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2010-06-08T07:24:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends - this is a continuing of the last blog - I sure am learning! LOL

"BPA - Bisphenol A
What it does: BPA is a building block of a lightweight, clear, heat-resistant and almost unbreakable plastic called polycarbonate. It's also used in epoxy resins.
Where it's found: Water bottles, baby bottles, reusable food containers, plastic tableware, infant feeding cups, linings of infant formula cans and other cans, jar lids, CDs, electrical and electronic equipment, dental sealants.

How we're exposed: Eating food or drinking liquids stored in containers containing BPA. Infants and small children may also be exposed from hand to mouth contact with materials containing BPA. BPA also migrates from dental sealants into patients' mouths. Fetuses are exposed in the womb by their mothers. Almost everyone has been exposed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found BPA in the urine of 93 percent of the people it tested.
Special Report: Toxic America

Health effects: The American Chemistry Council, an industry trade group, says exposure is so low there are no ill health effects. A new five-year Kaiser Permanente study of Chinese factory workers found higher BPA exposure linked to reduced male sexual function. This research joins a growing body of research on animals that suggests BPA poses a potential cancer risk and may mimic the female hormone estrogen and disrupt the extremely sensitive chemical signals in the body called the endocrine system. According to the Food and Drug Administration, these studies suggest BPA could affect 'the brain, behavior and prostate gland in fetuses, infants and young children.'

Regulation: BPA is an Environmental Protection Agency 'chemical of concern,' one of five substances the agency has targeted for increased scrutiny and potential new regulation. (The others are phthalates, short-chain chlorinated paraffins, PBDEs, and perfluorinated chemicals in"

For more information - follow this link! http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/05/31/chemical.dangers/index.html

Happy Tuesday!
Alicia

Toxins in our homes

2010-06-07T18:31:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends!

I am so excited that you can see it more and more on the news that they are covering things that we can actually change. Something that we can do more for our familes.

If you have missed it, on CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta is doing some awesome reporting and is really taking a look at how we can make our homes safer. How we can protect our babies in the womb and giving some great suggestions on easy, free things you can do to get your home to be your safe zone. Do you know that the EPA has a report that women who work at home have a 55% greater chance of getting cancer then women who work outside the home? The primary suspect: Household Chemicals! They also report that the air quaility in our home is 3-5 times greater then outside our home. WOW!

Every day I am going to take excerpts from these articles and other articles to make sure you have all the facts to make a good informed decision.

By the way, we don't only care about your toxic wellness, we care about your health wellness and your financial wellness. So lets help each other and get the word out!

5 toxics that are everywhere - as reported on CNN
Each day I will share ONE with you -

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/05/31/chemical.dangers/index.html

Continued on 2nd posting.

The Green Revolution

2010-06-03T14:14:00.001-07:00

So this is the thing. I have decided that I am 1 voice that maybe I can make a difference. And what I had decided that it is ok to be passionate about something and talk about it! So that is what I am going to do! I am going to provide resources and ideas on how to go green. I am also going to have links to my resources so everyone can check out what I am talking about.

It is a Green Revolution! I know you all of heard of by now the Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. Well why can't we have a Green Revolution? It is so important that we get the house hold chemicals/cleaners out of our homes and our schools. We know what the effects are - so why do we do it?

So as we go through the next several days you will see me post ideas on making bug spray, killing ants and so many other suggestions!

I look forward to some great conversations!

Alicia

2010-04-14T13:18:00.000-07:00

As I am learning how to blog and tie all my ideas, passions and friends together - I feel lost in technology overload. But how powerful is it to share through these avenues!

I have learned about children, families that are hers, mine and ours. Safer things to do with the kids, for our homes and just for fun! How in heck do we tie all this together.

Well as I learn, I will share those ideas and have this be a resource that we can use to find legitamite careers from home, how to shop greener and how to live a healthier life.

Enjoy!

Merry Christmas

2009-12-21T05:21:00.000-08:00

So the holiday season is now upon us. And I think as parents we want the best for our children. I was shopping yesterday and wondering - how much do we get our children? When is it too much? How does this transcribe to our children? What is the purpose, really, of giving gifts to our children?

When my oldest, who is 19 was little I did everything I could to make sure he had tons of presents to open. The older he got, the more I realized this was crazy and a greed fest! We didn't have the true meaning of Christmas anywhere in our house. Now I was only 21 when I had him, but still - that foundation was missing!

So last night as I went out Christmas shopping for my little people, the 14 year old, the 5 year old and twins that are 3 1/2, with my 19 year old at my side I was thinking - why do we do this? What is the religious meaning behind this? Luckily for my little ones they get the benefit on not having too much!

I would love to hear the feedback from moms, dads and anyone with some thoughts on this.

In the mean time - MERRY CHRISTMAS! Stay healthy - stay focused and find YOUR meaning of your Christmas.

Cancer Prevention

2009-12-17T05:32:00.000-08:00

We all know from a science point of view no one really knows where cancer comes from. By why wouldn't we want to do what we can to prevent it? Why not, if you have it, would you not remove the possibilities of what irritates it out of your life? If cancer is one of the leading diseases that kills children - why not make a change? I think we all stop our kids from running in front of cars! Let's stop them from being exposed to chemicals.

Take a look - interesting information! You can also visit www.ahealthcafe.com/Alicia

Great article to read, too. www.healthychild.org/blog/comments/a_commonsense_approach_to_cancer_prevention

Enjoy.

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2009-12-14T10:22:00.000-08:00

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Multiples

2009-12-09T09:01:00.001-08:00

Well everyday with twins offers a new challenge. Add a another child that is only 16 months older and you get many personalities that don't match!

I can remember about 14 years ago a very dear friend of mine had twins. I couldn't understand her "protectiveness" of them - after all it was only 1 more then I had. Why would you worry about splitting them up in school? Why would you worry about the other friends that one has and the other doesn't?

Well guess what? You do! I can't believe the guilt I feel - even with the older one (ok - the twins are 3 1/2 - the older one is 5 and our oldest don't count in this anxiety as they are 19 and 14) - Why is it fair that the 5 year old goes to the neighbors to play and the twins have to stay home? Well, I justify, she has her own friends and after all they get to play with each other - right?

Parental guilt - no matter what the age is amazing! Wholy cow.

Please share your stories with me - how do you handle these things? How do you not spend your time yelling- when alls one of them do is whine to get what they want?

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2009-12-09T07:10:00.000-08:00

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2009-11-18T12:29:00.000-08:00

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How & why go green|Eco friendly-Toxic chemicals in the home webinars-Parent Awareness Center

2009-11-10T11:46:00.000-08:00

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Is it weird?

2009-10-23T07:09:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

There are so many thoughts that I have and I want to share. I don't know where to begin!

Is it weird that I want to share my thoughts on how I feel so much anxiety that I am not raising my children with patience?

What I mean is this. I love my kids. They are by all accounts great kids. Kind, loving, cute -BUT why don't they listen to me? Why? Of course that is a rhetorical question - some days all I do is yell. The guilt I feel when I put my head down some nights is just crazy. When I only had one child and my mother was still alive she used to tell me that guilt was such a useless energy. Just do the best you can. So that is what I try to do. I start each day with "I am going to do better today then I did yesterday".

But you know what is funny? I thought I was the only one that felt this way, that reacted this way - but I am not. Some days the anxiety is overwhelming. Do I need medication? How does my best friend do it with 6 kids and working fulltime do it? So I am making a new commitment.

As some people know I have gone green in my life for about 11 years. But there is so much to doing things naturally through vitamins, exercise, taking all the cleaning chemicals out of my house and just talking about it - like now. So I am going to take the natural approach to lowering my anxiety. Instead of taking the medication that my doctor prescribed, I am going to try and take a natural vitamin. I would only do this through a reputable company - with a proven track record. And through conversation. So I will let you know how all that goes.

In the mean time - Is it weird I want to share with all of you what is working in my life. What isn't - and is it weird I want to hear back from all of you?

Well guess what - I don't care if it is weird, because I do want to hear from you - how did you get through situations that we all are experiencing? What are you going through? How do we stick together for support?

I am anxious to put this together and create conversation. I have reached a time in my life that you realize that there is so much we can bring to the table and we shouldn't be shy or worry about what others think!

Chow friends - talk with you soon, and please share!

A Healthier Eco-Friendly Life

2009-08-18T11:58:00.001-07:00

I am so excited to bring to an exciting informational way to go green in your homes - while helping others. I want to help people - both health wise and financially, if they want.

It has been my passion for over 10 years to tell everyone what I know about cleaning products in your home and the unbelievable health products that will not only make you feel better but to truely bring to you a wealth of health!

With that said - I want you to ask yourself a couple of questions. If you walk down the isle of any of your local stores and you smell the cleaning products that are in a sealed container AND have a lid on it why is it so strong? Why does it give me headache or make me sneaze? I want to answer it by saying - IT HAS BAD CHEMICALS IN IT!

That is the truth. I will keep you posted and send links through out my blogging, but if you would like to know more on how to save money and get rid of the chemicals in your home - send me an email, I would love to tell you more!

Take care,
Alicia