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Pollution Within Our Homes

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(LittleThingsDoMatter) Today’s kids and many people who stay at home the majority of time are having more health issues than ever before: asthma, cancer, lung disease, etc. I remembered a great article in the October 2006 issue of National Geographic about pollution. It didn’t talk about common pollution but instead what is found in our homes.  You can get a good idea of how unsafe your home might be – even though you may be cleaning constantly - by using these interactive pages about pollution in our homes.

To help understand the impact of using chemical-laden cleaners, I recommend getting the book Green Goes With Everything. The author, Sloan Barnett, talks about her son and what led her to research these issues as well as small steps you can take to improve the health of your home and therefore the health of your family.

P. S. If you are looking for eco-friendly cleaning products, I highly recommend these no more pollution cleaners. They’ve made a huge difference in my family’s health.

Choose the Best Baby and Kids Products

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(LittleThingsDoMatter) How to choose a the best baby and kids products that’s safe for their health is a lot simpler than you may think. ‘Trusted’ household names such as Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly Clarke, Gerber, Proctor & Gamble are in the news (again). There’s a connection to our health – especially our children – that is being questioned due to the chemicals in these products.

There IS a company you can trust – SHAKLEE! Even though I no longer have children of the age to use them, I was overjoyed to learn they have just released a new Baby and Kids product line.

  • They have a 50+ year history;
  • Their products are based on nature and science;
  • There is NO animal testing;
  • They offer a 100% guarantee;
  • They list their ingredients so you know what you’re putting on your skin and in your mouth!
  • They are about Mother Nature and making things in recyclable containers.

Babies are the most precious gifts in the world. Keep yours happy and healthy with Shakleebaby. Safe, pure, and natural, our pediatrician tested baby care products are formulated to keep your little one’s bottoms soft, itty-bitty toes clean, and growing body healthy. The new products include:

  • Gentle Wash – Clean, fresh baby. This extra gentle wash is made with organic chamomile and lavender, pH balanced and sensitivity tested to shower even the most tender skin with love. 99% Natural; 76% Organic.
  • Soothing Lotion – So soft. Organic sunflower seed oil and shea butter moisturize, and organic chamomile and lavender soothe. 99% Natural; 87% Organic.
  • Diaper Rash Cream – Naturally soothing. Zinc Oxide protects baby’s delicate skin from wetness, keeping skin healthy and dry, and helps heal diaper rash. Organic and natural oils keep skin hydrated and smooth while chamomile, aloe, and calendula extracts soothe. 99% Natural. 78% Organic.
  • Massage Oil – Perfect for massaging baby or moisturizing after a bath. With organic sunflower oil, lavender, and chamomile to moisturize and smooth. 99% Natural, 99% Organic.
  • Multivitamin & Multimineral Powder – One of the most comprehensive infant-toddler supplements available, it contains prebiotics to help promote a healthy immune system and bundles of vitamin D to support strong bones and teeth. Star-K Certified.

Behold the powers of Shakleekids Mighty Smart and Incredivites! These dietary supplements are made with supersafe ingredients that bring out the best in kids, like rad vision, smart noggins, and a rockin immune system. The new products include:

  • Incredivites™ – Shakleekids Incredivites is the first kids chewable multivitamin in the U.S. with lactoferrin, a protein that helps busy bodies’ immune systems stay supercharged. Packed with 23 essential nutrients, it’s one of the most comprehensive supplements available – with 600IU of vitamin D to support strong bones and teeth, and 100% of the daily value for vitamins C and E per serving.
  • Mighty Smart™ – Shakleekids Mighty Smart is scientifically formulated with a power-packed blast of ultra-pure DHA. Essential for early brain development, this omega-3 fatty acid has been shown to support mighty memory, mad concentration, and fierce mind skills. Star-K Certified.

All the little things we do for our family from what goes in their mouths, on their skin, and what we clean with do have an impact on health. Shaklee is a company you can trust that believes in safety and protection of our families and Mother Earth.

PS From the “cradle to beyond”, these products will help get your little ones off to a very healthy start.

Asthma, Allergies. . . Home Chemical Pollution?

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(LittleThingsDoMatter) This is a subject close to my heart. I have a “Triple A” kid in my life and sad to say there are so many more like him. He was ‘diagnosed’ with asthma, allergies, and ADHD. Hmmm. It wasn’t related to genes either. That seems to be a common theme lately and with a little research, we found it associated more with not only chemicals in household cleaners used every day, but also those little “floating things” in the air – particulates. It was tough to learn that when I was cleaning my home with that wonderful pine or lemon scent or even washing windows that I was in reality filling my home with more pollution than what is outside! Check out: Indoor Air Pollution Increases Asthma Symptoms.

Used to be my “AAA Kid” couldn’t do much because of his asthma. Now, he can go outside and play like most other kids. A few of the things we’ve done that may be of help to you:

  • wall-to-wall carpeting is gone and replaced by scatter/throw rugs that can be tossed in the washer;
  • open windows daily for at least 5 minutes (I’d leave them open constantly if I could as I love to listen to the birds and our wind chimes, but sometimes it’s too hot/cold depending on the season);
  • switched our chemical-laden household cleaners to natural, safe and biodegradable;
  • we live on a property with a lot of trees which help clean the air, but in addition to that, we’ve got quite a few green plants throughout our home;
  • invested in a high quality air purifier;
  • we are fortunate enough to live in an area where I don’t have to have curtains or drapes which are great for attracting and holding particulates. If you do need to have window coverings, I would recommend blinds that are easy to wipe down on a regular basis.

Think I went overboard? When it comes to the air we breathe and the health of our kids, I don’t think anyone really can.

Needless to say, we do lots of laughing and dance more than when I didn’t understand what was happening. After all, isn’t having fun and enjoying life what being or feeling young should be about?