Chemical Sunscreens Can Be Really Scary . . . Most of the active chemical ingredients contain potent endocrine disruptors, and experts believe exposure to them is changing us for the worse. And as we talked about yesterday, many “healthy” mineral sunscreens contain nanoparticles which have been linked to accelerated skin aging, cancer and environmental toxicity. …
Many “Healthy” Sunscreens Accelerate Skin Aging
It May Be Hard To Tell . . . Given my mystery-ingredient spattered shirt and 3 day ponytail, but I actually care about the way I look. Okay, maybe not TODAY, but at least on Sundays, holidays, my wedding anniversary, annnnnnd a few days in between. What can I say? I want my husband to …
Antioxidants Vs. Sunscreen: Which Works Better?
**Deep Breath** Pressing the “Publish” button has been pretty difficult this week, but we are finally to the part of the series where I think everyone can find some common ground. While it’s true that sunlight improves mood and helps us sleep better, prevents cancer, and cannot be replaced by supplements something else is also …
Why Vitamin D Supplements Can’t Replace Sunshine
The other day I was talking to this Senior Researcher at MIT . . . Man, I can’t believe I finally got to say that! It’s been #184 on my unofficial bucket list for, like, ever! Now to cross off #185 . . . does anybody know where I can find a cranberry bog? Back …
Wait . . . WHAT? Sunlight Prevents Cancer???
I confess, I haven’t seen the Today Show in years. But if I remember correctly spring goes something like this: Parade a bunch of $600 pairs of shoes out as the fresh new look of the season. Inspire women everywhere to wear knockoffs. Compliment the model, who will no doubt have dewy lips and a …
Confessions of a Sunbather
Does It Ever Strike You As Odd . . . That something that brings warmth and life to our planet is so intensely feared by modern medicine? That what we used to call a healthy sun-kissed glow is now considered a kiss of death? I’m talking about the sun, of course. Thanks to a zillion …
Homeopathy 101: Emotional First Aid
This is Jen → The cute one on the far right. My other cousin, Christy, is the one on the traffic patrol motorcycle that’s about to pull you over. Don’t worry, though, just say what I tell you to and you’ll be fine. Christy: Good day, ma’am. Do you know why I pulled you over? …
The REAL Cause of Acne
Hey Mommypotamus, I want you to write about clear skin you have such gorgeous skin and I would love to hear your thoughts on the subject. maybe even discuss the connection between acne and sugar / gluten / dairy. or the connection between different allergies or dysfunctions and babies with atopic dermatitis, eczema etc thank …
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