toxicity: another cause for the epidemic of autism, adhd, allergies, asthma, autoimmune and more
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Toxicity: Another Cause for the Epidemic of Autism, ADHD, Allergies, Asthma, Autoimmune and More
Maria Rickert Hong, CHHC, AADP Nutritional Healing www.MariaRickertHong.com © Maria Rickert Hong, 2012.
Disclaimer This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Information provided is for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional. You should not use the information or products contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Information and statements regarding recommended supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Outline Introduction Diseases/Disorders Associated with Toxicity Statistics Environmental Toxins
Heavy Metals Endocrine Disruptors Carcinogens EMFs Other Toxins
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Outline Epigenetics First Step Next Step Resources Questions?
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Introduction Who am I?
Certified Holistic Health Counselor trained at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Board member of Epidemic Answers What is Epidemic Answers?
501(c)3 non-profit Provide information to parents of children with
autism, ADHD, allergies, asthma, OCD, SPD, autoimmune, etc.
Recovery is possible
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Diseases/Disorders Associated with Toxicity Autism PDD-NOS ADHD Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Learning disabilities Developmental delays Speech delays Apraxia Dyspraxia Hypotonia
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Diseases/Disorders Associated with Toxicity Alzheimer’s Parkinson’s ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) OCD Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder Mood disorders Depression Anxiety Tourette’s
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Diseases/Disorders Associated with Toxicity Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Cancer Hormonal problems Uterine fibroids Ovarian cysts Fibrocystic breasts Thyroid disease Adrenal fatigue
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Diseases/Disorders Associated with Toxicity Fibromyalgia Lupus Scleroderma Multiple sclerosis Rheumatoid arthritis Chron’s disease Celiac disease Lyme disease Other autoimmune diseases Arthritis
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Diseases/Disorders Associated with Toxicity Allergies Asthma Eczema Ear infections Sinus infections Irritable Bowel Disorder Colitis Leaky gut Alcoholism
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Diseases/Disorders Associated with Toxicity Insomnia Anemia Acid reflux (GERD) Candidiasis Colic Mitochondrial disorder/disease Multiple chemical sensitivity Osteoporosis Pancreatic insufficiency
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Statistics 1 in 88 children have autism (1 in 54 boys)
For children born in 2000; higher recently More than 1% of pediatric population NJ: 1 in 49 children (1 in 29 boys) UT: 1 in 47 children (1 in 32 boys)
1 in 8 children have asthma (1 in 6 black children)
1 in 10 children have ADHD 1 in 80 children have celiac disease
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Statistics 1 in 5 children have allergic eczema 1 in 12 children under 4 have “true” food
allergies Many more have food sensitivities/reactions/
intolerances 1 in 30 children have pediatric depression 1 in 2-3 children have hay fever/
environmental allergies 54% of children have a chronic health
condition when childhood obesity is included
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Statistics The increasing numbers are NOT due to changes in diagnosis
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Statistics Other illnesses and disorders on the rise: Reflux (especially in babies) Eosinophilic Esophagitis Sensory Processing/Integration Disorder Behavioral/mood disorders (bipolar/
depression/anxiety) Thyroid conditions Diabetes Inflammatory bowel disease
How many people did you know growing up that had
these conditions?
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Environmental Toxins Dysregulate the immune system
Cause autoimmunity Are toxic to our good bacteria Are toxic to human cells
Cause cell death or tumor growth Cause mitochondrial dysfunction Damage bodily systems
Neurological Endocrine Immune Digestive
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Environmental Toxins Our babies are being born “pre-polluted”
A mother passes her toxic load on to her children Toxins cross the placenta, leading to damage
in the fetus Toxic load compounds with every
generation Bio-accumulation
See EWG’s “Body Burden Report – The Pollution in Newborns”
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Heavy Metals Mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, etc. Potent neurotoxins
Cause neurological damage, especially to a developing child
Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD, states unequivocally that autism has one cause: mercury poisoning
Cause mitochondrial dysfunction
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Heavy Metals Cause immune dysregulation Lead to infection from yeast, bacteria
and parasites Cause a breakdown in methylation (the
ability to detoxify) Increase sensitivity to electromagnetic
fields (EMFs)
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Heavy Metals Facts:
75% of the population has mercury Women with higher levels of mercury
exposure are more than twice as likely to have autoimmune disorders
The symptoms for mercury poisoning are the same as those for autism, PDD-NOS and Sensory Processing Disorder
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Heavy Metals Sources:
Dental amalgams (silver fillings) 50% mercury
Costume jewelry Cadmium, lead, chromium and nickel
Vaccines Mercury in flu shots Aluminum in other shots
Plastics Lead, cadmium
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Heavy Metals Sources:
Food Arsenic
Used as a pesticide Found in non-organic chickens, rice
High-fructose corn syrup Mercury
Canned albacore tuna Mercury
Cosmetics Lead in bright red lipstick Mercury in mascara
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Heavy Metals Sources:
Garden hoses Lead, antimony
Drinking water Arsenic in well water Lead in city water Coal ash from coal-fired power plants
leaches into groundwater Cigarette smoke
Cadmium
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Heavy Metals Sources:
Air pollution Vehicle exhaust Coal-fired power plants
Clothing Lead in faux-leather purses
Multivitamins Lead
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Endocrine Disruptors Disrupt hormones, which control:
Neurodevelopment Learning Behavior
Motor development Sexual development Thyroid Immune system Temperature
Low-dose effects of endocrine disruptors may disappear at higher doses, giving the illusion of safety.
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Endocrine Disruptors Pesticides
Cause neurological damage Disrupt endocrine system Found in:
Non-organic foods, meat and dairy Lawn and garden sprays Bug killers Anti-bacterial soaps and products
Triclosan
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Endocrine Disruptors Pesticides
Linked to: Autism ADHD Asthma and other respiratory problems Immune-system problems Endocrine-system problems
Infertility Reproductive-system problems
Uterine fibroids Ovarian cysts Reproductive-organ cancers
Lower IQ Parkinson’s disease
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Endocrine Disruptors Triclosan
A pesticide Found in:
Soaps Lotions Household products (“antibacterial”) Pens and pencils Notebooks Toothpaste Face wash Lipstick
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Endocrine Disruptors Triclosan
Linked to: Hormone disruption Allergies Thyroid problems Heart problems Muscle problems and weakness
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Endocrine Disruptors Tetra-Pak plastics Soy PFOA
Found in: Teflon and other non-stick coatings Pots and pans Microwavable popcorn bags
Linked to: Cancer High cholesterol Thyroid disease Reduced fertility
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Endocrine Disruptors BPA, BPS and other bisphenols
BPS may be more harmful than BPA
Found in: Liners of canned foods and drinks Cash-register receipts Dental fillings and sealants Non-LDPE plastics
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Endocrine Disruptors BPA, BPS and other bisphenols
Linked to: Brain cancer Breast cancer Infertility and reproductive-organ disease Precocious puberty ADHD, aggression, behavior and emotional
problems Obesity
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Endocrine Disruptors Parabens
Estrogen mimickers Found in:
Drugs Foods Cosmetics Personal-care products
Linked to: Breast cancer Childhood diseases
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Endocrine Disruptors Phthalates
Gives products the “rubber ducky” feel Found in:
Soaps Lotions Plastics and plastic food packaging Toys Gardening gloves, knee pads, hoses Padded play-mat floors
Linked to: Type 2 diabetes Miscarriages
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Endocrine Disruptors Fluoride
Extremely reactive Highly damaging to thyroid
Displaces iodine Found in:
Drinking water Toothpaste Mouthwash Any food or animal grown using fluoridated
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Endocrine Disruptors Fluoride
Linked to: Thyroid disease Breast cancer Prostate cancer Ovarian cysts Uterine fibroids PMS Neurodevelopmental disorders Lower IQ Osteoporosis Maria Rickert Hong, CHHC, AADP
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Endocrine Disruptors Chlorine
Found in: Swimming-pool water Drinking and bathing water Any plant or animal eaten as food grown with
chlorinated water Organochlorine pesticides Dichlorobenzene Dioxin Splenda
Linked to: Asthma Eczema IBS
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Endocrine Disruptors Bromine
Found in: Bromine pesticides Brominated flour used as a dough conditioner for
commercially prepared baked goods Polybrominated flame retardants (PBDE)
Children’s sleepwear Fabric furniture and mattresses Electrical and computer-cable coverings Mountain Dew
Linked to: Autism ADHD
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Endocrine Disruptors Others
Found in: Perfume Air fresheners Dryer sheets Cleaners Vinyl Sunscreens Nail polish Nail polish remover Moth balls Toilet deodorizers
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Carcinogens Found in:
Air pollution from fossil fuels (coal, gas, oil) Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
Benzene, toluene, xylene, etc.
Soy products and baby formula Oils extracted with hexane
Nail polish Formaldehyde and toluene
Vaccines Formaldehyde
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Carcinogens Found in:
Fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, groundwater Perchlorate (rocket fuel) Even organic varieties
Groundwater PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Toilet deodorizers, mothballs and air fresheners 1,4-dichlorobenzene
Keratin hair treatments Formaldehyde
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Carcinogens Found in:
Chicken nuggets Butane (lighter fluid)
Cake mix, salad dressings and low-fat ice creams
Antifreeze Spot cleaners, degreasers and groundwater
Trichloroethylene (TCE) Dry-cleaning solvents
Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene or "perc”)
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EMFs Electromagnetic sensitivity is a new form of
environmental allergy Heavy-metal toxicity raises risk
Linked to: Sleep disturbances Stress Stabbing headaches Brain fog Tinnitus Extreme fatigue 115% increased risk of brain tumors
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Other Toxins Found in:
Household cleaners/chemicals Ingredients are not listed
Supermarket meats Injected with carbon monoxide or “meat glue”
Factory-farm chicken Caffeine, Tylenol, Benadryl and antibiotics
Preserved foods Tocopherol (one of 8 parts of synthetic vitamin E)
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Other Toxins Found in:
Nail polish and remover Acetone
Tap water Disinfectants
Combine to form disinfection byproducts (DBP)
Spray tans Dihydroxyacetone
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Epigenetics Genetics load the gun; environment pulls
the trigger Toxic exposures now have the ability to
affect future generations At least 3 generations later, if not more
Diet and lifestyle have an enormous impact on your health Good news: Diet and lifestyle changes can
improve your health tremendously!
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Epigenetics Environmental
factors
Predispositions (genetic or other)
Disease or Disorders
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First Step • Pay attention to your or your child’s
symptoms • Be an advocate for yourself or your child • Find a knowledgeable and supportive
(not pharma-driven) healthcare provider • Talk to other parents and patients
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First Step Implement a gut-healing diet
Eliminate soda, sugars and simple carbohydrates
Take a multi-strain probiotic
Support the immune system with supplements, antifungal herbs and nutrients
Eat meals with quality protein and vegetables
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Next Step Recover Your Health Program
Adrenal Fatigue and Thyroid Disease Reducing Inflammation with Food Choices Gut Dysbiosis | Supplementing to Boost
Your Immune System Detoxification: Methylation, Sulfation and
Alkalinization Reducing/Eliminating Sugar | Implementing
a Gut-Healing Diet Bonus Session: Eliminating Toxins from Your
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Next Step Recover Your Health Program
Benefits Less sickness Clearer thinking Better sleep; more sleep Less pain Less itching, redness, swelling Less abdominal pain Less allergies
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Next Step Recover Your Health Program
Recommendations for types of food and supplements
Food selection criteria How to cook your food Where to get your healing foods and
supplements Recipes Handouts
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Next Step Recover Your Health Program
www.MariaRickertHong.com/recover
Bonus: first 10 people to sign up will get a free 45-minute health-coaching session with me
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Next Step Recover Your Health Group Program
5-part teleseminar-series with a bonus session
Rolling enrollment One 90-minute session per week with room
for Q&A Sessions begin first Thursday of each month
at 1pm ET
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Resources Epidemic Answers
www.EpidemicAnswers.org Developmental Delay Resources
www.devdelay.org Mount Sinai Children’s Environmental Health
Center www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-
areas/children/areas-of-care/childrens-environmental-health-center
Environmental Working Group www.ewg.org
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