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The Two Factors That Elevate Your Risk for an Autistic Child

• Adhering to a low-fat diet and avoiding sun exposure may increase your chances of having an autistic child
• The most crucial role for both vitamin D and cholesterol in the embryo is in the development of your baby’s brain and central nervous system
• When exposed to sunshine, your skin produces two types of sulfur: cholesterol sulfate, and vitamin D3 sulfate. Together, the sulfur, cholesterol, and vitamin D produced in your skin are all necessary for optimal health, particularly heart health
• Cholesterol-lowering drugs should never be used by pregnant women or women planning a pregnancy as they interfere with essential cholesterol production and are ‘class X’ drugs that can cause birth defects

For the whole article, go to Risks for Autism 

Nerve Damage caused by Toxins

Nerve damage can be caused by toxins. It occurs when there is exposure to natural or artificial toxic substances.  These toxins are called neurotoxins. 

Neurotoxins alters the normal activity of the nervous system in such a way as to cause damage to nervous tissue. It is a destructive or poisonous effect upon the nerve system.  This can eventually disrupt and damage nerve cells.  

Neurotoxicity can result from exposure to substances used in chemotherapy, radiation treatment, drug therapies, drug abuse such as ecstasy, and organ transplants.  It can be caused by exposure to heavy metals, certain foods and food additives, pesticides, industrial and/or cleaning solvents, etc.

For more information to to Nerve Damage and Toxins 

Which Plastic Food & Drink Containers are Safe to Use

The use of plastics in your home may be unwittingly poisoning your children and yourselves when chemicals from the plastic leach into the water or food that they contain.  

Each plastic container is labeled with a number inside of a small triangle which indicates what type of plastic it is, which is used to separate them out during recycling.

To help you identify these plastics, here is a handy chart that identifies the Good, Bad and Okay plastics and where thy can usually be found. 

For more information go to Plastics