We disinfect, we sanitize, we sterilize, we spray, we rub, and yes, we scrub.  All in the never-ending battle against germs – those yucky invisible things that cause all sorts of sickness and disease, right?

Maybe not so much, research has shown that years of sanitizing, disinfecting, and sterilizing our world have not made us healthier.  In fact, it’s done the opposite!  Bacteria and germs are a necessary part of our internal ecosystem.  It’s the bacteria in our gut that help digestion, immune function, and overall health.  When we remove all those bacteria with antibiotics, Lysol, and Purell we end up destroying an essential part of our health.

Many people are confused about Organic produce, they just don’t understand why it costs more for fruit and vegetables that just don’t seem as “pretty”.  

Organic produce is grown without the use of harmful pesticides and chemicals that are absorbed into the fruit or vegetable.  Those pesticides and chemicals are rarely tested for human consumption, and have been implicated in a number of health conditions.

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shines a light on the problem in using over-the-counter pain medication during pregnancy. Mothers who used Tylenol, also known as Acetaminophen, were more likely to have children with behavioral problems like ADHD.

It’s time to think about the way we change diapers. Too often parents and caregivers put unnecessary stress on the spine and hips, contributing to subluxations that lead to issues with coordination and digestion.

Infants are subjected to physical stress throughout their development. We often think about the big things like birth, falls, sports. However, we neglect the smaller, more frequent stresses – the most common of which is picking them up.

It’s time to be more mindful about our body mechanics while carrying a carseat. Too often parents and caregivers put unnecessary stress on their own spine and shoulders, contributing to subluxations that lead to issues with their health.

Understanding prenatal stress is the first step in helping to alleviate it. We have all heard that stress is bad for us, but there are 2 different types of stress.