Do Mom activists have a much better chance of having their voices heard by Congress simply because of their motherhood status?

A couple of weeks ago, a series of murals painted by mothers and children were presented to members of Congress in various states, in an effort to call for stronger climate leadership. The murals served as a sharp reminder to Congress that the American public is ahead of their elected representatives on the issue of climate, and are demanding that Congress step up with strong, science-based policy.

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Ask yourself the question, then stop and think about the answer. Really think. Then ask yourself the question again. The truth is that even if you aspire and try to live a perfectly clean and healthy life, you are probably loaded with toxins. It’s a good idea to stop and think about some of the things that make your lifestyle toxic.

What Does Toxic Mean?

The word ‘toxin’ comes from the Greek word toxicon referring to a poison that is used on arrows to cause bodily harm. Think about that for starters - an arrow is shot to injure its victim but a toxic arrow creates internal bodily harm sometimes leading to death.

For our intents are purposes, toxins are poisonous substances produced by the living cells and organisms or by external factors such as food, cosmetics and your environment. They are small and exist in low concentrations but remain active in the body. Toxins cause disease if body tissues absorb them.

Their toxic effect can vary greatly. Get this - a bee sting releases a relatively small amount of toxic substances into the blood stream but botulinum toxin (commonly known as ‘botox,’ a commercial skincare treatment) can cause a deadly reaction based upon the amount that is injected into the bloodstream. Botox! The common vanity injection that runs rampant in today’s cosmetic industry! (more…)

I find it hard to identify my favorite Ayurvedic remedy but if I must pinpoint a wonder-drug then honey is probably the first that comes to mind. The health benefits of honey are plenty, it has been used as a medicine for centuries.

Extremely high in antioxidants, honey is a great immune booster and has huge benefits for almost every dosha. Moreover, its soothing quality makes it perfect for healing wounds. Ayurvedically speaking, it has been used for situations related to internal or external bleeding.

The Honey Book is a highly recommended read about the health benefits of honey.

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Baby massage has become popular in recent years as moms and dads look for ways to bond with their babies. This tradition, which has been part of the Asian culture for generations, does so much more than simply support a loving parent-baby relationship. It makes for a happy, healthy and laughing baby.

Nurturing through massage has been shown to have many positive benefits for babies and young children, including growth and brain development, sensory integration, colic relief, sleep regulation, and enhanced verbal and nonverbal communication.

In South Asia, babies are massaged almost as soon as they are born. This is often done by a grandmother or midwife in the first few days of life, and the mother soon takes over this daily ritual as soon as she feels fit.

Chances are that if you are a new parent, then having a laughing baby will be on your priority list. Here is my wisdom about how to protect your baby with this age-old ritual complete with step-by step guide to massaging your baby.

Brain-Boosting Baby Massage

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