THE PERSPECTIVE Naturopathic Medicine is defined by principles rather than by methods or modalities. Above all, it honors the body’s innate wisdom to heal. When you visit a Naturopathic Doctor (ND), you may be surprised at the level of attention and quality of care you receive. You will most likely be given a physical checkup

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For more in-depth information on avoiding Bisphenol-A (BPA) and other toxins in plastic food containers, link to this highly relevant article in the latest New Yorker Magazine: “The Plastic Panic- How worried should we be about everyday chemicals?” by Jerome Groopman. Enlightening reading on a rainy spring day, Margaret Philhower, ND drmargaret.org

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I promised I’d let you know if I found a source for safe canning lids. I finally found one: http://shop.reusablecanninglids.com/ is the web address for Tattler’s indefinitely reusable, BPA-free canning lids. How cool is it that these lids don’t need to be thrown away after a single use? And they’re non-toxic. It’s a win/win solution,

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Click here for a great synopsis of what BPA is and why it is not something you want to eat.  For most of us natural living enthusiasts, the issue of BPA in plastic and tin can linings is old news.  This plastic chemical is carcinogenic. I just found out Mason jar lids also contain BPA.

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PLAYING WITH FIRE- LOOK AT YOUR HEATING SOURCES TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE SAFE COOKING: Carbon monoxide from gas kitchen stoves and carcinogens from volatilized cooking products make the kitchen one of the unhealthiest rooms in the house . So, make sure you have a good grease fan over the stove and always use it.

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