The EWG has released the 2012 Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce, featuring the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen.If you’re a regular reader of alive you’ve probably heard about the Environmental Working
Australian researchers have found that children who eat a healthy diet score higher on IQ tests than kids who eat junk food.As parents, we always want to give our kids the best chance in life. A recen
A new study links the chemical used to create the butter flavour in microwave popcorn to an abnormal protein associated with Alzheimers disease.You might want to chuck the microwave popcorn and opt f
Prepare for the Peak! For children with asthma, back to school also heralds the September Asthma Peak, the time when the most ER visits related to children\'s asthma occur.For children up to age 11, as
Contrary to what scientists used to think, a moms diet is more important than her size during pregnancy.During pregnancy, a mom’s diet is more important than her size. This is the conclusion of a new
A kids health and psychology expert has just published a lead article in a British medical journal citing early childhood screen time as a significant cause of physical and mental health issues.A new
Childrens exposure to toxic chemicals could eventually result in a public health crisis. Learn how to minimize your childrens toxic exposure at home.Children are especially sensitive to environmenta
April 16 is Mushroom Day, so lets celebrate the humble mushroom!Not everyone agrees, but I think that mushrooms are the bees’ knees. So much so that when I was four years old I ate mushrooms off my a
Modern moms work hard inside - and outside - the home every day. How will you show your mom your appreciation on Mothers Day?Sunday, May 12 is Mother’s Day. Here at alive, we’ve experienced a baby bo
Are you concerned about your child\'s emotional well-being or mood swings? Homeopathic remedies may offer a natural way to treat mild behaviour problems in kids.Is your child moody? Is she aggressive o
From babies to teens, kids are susceptible to a variety of skin conditions. Natural skin treatments can heal and soothe everything from diaper rash to acne.Skin conditions occur in people of all ages
Dip a square of dark chocolate into hot cocoa and call it a celebration in honour of World Chocolate Day.Today marks an occasion that I am particularly excited to celebrate. Nope, not Blueberry Popsic
Learn about a unique research trial underway thats investigating SSIs to help treat Crohns disease.Do you know of someone with Crohn’s disease? This devastating disease has no known cure—yet. One in
March is National Nutrition Month, making it a perfect time to rediscover the joy of cooking, change your eating habits, and make healthy food choices.It’s the perfect time for a food revolution. Marc
For optimal absorption, and for safety, learn how to take your supplements properly with these tips.The use of nutritional supplements has increased significantly over the last decade. But as more peo
Does your little one have an upset stomach? Natural remedies can help ease kids\' digestive problems.When we think of digestive concerns, we typically imagine adults; however, tummy troubles can also o
When we do yoga, we\'re doing so much more than twisting our bodies into pretzels. Different types of yoga benefit our body and mind and provide relief from various ailments.If you think yoga is just f
Many people find that their partner\'s bedtime habits interfere with their sleep quality. Stop tossing and turning; try a natural solution!You found the person of your dreams. But what if that loved on
Male problems can account for up to 50 percent of infertility. Fortunately, natural strategies can help.Many couples struggle with fertility challenges, or subfertility. Among these, male problems hav
Many men avoid seeing their health care practitioner. It\'s time to take control of your health!Perhaps, like me, you’ve always been a seasoned health care avoider. I went years without making a doctor
