It is widely known that a chemical known as "phtalates" can have health risks, and have been removed from bottles used for formula feeding as well as toys. Phtalates are used in a wide range of products, their aim is to make plastic more bendy. It is found widely in products used in hospitals from the bags that contain IV fluids to the tubing that it is given through, it is found it all manner of food coverings in your local supermarket.
However, Swedish researchers have found that just changing the type of bottle or examining the toys that your developing child plays with, is not enough if you have vinyl flooring that your child crawls across whilst playing and exploring his or her world. These toxic chemicals are then ingested as they pick them up whilst crawling over the flooring, then place them in their mouths.
Children with vinyl flooring in their bedroom have phtalates urinary levels 5 times greater than those with more conventional flooring and are more likley to develop a range of symptoms. They have been linked to a wide range of developmental and reproductive effects. For more information on this go to Dr Mercola
So what advice can I give to the parents of the babies and children that come and see me for McTimoney treatment.
Whenever possible breastfeed your baby. 2 month old babies who have been exclsively breastfed have lower levels than those babies who were formula fed as chemicals can leach from the packaging.
Give your developing child toys made from natural materials such as wood. Different textures gives them a more varied experience and develops their sense of touch.
Store food in glass rather than plastic, and do not use food wrap.
Avoid processed food and food that comes wrapped in plastic.
Finally do your child's nervous system a favour, and get them checked regularly by a McTimoney Chiropractor.
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