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Several studies have examined umbilical cord blood to determine the number and type of industrial pollutants present in newborns at the time of birth. This research supports that children are being born already exposed to a large number of chemicals including those known to be neurotoxic, carcinogenic, or potentially linked to birth defects, developmental abnormalities, …
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I have found 5 studies between 2006 and 2013 which have shown a significant correlation between air pollutant exposure and higher risk for autism in children. As observational studies they cannot prove causation but the consistency of the data is worth noting. All but 1 of these research papers have the full text version available …
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I think I started trying to find the evidence linking MTHFR with Autism and came across some interesting studies suggesting that a combination of genetic and environmental factors (including toxin exposure and/or nutrient deficiency) might be one model for the development of Autism. Obviously if Autism had a simple, single cause it seems almost certain that it …
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Several options are listed in this article: Home Canning, BPA-Free | A Gardener’s Table
The article asks “Arsenic in Our Chicken?” to which I would answer: seems likely. I don’t think there will be any lack of research in the foreseeable future showing that factory farmed animals are full of chemicals, medications, and other toxins. One study, just published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, Environmental Science & Technology, found …
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I’ve seen this article linked from a few places and it seems to be good food for thought. Canned Tomatoes – BPA concerns Corn-Fed Beef – probably best to avoid eating animals raised on corn/soy/grain heavy diets Microwave Popcorn – probably best to avoid popcorn altogether Nonorganic Potatoes – organic is more important for some foods, like potatoes Farmed …
If you’re looking to avoid BPA you really needs to not buy canned food. The vast majority of cans use BPA. The website Organic Grace has been collecting statements from various companies on their use of BPA. Definitely worth reading and following: http://organicgrace.com/node/316 Linked from the above web page is also information about Tetra-Paks, which …
From NPR: Study: Most Plastics Leach Hormone-Like Chemicals The testing showed that more than 70 percent of the products released chemicals that acted like estrogen. And that was before they exposed the stuff to real-world conditions: simulated sunlight, dishwashing and microwaving, Bittner says. The team concentrated on BPA-free baby bottles and water bottles, Bittner says, “and …