Miss USA Pageant Tips: The Beautiful, the Bizarre and Downright Dangrous

Maybe you've seen the freaky things pageant moms do to their kids to get them "runway ready." Toddlers and Tiaras shows little ones getting spray-on tans, flippers (fake teeth), plucked eyebrows, waxing, shaving, makeup, hair-sprayed dos. After reading the beauty tips from Miss USA pageant contests, I see where this crazy thinking comes from. Not all. Some is just common sense exercise and nutrition. Others? Weird. Here's the beautiful, bizarre and downright dangerous on pageant prep. The better beauty tips? Miss USA Pageant Tips: The Beautiful and the Bizarre - Yahoo News

How I Protect My Family from Chemicals in Everyday Products

 United Nations-sponsored research released Tuesday links man-made chemicals in everyday products to increased birth deformities, hormonal cancers and psychiatric diseases, reports Reuters. As a 25-year mom of two girls and two boys, those findings don't surprise. They do concern me, however. As a special-needs teacher and health writer, I've followed findings on phthalate and BPA (Bisphenol A)-- chemical plastics connected to health problems-- for years.  First Person: How I Protect My Family from Chemicals in Everyday Products 

Risks of Homemade Teeth Whiteners

If you are deciding whether to make your own teeth whitener, purchase one at the store or see your dentist for professional whitening service, consider the risks of homemade teeth whiteners. What could be risky about  something you make yourself, you ask? There are three risk factors involved with homemade teeth whiteners: ineffective cleaning agents, improperly handled chemicals and potentially harmful ingredients. We'll look at them in order of risk level. Read more...

When Should Children Begin to Use Deodorant or Antiperspirant

When Should Children Begin to Use Deodorant and Antiperspirant?
The first signs of puberty is the growth of pubic hair. During puberty, girls will also begin to perspire more heavily. Chemical changes in puberty cause body odor. This can be terribly embarrassing for children, especially girls.
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Beware! Phthalate Toxins in Baby Products

Phthalates in Baby Products: Toxins for Infants?
Overview of phthalates: products they are found in, how they harm children. Baby care solutions to avoid phthalates. Make your baby's health top priority!
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