The Importance of Some Illness

- An absence of illness is not necessarily good for us. Illness helps our bodies in building up our immune system, aiding our bodies in dealing with infections. This is especially critical for children, who have immature immune systems at birth and need to develop their immune systems through illness.

Plastics... Harmful?

There have been several studies showing that dangerous chemicals can leech out of plastic containers. Some of these chemicals mimic specific hormones such as estrogen. These chemicals may have lasting effects on our bodies and are of a special concern for our children.

Please read a recent article in Organic Style, August 2005, Safer Food Storage:

Holistic Health

- Just as important as a healthy body is a healthy mind and spirit. There have been numerous cases of children suffering from symptoms such as, chronic headaches and asthma, which after many tests and medications still suffered. It wasn’t until their emotional state was put in balance did the symptoms disappear.

- It is very important that we look at the overall health of our children. Has there been a new stress in their lives? Divorce, trauma? Something going on at school? Never underestimate the power of stress and what it can do to our bodies.

Organic or Not Organic

Two other reasons to choose organic food for your baby:

In 1995 the US Environmental Working Group tested levels of pesticides in jars of baby food by Gerber, Beech Nut and Heinz. Sixteen different pesticides were discovered, including 8 linked with cancer, 8 that were known to affect brain function and 5 know n to disrupt hormone activity. Children are even more vulnerable to toxins and carcinogenic substances then adults.