About Formula

For many moms-to-be, choosing whether to breastfed or use formula is a complex and personal decision. Experts agree that breast milk is best whenever it is an option, but if you rely on formula for any reason, it pays to be careful about the formulas you select.

According to Cornucopia Institute, a nonprofit research group, found that many baby-formula manufacturers, including some organic brands, were using toxic fungal-derived docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acids (DHA and ARA, respectively) additives linked to serious side effects such as diarrhea and vomiting in infants.

Early infancy is a crucial development period, so talk with your health provider about the best options for you and your baby. Research top choices and learn more about potential toxins in formula.

Blueberries: For a healthy diet.

Delectable proof that big things can come in small packages, blueberries get a lot of votes as the ultimate immunity food. A powerhouse of antioxidant phytonutrients - health - promoting components found in plants - blueberries also a good source of both vitamins C and E. "When vitamins C and E work together, they produce their most potent antioxidant effect," say Beth Reardon, RD, an integrative nutritionist at Duke Integrative Medicine, North Carolina. While vitamin C, the body's No.1 water-soluble antioxidant, patrols the body's waters fat-soluble vitamin E works to protect fatty tissues from free radicals.

My research about "Are we ready for genetic testing?"

The idea of discovering your genetic code may sound tantalizing. But some critics say companies (genetics) are not ready for genetic testing. (Kanigel, 2008, p.58)

"Companies have not met the standards of a clinical genetics lab in a health care setting," says Michael S. Watson, Ph.D., executive director of the American College of Medical Genetics. (Kanigel, 2008, p.58).

In contrast to this fact, some companies are offering tests direct to consumers without an order from a physician. This prompts the American College of Medical Genetics and an advisory committee to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services call for more regulation.

Reference:
Kanigel, Rachel (2008). Mapping your genes. USA: Natural Health Magazine.