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Celadon Road: Safe and Green Products for Little Ones

When I shop for health and body care products for my kids, I look for quality ingredients and not chemicals. Why would I want to wash my child with a bunch of harsh chemicals that soak into their skin? Perhaps one or two exposures are harmless but my motto is why hope for “no effect” when you can provide healthy effects? I do not want to risk my children’s skin on products that may dry their skin, cause irritations, or anything associated with long term chemical exposure. It is time we demand better products made with the best ingredients. One … Continue reading →

Safe Housekeeping During Pregnancy

When you are pregnant, you may find yourself suddenly motivated to clean more than you usually do. Of course, you may not, and that is also perfectly normal. I never experienced an overwhelming urge to clean house during either of my pregnancies, although I did clean a little more than normal during my second pregnancy. Cleaning during pregnancy is not harmful in and of itself. When the urge to clean strikes, be careful about what products you use to clean, and about some of the chores that you choose to tackle. If you have been bitten by the housekeeping bug, … Continue reading →

Natural Organic First Aid: Omyst

It makes little sense to me to use unnatural or harsh chemicals to treat a boo boo. I always prefer to use natural organic products on my children. I have found that natural methods work better and have more applications. Omyst is one such product that is natural, organic, and can be used for a variety of first aid needs. Omyst was developed by Noreen Mulvanerty, RN, MSN, FNP-BC. Noreen is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Herbalist with over twelve years of Emergency Room experience and an expert on wound care. Who better to develop the first 100% natural organic … Continue reading →

A Warning About Natural Skincare Products

I have extremely sensitive skin. Unfortunately, my daughter also inherited the condition and was diagnosed with eczema as an infant. As such, I have spent a great deal of money on “natural” skincare products for both of us. When my daughter was first diagnosed with eczema her doctor recommended Eucerin. So I went out and dropped nearly 20 bucks for 10 ounces of the cream. It worked for about two weeks. I then tried a litany of other “Purely Organic” and “All Natural” products. I even considered slathering Crisco on her skin as recommended by another doctor whose children suffered … Continue reading →