BPA-Is it an Asthma Risk for Childern?

“Studies have linked BPA exposure to reproductive disorders, obesity, abnormal brain development as well as breast and prostate cancers, and in January the Food and Drug Administration announced that it was concerned about “the potential effects of BPA on the brain, behavior and prostate gland of fetuses, infants and young children.”

Now there is some evidence that suggest that Mothers who are exposed to BPA may increase the risk of asthma in there children. Read More….

Lead A Possible Cause of ADD/ADHD

A recent article published in the Association for Psychological Science has suggested that two studies have successfully linked the metal lead and ADD/ADHD symptoms. Read More…

Young Canadians At High Risk for Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure

The Heart and Stroke Foundation has released its annual report . Canadians are getting failing grades in regards to many heart health related issues including, high blood pressure and heart disease.

“Between 1994 and 2005, rates of high blood pressure among Canadians skyrocketed by 77 per cent, while diabetes rose by 45 per cent and obesity by 18 per cent, the report said.”

“More than 250,000 Canadians in their 20s and 30s had high blood pressure, making them the newest at-risk group.”

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Consumer Alert: Possible Baby Food Contamination

The FDA is suggesting that 2 types of baby food be avoided by consumers over fears of bacterial contamination. Read full report and list here.

Kids the Target of “Junk Food” Advertising

The University of Arizona has released a study that slams the food industry for allowing children to overloaded with commercials featuring fast foods and other unhealthy “food” products. It is time that the food industry stops polluting our kids with poor nutritional, toxic products. Forget the dollars and brainwashing and teach our children to to be fit, not fat!! Source 

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Straighten Up for Better Fitness!

If you want to maximize your fitness level, try to improve your posture. This article gives a few tips but try working with an Osteopath, Chriopractor or Feldenkrais practitoner to enhance your fitness level and vitality.

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Clinically Obese Chlidern (UK Study)

UK study finds high obesity rate in young children. Some very shocking stats in this article. Read more…

Popular Toys for Kids Contain Lead

Are your childern asking for Barbie or Disney toys this Christmas? You might want to take a look at what a consumer group has found before rushing out to you local toy store. Read More …

Phthalates Found in Medications

Drug companies have been using the estrogen mimicking chemical in various”enteric coated” medications. This chemical (phthalate) has been linked to  feminine characteristics in  male babies and young boys. Check out the link >>here<<.

Plastics Toxins Equal Feminine Boys

The University of Rochester has come up with some interesting (but not unexpected finding if you know about plastics) in regards to another chemical in plastic. They are questioning the safety of phthalates, which are commonly found in a variety of products including containers, flooring and furniture. Read the article>> here<<