The Environment: What Is Outside Our Bodies Is Also Inside Our Bodies
Human beings are the caretakers of the earth. Take a look. Somewhere along the line, the question comes up with regard to how well we are taking care of the earth: really and truly and in the manner in which it is necessary and intended.
Honoring our integrity to keeping the environment well is reflected by our health as a society. Environmental imbalance leads to a breakdowns in health or “disease”. Without an assault on the body, we live in a state of “ease”. Disease or imbalance of the body may come from physical injury, chemicals and toxins, radiation or electromagnetic field damage, viruses, fungus and bacteria or combinations of these contributors. In order to disappear Autism, we create a clean environment.
We start with each individual and diagnose his or her overall wellbeing. Assessments then point to areas of imbalance or discord. Then by addressing those issues, the body heals, and one becomes well or living with “ease”. Wellness is restored. The restoration can take time, but the body can heal itself given support, unless the damage is too severe and then the results from that damage will persist more permanently. The body also creates compensations as mechanisms for survival and can teach itself or be taught to seek alternate passages.
The premise, then, is that we can rescue future generations from harm by being responsible and taking on endeavors that will protect, clean up and nurture our environment. As long as the air is polluted; the foods contain pesticides, radiation and preservatives; the waters are contaminated; the medicines and vaccines contain toxins, then, much to our detriment, what is outside of our bodies will become what is inside our bodies. Medically, the Hippocratic oath states to do the least amount of harm. Is the body being overexposed even within our modern health care management?
The L.A. Times recently reported that 25% of California’s air pollution is coming from the Eastern Hemisphere.
Dr. Doris Rapp has researched toxins in the modern world. She has written two books on this subject:
Is This Your Child?
Is This Your Child’s World?
Studies have been done on food additives as well. A resource with an extensive database of information can be found at www.mercola.com.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Safety of Antibacterial Soap Debated
"Suspects in the search for causes of autism"
By Martin F. Downs, WebMD Medical News
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Millions of Americans use antibacterial soaps and household cleaners every day, believing that their germ-killing ability will keep them and their families healthier.
But could these same chemicals that fight germs also be hazardous to your health?
That's a question being studied by a group of researchers at the University of California, Davis. In three separate studies, the researchers showed that the chemicals — triclosan and triclocarban — have potential to affect sex hormones and interfere with the nervous system.
They also may become suspects in the search for causes of autism.
Dan Chang, PhD, a professor of environmental engineering at U.C. Davis and one of the researchers involved, says he doesn't want to cause a panic, but "the public should be aware of some of the concerns."
While Chang and the other researchers involved in the studies admit that it's too early to know whether the chemicals pose a serious health risk, it's already been shown that the cleaners don't work any better than regular soap and water — and may contribute to the rise of resistant bacteria. So, they ask, why take the risk?
In October, the researchers will pose that question when they meet with representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the CDC, and some of the product manufacturers to talk about what they view as a potential public health problem.
The stakes are high for the manufacturers: Antibacterial products account for about $1 billion in sales annually. Triclosan is found in 76% of all liquid soap sold in stores and is also added to toothpaste, mouthwash, cosmetics, fabrics, and plastic kitchenware. Triclocarban is a common additive in antibacterial bar soap and deodorant.
"These compounds should be voluntarily removed by consumer product manufacturers," Chang tells WebMD, or at least, consumers should "be provided precautionary information regarding their use."
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Note from the MIND Institute
This is a very important message from the MIND Institute at the University of California, Davis regarding Triclosan and its direct connection to causes of Autism. As many of you are aware, our agency works with MANY children ages birth to three with autism and we have seen an alarming increase in the past 10 years.
Researchers have long believed that children with autism have a 'genetic weakness' that is then triggered by an environmental toxin or event. Dr. Randi Hagerman, a doctor and researcher at the MIND Institute (a premier institute studying causes of autism) recently returned from a conference in London. Randi's statement to us is: "We have long suspected the chemical Triclosan, and now the research is absolutely conclusive that this chemical is to xic and is the most likely candidate for autism." Dr Hagerman stated very strongly – "do not use any products with triclosan, and do not use plastic bottles with babies – use glass! Triclosan is found in anti-bacterial soaps, some deodorants, and some toothpaste. Triclosan interferes with myelination in the brain. Researchers are starting to study triclosan for a possible link to Alzheimers.
You will be alarmed at how many products in your home or at work have triclosan in them as an active ingredient. Recommendations from the MIND Institute, as well as many scientific research groups are strongly suggesting we not use any product with this toxic ingredient.
Action items
• Avoid all products that make "antibacterial" claims (unless they are using herbs to accomplish it).
• Be aware of the harmful environmental impact of consuming products containing triclosan. The ingredient is not only unhealthy for humans, it's also unhealthy for the environment.
• Read the ingredients labels of all consumer products in order to make sure they do not contain triclosan.
Mike Adams is a natural health author and technology pioneer recommended the preceding bullet point action items
(Thanks to Kathleen Berry, published by the Schafer Report, June 18, 2008).
An Environmental Toxin Example for U.S. Parents To Reflect Upon:
In protecting us from West Nile Virus, many U.S. communities are sprayed or fogged with chemicals that contain agents that affect the human nervous system. Are we looking at the overall picture when making our policies for health and wellbeing or are we compounding the issues and creating more health risk?
Sometimes one plus one can equal three when it comes to biochemical reactions in the body. We could consider minimizing the risk for multiple sources of agitation to the body. Reactions to these sprays can manifest in behavioral issues, allergy-like symptoms, lethargy, and even seizures. These are toxins which directly and almost immediately affect the nervous system.
Do we pay attention to the signs left by lawn companies saying “Keep Children and Pets Off the Grass” since it has just been chemically treated? How aware are we of the toxins in the environment in our neighborhood, school, and public gathering places? What if we started to connect the dots on affected children and where they have been exposed to these types of toxins? Could we then start to take measures that affect policy around health and wellbeing in the world?
The Question of Vaccines
Ten years ago, Autism was diagnosed at 1 in 10,000. Now the numbers are 1 in 150. Ten years ago, U.S. children received 8-10 vaccines. Now children receive 36 vaccines prior to school age. These vaccines are controversial for two reasons: first, there have been no long term studies conducted on children to see the effects of these vaccines; second, the vaccines contain harmful levels of ingredients such as mercury, aluminum, formaldehyde, and thimerosol. Parents are concerned that these vaccines have caused the increase in Autism. In addition, the theory expresses concern that the number of vaccines, the combinations, and the age and weight of children as well as a genetic predisposition to reactions to vaccines are at issue. Parents are organizing and making their stories heard and working very hard to stop the epidemic of Autism, Asthma, Allergies and illness caused via vaccine injury. More vaccines are being presented each year. Not all the vaccines are free of mercury, in particular, flu vaccines. Just as Autism is on the rise, more and more geriatric patients are diagnosed with alzheimers a neurological dysfunction.
To find information on the National Vaccine Information Center, go to:
Reports are filed through the VAERS system and must be submitted within three years of a vaccine injury.
Please read below for more information:
In the News:
"Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carey On The Hunt To Cure Autism: Could The Solution Be Simple?" dated 13 June 2008 from Webwire.com at
Thimerosol
CDC Under Attack for "Losing" Negative Vaccine Data" dated 8 April 2008 by Byron Richards from CCN at
"Vaccine debate: Are we hurting our kids?" dated 2 June 2008 by MELANIE Van DERVEER from the Pocono Record at
The Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. article exposing the Pharmaceutical Companies’ knowledge and cover up of vaccine injury in the U.S. and globally:
Another vaccine triggers neurological disorder called GBS:
More integrity questions around the Pharmaceutical Industry with regards to children, diagnoses, and implied research manipulation.
"Harvard Doctors Failed to Disclose Fees, Senator Says" dated 8 June 2008 by Rob Waters from Bloomberg.com at
Top Psychiatric Researcher Dr. Biederman Caught Lying about $1.6 Million in Drug Money; Performed Medical Experiments on Children
"Two More Girls Die After Receiving Gardasil Cervical Cancer Vaccination" dated 11 June 2008 from the Natural News Network at
"14 YEAR OLD PARALYZED: IS GARDASIL TO BLAME?" dated 12 June 2008 from the Age of Autism at
"FDA Issues Precautionary Note on Silver Fillings" dated 12 June 2008 by LAURAN NEERGAARD from The Associated Press at
"That 'new shower curtain smell' gives off toxic chemicals, study finds- An environmental organization finds high concentrations of dangerous chemicals in shower curtains sold at major stores" dated 13 June 2008 by Tami Abdollah from the Los Angeles Times at
