Unfortunately, there is no way to really prevent getting Lyme disease and no available vaccine (in the U.S.) but, there are ways to minimize the risk for you and your entire family, especially if your children spend most of their time outdoors. Some precautions to take include: Wear light-colored clothing to better spot ticks Wear closed-toed [...]
Lyme Disease part 1: Signs and Symptoms
08/13/2010 By 3 Comments
Question, are you aware of the signs and symptoms of that arise after being bitten by a tick? According to the CDC, Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterium is usually found heavily wooded or grassy areas where mice and deer live including lawns and gardens. Most commonly found in the Northeast, [...]
Sesame Street Gardening Products Available Exclusively at Lowe’s
03/30/2010 By 3 Comments
Do your children help you in the garden? Want them to get involved in planting and growing their own food? Well now, Sesame Street seeds and gardening items exclusively are available at Lowe’s through an exclusive relationship between Sesame Workshop and Ferry Morse. The Sesame Street characters will be seen on packets of watermelon, pepper, [...]
Latinos: Include an Eye Exam as part of Your 2010 Resolution List
01/05/2010 By Leave a Comment
The beginning of a New Year for many Latinos brings many resolutions and desires of wanting to improve our welfare by implementing a healthier lifestyle using exercise, diet and regular doctor visits as ways to accomplish those goals. Many of us don’t realize another very important aspect of our health and welfare one which often [...]
HAPPYBABY Promotes Only The Best Food Options For Babies And Toddlers
12/20/2009 By Leave a Comment
Great news is coming from HAPPYBABY™, the leader in organic baby and toddler food, they have announced a partnership to collaborate with the trusted Healthy Child Healthy World, the nation’s nonprofit leader in teaching the public about ways to prevent children’s exposure to harmful chemicals. With their dedication to creating only the very best products [...]
From Their Gourmet Kitchens to Our Dining Tables
11/20/2009 By Leave a Comment
As Latinos we have a sheer passion for food and in recent years the creations of many Latino chefs have become the talk of gourmet writers and food TV shows and while their specialties vary, they all agree on the one staple that makes for mouth-watering cuisine: honey! In collaboration with The National Honey Board, [...]
