Raising Healthy Children In A Toxic World: 101 Smart Solutions for Every Family (Rodale Organic Style Books) - Softcover

LANDRIGAN, PHILLIP J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 087596947X ISBN 13: 9780875969473

Publisher: Rodale Press, 2002

Synopsis

A must-have Organic Style title for parents and parents-to-be! All parents want what's best for their children, and protecting them from the toxic materials that surround us---such as lead, asbestos, PCBs, and pesticides---is, of course incredibly pertinent to their well-being. Whether choosing where to buy a home, deciding which toys to buy, or just being informed about the safety of a child's school, Raising Healthy Children in a Toxic World provides parents with necessary information and recommended solutions. Tips for parents and parents-to-be include: Test peeling and chipping paint for lead content; Remove wall-to-wall carpets and replace with scatter rugs you can wash; No soap at all is just fine for bathing; Instead of commercial baby wipes, use a cotton cloth dipped in water and baking soda; Written by pediatricians who have done extensive research on pesticides and lead poisoning, this user-friendly volume includes checklists to help readers identify toxins in and around the home and an extensive list of resources for locating more natural products. Each solution is conveniently rated for its importance and difficulty.

About this title

About the Author

Philip J. Landrigan, M.D., is well-known for directing a major study on pesticides in children's diets at the National Academy of Sciences. He is Professor of Pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and Director of Mount Sinai School of Medicine's Center for Children's Health and the Environment. Herbert L. Needleman, M.D., is a leading researcher on childhood lead poisoning. He is Professor of Child Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine. Mary Landgrigan is Director of Health Education and Information for the Westchester County Department of Health in New York.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rodale Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087596947X
• ISBN 13: 9780875969473
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160