The Hidden Dangers of Synthetic Fragrances: How They Impact Our Health and Home Air Quality It’s fall, the weather is cool and damp , we want to warm up our spaces with some pumpkin spicy scents … however, be aware...
When it comes to keeping our homes clean, many of us reach for popular cleaning products without giving a second thought to what’s inside them However, some of these products contain chemicals that can be harmful, especially to vulnerable populations...
Colder weather = more time indoors, which means increased exposure to mold 🤧 Mold is a common yet often overlooked health hazard that can lurk in homes, schools, and workplaces Mold reproduces by releasing spores into the air, which can...
One in two America children has a diagnosed chronic health condition such as an autoimmune disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder, diabetes or obesity or a mood or behavioral disorder 54% of US children This is up from an estimated 2% of...
It may sound like some “woo woo” science but many people report amped up symptoms around the full moon 🪱🌕 Could parasites be to blame What are parasites 🦠🪱🐛Parasites are organisms that utilize their host for nutrition and survival Contrary...
School lunches and snacks can make up 30-50% of your child’s daily food intake, so make them count! The unfortunate reality is that we CANNOT rely on school-supplied lunches to nourish our growing children! In fact, they are doing harm...
✅ Support the immune system! As the new school year approaches, ensuring your child’s immune system is strong and ready is a top priority! ✏️ Here are some natural ways to give their defenses a little extra support: 🥦 Eat...
Here are 10 breastfeeding tips for the new moms out there: 👶 1: Patience, Mama! Breastfeeding might take time, so be patient with yourself and your baby It’s a learning process for both of you, take it in stride! 💧 2: Stay...
Gut health has a direct relation to what you eat and drink! 😋 Processed foods, added sugars, seed oils, alcohol, etc all cause inflammation in the gut and can lead to an imbalance in gut bacteria Signs and symptoms of...
Sometimes you may bring home more than memories from a day at the lake… We have been seeing a lot of swimmer’s itch this year! Swimmer’s itch (cercarial dermatitis) is also known as duck itch, because the main source of...
In January of 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidelines for evaluating and treating childhood obesity for the first time in 15 years, recommending early and intensive treatment — which includes medications and surgery for some young patients...
Keep your eye out when enjoying time in nature! 🧐🍃 Illinoisans, we have all 3!! Approximately 85% of the population will develop some type of reaction to Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac if exposedThis is the most common allergy in...
