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Everything changes when a baby comes along, especially parents' perspectives on safety. Every decision is made with protective goggles on as parents want the best bottles, the healthiest food, and household products without toxic chemicals. This is especially important when it comes to washing tots' tiny clothes and cloth diapers. What's good for baby is generally what's good for earth, and Read more
With Summer in full force, we may be spending most of our free time outdoors, but there's nothing like home sweet home. It's no wonder that we want to practice healthy habits in our home. Sometimes keeping a home healthy is a full-time commitment. But don't worry, these few changes are easy to make! Whether it's about germs, air, or keeping yourself motivated to stick to a healthy diet, read on Read more
A new book called The Healthy Home ($14) by father-son duo Dr. Myron Wentz and Dave Wentz is an insightful read that takes you on a tour of the standard home while exposing the health risks prevalent in most homes and in typical family behavior. This book doesn't preach eco-living, but it does advise you with the knowledge and tools you need to lessen the health risks posed by common living Read more
It's March, which means Spring is almost here! In the midst of Spring cleaning and organizing this year, take a minute to think about the potentially harmful chemical toxins in your home. They're found in everyday materials like soap (which can contain parabens) and plastics (which could contain harmful BPA ). Luckily there are plenty of steps you can take to rid your home of these potentially Read more
Mold gets a bad rap, and for good reason. That black infestation creeping around your bathroom, basement, or other humid room is not only unsightly but also can be hazardous to your health. If it spreads too much, the spores circulate around your home (including dry areas) and get into your airways. If you have sensitivities or allergies to the stuff, breathing in too much mold can mean stuffy Read more
Keeping a child safe at home means more for a parent than just locking the doors. Healthy Home 2010, an experiment in cleaner living, is the latest project from the folks over at Healthy Child, Healthy World. A Chicago-area residence was designed (inside and out) with sustainable and less toxic materials to improve the quality of life for its residents. The model is meant to educate and Read more
Summers can be incredibly busy — between shuttling kids to and from activities to planning and going on vacation, all the activities that come along with the season can leave you pressed for time. Luckily, we've got a few suggestions for how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, even if you've only got minutes to spare. Total-body in 20: Breaking up your workout in just 10- or 20-minute increments Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more
After getting home from a busy day of work, especially if I hit the gym, the same question always pops into mind — what to make for dinner? Without a plan in mind, it's easy to fall back on boxed mac and cheese or Chinese takeout, which aren't the healthiest options. To prevent scrambling to whip together a not-so-healthy meal, take time to map out your dinner menu for the week. Knowing which Read more
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