Is Autism Really on the Rise?
Before speculating about the reason for the “explosive” increase in autism one has to make sure the explosion is real.
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Lead in Calcium Supplements
Do calcium citrate and calcium carbonate have as much lead as calcium supplements derived from dolomite and animal bone?
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Should Pregnant Women Take Calcium Supplements to Lower Lead Levels?
The effects of sodium and calcium intake on blood lead levels in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
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The Rise in Blood Lead Levels at Pregnancy & Menopause
The lead trapped in our skeleton can leach back into our bloodstream when we temporarily or permanently lose bone due to pregnancy, weight loss, menopause, or osteoporosis.
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Exclusion Diets for Eczema
Infants of mothers randomized to cut out eggs, milk, and fish were significantly less likely to have eczema even years later.
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Best Foods for Autism
The sulforaphane found in five cents’ worth of broccoli sprouts is found to benefit autism in a way no drug ever has in randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
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Lead Contamination in Hot Sauces
Given the lead contamination found in chili-containing candies imported from Mexico, 25 hot sauces were tested for heavy metals.
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How Much Arsenic in Rice is Too Much?
Strategies to reduce arsenic exposure from rice.
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Arsenic in Rice Milk, Rice Krispies, & Brown Rice Syrup
I recommend people switch away from using rice milk.
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Arsenic in Infant Rice Cereal
Pediatric nutrition authorities have recommended that when it comes to rice and rice-based products, arsenic intake should be as low as possible.
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The Effects of Too Much Arsenic in the Diet
Even at low-level exposure, arsenic is not just a class I carcinogen, but may impair our immune function and increase our risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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What Is the Ideal White Blood Cell Count?
Since white blood cell count is such a strong predictor of lifespan, what should we aim for and how do we get it there?
