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Dishwasher Danger: Keep Plastics Out!

Most of us are aware that there are health risks associated with the leaching of chemicals from plastics into our food and beverages—particularly when the plastic is heated. What we may not realize is that dishwashing plastics, even on the top shelf, results in significant degradation of the plastics and increased leaching into our food and beverages of the chemicals that compose our plastic kitchenware and food storage containers. This article discusses those dangers and what you can do to protect your family’s health.

Update on Reducing Mercury Exposure: High-Fructose Corn Syrup

This primer on mercury exposure, and suggested solutions to reduce such exposures, has been updated from a focus on seafood to include dental fillings and high-fructose corn syrup. Mercury is a toxic metal that can damage children’s developing nervous system and may result in negative impacts ranging from neurological defects to learning disabilities. Mercury and its potential health impacts have come to the forefront with a number of findings made in the last few years: Oceana, an ocean-advocacy environmental group, found high levels of mercury in nationwide samples of sushi tuna; FDA changed its stance on the safety of mercury in amalgam teeth fillings seeking comments on whether they pose a health risk; and alarmingly, researchers found detectable levels of mercury in samples of commercial high-fructose corn syrup, the sweetener used in packaged foods and soft drinks.

Building Sustainability: Taking your Yoga off the Mat

All moms lead extremely busy lives. Many of us turn to a yoga class for our self care and to find the calm in our hectic lives. We can bring this calm with us in our daily routines by incorporating yogic philosophy in our everyday lives. Building your yoga practice off the mat can not only help you slow down allowing you to care for your self and your families but will fosters sustainability contributing to a healthy, green and safe environment for your children and generations to come.

Become a Butterfly, a Frog, a Tree! — Fun Yoga Poses to Connect Children and Nature

Many yoga poses were created while observing things in the natural world and trying to imitate their form and spirit. Try these four fun yoga poses and two games to increase your family's connection to nature in body, mind and spirit.

12 Simple Things You Can Do for the Environment this Summer

You guessed it. This article provides 12 great ideas on how you can easily help the environment this summer.

At Home Water Conservation

Practicing water conservation at home can result in cost savings, pollution prevention, and environmental protection. This article suggests simple actions everyone can take to start saving water today.

Two Fun Activities & A Great Book to Encourage Environmental Stewardship in Kids (and You!) this Summer

Check out our two fun summer projects and one great book. This webpage provides ideas for activities, websites, books, and products that are sure to be fun and encourage environmental stewardship in your kids.

The Green Legislative Landscape

The Real Mamas strive to provide you with information about environmental issues that impact the health and well-being of your family. This regular update addresses related, recent and pending federal legislation, regulatory actions, and presidential initiatives.

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