You know those wonderful, non-stick pans that you love so well? I hope you realize that many of today’s “conveniences” like non-stick cookware come with a price beyond the initial purchase. The wonderful Teflon that keeps all your foods from sticking to the pan is no exception. The chemical compounds typically found in non-stick cookware include […]
In 2001 there was a large study (called study 329) published by GlaxoSmithKline that essentially gave the green light to the use of antidepressants (specifically paroxetine) in adolescents. This green light led to pediatricians whipping out the prescription pads in an attempt to help manage depression in adolescents. This was to the tune of a […]
When a 50 year old 3-pack-a-day smoker gets lung cancer, we all shake our head. But when it’s a 6 year old, only horror is felt. Personally, I have always believed that childhood cancers come from a bad combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental chemical exposure. Either way, it is in no way, shape or […]
Chemicals are everywhere in our world. I’ve said before that we live in a toxic soup, and that absolutely includes our children. Our kids have a particular susceptibility to toxins in our environment because their detoxification ability is not as strong as an adult’s. To make this worse, we are particularly sensitive to the […]
For several years now, the BPA-free craze has been on the rise. The initial concern focused on baby’s products. Keegan is 9 now, and I do not remember any BPA-free water bottles when he was an infant, so the public demand for these types of products began after this time. Now, I don’t think you […]
