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MY REMINDER OF THE FRAGILITY OF HEALTH AND LIFE... In early March 2009, a "spontaneous" carotid artery dissection occurred in my forty-year old husband.  The interior...

Health-conscious mother of three, Sophia Ruan Gushée thought she knew how to be healthy. Only after she became a mother did she become aware of an overlooked...

Valentine's Day is almost upon us, and for those who celebrate by buying gifts for the one we love, the options can sometimes seem...uninspired. While it's easy to pop into...

  Recently, I was a guest on Leslie Reichert's podcast series Clean Green Talk. We talked about a less well-known pollution in our homes: electromagnetic fields...

Chanting om has become an effective way to release stress, center my mind, and soothe my children to sleep. As a mother of three young kids, I experience the bedtime...

  "I believe if you do the right things in terms of detoxing & supplementation, and if you supplement that all with energy work, you are able to literally do ...

by editorial team   If you're reading this article, then you're already aware of the negative effects that EMF (electromagnetic field) exposures can have on your...

This is great for when the baby's neck can support its own head.  I think I started using it once my daughter was at least 6 months old.  The seat very...

Begin these habits early.  Even before the teeth have erupted, you can begin to accustom your baby to the brushing routine by massaging her gums with your finger, a...

The health trends among children and adults are alarming. Sophia Ruan Gushee, author of A to Z of D-Toxing, wants more people to consider the role of environmental factors...

  In this episode of A to Z of D-Toxing: The Podcast, Sophia sits down with Kristen Rannala, mother of 3 & founder of Organique-- a cutting-edge, completely...

Update July 9, 2019: You can listen to my podcast with Sandor Katz by clicking the below. Podcast show notes are available here: Podcast with fermentation guru, Sandor Katz...

Check out episode 3 of my podcast series, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Podcast. I talk about EMFs, or electromagnetic fields with Matt Waletzke, who is a Certified Building...

With dramatic increases in autism, asthma, allergies, and other health conditions among our pediatric population, we should become more aware that...

As sad as it is to see another gorgeous summer come to an end, the anticipation of a new school year is an exciting time for the family to enjoy. Each year, as I...

This salad was inspired by a fruitful trip to the farmer's market. It's filled with lots of nutrient-dense ingredients that will support your health and immune system, and...

There are three kinds of farmers' market shoppers. Some of us are all business: we know what we want, and we aim to get in and out as quickly as possible. Others...

  Managing eczema has been a big issue in my family. While it has caused great worry, it has also raised thought-provoking insight into health. Whether you...

Mother's day is this Sunday! For me, this Mother's day is my 8th as a mother. With three children that span the ages of 3- to 8-years-old, this is the first Mother's...

Throughout my 5 years of creating A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures, friends and family would say, "You should be on Dr. Oz!" I would...

In the last few weeks, I have been invited by many radio shows to talk about water. Understandably, the Flint, MI water crisis has ignited a growing concern...

Finally! I finally had a great conversation with a water filtration expert. After researching effective water filtration for my home throughout the years, I was...

Lead poisoning from the drinking water in Flint, Michigan has raised awareness to contaminants in drinking water nationwide. While governments strive to balance...

After indulging in rich and sweet foods that typically accompany the holidays, many of us are ready to detox our diets and reboot our exercise routines. However,...

I've always wanted to tap into the collective wisdom of others who have discovered practical tips for more nontoxic living. On this blog, I will occasionally spotlight a...

With Thanksgiving approaching, I have been seeking healthy and delicious recipes on Pinterest. Below are some of my favorites, which will also color your...

Halloween is quickly approaching! For my tips on reducing your family's toxic exposures from the Halloween festivities, published by Mom Blog Society, click here: Skeletons...

After many long years of research, writing, and editing, my book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures, is ready to launch! The book...

Halloween is almost upon us! My family can hardly wait for the holiday fun, and to choose their costumes. In anticipation of the big day, I tried a recipe...

Some of my best recipes have been the results of experiments. For instance, I discovered one of my favorite summer recipes - vegan pineapple ice cream - while making...