The Toxic Sandbox: The Truth About Environmental Toxins and Our Children's Health
by Libby McDonald
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Author: Libby McDonaldForeword: M.D., M.P.H., Ted Schettler
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2007-11-06
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Perigee Trade
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Book Review: An Important Book for Every Parent
Summary: 5 Stars
Who says childhood has to be boring? Not with all those cute rubber duckies and colorful plastic blocks; too bad many of them are poisoning our kids. What an eye-opener this book is. (And on the subject of eyes, I've got to say, I never really thought much about what my teenager was applying to her face in the name of beauty.) Reading McDonald's personal stories interwoven with her well-researched facts brought it all home. This book will leave the reader clearer, but also with a sense of hope that something can actually be done - as opposed to, say, escaping to the farthest corner of the Earth, which isn't usually an option.
Summary of The Toxic Sandbox: The Truth About Environmental Toxins and Our Children's Health
From pesticides to PCBs-what's a threat, what's not, and what to do about it.Mercury. Lead. Pesticides. Plastics. Air pollution. PCBs. How can parents sort through the hype, propaganda, and misinformation-and find out what is and isn't a threat to children's health? Investigative journalist, advocate, and concerned parent Libby McDonald separates the facts from the alarmist myths. Based on the latest research along with interviews with top medical, toxicological, and environmental experts, The Toxic Sandbox covers a wide range of essential concerns, including:
- How can kids be protected from mercury poisoning?
- What are the sources of lead poisoning, and how can they be avoided?
- What pesticides are children ingesting, and does eating organic keep them safe?
- Which teenage beauty products contain carcinogenic phthalates?
- What are PCBs and PBDEs and why are they found in breast milk?
- What can be done to stop the childhood asthma epidemic?
Delivering reliable, up-to-date information, this indispensable resource will empower parents to protect their kids-and raise awareness for the greater good.
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