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Health Effects of GMO
Only 1 in 4 consumers in the United States are aware that they have been eating GM foods at one or another point in their lives. So what are GM foods and what’s the big deal? A GMO (genetically modified organism) is the result of taking genes from one species and inserting them into another in an attempt to obtain a desired trait or characteristic. This process is different from traditional cross breeding breeding in that … Read entire article »
Filed under: Consumer Products, Food, Health
A Peek Behind Disposable Diapers
Since the first 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years of a child’s life is spent in diapers, I think it’s important for parents to know exactly what diapers are made from and their effects on children’s health. When it comes to choosing your child’s diapers, there are few options out there – one is a polyethylene-plastic-dyes-glues-sodium polyacrylate disposable diaper and the other is a cotton reusable diaper which you can get from a diaper service or … Read entire article »
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Are artificial colors harmful to your child’s health?
It was Trenton Shutters’ first week at preschool when the typically easy-going 4-year-old took an alarming turn for the worst. “He started melting down several times a week and was unable to recover,” recalls Trenton’s mom, Renee Shutters. “One day he’d be fine, the next he would get angry and not like himself. We thought he was bipolar. I was scared.” After months of trying to pinpoint a trigger, Trenton’s mother and teacher drew an intriguing conclusion: … Read entire article »
Filed under: Consumer Products, Food
Exposure To Diesel Exhaust – What Parents Need to Know
1. Why should I worry about my kids breathing diesel exhaust from their school bus? After all, they ride inside the bus, not outside where the exhaust fumes are. The truth is that tailpipe exhaust often dirties the air inside school buses — sometimes in quantities far higher than are found outside the bus. And diesel exhaust is bad for your child: It contains … Read entire article »
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