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Ways to Get Rid of White Footed Ants
Does anyone know of a less drastic/ less toxic/ less expensive approach? We are concerned about the health and environmental effects, as well. ...
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- You should find this link to be very useful. http://www.kill-fireants.com/ants.htm K. F. All Computer Works, LLC ###-###-####
- I found this when I searched on the internet: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in098 http://www.kmantpro.com/whitefootedants.htm It is very interesting that they do N...
- Hi M., I'm K. In Central Florida (Deltona), here's a website you can go to. I use the PreSpot and Solumel as a combination to get rid of ants, and it works great. ...
Recommendations for Sunscreen and Bug Repellent - Deet or All-Natural?
I find my product recommendations on the Environmental Working Groups Cosmetics Safety Database. ..... natural skin · environmental health ...
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- Hi T.. I have tried the majority of bugsprays out there that do not contain DEET. Honestly, none of them worked well at all. My MD suggested finding the one on the she...
- Hi T., I recently received an email saying that Listerine (the original medicinal kind) works well as an insect repellent. I guess you just spray it around the are...
- I understand your concern. I think you'll be able to find more organic/natural sunscreens without too much issue. Check with the Pedi about sunscreen on the baby but...
Natural Organic Cleaning Products
Here is what Dr. John Spengler, Akira Yamaguchi Professor of Environmental Health and Human Habitation, Harvard School of Public Health dsof said this about ...
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- Love the Meyers Cleaning products. You can get them at Whole Foods, C. Market or even HEB. This line has just about every cleaning product you would ever need. As...
- We love our completely natural and safe Shaklee cleaning products! Oprah uses them as well as the White House. You can check out our website to buy any you need at: w...
- Hi S., I, too, live as organically as possible. Congratulations! For laundry soap and for the dishwasher I use the Ecover brand. Attached to our washing machine is ...
Red Bumps on Arms
For more info on improving your health by decreasing environmental toxins, visit www.livinghealthiernow.com for articles and tips. ...
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- Purchase Amlactin cream - available at Walgreens for about $15. It doesn't smell the best, but it is dermatologist recommended and the bumps will go away. My daughte...
- Try Bach Remedy Cream... and I've used for the same thing (well, dryness on my face and hard little bumps on my boyfriends upper arms) and it's amazing!
- Hi G., When you said when you tan it seems less noticable it made me think of psoriasis or eczema. Most of the time these can be diminished or cured by diet. My Sil h...
Diper Rash in 10 Month Old
I chose them because of health and environmental reasons. I believe they help the bottom "breath" better as disposables tend to "lock" everything in. ...
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- Hi my son is now 5 but he had very bad diaper rash and the best powder that worked for him was Caldesene is a pink bottle I would use this and it will clear up fast. ...
- Hello, Personally for diaper rashes, I think the best creme is Desitin. However, the same thing happened to my daughter two years ago. Her rash actually started t...
- A., After the rash clears up, I would advise you to hose her down in the bath tub after she poops. It's a lot of work, I know, but that's what I've done since my two y...
Shaklee Vs. Melaleuca
I also work in environmental health and know a lot about the science of various products. My family loves the Mel. products. I think they are a great value ...
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- Hi M.. I live near Cottonwood Mall. Been involved in natural healing for about 30 years. Am currently LMT. Been involved with Shaklee, Melaleuca, and Amway in past yea...
- I'm sorry for what might be my obvious ignorance, but what is wrong with all the other green products on the shelves - Seventh Generation, Method, Green Works?? -- tha...
- Hey, M.. I've used Melaleuca in the past and have loved it, but I'm not familar with Shaklee. Sorry. I hope you're enjoying your time in Albuquerque. I too have move...
An Always Sick Baby
Here in Chanhassen, Mn we use Valeo Health and Wellness. ... Find a good allergist that will check for both food & environmental allergies. ...
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- Based on my own family's history, it sounds to me like he probably has allergies. Find a good allergist that will check for both food & environmental allergies. I kn...
- Hello J. Sorry to read of your struggles! Didos on all the chiropractor suggestions! Here in Chanhassen, Mn we use Valeo Health and Wellness. http://www.valeowc....
- For natural remedies, I like to reference the website http://www.betterlifeunlimited.com. And, I would try probiotics...they can come in a powder form that you can j...
Vicks VapoRub & Asthma/Coughing
"But relatively little is known about the potential health and environmental effects of the tiny particles -- just atoms wide and small enough to easily ...
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- Every child is different, and if he does have any health issues definitely check with your doctor. That said, used it on both of mine when they were babies that way an...
- Hi A. Yes I've used this and it seems to be the ONLY thing that works for my son when he's coughing at night. I've used the baby vicks and the regular vicks. both...
- A., I am sure by now you 've gotten quite a response. I had 4 kids and grew up with Vicks Vaporub, it saved us a lot of money and time. Now, we have learned a ...
Old Toys and Lead Contamination
There is a ton of info available about lead exposure in young children and the health effects. Center for Environmental Health has some great info ...
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- healthytoys.org zrecommends.com safemama.com
- They have lead testers for just that kind of purpose. I was given them at my baby shower, so sorry that I don't know where to get them. I think the drugstore?
- There are test kits that check for lead. We got ours from the hardware store in the paint section.
Allergy Shots???
... genetic disposition, those toxins could be contributing tremendously to her health issues. ... He takes two different kinds: food and environmental. ...
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- S., I go to a great acupuncturist who changed careers because he didn't want his 4 yr old having to take shots like he did when HE was little! His name is Dr. Steve Ho...
- I have horrible allergies as well. I had allergy shots for awhile, but it seemed to me that whenever I was exposed to an allergine after having the shot, my reaction ...
- My husband is very alergic as well. He's allergic to Dust, grass, mold, wheat, corn, dogs, cats, heck everything! We didn't get the option of an allergy shot, he is ta...
