May 31, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
: thiswildidea ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ⠀ ⠀
May 30, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
(pun intended) DiatomaceousEarth is made from the grinding up the remains of teeny tiny aquatic creatures called diatoms into a fine powder. This powder is safe for humans (but make sure you wear a mask while applying) and pets but kills insects like fleas and ticks!...
May 29, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Our newest article discusses the three most effective ingredients found in repellent products. You may be surprised to see DEET and picaridin listed but when it comes to health, protective against disease is a bigger priority than avoiding a synthetic chemical ....
May 24, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
Nearly everyone has been bitten by a tick, mosquito, or flea, and can agree these pests are a damper on otherwise fun-filled summer activities. What most don’t know is that these pests are vectors: carriers of many harmful diseases. These diseases are on the...
May 23, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Link in bio for the full article for the reasoning behind the new regulations and what it means for you. ☀ ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ⠀ ⠀
May 20, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Here is our updated non-toxic sunscreen roundup, just in time for summer! ☀⠀ These are our top 10 picks for everyday/active activity (face and baby sunscreen roundups coming soon!). And of course, all these options are water resistant and reef safe ⠀ ⠀ a)...
May 20, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Heard of those sunscreen bans in Hawaii and Key West and thought “Well I’m never vacationing there so doesn’t apply to me?” Well, turns out the chemicals in the ban that are bad for coral reefs may not be great for human health either. New FDA...
Apr 26, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Asking for a friend ♀️ @marti.coco at @ramsgatewinery repost: @sonoma_valley . . . .
Apr 25, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
We’ve got some suggestions below! -Easy art projects: Minimum setup, maximum fun! Have your little one gather small rocks, leaves, and flowers. The rocks can be used to paint silly faces. Place the flowers and leaves between two pieces of paper, gently pound on the...
Apr 24, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Let’s face it, the allure of screen time is hard to pass up for kids… and parents too (who can deny that those 30 minute of silence when Paw Patrol is on are pure bliss). As tempting as it is to have shows on repeat all day, getting your kids to play...
