May
20
Is Mercury Keeping you from Eating Fish?
May 20, 2009 | 2 Comments
Methyl mercury toxicity usually comes in the way of eating more fish. However, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, the only people who need to be concerned about mercury toxicity are pregnant women, those who might get pregnant, nursing women, and young children. Even the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists considers 12 ounces [...]
May
20
“Omega-3 Fatty Acids” is a broad name for several fats that are considered good and beneficial for health. The term omega-3 is simply related to their chemical composition. The body’s most favorite omega-3 is DHA, and it is abundant in the brain and the retina of the eye. It works to promote normal mental function, memory, [...]
May
9
Nitrate and infants
May 9, 2009 | 1 Comment
Plants need nitrogen to grow, which comes mainly from nitrate. When there is more nitrate than plants can utilize, it can migrate in between rocks and soil and contaminate water sources. Other sources of contamination are human manure, sewage, and nitrogen-based fertilizers.
This is a concern for children especially infants younger than 3 months of age. [...]
May
5
Hello!
May 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Thanks for visiting my blog. It’s been on my mind to start it a long time ago, but of course, life got in the way. For those of you who don’t know me, I just had a beautiful baby boy, Khaled. He’s 7 months now but it will always feel like I just had him [...]
