Comments on: Alarming Body Burden Results: Tests Reveal 300 Chemical Compounds in Newborn Babies

By: g. mora

g. mora — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:50:08 +0000

It just might have something to do with our own government constantly hosing down the sky with airesol chemicals since 1999. I look up and then check the horisons. Almost every day they spray and the sky becomes milky white. There are no more bright blue skies anymore. This whole bunch of lies and bullshit is really getting me pissed off, especially when we have spared no expense to insure that the get the finest in whole foods. Screw the bastards that call themselves democrats and republicans like it really is a federal republic of states.

By: memory foam

memory foam — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:58:41 +0000

Thanks for this info on body burden results; this horrifying situation needs to be well publicized. It is becoming more and more important I think to put ourselves and our children on 100% organic diet — at least that is one area where we can make a dent in reducing the rate of this chemical accumulation. Wearing organic clothing is also helpful. And we can only hope that someday the country learns from all the bad precedent (tobacco, asbestos, dioxin, etc., etc) that we need to rest before we bring chemicals to market.

By: Binary Blonde

Binary Blonde — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:55:38 +0000

Oh my goodness, this is terrifying… and soul-crushingly sad. I can’t help but feel guilty for bringing my precious baby boy into this toxic world. I guess all I can do is try my hardest to prevent any more toxins from entering our home and foods and try for legislation that will make our world safer for his future. *sigh* It makes me want to break down and cry sometimes. And also, it makes me not want to have anymore children…

By: The Body Toxic: Hazardous Chemicals in Everyday Things : Eco Child’s Play

The Body Toxic: Hazardous Chemicals in Everyday Things : Eco Child’s Play — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:11:26 +0000

[...] after her own body burden analysis revealed more than three dozen chemicals. I wonder what my body burden test would reveal? I am too afraid to find [...]

By: 700 New Chemicals Introduced Each Year Not Tested for Toxicity : Eco Child’s Play

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:03:21 +0000

[...] Of course, the chemical industry is nervous that the law will be overhauled. They caution against creating a system like the European Union that shifts to industry the burden of proving chemicals are safe. Chemical companies warn this would hurt the US economy, but what about our children’s health? [...]

By: PFCs May Impact Fertility : Eco Child’s Play

PFCs May Impact Fertility : Eco Child’s Play — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:39:58 +0000

[...] birth weights. Tranferrable from mother to child via the placenta, PFCs also contribute to the chemical burden of newborns; brand new babies carry PFC compounds in their umbilical cord [...]

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:57:21 +0000

What a scary number. I can’t believe what a toxic world we live in. I wonder how many chemicals are found in a newborn in Beijing or New Delhi.

By: Corey~ living and loving

Corey~ living and loving — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:18:58 +0000

Great post. so heartbreaking to read though. I have been working to reduce chemical exposure for my child, but it feels so overwhelming. sigh….

By: Jennifer Lance

Jennifer Lance — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:56:39 +0000

Thank you Lisa for the link. I am sure I will learn more by watching it.

By: Lisa@EWG

Lisa@EWG — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:53:12 +0000

For those who learn by viewing (like me!), you can watch our ’10 Americans’ presentation here: http://www.ewg.org/kidsafe. It is a compelling discussion by EWG President Ken Cook about our cord blood study and the reason low-dose exposures are important. It’s 20 minutes long, but worth every single minute. He’s funny, so you might just laugh and cry.