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A Doctor’s Viewpoint: Chemical Contaminants and Farmed Salmon
Dr. David Carpenter, Healthy Child Science Advisory Committee
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Most salmon sold in supermarkets today come from fish farms. Farming of salmon has several advantages, in that they are available year round, and are less expensive than wild salmon. However farmed salmon contain levels of 13 fat-soluble persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that are on average ten times higher than those found in wild salmon.
Why Go Organic? From Shopping for Organic Factsheet
Healthy Child Healthy World
Excerpted with permission from Mothers & Others for a Livable Planet
Friday, April 27, 2007
In 2003, consumers purchased $10.38 billion worth of organic products, from staples like milk, eggs and lettuce to snacks such as cookies, tortilla chips and salsa, according to the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA’s) 2004 Manufacturer Survey.
A Doctor’s Viewpoint: The Womb Cannot Protect Against Many Toxins
by Dr. Maida P. Galvez
With Permission from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Center for Children’s Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research
Thursday, April 26, 2007
“A little kid goes from a single cell to a laughing, sociable, intelligent, friendly human being over a course of two years; that’s dramatic growth and development,” stated Ken Olden, Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The baby in the womb is at a critical window of vulnerability.
Antibiotics in Our Food: How to Resist Resistance
Kathryn Perrotti Leavitt
Healthy Child Healthy World
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Choose 100% certified organic meat, milk and produce.
Organic crops are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, while cows and poultry are fed only 100% certified organic feed that is antibiotic- and hormone-free. Look for labels that say "Certified Organic," your guarantee that the grower adheres to specific organic production standards and is monitored by an independent certification agency. Many major supermarket chains have organic sections.
Where to Find Organic Foods
Healthy Child Healthy World
Excerpted with permission from Mothers & Others for a Livable Planet
Monday, April 23, 2007
Besides local supermarkets and farmers markets, where else can you buy organic? We have suggestions for you.
Reduce Toxicity, Fight Fat
Janelle Sorensen
Healthy Child Healthy World
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Americans are getting fatter and fatter. Since the mid-seventies, the number of people who are overweight or obese has more than doubled.
Good Policy Equals a Healthy Future for California and Beyond
Natalie Cadranel
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Weather and Well-Being: How Climate Change is Impacting Health
Janelle Sorensen
Healthy Child Healthy World
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
What is climate?
“Climate is what you expect, weather is what you get”1 seems an adequately simple explanation. Ironically, this definition is from a 1973 science fiction novel and today, climate patterns and weather are becoming increasingly unbelievable.
An Unacceptable Risk – Lawn Pesticides. Solutions to stay healthy, and keep lawns green.
Christopher Gavigan
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Exposure to common lawn care pesticides is an unacceptable danger for pets, wildlife, gardeners, and adults, and especially children.
