Tag: family health
Is dental floss healthy?
Dental floss is probably one of those products you don’t give much thought to. We buy it and use it regularly, but how it is made is one of those manufacturing questions you’ve never thought about. Dental floss is typically made from nylon which is a byproduct of petroleum. The wax coating on most flosses […]
Continue reading Is dental floss healthy?Additives banned for infants could be banned for all children
Many additives considered safe by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) are also classed as ‘prohibited for use for infants’. In fact, according to the Chemical Maze, 84% of approved additives are not allowed to be used in foods for infants, an age limit set at twelve months of age. Eighty four percent of food […]
Continue reading Additives banned for infants could be banned for all childrenAllergic to amaranth even though it sounds natural
Allergies to red food colouring are not uncommon, but when the name of the colour shown on the label is ‘amaranth’ (E123) it is easy to think this might be one of the more acceptable food colouring alternatives. As a grain, amaranth is touted as one of the superfoods of the decade. High in protein […]
Continue reading Allergic to amaranth even though it sounds naturalBHA preservative linked to asthma
Asthma sufferers should look for BHA on ingredients labels. Butylate Hydroxyanisole (BHA) is a preservative that is used to keep food from changing colour, changing flavour, or becoming rancid. Butylated Hydroxyanisole (E320) is contained in meats, butter, chewing gums, nuts and dry mixes, snack foods, baked goods and sweets – many products that typically live […]
Continue reading BHA preservative linked to asthmaAsthma risk with children’s blue cough syrup
Blue-coloured cough syrup is best avoided by children with asthma tendencies. Not one but two colours are used to give this over-the-counter medicine its ‘attractive’ blue hue. In one leading brand, I found artificial colour 133 (or brilliant blue) and artificial colour 104 (quinoline yellow) which are both associated with a heightened risk of an […]
Continue reading Asthma risk with children’s blue cough syrupToxic active ingredient in mosquito and insect repellants
With a toxic active ingredients called DEET, insect repellant is a must-have for many people during summer. Thanks to some drought-breaking rainfall there is plenty of water laying around providing perfect breeding conditions for insects and mosquitos.
Continue reading Toxic active ingredient in mosquito and insect repellantsBPA free plastic fantastic
Is your plastic water bottle BPA free? Look on the underside for a triangle with a number in it. Hopefully, it is #2, #4 or #5. That means it?s made from a ‘safe’ plastic designed for re-use such as hi or low-density polyethylene or polypropylene.
Continue reading BPA free plastic fantasticAutism, environmental contaminants and horses
Autism research is clearly indicating that both genes and the presence of environmental contaminants, or heavy metals, both in utero and after birth, can impact on the potential development of autism in babies and young children.
Continue reading Autism, environmental contaminants and horsesAsthma and diet in children – Links proven in new research
An asthmatic child benefits greatly from the removal of fast food in the diet. A ten year international study (ISAAC 2010) that tracked 50,000 children (aged 8-12 years) across 20 countries has shown fast food burgers increase the risk of childhood asthma and allergy.
Continue reading Asthma and diet in children – Links proven in new researchInstant health claims not so dandy
It seems even the health food industry feels the pressure to offer consumers convenient, time saving alternatives. Today I went looking for dandelion root beverage, an excellent liver support and detoxification brew provided to us typically in a jar, but direct from nature.
Continue reading Instant health claims not so dandy