by Brenda Watson | Jun 4, 2014 | Autism, Children, Pregnant women
There are many factors that contribute to autism. While some experts will lead you to believe that genetics are to blame, many other experts are hard at working identifying a number of environmental contributors to the disorder. I discussed many of these in my book,...
by Brenda Watson | Apr 18, 2014 | Children, Digestive Health, Environmental Toxins, General, Omega-3 & Fish Oil, Pregnant women
You may have heard that eating fish during pregnancy is good for you. Conversely, you may have also heard that you should limit your fish intake during pregnancy. What’s a soon-to-be mama to do with all the conflicting advice? I’d like to help clear up the confusion...
by Brenda Watson | Mar 28, 2014 | Environmental Toxins, General, Infancy, Pregnant women
BPA is one of the most highly covered toxins by the press, and for good reason. It is one of the most widely found toxins in everyday household items such as metal food and beverage cans, plastic bottles and containers, cash register receipts, and even dental...
by Brenda Watson | Feb 17, 2014 | Digestive Health, Infancy, Pregnant women, Probiotics & Gut Flora, Supplements
Premature infants given a daily dose of a probiotic blend were protected against the more severe forms of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a potentially deadly inflammatory disease, according to a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics. NEC is the most...
by Brenda Watson | Jan 31, 2014 | Children, Environmental Toxins, Infancy, Pregnant women
Infants and toddlers may be exposed to as much as two to three times as much potentially harmful parabens from personal care products such as lotions, shampoos, and soaps, according to a study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology. Parabens...
by Brenda Watson | Sep 11, 2008 | Pregnant women
Preparing her body for conception and pregnancy is one of the most important things a woman can do for her health and the health of her baby. This is especially true today, when according to the Centers for Disease Control a growing number of women have difficulty...
