Category Archives: Health & Fitness

The Health & Fitness category contains information about exercise, adventures, travel activities, activities for individuals and families, fitness tips, interviews and experiences from the field.

News: Study Examines Flame Retardants in 101 Commonly Used Baby Products

A new study, the first of its kind, examining flame retardants in foam samples collected from 101 commonly used baby products yeilded some very unnerving results; eighty samples contained an identifiable flame retardant additive, and all but one of these … Continue reading

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Forks Over Knives – Documentary About the Western Diet and Illness

WARNING: This Movie Could Save Your Life! What if you discovered you were dying of cancer? I expect you’d seek the best doctors you could find to help you wage a war for your life. You’d likely end up on … Continue reading

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Prenatal Pesticide Exposure in the Womb Affects Child’s Development

When I was pregnant with Ethan (now 8-years-old), I was very careful about what I ate and drank. I was careful about my exposure to second hand smoke and I was even thoughtful about avoiding fumes from paints. Like many … Continue reading

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Cooking With Jillian Michaels

Celebrity personal trainer Jillian Michaels has recently released a new cookbook. Her book is titled “The Master Your Metabolism Cookbook” and is all about healthy and organic recipes. It also covers area such as how to store and handle your … Continue reading

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