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From one parent to another, we are always concerned about our children. 
For this reason, I have typed up this newsletter which I received from my
sister-in-law.  It informs us of dangerous chemicals that are in the
products we use everyday.  After reading this, if you would like more
information on harmful ingredients or possible business opportunities,
please e-mail me back at Starmom123@aol.com and I will send you what she
has provided me.  As the mother of two small children I find this to be
very informative.  Feel free to pass the information on to anyone you
want.  If you would like me to send you brochures and more information,
please e-mail me with your mailing information.   
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DOCTORS WORRY:
IS YOUR CHILD SAFE?
By New Health & Longevity Editor, David L. Kern

Your children may be in danger from baby shampoos, skin lotions, baby
wipes, and toothpaste.  According to doctors and medical researchers in
the United States,
 Japan, Switzerland, and Germany, two common ingredients found in ordinary
shampoos and skin products may be linked to cataracts, cancer, eye damage,
and even blindness in young children. 

IS YOUR CHILD AT RISK?

The greatest concern of many scientists is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), a
detergent found in about 90% of shampoos.  This chemical has been shown to
damage proteins in the eyes of young animals.  Some doctors think thes
chemicals may cause yee damage and blindness in babies and young children.

SLS goes through the skin and bulds up in the eyes of young animals in
clinical studies.  It penetrates into the eyes, and is also held in the
brain, heart, and liver.  A single drop of SLS stays in the brain and body
for five days.  This means that if you wash your child's hair more than
once a week with a shampoo containing SLS, your child has constant levels
of this harmful chemical in his eyes, brain, and body all the time.  And
since SLS is absorded through the skin, it does not have to enter the eye
directly.  Anywhere it touches the skin, it goes in.

Dr. Kenneth Green of the Medical College of Georgia warns:  "There is an
immediate concern realating to the penetration of these chemicals into the
eye and other tissues.  This is especially important in infants.  Exposure
to SLS results in accumulation in eye tissues, a process tat could retard
healing as well as potentially have long-term effects."

Dr. Green says that SLS causes improper eye development in children.  A
trip to the grocery store is proof that SLS is a main ingredient in most
shampoos.  It is also a main ingredient in most baby shampoos.

"NATURAL" DOESN'T MEAN "SAFE"

Many shampoos sold in health food stores, even ones labeled "all natural",
contain SLS.  Don't be fooled by high prices or "natural" on the bottle. 
You must check the ingedients on the label if you want to avoid the
harmful effects of SLS for yourself and your children.

TOXINS IN YOUR TOOTHPASTE!!!

Unfortunately, SLS is as common as it is dangerous.  It's even in your
toothpaste!!  We found only one major brand that does not contain this
ingredient (Sensodyne).  All other toothpaste sold in our local grocery
store -- Crest, Colgate, Aqua-Fresh, Pepsodent -- have SLS as a majore
ingredient.  You and your children are probably putting this toxic
chemical in your mouths every day.

BABY WIPES AND BABY LOTION DANGERS

Another harmful ingredient, found in many baby wipes and baby lotions, is
Propylene Glycol.  This chemical solvent is used as anti-freeze and brake
fluid.  The safety data sheet for Propylene Glycol says "Avoid Skin
Contact".  Yet this same chemical is the major ingredient in many baby
wipes, baby lotions, and other products sold for your baby!

POSSIBLE KIDNEY AND LIVER DAMAGE

Propylene Glycol has severe adverse heath effects.  It can cause skin
rash, kidney damage, and liver problems in scientific human and animal
studies.  This chemical damages cell membranes, causing rashes, dry skin,
and surface damage to the skin.  One researcher advises caution when
Propylene Glycol is used on the skin, even in the laboratory.  Another
study warns that animals and humans are both at risk when taking medicines
containg Propylene Glycol.

WHY HAVEN'T I HEARD ABOUT THESE HARMFUL CHEMICALS BEFORE NOW?

Information on these damaging chemicals has been available for several
years, but it hasn't been publicized outside the medical community.  Your
own doctor probably doesn't know about this problem yet.  (You may want to
show him/her this).

Our research indicates that it can take up to 20 years for scientific
health information to become general knowledge.  Certain companies are
already taking steps (look for baby wipes that have aloe, because many of
these have no Propylene Glycol.)  You will be hearing about this problem. 
But you don't have to wait to protect your family!  There are safe
products you can buy right now.  In some cases the safe products will even
cost less.  Don't wait for the evening news in the year 2000 to warn you
about this real risk to your children's health.  Safeguard yourself and
your family today!

WHAT CAN YOU DO NOW?

*  Check your shampoos, toothpaste, liquid soaps, lotions, sun-block
products, and baby wipes for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Propylene Glycol. 
Throw away any products with these ingredients.

*  Replace products containing these chemicals with safer alterantives. 
If you're not sure what is safe, you can call Arlene Lefeele at
805-285-0628. 

HELP US REACH OTHER PARENTS!!  CHILDREN UNDER 6 ARE IN SPECIAL DANGER OF
EYE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE BLINDNESS.  IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT OTHER
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