A recently released issue of Time Magazine has raised a lot of controversy, which is probably exactly what they were shooting for!;) The title reads “Are you Mom Enough?” but the title itsn’t what’s shocking, it’s the picture shown with it on the cover of the magazine of a pretty young woman wearing skinny jeans and a [...]
Expectant Mothers Prosecuted for “Chemical Endangerment.”
We all know that pregnant mothers should avoid alcohol, smoking, and probably should avoid recreational drug use. Pretty much common sense right? Afterall, a mothers’ own needs and health must be carefully balanced with the needs and health of potential children they’re carrying. But what to do about those moms that continue to party it [...]
Add some foot work into your pregnancy
During the duration of most pregnancies the body produces approximately 50% more blood and body fluids to meet the needs of the developing baby and new mommy. Because of this increase in fluids, swelling is a normal part of the pregnancy experience, especially in the hands, face, legs, ankles and feet, a condition known as [...]
Watsu talkin ’bout - water massage therapy
Water is an intricate part of any spa treatment, whether at home or at the facility. Spas are beginning to offer more treatments and therapies incorporating this gift from Mother Nature and they are proving to be very beneficial. While Watsu is definitely not a new treatment, it is relatively new to American spas. Watsu [...]
Buyer beware, there is lead everywhere
In December I was shocked to learn about the lead concentration in lipsticks, My lisptick has what???, and that was just the start. In a study, released by the National Capital Poison Center in DC, the leading cause of exposure to poison for children under the age of six is from cosmetics and personal care [...]
FDA not so hot about ear candles
Being in the natural beauty industry, I have seen some pretty unusual things. But I have yet to try pouring hot wax into my ear. This “ear candling” involves placing a cone-shaped, candle-like device into the ear canal, OUCH! The manufacturers of these candles claim the candles can relieve sinus pressure, cleanse the ear, improve [...]
Prenatal Massage - not just for baby back pain anymore
Massage therapy is good for tired joints, fatigued or strained muscles and even just for relaxation purposes. A new study from the University of Miami found that pregnant women, between five and seven months, who received two massages a week had remarkable results. The women had lower stress levels and less back pain than the [...]
Sensitivity, It’s in your air
More than half of Americans say they have some type of skin sensitivity but a recent study says only 2 percent are actually born with it. Skin sensitivity can result from certain products or ingredients coming in contact with your skin and causing excessive dryness, burning, redness and tightness. Sensitivity can be genetic and inherent [...]
Natural products aren’t just for the big kids anymore
Baby care is one of the fastest growing sectors of the cosmetics and toiletries industry. But questions over the safety of a number of cosmetic ingredients, such as parabens, phthalates and triclosan have made headlines over the negative effects research is starting to show. Expectant mothers and parents of new-borns are now searching for personnel [...]
