#Don't do tartaric acid kids

[hanalyrata]

Did a stupid sour sweets challenge at work and chemically burned the roof of my mouth.

Sour does nothing to me, cringe-wise. I straight-faced the whole thing (It tasted vile tho). But fuuuuuuuuck the pain the roof of my mouth is in right now.

[bitletsanddrabbles]

Stuck Between a Hippy and an Industrialist

People really need to stop getting their hands on little tidbits of information and then treating them like they're religion. I mean, no big news there, but it bears repeating.

Your hobby - whatever it is - is not the be all and end all of environmental glory, unless your hobby is actually directly connected to environmental improvement. Say, for instance, your hobby is reintroducing lost farming methods that increase the amount of workable land in an area. Then you can puff out your chest a bit about sustainability and such.

Fiber craft, though? Painting? Unless you're limiting yourself to...what, a dozen pigments?....forget it.

And yet - and yet! - people get all high and mighty about using natural pigments instead of synthetic ones. Then the people who have figured out that "natural pigments"* aren't always safe for people or the environment and may, in fact, be more damaging than their synthetic counterparts get all high and mighty back.

(* they also always say "natural pigments" as if the fact they aren't 100% safe and environmentally friendly means they aren't actually natural? Or something? Seriously, why are you guys making that a quote?)

This gets so utterly ridiculous that I have a book on making natural paints that makes a huge, screaming, more-hippy-Earth-hugger-than-thou deal about the horrible, awful, no good, very bad environmental impact of producing titanium and zinc oxide for white and then goes on to tell you in the 'what natural pigment to use' section that if you want white you should use...

...you guessed it - titanium or zinc oxide.

These people also point out that Scheele's Green and Paris Green were made from arsenic. And yet they still act like anyone who would even consider using synthetic paint is an anti-environment nut job who's going to ruin their health!

Seriously, to anyone with two brain cells it's obvious that natural doesn't automatically mean safe, but when it comes to natural vs. synthetic, a lot of people just...don't seem to have two brain cells. Or they don't use them both.

But the reverse is also true? Acid dyes and synthetic dyes can be highly toxic to people and the environment, so refusing to use natural dyes because they aren't 100% safe and "omg this has copper/iron in it, how do we get rid of the dye bath afterward?" is just as ridiculous as insisting that people use only natural dyes for everything ever! Especially since in most cases the safest way to get rid of the dye bath is to exhaust it! Just keep dying things until there's no more colour and bam! Problem solved! You can now safely dispose of the waste water! Or, you know, contact your state department or similar government agency and ask them! They will tell you!

Synthetic green dye is much safer than any of the old arsenic pigmentation. Alum and cream of tartar are used in food preparation and can combine with things like onion skins to produce absolutely lovely colours. Most of my knitting these days goes to a charity that provides under privileged kids with warm clothes in the winter. Due to the prevalence of wool allergies, we have to use synthetic yarn, which means if I'm dyeing yarn for that I have to use synthetic dye because natural dye and acid dye won't work with them. If I'm trying to figure out something to do with my roses other than go "how pretty! I should take pictures when I get the tim...oops. Too late" then I mordant my yarn in alum and call it a day!

There are no completely awesome answers here, unless you seriously want to restrict yourself to the dye stuffs that can be eaten, and preferably protein - wool and silk - yarn because it generally just needs an alum mordant. But then you get into the construction of your yarn/cloth/macrame cord/what have you and you get a whole 'nother ball of ouch!

At the end of the day, we all just need to do our best. If you do your best and I do my best and my neighbors do their best and your neighbors do their best, even though we won't all be doing the same thing, hopefully we'll all balance each other out a bit. Either way, my making one batch of copper penny dye, which I fully plan on exhaust dyeing, is not going to destroy the planet, any more than my RIT Dyemore experiments, 'k thanks.

[vippediatricdentist]

How To Care For Your Child's Teeth?

Healthy teeth are essential for good oral and overall health. Healthy and strong teeth lead to beautiful teeth sets. Teeth help children to talk and eat. They may suffer from oral diseases like tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, or oral infections if they do not maintain good oral health. They may even lose a tooth, resulting in misalignment and bite issues.

You may be considering when to schedule your child's first dental appointment. So how will you know when your child should start brushing and flossing their teeth? Many children have dental problems like tooth decay and cavities that often occur because of eating sugary foods. But your child can improve their oral health with the professional pediatric dental center of miami dental care.

When Should Your Kids See a Dentist?

The Dentist recommends that children visit the Dentist every 6 months for regular checkups and start the visit by their first birthday. Your Dentist will first explain proper brushing and flossing techniques and examine the baby's teeth.

These visits will help the Dentist determine if oral problems may cause problems. Making their visit from an early age can help them get rid of their dental fear. Take your kid to the Dentist, who is a kid specialist and is good at treating kids. They must have a friendly nature and a good atmosphere where you and your child can feel comfortable and safe.

Suppose your child has any dental problems or risk of cavities. In that case, the Dentist may apply topical fluoride before all teeth appear. Fluoride hardens the tooth enamel, preventing most common childhood oral problems like dental cavities. There are dental options in north miami where you can correct your child's dental issues with many dental options.

How To Prevent Cavities?

Kids love eating sugary foods and junk food; these foods can stick to the teeth, and if not flushed out, all these food particles from the mouth can deposit to the tooth enamel and make a layer on the tooth enamel called plaque and then hardens to tartar, which can form cavity if not appropriately treated.

Ask your child to follow these healthy oral habits:

Encourage kids to floss and use fluoride toothpaste twice a day regularly.

Fluoride treatment strengthens the enamel, making it more resistant to acid penetration. Although many towns use fluoridated tap water, some don't. Ask your pediatric dental center in biscayne about fluoride supplements or if your water supply needs fluoridation. Fluoride is present in most toothpaste. However, toothpaste alone won't safeguard a child's teeth. But remember, too much fluoride can stain teeth. Before using supplements, talk to your Dentist.

Cavities can be brought on by sugary foods, drinks, candies, incredibly sticky, gummy sweets, or gummy vitamins. If your children consume these foods, ask them to clean their teeth or rinse their mouths afterward to remove the sugar. The same rule applies to children who take sweetened liquid medications: make sure they rinse or brush right away.

The Dentist can assist in preventing decay by coating the rear teeth, which are used for most chewing, with a thin coating of resin (called a sealant) as your kid’s permanent teeth burst. This wall prevents bacteria from growing in the molars' difficult-to-reach crevices. But make sure children understand that sealants don't replace thorough brushing and routine dental cleanings.

In Conclusion:

Visit the best pediatric Dentist near me in North Miami  regularly to prevent their teeth from cavities and oral issues. Schedule an appointment now!

Article source : https://www.spiceupblogging.com/how-to-care-for-your-childs-teeth/

[naturalholisticlivingwellness]

Happy Halloween everyone! This is a lot of kids’ favorite holiday because they get to dress of up as they favorite characters and go get some candy! But do you know what your kids are eating besides sugar when they pop a piece of Halloween candy in their mouth?

According to Food Babe, here are some Halloween info guide on some spooky 👻 Halloween ingredients in candy. Yuck. 🤢

Artificial Flavors – Made from cheap toxic chemicals derived from petroleum along with solvents, emulsifiers, flavor modifiers, preservatives that aren’t labeled, so you don’t know what you’re really ingesting.

Artificial Colors – Also derived from petroleum, these dyes are linked to hyperactivity in children and some cancers.

Caramel Color – The most common form is made from ammonia and contains the chemical 4-MEI which is classified as a possible carcinogen. Why add this to chocolate and caramel that is supposed to be naturally brown anyway?

Vanillin – This artificial vanilla flavor is made from wood or petrochemicals.

Partially Hydrogenated Oils – The main source of trans fat in our food that contributes to heart disease. It’s so harmful to our health that even the FDA has stepped in and is requiring companies to remove this ingredient within 3 years – but until then you can still find it in Halloween candy!

Growth Hormones – Unless it’s certified organic, much of the dairy in chocolate comes from conventionally raised cows raised with synthetic hormones that are banned in other countries and linked to an increased risk of cancer in humans.

PGPR (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) – A cheap emulsifier used to replace more expensive cocoa butter.

TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) – The preservative TBHQ derived from petroleum that’s linked to asthma, allergies, and dermatitis.

DATEM (diacetyl tartaric acid ester of mono- and diglycerides)– A dough conditioner usually derived GMOs that can be a hidden form of harmful trans fat.

BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) – A preservative banned and heavily restricted in other countries because it is linked to cancer.

And we wonder why kids are sick these days!

Your kids want to have fun trick or treating but you don’t want all of those nasties in their little bodies, so what to do?

I was recently told of a trick called the switch witch. What’s that?

Well, to quote the post I found “Switch Witch strikes again and the girls LOVED their treats!!

Five years ago I decided to start a tradition for our girls because let's be honest, while trick-or-treating is a ton of fun, they don't need (nor will they eat) all of that candy.

They were super excited to go out last night and also just as excited for the Switch Witch to come while they slept! (They talk about her like they do Santa and love telling everyone about her!)

Not familiar? Here's how it works:

🎃The girls have a blast trick-or-treating

🎃When they come home they each have a bag (Frankenstein) that they get to fill with their favorite sweets that they will keep (this year they totally filled it up!)

🎃Any candy that is left is put in a bag/pumpkin and left at the front door

🎃During the night the Switch Witch will come for the sweets, take the candy to little boys and girls who didn't get any, and leave our girls a treat for being kind!

PS Mom & Dad will take a few out of the discard bag that we think the girls wanted but didn't pick! 😉

Edit: You can do whatever you want with the other candy. A lot of dentist offices will take it. We choose to find a couple of little ones that didn't get to go for some reason (in years past it's been because of being in the hospital, sibling is sick, etc) and then I either mail it to them or the Switch Witch has even brought it back one year with the address and names of 3 siblings to help her deliver it to. 🧡🖤

They LOVE it!!

Easter Bunny, Switch Witch, Santa...they all exist in this house! #makingmemories #traditions #switchwitch”

Basically you switch out the junky candy for other treats like toys, books, clothes or candy that doesn’t have that junk in it. If you’re wanting to do the candy swap, consider some of the swaps in these pictures below, also from food babe. You can get a lot of these candies either directly through their website or at some stores like Kroger and Fresh Thyme or even through Thrive (you can find my referral link as part of my link Tree here: https://linktr.ee/Donezzia

Happy (and healthy) trick or treating everyone!

Sources:

Link: https://foodbabe.com/stop-poisoning-neighborhood-children-halloween/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-thefoodbabe&utm_content=later-21317059&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio&fbclid=IwAR0SIpAr744WVFW9I_TrkRsj7HpdbZ_8TpS6BvZGLv18abccepoKvkPIq7Q

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