From Jane Sheppard at HealthyChild.org: Keeping up with all the toxins around your baby can be confusing and frustrating, to say the least. It seems that everything - from toys and baby bottles to mattresses and household furnishings - contain potentially unsafe materials. The good news is that there is a lot you can do to reduce or eliminate most of the major exposures. This report will help you to sort out the biggest and worst exposures and what to do about them. You can reduce or eliminate many chemical exposures and give your baby a safer, more natural environment. Read the article here: www.healthychild.com/images/stories/downloads/Protect-Your-Baby-from-Toxic-Exposures.pdf
A study found that youth who study within a half mile from a fast-food outlet eat fewer fruit and vegetables, drink more soda and are more likely to be obese than students at other schools. Read the article here: www.news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090313/hl_nm/us_fastfood_fat_1 This gets one thinking about how fast foods in school lunchrooms are affecting kids as well!
This handy guide shows you the fruits and veggies with the most and least pesticides, so you know which to always buy organic and which are pretty clean even when conventionally grown. Download the guide here: www.foodnews.org/EWG-shoppers-guide-download-final.pdf
Antibiotic Use in First Year of Life Linked to Small Risk of
Developing Asthma
March 9, 2009 — Antibiotic use in the first year of life is linked to a small risk for the development of asthma, and this risk increases with the number of courses of antibiotics prescribed, according to the results of a study reported in the March issue of /Pediatrics/."We have shown that in a large, population-based cohort, after careful conducted analyses adjusting for many potential confounders and with multiple sensitivity analyses, the association between antibiotic exposure and the subsequent development of asthma remains," the study authors conclude.
Antibiotic Treatment of Otitis Media May Not Prevent Mastoiditis February 24, 2009 — Antibiotic treatment of otitis media may not be indicated to prevent mastoiditis, according to the results of a retrospective cohort study reported in the February issue of /Pediatrics/. "GPs [general practitioners] and pediatricians working in primary care need to be able to recognize the signs of mastoiditis (postauricular swelling and protrusion of the auricle), particularly in older children, and to refer promptly to ENT [ear, nose, and throat] services," the study authors conclude. "Trends in antibiotic prescribing need to be formally monitored in association with the longitudinal follow-up of individual patient disease outcomes data, to ensure that any changes in antibiotic use are not causing harm." Read the articles here: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/589252?sssdmh=dm1.441842&src=nldne Read more about the effects of antibiotics here: www.icpa4kids.org/research/children/antibiotics.htm
There is much question about safety of fluoride in our water. Stay informed with the latest update here: www.groups.google.com/group/Fluoridation-News-Releases/browse_thread/thread/fcb711fd07d4a077
There are more and more articles and interviews in the media about children and chiropractic. Here are two recent articles of interest:
www.babiestoday.com/articles/general-health/chiropractic-care-for-babies-6316/
www.usatoday.com/news/health/painter/2009-01-18-your-health_N.htm?POE=click-refer A recent TV interview on ABC's Nightline drew much interest and commentary from the chiropractic profession. Although the interviewer was a sensation seeker, our member Dr. Beth Forgash did a great job. Also the parents interviewed showed their enthusiasm for care as well. The MD, however was a bit off-base with an unsubstantiated remark about risks. The ICPA Research Director had this commentary to the MD's statement: www.icpa4kids.com/pedEx/Nightline_Response.htm back to top
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