At all levels of government, there is ongoing debate over whether pesticides (including herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, and bactericides),1 and particularly the cosmetic use of pesticides, should be banned. While many people are apparently quite averse to weeds and dandelions, there is much more at stake than simple aesthetics. In this article, I will explore [...]
Sometimes it’s difficult deciding how to categorize posts – is the article primarily about “Healthy Families”, is it about “Healthy Homes”, or is it about creating a “Healthy Planet”? This post is certainly no exception: the decision to substitute eco friendly products for ordinary household cleaners is not only good for the home, but it [...]
WiFi is everywhere nowadays: coffee shops, airports, homes, and now even schools. And while this relatively new technology is convenient, concerns have been raised about whether it is actually safe. You probably wouldn’t want to use a particular microwave oven that you knew leaked radiation, and you’ve likely either seen or heard of devices that [...]
Several weeks ago while watching the six o’clock news, my interest was piqued by their lead “health” story, which was apparently going to provide some useful breastfeeding tips.1 Allow me to back up a little. Before my first son was born, I devoured all the information I could find about infant nutrition. With the health and cognitive development [...]
Vitamin D is a critical factor in the maintenance of good health, and it also helps to prevent chronic disease such as diabetes and cancer; in fact, more than 800 studies demonstrate vitamin D’s effectiveness against cancer. With flu season upon us, it is wise to pay attention to the large and growing body of [...]