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Six Reasons Parents Should Consider Using Natural Household Cleaners
In an effort to reduce our son’s exposure to unnecessary chemicals and to be friendlier to our planet, I have committed to trade in my toxic household cleaners in favor of more natural and environmentally friendly ones. For any parents who are on the fence about whether “green” cleaners are worth it, here are six reasons to make the switch … Read More…
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Going Green for the Holiday Season
I’ve read several articles and posts lately on how families can celebrate the holiday season in an environmentally friendly way. Here are a few things my family is doing to reduce our footprint this holiday season. As recommended by the Sierra Club, we will: 1) Wrap Christmas presents in handmade paper or recycled materials: One of the co-op classes I … Read More…
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Researching Circumcision, Part 3
Circumcision does not prevent HIV/AIDS: “Transmission of HIV infection is caused by risky behaviors, such as multiple sex partners, failure to use condoms, and contaminated instruments or needles.” Read More…
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Researching Circumcision, Part 2
Circumcision removes up to 80% of the penis’s skin. “Careful anatomical investigations have shown that circumcision cuts off more than 3 feet of veins, arteries, and capillaries, 240 feet of nerves, and more than 20,000 nerve endings. The foreskin’s muscles, glands, mucous membrane, and epithelial tissue are destroyed, as well.” Read More…
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Researching Circumcision, Part 1
Even though infant circumcision is still referred to as a “routine” aspect of newborn care, as many as 46% of expectant parents are not given any information on the procedure by their doctors. What’s worse? Over 82% “of parents in the first six months of their baby boy’s life regretted the decision they made about circumcision.” 1 This article is … Read More…
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