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My first thoughts about this news with Anderson Cooper was that the blood test for toxic chemicals should be recommended for young children. Children are more vulnerable than adults. The kids in the video have more level of toxicity than their parents, which makes me scary. As video shows, this test is not common yet because the federal government does not require this test. When I have a kid in the future, I would like to test my kid before it gets too late.
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I was very shocked and little panic since I was considering for having a baby sometime soon. I feel guilty for my future baby. I don't mind impacting on my body, but worry the bad influence on my future baby. The chemical lists on my body look all horrible. Dioxins causes cognitive disfunction, which makes me freak out. PCBs are very toxicity that causes serious health effect. I have no idea where and when I got all this toxic into my body. Especially, I thought I was pretty good at eating healthier foods and ventilate the air at my home frequently. I don't even smoke at all. I will find out about these, so can avoid accumulating the toxicity from now on. I just feel so sorry for my future baby that I did not provide the healthiest environment.
Hi Yeana,
ReplyDeleteInteresting point about requiring toxin/chemical screens for young children. I personally want to know my blood levels as well, but this may not be the case for everyone. In fact, some people may become extremely anxious with the results. Health professionals need to be well versed on counseling their patients on what to avoid if they are going to offer this test.
Hello Yeana,
ReplyDeleteIt is concerning to me as well that children are so susceptible to the toxins present in our day-to-day lives. I am also concerned for any children that I may have in the future, and their exposure to such toxins. I am currently considering producing some of my own cleaners, and getting a water filter, in order to ensure that my, and my loved one's exposure to toxins is reduced.