Toxic
02-25-2014, 05:48 PM
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DH & I were just discussing this type of issue this evening. My DGS, 6 years old, has ADHD, ODD, sensory processing disorder, still has issues with bowel movements, a heart murmur and an IQ of 135. The meds he has to take for his ADHD may be making his heart murmur worse. There is enough research out there to show that pesticides contribute to ADHD plus food dyes, and now it has been shown that acetaminophen can contribute to ADHD. It's not a coincidence that most of this stuff wasn't around when we were kids, or if it was it was in small amounts. There is a genetic factor, but if the pesticides, medications, dyes, etc. didn't effect the genes then this stuff wouldn't be so prominent. It's the same thing for allergies and asthma. All these chemicals in our environment are destroying us and the environment!
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02-25-2014, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by tessagin
I just watched a video on making home made cream for eczema, rash and the cream was made with the calendula blossom petals. This could also be used as a dye. You can go to the YouTube video on OurLittleHalfAcre. "Beverly" and her husband are homesteaders. Very interesting videos. She has a disclaimer that she is not an authority or professional but uses recipes from natural home grown products. I've already made a batch of softener for clothes out of white vinegar and water. So nice to havesoft clothes that don't smelllike so many of the godawful perfumes.
02-25-2014, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
I am sure it is just the tip of the iceberg. We live in a toxic soup environment. Follow up said to wash all yellow fabrics and clothes before wearing.
02-25-2014, 06:32 PM
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My rule of thumb is: All things in moderation.
I was done the day I heard the report that parsley causes cancer. Apparently, the mice could not eat enough parsley to cause cancer, the scientists had to inject them with huge extra quantities to make it happen. Who in their right mind is going to eat that much parsley??
I say again, all things in moderation.
I was done the day I heard the report that parsley causes cancer. Apparently, the mice could not eat enough parsley to cause cancer, the scientists had to inject them with huge extra quantities to make it happen. Who in their right mind is going to eat that much parsley??
I say again, all things in moderation.
02-26-2014, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by FroggyinTexas
Hey, folks! It's not the media making up this stuff. I am a former newspaper reporter and what we printed and what TV news reports is whatever researchers reported to us. What you really want to know is (1) who did the research, (2) who paid for the research, (3) does anyone stand to make money off this research? I have become very skeptical of researchers who are paid by companies that stand to gain from an overly optimistic report about a product in development or stand to gain from an overly pessimistic report about a competitors product. If you are worried about yellow dye, either don't buy anything yellow or launder it before using. froggyintexas
Remember that at one time people were getting their children's feet x-rayed in shoe stores because nobody knew it could cause problems, and in an earlier time lead was used in cookware and paint and people didn't know what was making them sick. Don't shoot the messenger!
02-27-2014, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
bad things. I try hard never to buy dishes made in China due to lead they put in everything. why our Government keeps importing their mess is beyond me. World commerce. I bought a floor lamp and found a paper in the box telling me to wash my hands after assembling it due to lead. grrrr. I did, of course. so, we must be vigilante in most things we do.
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