Besides being a mother... I spend my time helping my husband on his website, volunteering in my children's classrooms and helping my son with his home therapy program so he can be the best that he can be. I also spend time researching and educating myself regarding nutrition and alternative/holistic therapies to help my son -- and his sisters too.
Environment Interests
Genetically modified foods, solar power, composting, edible gardens and general permaculture
Environment Help
I'm trying to change our yard into an edible garden, compost and help our little worm farm to thrive with our kitchen scraps. We buy only (nearly) organic food and avoid anything genetically modified. We recycle everything we can, including batteries (which the local fire department takes). I try to avoid any products packaged in plastic, as plastic is destroying our environment and lasts nearly forever (it's recycled only once), opting for glass packaging instead if possible. We buy non-chlorine treated diapers and paper products. We also changed our light bulbs to the low wattage ones, which has helped our electric bill. We try to keep the thermostats down and use more blankets when it's cold; and keep air conditioning to a minimum. We are trying to ride our bikes more and drive less. When we have to drive, we combine errands so we drive less. We are eagerly awaiting an electric car and the new solar technology so we can cut our greenhouse emissions.
Favorite Green Books
Oh so many. To be uploaded later. Favorite site - UK Soil Association.
Last Name
Phillips
About Me (limit 200 words)
I am a mother of three children, 6 year old boy/girl twins and a 2 1/2 year old girl. My twins were born extremely prematurely and both have some difficulties sensory-wise. My son also has cerebral palsy, so I am very active in researching and educating myself about alternative therapy options as well as nutritional information.
Gender
Female
State
CA
Health Interests (limit 200 words)
Alkalinity and its effects on metabolism and cell health; gluten and other food intolerances or allergies; children's nutrition, including amino acids and uptake abilities for brain injured children; and cerebral palsy/sensory integration and the effects of various alternative health treatments, especially accupuncture, hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
