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Plastics To Avoid

Skuut Balance Bike for Kids Whether it's a bottle of water, a lid for coffee cups, a pre-packaged salad container or just that huge jug of water on the water cooler, it seems that we encounter so many...

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What is EVA and Why is it in My Baby's Teether?

EVA is short for Ethylene Vinyl Acetate. It is a durable, flexible, transparent copolymer plastic. Wikipedia describes the following uses for EVA: EVA is typically used as a shock absorber in tennis...

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Are There Safe Plastics?

As a nutritional coach who cares about health issues, I get asked all the time about which plastics are safe. It is definitely a controversial subject. Almost everything is made of plastic these days. Are there safe plastics? The answer depends on where they are: on the shelf, or in your body!

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Changing my lifestyle... for the better?

Sigh. So many things I love, I've had to give up. I've cut back on butter (sad) and cheese (sadder) and other things that can be bad for my health. I And now I need to give up more! Well, no one is forcing me...

1 comment    health life food
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One-Handed Reusable Water Bottles

Thinking of purchasing a one-handed reusable water bottle? Make sure and get one without BPA! Why? BPA, or bisphenol-A, is a dangerous chemical that is found in many types of polycarbonate plastics. BPA was...

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BPA: A dangerous chemical found in baby bottles

Are We Poisoning Our Children? Health Canada recently announced the dangers imposed on babies and toddlers from a chemical found in baby bottles known as Bisphenol A (BPA). Studies in journals have indicated...

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BPA Free Bottles, Cups, Plates, and Children's Gear

Parents are becoming concerned about the dangerous products and toxins that find their way into our home. From the chemical cleaners under the bathroom sink to the lead in toys it is not hard to find harmful...

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Naturally Playful Climber

If your child is a naturally playful climber, it may be time for you to take that energy outside! Today’s plastic backyard playgrounds come in a variety of options. But, like most major purchases,...

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