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Definitive Evidence

JohnW — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:48:56 +0000

According to a recent government study, ingested bisphenol A (BPA) is quickly elinminated in the urine. BPA was almost undetectable in the bloodstream, even when urine levels were high in the adult participants.

The lead researcher, Justin G. Teeguarden, PhD, of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Wash, commented that the odds of BPA posing a significant health risk were “small”.

What about the possible harmful effects in young kids and fetuses?

A Toxic Declaration

JohnW — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:07:15 +0000

The federal government (Canadian, of course) declared bisphenol A a toxin today. This official declaration falls under the Canadian Enviromental Protection Act. Most of the big retailers (Sears Canada, Rexall Pharmacies and Hudson’s Bay Company just to name a few) have fallen in line and started to pull plastic products containing BPA off the shelves. Imagine if they did that at Walmart here in the states. (Yes, I shop at Walmart ). Half of the store would be empty!
If you want to start pulling items off your shelves, and replacing them with quality, non BPA food containers, water bottles and baby bottles, then check out www.HealthyKitchenware.com.

The EPA & You.

JohnW — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:29:45 +0000

Below are listed 6 principles that the EPA Administrator, Lisa P. Jackson, mentioned in a speech not long ago in San Francisco.

Principle #1: Chemicals Should Be Reviewed … on Sound Science.

Principle #2: Manufacturers Should Provide EPA with the Necessary Information… that New and Existing Chemicals are Safe.

Principle #3: Risk-Management Decisions Should Take into Account Sensitive Subpopulations.

Principle #4: Manufacturers and EPA Should Act in a Timely Manner.

Principle #5: Public Access to Information Should Be Strengthened.

Principle #6: EPA Should Be Given a Sustained Source of Funding.

Nothing too radical here. It’s interesting to note that she is trying to enlist the support of the American Chemistry Council to implement her reforms. They are part of the “BPA belongs in baby bottles” faction. It should be interesting to see what happens.

Next time you go shopping…

JohnW — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:12:26 +0000

Have you noticed any really fat babies in the mall lately? I have. Infact since 1980 obesity in infants under 6 months had risen 73 percent according to a study released by the Harvard School of Public Health.

Furthermore, Japanese scientists have discovered that bisphenol A (the building block of hard, polycarbonate plastic, including that in baby bottles) stimulated the proliferation of existing fat cells among other things

You connect the dots.

So, if you’re pregnant or have little ones crawling around, it might be a good idea to get rid of any plastic baby bottles, Teflon frying pans and plastic wrap laying around your kitchen.

What’s that triangle mean on the bottom of my plastic milk bottle?

JohnW — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:43:59 +0000

If you’re like me, I’ll buy organic milk over the conventional stuff any day of the week. Even if it’s in a plastic bottle. Should I be buying cow’s milk in the first place? That’s a subject for another blog.

Anyway, make sure that the top is on tight and tip it over so you can see the bottom. You’ll notice a triangle with a number in the middle of it. If it’s got a 3 or a 7, don’t warm the bottle up. It’s probably using bisphenol-A, which tends to leach from certain plastic polymers.

By the way, my milk bottle has a 2 in the middle of the triangle.
Also, to be on the safe side if you have little ones crawling around, always use a glass baby bottle.

I Wonder What It Tastes like?

JohnW — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:17:32 +0000

Ever thought about making your own baby formula?
Here is a recipe from the Weston A. Price Foundation.

Milk Based Formula-Makes 36 Ounces
• 2 cups whole milk, preferably unprocessed milk from pasture-fed cows
• 1/4 cup homemade liquid whey (See recipe for whey, below)
• 4 tablespoons lactose*
• 1 teaspoon bifidobacterium infntis**
• 2 or more tablespoons good quality cream (not ultrapasteurized), more if you are using milk from Holstein cows
• 1 teaspoon regular dose cod liver oil or 1/2 teaspoon high-vitamin cod liver oil*
• 1 teaspoon expeller-expressed sunflower oil*
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil*
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil*
• 2 teaspoons Frontier brand nutritional yeast flakes*
• 2 teaspoons gelatin*
• 1 7/8 cups filtered water
• 1/4 teaspoon acerola powder*

Most of this can be purchased at your local health food store. Also, be sure to place all ingredients in a very clean glass or stainless steel container. Once it’s ready, use a glass baby bottle. More than 90% of the US population have detectable levels of BPA.

Harvard Study sees increase in urinary BPA.

JohnW — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:50:36 +0000

So, even if you have a cold one in a plastic bottle, BPA still leaches through. What happens if you heat up a plastic baby bottle? A number studies have shown that it may be most harmful in the stages of early development. BPA
acts as an endocrine-disruptor. It messes with a whole bunch of things including early onset of sexual maturation, altered development and tissue organization of the mammary gland, and decreased sperm production in offspring. For you scientific types, the study can be accessed in this article

Minnesota bans BPA; Chicago to follow?

Cynthiab — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:00:41 +0000

On May 8, the state of Minnesota officially banned BPA (Bisphenol A) from baby bottles and sippy cups. It is the first state to ban the chemical for products for young children and other are expected to follow suit. the ban is effective January 1, 2011. Today a Chicago City Council panel gave preliminary approval for a similar measure.

BPA is a chemical made out of acetone, phenol and hydrochloric acid. It is an important ingredient in hard, see-through plastics and some resins.

Complete UPI article about Minnesota.

Complete article from Chicago Tribune.

courtesy of risager at Flickr

Eco bowls for little hands

Cynthiab — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:42:03 +0000

Stainless steel bowls for little hands

Adorable high quality stainless steel bowls are sturdy and BPA free for children’s snacks and pretend play. Great for baby’s first dish, too.

More about stainless steel little bowls here.

Small Green and Yellow Bowls

Little hands cannot resist these colorful bowls. They are stainless steel in the inside and safe plastic “5″ in the outside. No BPA here. Great for snacks, baby and pretend play.

More about colorful little bowls here.

Stainless steel sippy cup

Cynthiab — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:22:32 +0000

Klean kanteen stainless steel sippy

Back in stock!

Holds 12 oz of child’s favorite beverage in toxin free stainless steel. Ergonomic design makes it easy to hold by small hands.

Buy it here.