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by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, Executive Director & CEO, Healthy Child Healthy World The flame retardants’ industry star witness lied in testimony that was “part of a decades-long campaign of deception that has loaded the furniture and electronics in American homes with pounds of toxic chemicals linked to cancer, neurological deficits, developmental problems and impaired fertility,” according to the Chicago Tribune.

I’ve been pondering Spring and de-toxing and we all know it’s a great time to have a spring clean of our homes, our lives, our bodies and our emotions, to really let go so that we can thrive and follow our path without unnecessary burdens.

Water is the basis of the fluid of all living things – we are water-based life forms, being composed of over 80% water. Our skin’s health and radiance depends greatly on the presence and retention of moisture. The epidermis (the top layer of skin) has the ability to hold onto moisture if we remain properly hydrated, by drinking pure water and ingesting a wide range of nutrients and natural salt. Water is a universal solvent, carrying nutrients to every cell in our bodies and flushing away toxins and impurities from the food we eat, the air we breathe, the tap water we drink, and the sunless, artificial environments we live and work within. Being well hydrated strengthens our immune system and keeps our cells working optimally.

NOTICE - Wanted at FDA: Public Health Experts Willing to Protect Public Health - Washington, D.C. – Once again, the federal agency charged with protecting the public from tainted food has ignored a mountain of scientific research and decided to allow a toxic chemical to remain in food packaging.

by Margie Kelly, Communications Manager, Healthy Child Healthy World Dr. Philip Landrigan, a pediatrician and Dean of Global Health at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, as well as the Director of the Children’s Environmental Health Center has dedicated his career to investigating the impact of chemicals on children’s health. Mercury is of particular concern to Dr. Landrigan.  

by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, Executive Director/CEO, Healthy Child Healthy World   Have you seen the news that Campbell’s Soup Company has decided to phase out the toxic chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) from its cans? As part of the Healthy Child Healthy World community, we wanted you to know that it’s your support that made this victory possible!

(NaturalNews) If you have been drinking diet soda and chewing gum, chances are you have been enjoying aspartame in generous quantities. Aspartame is a popular sugar substitute that can be found in diet soda drinks, chewing gum, fruit spreads and sugar-free products to name a few.

(NaturalNews) Did you know that vaccinating your cat with the typical, recommended feline vaccination schedule may lead to your furry friend developing cancer? In a recent article published in The Ledger, Karri Miller, Central Florida's only full-time board certified veterinary oncologist, admits that inflammation caused by vaccines can cause some cats to develop cancer years down the road -- and yet she still recommends that people have their pets vaccinated.

It's so important to keep toxic exposure as minimal as possible when it comes to our kids.  Toys can contribute to unsafe toxin levels in children due to the chemicals they are made with.  Some of the typical things used are quite scary so I always try and buy organic items.  Dyes and flame retardants as well as the stuffing tend to be completely toxic in regular toys.  I just love The Organic Toy Company - which is the Uk's largest online shop for organic toys. And, their price points and ranges are just fantastic! 

By Dr. Becker Many chronic health problems in today's dogs and cats are due in part to the toxic load they carry around with them. A 'toxic load' is the quantity of chemicals and other biologically foreign substances that accumulate in the body of an animal over weeks, months and years. In many cases, the heavier the load, the sicker the animal.