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I hope this practice spreads... http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/09/12/221757539/no-bitter-pill-doctors-prescribe-fruits-and-veggies

No Bitter Pill: Doctors Prescribe Fruits And Veggies When docs write prescriptions for drugs, people fill them. So why not prescribe healthful food?

'Tis the season to forage for berries... no matter where you live, there's likely some kind of berry to forage! Grab your bucket and go for a walk this weekend. You can even take halloween buckets - similar idea, just a much better end result...

It's the last day of World Breastfeeding Week today. Theme is "Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers". Congrats to all you breastfeeding dyads - now go support new (tired) moms around you!

Did you know virgin coconut oil has been shown to be effective in treating candida overgrowth?? Brilliant! http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17651080

In vitro antimicrobial properties of coconut oil ... [J Med Food. 2007] - PubMed - NCBI PubMed comprises more than 22 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.

Oh wow... here's something to ponder... I always encourage people to at least try a food: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01599yk

BBC Four - Can Eating Insects Save the World? Stefan Gates immerses himself in the extraordinary world of insect-eating.

Uh-oh... looks like there's another ingredient to avoid... http://www.cornucopia.org/2012/06/eminent-scientist-addresses-impact-of-carrageenan-in-food/

Eminent Scientist Addresses Impact of Carrageenan in Food - Cornucopia Institute [Prior to the last meeting of the National Organic Standards, Medical Researcher Dr. Joanne Tobacman provide the board with expert testimony detailing her independent research into the health impacts of the use of the controversial additive carrageenan in organic foods. It has been widely used in t...

Fascinating stat: The US uses 110 billion BTUs of energy (costing ~$2 million) each year for processing, packaging, and transporting manufactured infant milks - and even more to either dispose of empty milk containers or to recycle them. Conclusion? Breastfeeding saves the planet.

This is a good way to reduce, reuse, and recycle! Who can carry around pack n' plays all over the place? My mom used to convert a dresser drawer into a sleep space for me when I was an infant and away from home. :) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22751415?SThisFB

Why Finnish babies sleep in boxes For 75 years, Finland's expectant mothers have been given a box of baby clothes and bedding by the state. Some say it helped Finland achieve one of the world's lowest infant mortality rates.

If you like hearty greens and wild rice I think you will like this yummy salad. I just made a big batch to have around for the next couple days. http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/pcc/recipes/emerald-city-salad

PCC Emerald City Salad It's small wonder that this blend of kale, wild rice, fennel and more remains a perennial favorite in our deli — it's a darn delicious way to enjoy leafy greens, whole grains, olive oil and other healthy ingredients.

Here's a reliable online resource if you're looking for breastfeeding information or support: http://www.breastmilkcounts.com/my-breastfeeding-plan.php

My Breastfeeding Plan | Breastmilk Counts - Breastfeeding Resources For Moms Planning on breastfeeding your newborn is an important decision and never too early to make for it to be a success.

Something to consider if you offer your baby a bottle...http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130522131236.htm

Overeating learned in infancy, study suggests Research shows that clinical obesity at 24 months of age strongly traces back to infant feeding patterns.

Fun online store and resource for those who are pregnant or have little ones... http://www.babyawearness.com/

Baby Awearness and Baby A Exchange | Cloth Diapers Hawaii | Lactation Consultant Hawaii The Natural Source for your Blossoming Baby. Support and information on cloth diapers, baby carriers, consultation on breast feeding, and now including: the Baby A Exchange.