softeners are made to stay in your clothing for long periods of time. As such, chemicals are slowly released either into the air for you to inhale or onto your skin for you to absorb. Dryer sheets are particularly noxious because they are heated in the dryer and the chemicals are released through dryer vents and out into the environment.
Remember That REAL Fresh Air Smell?
I remember that fresh smell of laundry coming off the clothesline and it sure wasn’t full of chemicals. I don’t want my children to have happy memories evoked by toxic chemicals do you?
Carla Janzen has raised two children with asthma and allergies and knows her stuff. She will provide you with home safe answers even Martha doesn’t know about.
Contact Carla at ThatNorwexGirl Copyright© 2006
10 Health Benefits of Mangos
Mangos taste so good that people forget they are also healthy!
Discover how the “king of fruits” can help you, plus fascinating trivia and a few mango cautions and concerns.
Health Benefits:
1. Prevents Cancer:
Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. These compounds include quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat, as well as the abundant enzymes.
2. Lowers Cholesterol:
The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum cholesterol levels, specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (the bad stuff)
3. Clears the Skin:
Can be used both internally and externally for the skin. Mangos clear clogged pores and eliminate pimples. (Read more on page 5.)
4. Eye Health:
One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes.
5. Alkalizes the Whole Body:
The tartaric acid, malic acid, and a trace of citric acid found in the fruit help to maintain the alkali reserve of the body.
Next: More benefits page 2
10 Tips for Creating Alkaline Balance
10 Ways to Save the Bees
Around the world the bees are dying.
Discover why, how you can help, and a bit of bee trivia.
If this trend continues 1/3 of our food crops will be in danger of disappearing, including foods many of us love…
- apples, peaches, pears Read the rest of this entry »
The Simple Approach To
Great Health
