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Next time you go to McDonalds….

JohnW — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:38:13 +0000

Just when you thought it was safe by tossing out all of your plastic food storage containers, bottles, etc; and buying healthyKitchenware Products to replace them, guess again! According to the EPA, Bisphenol-A (bpa) -”a reproductive, developmental and systemic toxicant” has shown up in cash register receipts! (I always thought that they smelled funny). According to the Environmental Working Group, the amount of BPA on some Bank ATM, McDonalds and Wal-Mart receipts is 250 to 1000 times more than what’s found in a can of food or baby formula, etc. Better think twice next time they ask if you want a receipt or not!

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

Go Green: Reduce our Oil Dependency

Cynthiab — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:45:51 +0000

It is not only at the pump that we use petroleum and its derivatives. Here are ten simple things that you can do to help the planet. When you help the environment, you help yourself: “it’s the circle of life.”

1. Trade in your plastic fridge storage containers for glass storage containers and do not worry anymore about re-heating in the microwave.

2. Stop using plastic bags. They are a petroleum derivative that does not biodegrade. So, bring your own to the store. Instead of sandwich baggies, use re-usable sandwich wraps.

3. Read labels on your lotion, shampoo and all beauty and personal care products. Avoid petroleum jelly. Use petroleum free and additive free bath and body products.

4. Stop using your clothes dryer and let your clean clothes catch some healthy rays. Use solar power!

5. Use re-usable stainless steel food storage containers. for your lunch box or picnic. This is a re-usable BPA free option that saves you money in the long term, and helps you eat healthier.

6. Avoid products containing paraffin wax. Get your kids, natural beeswax crayons. Burn natural beeswax candles. Most crayons and candles are made with paraffin wax, a petroleum derivative. Skips the noxious fumes!

7. Disconnect appliances when not in use. Save energy and money. Consider replacing your top loader washing machine with a front loader to save energy and water.

8. Support local retailers and join your local CSA. Keep more of your money in your community, support local agriculture and eat healthy fresh produce.

9. Use a reusable stainless steel water bottle to keep hydrated and skip the plastic bottles.

10. For babies, use BPA free glass bottles. For kids, use stainless steel dishes instead of plastic.

Oil is a non-renewable resource. Reducing our dependence makes us stronger. Making environmentally friendly choices is not hard, just takes a little extra thought.

Glass Baby Bottles Regain Popularity

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:29:08 +0000

The number of moms choosing glass baby bottles is on the rise. With new studies pointing to the possibility that Bisphenol A (BPA), that leaches onto the liquids contained in hard plastic baby bottles, is toxic to humans, moms are looking for alternatives.

Recent articles in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times and Newsweek, among others, describe preliminary study results indicate that BPA can lead to hormonal problems, tumors and brain development issues. Read the articles here.

While clearly not shatter proof, glass baby bottles are a healthy alternative, as they can be heated in the microwave or sanitized in the dishwasher without fear of chemicals leaching unto the bottle’s contents. Traditional glass baby bottles are also inexpensive. Find them here.