Are you Unintentionally
Poisoning your BABY?
Only ONE CHANCE to build YOUR Baby
The Body is like a GIANT JIGSAW PUZZLE …
you are made of 60 Trillion Cells
6 day old Human Embryo on the wall of the womb
The Miracle of Life
Be VERY SERIOUS
about your Toxin
Exposure and
Nutrition
What are STATISTICS telling us about the health of children in
North America?
Ritalin Prescriptions have risen
55%
in the last 5 years!
Over the last 25 years there has been a
600% increase in Asthma
Toxin exposure is suspected as a major culprit.
Childhood Cancers have increased 25% in the last 30 years.
(Marketplace, March 2006)
Underlying Causes
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Confusing Messages
Can you believe this advertisement?
In spite of marketing claims like “gentle” and “pure”, dozens of baby bath products are contaminated with cancer-causing chemicals such as:
• formaldehyde
• 1,4-dioxane
These chemicals are not disclosed on the product labels because they are considered “contaminants”, not “ingredients” … and are therefore exempt from government labelling laws.
DID YOU KNOW?
Chemicals that come in contact with your skin absorb into the
bloodstream in 90 seconds
How do Chemicals Affect YOU?
Updated: 4:49 p.m. ET July 14, 2005
Unborn babies soaked in chemicals study findsAverage of 287 contaminants found in cord blood of U.S. infantsWASHINGTON - Unborn U.S. babies are soaking in a stew of chemicals, according to a report released Thursday.
“Of the 287 chemicals we detected in umbilical-cord blood, we know that:
• 180 cause cancer in humans or animals
• 217 are toxic to the brain and nervous system
• 208 cause birth defects or abnormal development in animal tests”
DID YOU KNOW?
In a recent study of infants and toddlers …
• 81% had signs of phthalates in their wet diapers after having some type of personal care product applied to their skin
• Phthalates have negative impacts on the liver, kidneys, and respiratory system
In a recent study done by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics on cancer causing chemicals in baby and children’s bath products, they discovered …
• 82% contained formaldehyde
• 67% contained 1,4-dioxane
• 61% contained both
LET THE BUYER BEWARE! Your children & grandchildren need YOU to protect them from these CANCER-CAUSING substances!
DID YOU KNOW?
Many baby shampoos, lotions and washes contain toxins which cause:
• liver damage
• kidney damage
• irritation to the respiratory tract, eyes and skin
Let’s look at some examples:
www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov
SodiumHydroxide
www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov
• causes liver and kidney damage• causes irritation to the respiratory tract• causes chronic skin irritation• caustic injury to esophagus if swallowed
Bold Liquid Laundry Detergent Bold Plus with Fabric Softener
Contains Sodium Hydroxide: Causes liver and kidney damage Causes irritation to the respiratory
tract Causes chronic skin irritation I f ingested, causes 75% of all caustic injury to the esophagus of kids under 5 years old
J ohnson’s Baby Shampoo J ohnson’s Baby Lotion J ohnson’s Baby Wash
Contains Sodium Hydroxide: Causes liver and kidney damage Causes irritation to the respiratory
tract Causes chronic skin irritation I f ingested, causes 75% of all caustic injury to the esophagus of kids under 5 years old
J ohnson’s Baby Shampoo J ohnson’s Baby Lotion J ohnson’s Baby Wash
Contains Sodium Hydroxide: Causes liver and kidney damage Causes irritation to the respiratory
tract Causes chronic skin irritation I f ingested, causes 75% of all caustic injury to the esophagus of kids under 5 years old
Bold Liquid Laundry Detergent Bold Plus with Fabric Softener
Contains Sodium Hydroxide: Causes liver and kidney damage Causes irritation to the respiratory
tract Causes chronic skin irritation I f ingested, causes 75% of all caustic injury to the esophagus of kids under 5 years old
Aveeno Baby Comfort BathLysol Wipes
Quaternium-15(formaldehyde-releasing
preservative)www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov
• carcinogenic• neurotoxin (brain cell damage)• endocrine disruptor (hormone challenges)
No More Tears Baby Shampoo
Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort
Bath
Baby Magic Calming Massage Milk Lotion
Sesame St. Bubble Bath Splashing Berry
Mr. Bubble Bubble Bath – Peachy Clean with Soothing
Aloe
Paul Mitchell Baby Don’t Cry Shampoo
Johnson’s Baby Bath with Aloe & Vitamin E / Johnson’s Creamy Baby Oil
Lye (potassium hydroxide)
www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov
• repeated skin contact may cause eczema (dermatitis)• harmful if swallowed or inhaled• eye and skin irritation• severe respiratory & digestive burns
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Diaper Rash Cream, Fragrance-Free
Noxema Triple Clean Antibacterial Lathering Cleanser
Vaseline Brand Intensive Care Lotion
Oil of Olay Active Hydrating Beauty FluidPonds Age Defying Prevent
and Correct Lotion
Butylated Hydroxyanisolewww.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov
• carcinogenic• causes contact dermatitis (eczema)
Desitin Diaper Rash Ointment Max Factor Lashfinity
Cover Girl Professional Advanced Waterproof
MascaraRevlon Vitamin C Absolutes Daily Radiance Cream SPF
15
Monoethanolaminewww.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov
• linked to asthma• causes skin irritation• causes eye, nose & throat irritation• ingestion can cause circulatory failure & coma
Ivory Snow Tide 2x Ultra Sensitive SkinCheer Liquid Laundry
Dreft Laundry Bold Plus with Fabric Softener
Tide Total Care Laundry Liquid Ultra 2 with bleach
A Child’s BRAIN is not completely
formed until it is at least 5 years old.
Once neurotoxins get inside the brain,
they can have devastating effects.
This can lead to permanent problems
such as Learning Disabilities
and Behavioural Disorders.
Another Cause of Toxicity: Lack of INTEGRITY
in the Natural Health and Wellness Industry
FDA 2008 Study
Tested Multiple Vitamins for Women and Children for Lead Contamination
Even Low levels of Lead can cause …• allergies• anemia• reduced IQ, learning disabilities, ADD, dyslexia, autism, retardation• behavioural disorders, hostility, hyperactivity, irritability• impaired growth, muscle aches, muscle weakness, muscular dystrohy• abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea • adrenal insufficiency• anxiety, depression, emotional instability, mood swings, schizophrenia• memory loss (long term)• arthritis (rheumatoid and osteo), cartilage destruction, joint pain• cardiovascular disease, hypertension• coordination loss, deafness, blindness depression, dyslexia• epilepsy, seizures, numbness, • hypothyroid, fatigue, insomnia• gout• vertigo• impotence, infertility, stillbirths, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)• immune disorders: suppression, Multiple Sclerosis• kidney disorders / liver dysfunction • menstrual problems • Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathies, psychosis
132
Prenatal Vitamins contaminated with
LEAD
124 Multiple Vitamins for children contaminated with lead
125 Multiples for
Adult Women … contaminated
with Lead
ALL … 324 contaminated brands are still being sold!
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodContaminantsAdulteration/Metals/Lead/ucm115941.htm
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Since a Child’s BRAIN is not
completely formed until it is at least 5
years old.
Choose a GREAT DIET
and
SAFE SUPPLEMENTS!
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REMEMBER … Chemicals that come in contact with the skin absorb into the
bloodstream in 90 seconds
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Dear Dad & Mom:
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Your Child
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