Top 10 Toxins That Are Poisoning Your Kids
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Toxins are everywhere. They are lurking in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Young children are particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects our modern lifestyle creates. They can suffer profound and permanent adverse health effects which affect their developing brain and nervous system.
A leading group of U.S. scientists, medical experts, and health organizations said that they are witnessing a dramatic increase in learning and behavioral issues in children. Therefore, they called for chemicals to be banned at the first sign of danger rather than waiting for direct, scientific proof.
“Our failures to protect children from harm underscore the urgent need for a better approach to developing and assessing scientific evidence and using it to make decisions,” the experts said.
Here are the top ten toxins that our kids are exposed to on a daily basis.
1 >>>>Mercury fillings
Europe, Norway, and Sweden banned mercury-leaching amalgams nearly a decade ago. Nonetheless, dental offices across the U.S. continue to use these toxic substances in their everyday practice. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), exposure to high levels of mercury can cause lung damage, while prolonged low exposure may result in memory loss, neurological impairment, kidney abnormalities, and skin rashes.
2 >>>>Vaccines
As stated by the National Vaccine Information Center, a typical child receives about 49 recommended doses of 14 toxin-laden vaccines before the age of six. Here’s a short list of the most common toxic chemicals found in vaccines: formaldehyde (used to preserve dead things), mercury, aluminum (associated with Alzheimer’s), GMO yeast, antibiotics, and monosodium glutamate (MSG).
3 >>>>Prescription drugs
Overprescribing doctors, with close ties to the Big Pharma are a real treat when it comes to your child’s safety. Writing for Blogs Natural News, Dr. Brent Hunter explained that some of these drugs are the legal versions of addictive street drugs. Take ADHD medication as an example. These commonly prescribed drugs are quite similar to drugs like meth and speed.
4 >>>>Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
MSG is a common, artificial food additive with neurotoxic effects. It has been linked to numerous health problems like brain lesions, obesity, malformed organs, abnormal reproductive systems, infertility, aggression, antisocial behavior, and high cholesterol.
5 >>>>Processed and fast foods
We all know that processed or fast foods are bad news. They are loaded with artificial synthetic chemicals, preservatives, nitrates and artificial colors and flavors which have been linked to a host of adverse health effects.
6 >>>>Toxins in personal care products
When you read the label of personal care products such as body washes, moisturizers, deodorants, and toothpaste, you might not recognize most of their ingredients. When these chemicals seep into the skin, they can cause devastating, long-term effects. Opt for non-toxic, organic alternatives instead.
7 >>>>Toxins in Laundry detergent
If your laundry detergent has a strong, nice fragrance, chances are it is packed with cancer-causing toxins. Some of these chemicals can be absorbed through your skin.
8 >>>>Toxic cleaning products
“Keep out of reach of children,” is not an uncommon phrase on the label of cleaning products. While we all know that they can be harmful or fatal when swallowed, Dr. Brent Hunter said that we don’t need to drink them to experience the damaging side-effects. These chemicals can also end up in our body through inhalation or contact with the skin.
9>>>>Pesticides
Pesticides are everywhere. They are in our home, the environment, and the food we eat. Opting for natural pest control and organic, homegrown foods is your best chance to avoid these toxins from entering your home.
10>>>>Soda
Sodas are loaded with phosphoric acid which weakens your child’s bones and teeth. Furthermore, they contain high amounts of high fructose corn syrup that causes obesity and diabetes.
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