I am sick of it ... this vaccination debate. My convictions not to vaccinate have been firm for eight years now and I was comfortable living a low-profile life and letting other more notable activists carry the torch; and then I started seeing misleading t.v. interviews, news stories, and backlash against parents and unvaccinated children. I saw reputable medical professionals ...
Dear parents, are you being lied to?
I came across a post last week where the author attempted to essentially tell parents who choose not to vaccinate that they are wrong, victims of a deceitful web of lies, and the equivalent of "vaccine preventable disease receptacles." I was so hoping it wouldn't be popular because to be honest, I didn't want to address the flaws in her argument (where does one start?), and I ...
A Parent’s Response to the New York Times’ Article: Eliminate Vaccine Exemptions
I am generally a nice person. As long as someone or something does not infringe upon my rights as a parent or individual I try to stay out of it. And that's exactly how I feel about vaccinations. I encourage you to educate yourself but ultimately, you have the final say. That's how it is here in the United States of America, we have the freedom to choose, freedom to parent our ...
Why You Should Think Twice About Buying “Raw” Almonds at the Store
I love almonds. Don't we all? When I decided to start living a healthy lifestyle six years ago I started eating nuts and not just any nut...raw, organic, almonds. I'd order them by the five-pound case from our local food co-op and I'd make all sorts of raw creations from smoothies to flour. Back then, raw and organic meant something. I was re-assured when I saw those words ...
Pineapple Kale Smoothie
I love smoothies. When I'm in a crunch for time or need a quick healthy addition to a meal I whip up a smoothie. A big glass of anything green juice makes me feel clean, wholesome, and healthy. My "Pineapple Kale Smoothie" is no exception and in fact, it might be my newest smoothie obsession. Pineapple is great for any inflammatory disorder (like Crohn's disease, arthritis, ...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Sweat
I was at the gym today. I must admit I am one of those people with a super sense of smell and no matter how hard I try not to; I take in the scents around me. If you have stinky sweat, you probably shouldn't run next to me on the treadmill because I usually spend at least a mile analyzing what condition you might have and what food group has led to that intoxicating smell. If ...
