We’ve been warned for years about rising mercury levels in predator fish such as tuna and mahi-mahi, but now they’re identifying a new danger in fish as the oceans become full of plastic debris. It turns out that the fish are eating the plastic garbage and the PCBs and chemicals in the plastics are integrating […]
Living Naturally
How to Stop A Dog From Itching
It seems as if more and more dogs are having sensitivities these days, just as it seems like more and more people are suffering from undiagnosed sensitivities. In dogs, sensitivities can manifest as excessive itching, often to the point where there are bald, raw, irritated spots. Constant chasing of his own tail, tremendous anxiety, and […]
Avoiding the Flu
Avoiding the flu seems to be a popular topic these days, not surprising as flu has now been reported in almost every state! Today, Mile High Mamas, an entertaining and informative online resource for Colorado parents, re-posted my article on 10 Things You Can Do to Avoid Getting the Flu. Looking back at recent posts, […]
Why You Should Close the Lid When You Flush…
…because fecal matter and vomit can become aerosolized and molecules, including those carrying virus cells from flu or norovirus (better known as the winter vomiting bug), and these airborne cells can be breathed in or land in food or drink, contaminating a new person. Airborne fecal or vomit cells are a known viral transmission method. […]
5 Things To Keep Clean to Avoid or Recover From the Flu
Sometimes a little hygiene goes a long way, especially when it comes to prevention of viral infection. 1. Wash your hands with soap any time you come into contact with others, and any time you walk in your house. Antibacterial gels are not a substitute for a good hand washing. Hand washing standards call for […]
