Fearless Parent

I was in a mood when my eyes glanced at this book title. Indeed, I thought, the ungrateful little buggers. Oops, I’m not supposed to express that publicly. The central mothering narrative is that our children complete us. At times, they surely do. But not always. Author Jessica Valenti’s central thesis in her new book […]...

September 16, 2014 12:42PM FACEBOOK / TWEET / EMAIL

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WELLNESS

Ladies, Ditch the Bra Vol. 2: The Fred Hutch Study Rebuttal

Louise Kuo

Bra-wearing is in the news again, thanks to the new Fred Hutch study. More women are saying “ditch the bra” because we’re concerned about breast health and cancer. Others are removing the underwires. We’re not just reading about it on the internet. We’re starting to hear it in our doctors’ offices, too. Philip Getson, DO warns […]...

September 8, 2014 2:19PM FACEBOOK / TWEET / EMAIL

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PODCAST

Holistic Parenting 101 – Episode 42

Louise Kuo

Listening to this show (and then buying Brian’s funny and wise book) is the perfect way to be introduced to the basics. It’s Holistic Parenting 101… enlightening for brand new parents, affirming for parents in the thick of it, and entertaining for everyone. Brian is mellow, zen, and super insightful. He had me before page […]...

September 7, 2014 10:56PM FACEBOOK / TWEET / EMAIL

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PODCAST

In Praise of Thermography — Episode 41

Kelly Brogan, MD

Breast cancer is shockingly prevalent, affecting 1 in 8 U.S. women. Millions of women trust mammography and schedule their scans religiously. But there are risks and the chorus of dissidents is expanding. If you want to learn about a screening alternative, listen to this show in praise of thermography. We are living in an era […]...

September 3, 2014 11:11PM FACEBOOK / TWEET / EMAIL

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Fatigue and Your Adrenals – Episode 40

Sarah Pope, The Healthy Home Economist

Adrenal-related issues are seemingly epidemic today—many people complain of some degree of “adrenal fatigue” or “burnout.” This is hardly surprising given the high stress levels of modern life. But what exactly does this mean? What is the connection, really, between fatigue and your adrenals? The unfortunate truth is adrenal-related issues are poorly understood. In addition, […]...

August 28, 2014 6:19PM FACEBOOK / TWEET / EMAIL

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MOTHERHOOD

Top 7 Ways to Keep Baby Safe

Louise Kuo

The luscious baby photos in parenting magazines belie today’s new childhood normal. Frazzled parents-to-be are fretting about chronic illness, obesity, and developmental delays. Using the Three Pillars of Radiant Health as our guide — respect the microbiome, food is medicine, less is more — we sally forth with 7 bold and brave ways to keep […]...

August 28, 2014 8:00AM FACEBOOK / TWEET / EMAIL

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The Three Pillars of Radiant Health

Louise Kuo

Hey parents, this new normal ain’t ok Two hundred years ago, English poet William Wordsworth bemoaned man’s preoccupation with the material world and our lost connection to nature and what truly matters. Can you relate? We are so attuned to the rhythms of social and daily commerce around us that new realities normalize and we […]...

August 25, 2014 9:50PM FACEBOOK / TWEET / EMAIL

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MOTHERHOOD

Fearless Parent Guide to Non-Toxic Lunch Gear for Kids

Lea @ MavericKitchen

Parents, it’s that time of year again Ah, end of summer. A bittersweet time for our children, as they bid goodbye to lazy days in the pool and frolics in the park, our days give way to preparing for…Back to School! We trade the smell of fresh-cut grass and ripe berries for the aroma of […]...