COVID unveils underlying food insecurity problem our children are facing
Posted by Manasa Mantravadi onFood insecurity — the limited or uncertain access to enough food — is a critical child health issue that impacts children and families in all communities. Unfortunately, 1 in 6 U.S. children lives in a food-insecure household. Children who live in households that are food insecure, even at the least severe levels...
The Waste Capacity Crisis and the Power of Stainless Steel: Do you know where your trash goes?
Posted by Team Ahimsa onAhimsa was founded simply to DO better and BE better for our kids and our planet. With the health and safety of children in mind, Dr. Mantravadi designed products that were made of safer materials and encouraged healthy eating habits. Her family’s mission to be kind to Mother Earth...
Becoming a mom changed me as a pediatrician: Here’s how
Posted by Manasa Mantravadi onSocial Distancing: 5 things to do now that can make life better later
Posted by Manasa Mantravadi onWhen life gives you more lemons than you know what to do with … make the largest, sweetest pitcher of lemonade you’ve ever made! As a pediatrician my job is to keep people safe, encourage healthy habits, diagnose health problems and provide solutions to those problems, and encourage parents to...
Earth Day and COVID-19: The alarming connection
Posted by Team Ahimsa onWednesday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. It will likely be one of the cleanest days in recent history – even if it was an unintended effect. In fact, the pandemic is even being referred to as “the largest scale experiment ever” when it comes to pollution.
At Ahimsa our entire mission revolves around health and sustainability. Right now is our chance to double down on that mission and we need your help.
