The Dangers of Cow’s Milk - Should children drink Cows Milk?
Raising a child without cows milk seems risky to most parents. Most of us have been raised drinking it and are conditioned to believe the immense benefits it has to offer. It is believed by many, that cows milk is an absolute must to everyone’s diet, especially a growing child who needs the calcium...
Home Remedies for Earache - Natural Earache Treatment for Children
I will always remember the first earache my little one had. Unsure of why the sudden crankiness we took him to our much trusted allopathic pediatrician. Aham.. his ear is pink!, she said, and prescribed some antibiotic ear drops. We were still fresh to the greener side of life and didn’t consider...
Dangers of Fluoride - Eight Reasons to Keep Your Children Away From Fluoride
We are told that fluoride is of great benefit to us and our children. Why else would it be added into our drinking water, toothpaste, and mouth washes if it was harmful, right? Fluoride supposedly promotes healthy teeth by re mineralization, making them more resistant to decay.
Funny how everyone I know...
Cold Sore Remedy - One Best Natural Remedy for Cold Sores
Pesky and painful, cold sores are no fun for anyone at any age. Starting in my early childhood, I have been breaking out in cold sores ALL the time. As a teen I would have one every few months if not more often. I recall having one so big I was covering it up by sticking half of my head inside my turtle...
Kids Eating Hemp Seeds - Nutritious Hemp Seeds Should be a Part of Every Childs Diet
Posted by greenourkids in Featured Articles, Health, Natural Living, Nutrition on May 1st, 2009 | 9 Comments
I am always on the lookout for nutritionally packed food for my family. When I came across Hemp seeds I knew right away that we will have a long lasting relationship.
Harvested from the Cannabis Sativa plant, hemp seeds are considered to be the most nutritionally complete food in the world. It has all...
Is your tap water safe? Find out whats in your drinking water
Posted by greenourkids in Featured Articles, Health, Natural Living, Nutrition on Apr 21st, 2009 | 1 Comment
OK, so we just found out that our son is given tap water to drink in his private pre-k. We were extremely grossed out, and I must mention that upon hearing this, my husbands face turned ghostly white. We would never drink tap, nor do we know anyone who would drink tap, and would never ever give tap to...
