In the fall of 2012, it was all over the media: organic food is no healthier than conventional. A study from the prestigious Stanford University said so, so it must be true, right? Not so fast. The Stanford study only … Continue reading
I was sent a prepublication copy of this cookbook back in May and I intended to review it right away. Clearly, I am a bit behind on my writing, but I am happy to finally be sharing this great resource. … Continue reading
Gluten has been getting a lot of attention lately—both from people who avoid it and from others who scoff at them. In fact, when my husband brought a review of recent research to my attention on certain social media site (follow … Continue reading
(This is the final episode of a four-part series. If you are just joining us, you might want to start with the introduction.) Let’s start with what we know about delaying or refusing vaccines: The bottom line and perhaps the … Continue reading
(This is the third in a four-part series. If you are just joining us, you might want to start with the introduction.) “Because vaccines are so widely used—and because state laws require that children be vaccinated to enter daycare and … Continue reading
(This is the second in a four-part series. If you are just joining us, you might want to start with the introduction.) Measles Virus Measles is a highly contagious virus transmitted like the common cold i.e. via respiratory droplets. It … Continue reading
Measles has arrived in western Massachuestts. I live and work in this educated, liberal community with high rates of vaccine refusal. I used to teach a class on childhood immunizations for new and expecting parents, so I’ve been asked to … Continue reading
