Why Magnesium is a Magic Mineral
Most of us are woefully deficient in magnesium. Some doctors estimate that 80% of Americans aren’t getting enough of it.
Nestlé Uses Cancer to Sell a Product Linked to Cancer
In this disturbing commercial Nestlé’s Coffee Mate brand tries to use sympathy for a cancer patient to sell its artificially coffee creamer product that contains ingredients that have been linked to cancer. The Mayo Clinic recommends that consumers avoid some of the ingredients on the nutritional panel, and the FDA is also taking measures to…
How Americans “Took It On the Chin:” 20 Things to Know About Mylan and the EpiPen
Mylan, the company that markets the EpiPen, is about to become much more well known in ways their CEO never imagined.
Watch This Dad and Daughter’s Take on “Tennessee Whiskey”
There are so many parents out there, doing right by their kids, every single day. Many are on the front lines working to make this world a better and safer place. But sometimes, the best work we do is the work that never gets spotlighted….that is, until now. The joy and pride that this sweet…
U.S. Spends More Than Any Other Country on Health Care. Here’s Why.
U.S. health spending always grows but it grew at an especially fast rate last year to over $3.2 trillion, a number so big that it’s hard to wrap your head around.
Breakfast and Love Warriors
This morning a friend posted, “How do you get kids off to school ON TIME????” And almost immediately, a flurry of moms responded. I am in the middle of reading Glennon Doyle’s Love Warrior, and all I can think about this morning is the perfect imperfection of being a mom. Our kids are mostly teenagers…
In Memory of Oakley: What We Can Do Together
Today, a family in Florida gathers to honor their 11 year old son, Oakley. Friends are gathering there and around the world for the beautiful boy who loved wearing red sneakers and lost his life to a food allergic reaction.
Success: How One Woman Lost 135 Pounds and Dropped 14 Medications
A former pharmaceutical employee shares how she lost 135 pounds and got off of 14 medications. Her story is inspiring.
Speak Up: How These Amazing Parents Dealt with the Death of Their Daughter
Over the last decade, I have met many parents who have lost their children. It is almost impossible to put this kind of sadness into words.
A Love Story: My Acceptance Speech at the 2016 Environmental Media Association Awards
This past week, I was honored by the Environmental Media Association and recognized with this year’s green parent award.