And now, pesticides linked to autism.

[Guest guest]

nbc4.tv Environmental Toxins Linked To Autism? POSTED: 5:24 pm PST January 19, 2007 http://www.nbc4.tv/health/10797257/detail.html LOS ANGELES -- The number of children being diagnosed with autism is on the rise. Improved detection could be one reason. A new study has many experts believing environmental toxins may play a bigger role than you may think. Many parents believe that there is a link between mercury in vaccines and autism. NBC4's Dr. Bruce Hensel said that has

not been proven and the findings suggest there may be links to other toxins. The Centers for Disease Control said autism spectrum disorders affect one in every 166 children. The cause is still unknown, but there is focus on a possible link between the condition and pesticides. "There's so much we don't know about the long term and short term effects of pesticides on the developing child," said Dr. Claudia Miller. Miller's research focuses on what's called gene environmental interactions. She said genes alone aren't responsible for causing autism. Environmental toxins like pesticides, household cleaners, lead and synthetic fragrances may also play roles. "Our understanding of the gene, the actual delineation of the human genome is only in the last few years and we're a long way from figuring out which genes are involved with detoxification of particular exposures," said Miller. Miller also suggests making simple changes to your cleaning products like using fragrance-free laundry detergents and fabric softeners. Also, switch from bleach and other strong cleaning products to vinegar and baking soda. And while some may think making these changes are overly cautious, Miller said it is better to err on the side of safety. Hensel said there is no cause and effect proof that

these things cause autism and just that using a lot may increase risk. The Autism Society of America has launched a special edition of their magazine the autism advocate and launched a new environmental health section on their Web site to help highlight the environmental links to autism and raise awareness of them. Additional information: Autism occurs in about one in 166 births. Exposure to environmental toxins during fetal development or early childhood may interfere with normal development of the nervous system.Investigators at UT Health Science Center-San Antonio are looking at the possible interaction between genes and pesticides in the development of autism.For

more details, refer to our comprehensive research summary. For information about the study at UT Health Science Center-San Antonio, call (210) 567-7407. For information about other projects looking at environmental toxins:Environmental Protection Agency, http://www.epa.gov/region09/childhealth/autism.htmlHealthy Children Project, http://www.healthychildrenproject.org/exposures/index.htmlNational Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, http://www.niehs.nih.gov/oc/factsheets/ceh For general information about autism:Autism Society of America, http://www.autism-society.orgNational Autism Association, http://www.nationalautismassociation.org Copyright 2007 by NBC4.tv. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. "When it comes to understanding disease process and the true nature of what a real healing process is, modern medicine sadly lingers in ignorance. The pathetic thing is that this ignorance is promoted, fed and maintained by the profit motive. I realize that modern medicine is a business and not a healing art. Health and healing is bad for business." - Comment on a medical forum.

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[Guest guest]

After finding out how household cleaners are affecting all of us, I

made the decision to get the toxins out of my home. Being on well

and septic, I'm pleased that several of my neighbors are doing the

same. You may want to look at this website www.MyNon-ToxicHome.com

for more information.

 

Suzanne Sarhanis

 

, Jagannath Chatterjee

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> nbc4.tv

> Environmental Toxins Linked To Autism? POSTED: 5:24 pm PST

January 19, 2007

> http://www.nbc4.tv/health/10797257/detail.html

>

> LOS ANGELES -- The number of children being diagnosed with

autism is on the rise. Improved detection could be one reason. A new

study has many experts believing environmental toxins may play a

bigger role than you may think.

>

>

> Many parents believe that there is a link between mercury in

vaccines and autism.

>

>

> NBC4's Dr. Bruce Hensel said that has not been proven and the

findings suggest there may be links to other toxins.

>

>

> The Centers for Disease Control said autism spectrum disorders

affect one in every 166 children. The cause is still unknown, but

there is focus on a possible link between the condition and

pesticides.

>

>

> " There's so much we don't know about the long term and short

term effects of pesticides on the developing child, " said Dr.

Claudia Miller.

>

>

> Miller's research focuses on what's called gene environmental

interactions. She said genes alone aren't responsible for causing

autism. Environmental toxins like pesticides, household cleaners,

lead and synthetic fragrances may also play roles.

>

>

> " Our understanding of the gene, the actual delineation of the

human genome is only in the last few years and we're a long way from

figuring out which genes are involved with detoxification of

particular exposures, " said Miller.

>

>

>

> Miller also suggests making simple changes to your cleaning

products like using fragrance-free laundry detergents and fabric

softeners. Also, switch from bleach and other strong cleaning

products to vinegar and baking soda.

>

>

> And while some may think making these changes are overly

cautious, Miller said it is better to err on the side of safety.

>

>

> Hensel said there is no cause and effect proof that these things

cause autism and just that using a lot may increase risk.

>

>

> The Autism Society of America has launched a special edition of

their magazine the autism advocate and launched a new environmental

health section on their Web site to help highlight the environmental

links to autism and raise awareness of them.

>

>

> Additional information:

>

> Autism occurs in about one in 166 births.

>

> Exposure to environmental toxins during fetal development or

early childhood may interfere with normal development of the nervous

system.

> Investigators at UT Health Science Center-San Antonio are looking

at the possible interaction between genes and pesticides in the

development of autism.

> For more details, refer to our comprehensive research summary.

>

> For information about the study at UT Health Science Center-San

Antonio, call (210) 567-7407.

>

> For information about other projects looking at environmental

toxins:

> Environmental Protection Agency,

http://www.epa.gov/region09/childhealth/autism.html

> Healthy Children Project,

http://www.healthychildrenproject.org/exposures/index.html

> National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences,

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/oc/factsheets/ceh

>

> For general information about autism:

> Autism Society of America, http://www.autism-society.org

> National Autism Association,

http://www.nationalautismassociation.org

> Copyright 2007 by NBC4.tv. All rights reserved. This material

may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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>

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> " When it comes to understanding disease process and the true

nature of what a real healing process is, modern medicine sadly

lingers in ignorance. The pathetic thing is that this ignorance is

promoted, fed and maintained by the profit motive. I realize that

modern medicine is a business and not a healing art. Health and

healing is bad for business. " - Comment on a medical forum.

>

>

>

> Don't pick lemons.

> See all the new 2007 cars at Autos.

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