I found a great post from Oprah.com that shows how Melaleuca products help children with Autism.
http://www.oprah.com/community/message/11593
Autism / Autoimmune Diseases / Toxins in the Home
1christens
Posted on Sep 19, 2007 10:05 AM
Dear Jenny & Holly: What strong, brave mothers you are!!! I sat glued to my seat yesterday as I listened to you, not because I have a child with autism, but because I was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Sjogrens. I have also attend the Google University and have learned so much, including the fact that (like autism) some researchers believe that vaccinations may directly cause some automimmune diseases. There is also belief that Toxins aggrevate (cause flares, etc.) these conditions. So....I did another google search today to see what people are saying about Autism and Melaleuca Products (non-toxic products which I strongly believe in). I found the below information from the mother of a child with autism. I hope this information is helpful to you. If you are interested in finding out how you can purchase these products, please let me know. Here are just a few of the ways that Melaleuca products can enhance the lives of autistic children: 1. GET RID OF ALL TOXINS IN THE HOME. I can not stress how important this is. Convert your home to Melaleuca's EcoSense products. These kids have a very, very low tolerance to chemicals and it affects their behavior. Their behavior is very unpredictable -- at any age. Getting rid of poisonous household products will reduce the stress load in your lives. 2. Take full doses of the Vitality for Life products daily. If your child can not swallow pills, give him/her 1 chewable VitaBear for every 25 lbs. If your child can swallow pills, give him/her the Vitality Gold packets or the Vitality for Life packets. Get as much as you can into their system! There are no other vitamins on the market with this PATENTED DELIVERY PROCESS called Fructose Compounding. It allows the minerals to be absorbed at the cellular level. Now, getting your child to take these vitamins may not always be easy, and they won't always want to take them all... but remember: autism is a creature of habit. Once you establish this as a habit, you are home free! Don't give up! It is VERY worth the fight! It's up to YOU to create this habit. 3. Take 3-4 capsules of Provex Plus daily. This will alleviate allergy symptoms all year round and allow them to concentrate. It's also used to help symptoms of ADD/ADHD and other behavioral issues. Due to the super antioxidants in the Provex line, this will allow you to stop any/all allergy medications over time and with the help of your physician. 4. Take 4-6 Phytomega daily. Research shows that Omega-3's are brain food. In 1995, researchers reported that children with ADHD and similar behavioral problems had significantly lower concentrations of key fatty acids. Additional support comes from evidence that low plasma omega-3 levels in boys are associated with behavior problems, temper tantrums, sleep disorders plus focus and learning challenges. There's also many clinical trials that have reported using a fish oil supplement in children with autism or Asperger's Syndrome. The great news it that Phytomega has both fish oil and Omega-3's! We have seen an incredible language burst and conversation skills while using this product. 5. Use Tough & Tender for bath time. Tony will still swallow the bath water at times, and now I don't have to worry about the chemicals in bubble bath or any other bath product. Tough & Tender is wonderfully soothing and it leaves his skin baby soft, due to the natural properties of Melaleuca oil. It's inexpensive and makes tons of bubbles in the tub. Baths are Tony's "escape" or relaxing time --- and he is known to take 3-4 baths a day sometimes. 6. Use Pain-a-trate at bedtime. This not only calms him, but it helps him breathe easier. I apply it to his chest, his legs and even his feet. He loves it! It's great for his sensory needs. It has a warming effect (due to the penetration of the actual Melaleuca oil in the product) and has a nice, calming smell. 7. Spray bedding/pillows everyday with diluted Sol-U-Mel. This will kill dust mites, mold, mildew and other hidden germs that can "fog" their brain. (Again, it's the natural fungicide properties of the Melaleuca oil in this products that kills mold and mildew on contact) Parents of autistic children are looking for a better quality of life for their child, whom they love and adore just as any other child. If you know someone who's touched by autism, please take the time to introduce them to Melaleuca. They will thank you, I promise you that. These simple, inexpensive changes have made all the difference in our little corner of the world. Thank you, Melaleuca! Very Sincerely,Leslie
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Sunday, December 28, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Did You Know ?????
Did you know?
Today, children are exposed to thousands of substances in the environment, most of which have never been tested for toxicity to children.
Source: Center for Children's Health and the Environment of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Out of 1,435 pesticide poisonings in a one year period, over 40% were due to exposure to disinfectants and similar cleaning products in the home.
Source: State of California Study
Cancer is now the number one cause of death from disease for children over the age of 5. Only 20% of the cases of childhood cancer are due to genetic factors. Some experts argue that 30% of all cancers are caused by exposure to toxic chemicals.
Source: Philip Landrigan, M.D. of Mount Sinai Medical Center
Dr. Doris Rapp believes that two-thirds of the millions of children on Ritalin are actually suffering from acute allergic reactions to environmental agents found at home and in schools.
Source: Dr. Doris Rapp, Is This Your Child’s World?
Women who work in the home have a 54% higher death rate from cancer than women who work outside of the home.
Source: 15 year EPA study
Asthma rates have tripled in the last twenty years with 20 to 30 million Americans currently afflicted.
Source: Mary Ellen Fise, Indoor Air Quality
Chemicals get into our bodies by ingestion, inhalation and absorption but only about 10% of poisonings are from ingestion.
Source: Kay Heizer, Healthy Choices
Over 150 chemicals found in the average home have been linked to allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological abnormalities.
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Just reducing (not eliminating) environmental carcinogens alone, would save at least 50,000 lives from cancer annually.
Source: Dr. Lee Davis, former advisor to the Secretary of Health
Quaternium-15 is a preservative found in many cosmetics and industrial substances that releases formaldehyde. It can be found in numerous sources, including but not limited to: mascara, eyeliner, moisturizer, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, nail polish, personal lubricants, soaps, body wash, baby lotion or shampoo, facial cleanser, tanning oil, self-tanning cream, sunscreen, powder, shaving products, ointments, personal wipes or cleansers, wipes, paper, inks, paints, polishes, waxes and industrial lubricants.
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Formaldehyde is a probable human carcinogen.
Source: IARC 2004, OEHHA 2004, NTP 2002
An estimated 65 percent of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese.
Source: Results from the 1999-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
In 2002, data showed that 15% of children and teens are considered overweight, a tripling since 1980. An additional 15% of kids and teens are considered "at risk" for becoming overweight.
Source: How to Teach Kids Nutrition to Kids by Connie Liakos Evers, MS, RD>
Diabetes, hypertension and other obesity-related chronic diseases that are prevalent among adults have now become more common in youngsters.
Source: American Obesity Association Fact Sheet
Olympic Athletes come in all colors, shapes and sizes. They come from all over the world. But all great athletes have one thing in common: they take care of their bodies.
Source: Gateway to the Summer Games website by EdGate
For more information visit http://www.ahealthcafe.com/tngreen or for a free live online webinar about toxic chemicals in your environment and in your home register at http://www.gogreenwebcast.com/tngreen and receive a free ebook.
Today, children are exposed to thousands of substances in the environment, most of which have never been tested for toxicity to children.
Source: Center for Children's Health and the Environment of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Out of 1,435 pesticide poisonings in a one year period, over 40% were due to exposure to disinfectants and similar cleaning products in the home.
Source: State of California Study
Cancer is now the number one cause of death from disease for children over the age of 5. Only 20% of the cases of childhood cancer are due to genetic factors. Some experts argue that 30% of all cancers are caused by exposure to toxic chemicals.
Source: Philip Landrigan, M.D. of Mount Sinai Medical Center
Dr. Doris Rapp believes that two-thirds of the millions of children on Ritalin are actually suffering from acute allergic reactions to environmental agents found at home and in schools.
Source: Dr. Doris Rapp, Is This Your Child’s World?
Women who work in the home have a 54% higher death rate from cancer than women who work outside of the home.
Source: 15 year EPA study
Asthma rates have tripled in the last twenty years with 20 to 30 million Americans currently afflicted.
Source: Mary Ellen Fise, Indoor Air Quality
Chemicals get into our bodies by ingestion, inhalation and absorption but only about 10% of poisonings are from ingestion.
Source: Kay Heizer, Healthy Choices
Over 150 chemicals found in the average home have been linked to allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological abnormalities.
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Just reducing (not eliminating) environmental carcinogens alone, would save at least 50,000 lives from cancer annually.
Source: Dr. Lee Davis, former advisor to the Secretary of Health
Quaternium-15 is a preservative found in many cosmetics and industrial substances that releases formaldehyde. It can be found in numerous sources, including but not limited to: mascara, eyeliner, moisturizer, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, nail polish, personal lubricants, soaps, body wash, baby lotion or shampoo, facial cleanser, tanning oil, self-tanning cream, sunscreen, powder, shaving products, ointments, personal wipes or cleansers, wipes, paper, inks, paints, polishes, waxes and industrial lubricants.
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Formaldehyde is a probable human carcinogen.
Source: IARC 2004, OEHHA 2004, NTP 2002
An estimated 65 percent of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese.
Source: Results from the 1999-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
In 2002, data showed that 15% of children and teens are considered overweight, a tripling since 1980. An additional 15% of kids and teens are considered "at risk" for becoming overweight.
Source: How to Teach Kids Nutrition to Kids by Connie Liakos Evers, MS, RD>
Diabetes, hypertension and other obesity-related chronic diseases that are prevalent among adults have now become more common in youngsters.
Source: American Obesity Association Fact Sheet
Olympic Athletes come in all colors, shapes and sizes. They come from all over the world. But all great athletes have one thing in common: they take care of their bodies.
Source: Gateway to the Summer Games website by EdGate
For more information visit http://www.ahealthcafe.com/tngreen or for a free live online webinar about toxic chemicals in your environment and in your home register at http://www.gogreenwebcast.com/tngreen and receive a free ebook.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Why Go Green
Children are uniquely vulnerable to household toxins because of their higher metabolic rate. They require more oxygen, and they breathe in two to three times as much air, relative to body size, than adults. Additionally, children are more physically active, also increasing their breathing rate. Finally, children play on and close to the floor where many heavy pollutants settle. In short, our children breath in more toxins than adults.These toxins are suspected to be a factor in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Also linked to toxins are allergies, asthma learning difficulties, and immune system disorders.Where are these toxins? They are in a wide variety of personal care and household products.
Do you know where toxins are lurking in your home that could pose a health hazard? Is there a link between many diseases and the chemicals we are exposed to? Do the chemicals we breath in cause health risks to our unborn babies? Do environmental toxins and formaldehyde pose a health hazard? What are environmental toxins? What about autoimmune diseases? Is Autism caused by environmental toxins? Is there a link between cancer and exposure to toxins in our homes? These are questions that more and more people are asking. We hope to give you information on this site that will help you to educate yourself and improve your family's health. Many of the steps we take today to go green or eco-friendly in our homes will improve our quality of life and save money.
For more info on Go Green and about the best Green products visit http://www.betterhealthinfo.net/tngreen
Do you know where toxins are lurking in your home that could pose a health hazard? Is there a link between many diseases and the chemicals we are exposed to? Do the chemicals we breath in cause health risks to our unborn babies? Do environmental toxins and formaldehyde pose a health hazard? What are environmental toxins? What about autoimmune diseases? Is Autism caused by environmental toxins? Is there a link between cancer and exposure to toxins in our homes? These are questions that more and more people are asking. We hope to give you information on this site that will help you to educate yourself and improve your family's health. Many of the steps we take today to go green or eco-friendly in our homes will improve our quality of life and save money.
For more info on Go Green and about the best Green products visit http://www.betterhealthinfo.net/tngreen
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