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7 Jun 2013
Alternatives to tampons
Most Green Parent readers will be well aware of the ethical implications of tampon use, and many will have sought out alternatives. But tampon use isn’t just bad for the environment, it’s bad for us too. Many people have heard of Toxic Shock Syndrome, or TSS, especially a decade or so ago when it was fairly prominent in the media for a while. […] more
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6 Jun 2013
Eating for your blood type
According to The National Blood service, only 40% of adult Britons know their blood type. Implications for donation aside, recent research has uncovered interesting links between blood types and certain risk factors. So, what does your blood type say about you? […] more
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5 Jun 2013
Are grains making us sick?
Coeliac disease, an allergy to the grain processed protein Gluten, affects around 1% of the population. It is a serious disease that, unmanaged, can lead to life threatening complications. Though it is thankfully quite uncommon, research suggests that up to 40% of us may be intolerant to gluten to some degree. More alarmingly, it can often be symptomless despite having some important health implications. […] more
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4 Jun 2013
5 fermented foods to boost health
Fermented foods are gaining popularity in health circles. As some of the best ways to get a quick injection of natural, healthy bacteria into your gut, consuming fermented foods is believed to confer some impressive benefits. Find out what they could do for you. […] more
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3 Jun 2013
Sweet Potato Fries
An easy recipe and a healthful alternative to regular fries/chips. Sweet potatoes are naturally high in vitamins A, C and B6 and are also high in Potassium, Manganese and Magnesium. Fantastic for supporting the immune system and healthy bone development. […] more
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