Whistle Stopper - Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home

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Binding: Hardcover Brand: Penguin Group Dewey Decimal Number: 640 EAN: 9780525950479 ISBN: 0525950478 Label: Dutton Adult Manufacturer: Dutton Adult Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 336 Publication Date: 2008-04-17 Publisher: Dutton Adult Studio: Dutton Adult
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: This book has changed my world! Comment: I bought this book after reading a short review about it in a parenting magazine. My world will be forever changed because of it. It has enlightened me as far as the toxins that we come into contact with on a daily basis, and offers easy solutions to conquer these dangers. And it's all done in a simple, step-by-step method, with easy to navigate chapters and exerpts from experts and "green" celebrities. I definitely recommend this book to everyone and I'm purchasing several copies as Christmas gifts. Customer Rating: Summary: A Must Read!! Comment: I bought this book many months ago and it's been sitting on my shelf. I finally picked it up a few weeks ago . . . and I couldn't put it down! There are so many great facts and tips presented in a way that encourages the reader not to freak out about all the wrongs in our environment but gently guides us to take whatever steps fit our lifestyles and families. While reading this I had to keep my highlighter handy, there are a ton of links to great websites, books, and organizations. I'm going to pass this on to my parents. This isn't a book just for parents (though I am one), but for anyone who is concerned with health issues that are affected by environment or those interested in "going green" and/or saving money. PICK UP THIS BOOK!! Customer Rating: Summary: A MUST for all parents and families Comment: I am physician and in all of my years of training, I was never taught the valuable information I found in this book. Please don't expect your pediatricians to know about this either- it is not taught to us although it NEEDS to be. This book is a resource guide on all the things you need to know about creating a healthy environment for your family. There are many things I never knew about- like the dangers of chemicals we are exposed to on a regular basis. I just assumed that if it was sold in the US it was safe- unforunately, this is far from true. Similarly, I used to think that ORGANIC was just better for the environment but it is so much better for US by decreasing the amount of exposure we have to chemicals used in growing and processing things like cotton. Although I am not revamping my life, this book has taught me to make simple changes that directly effect my daughter's health and well being... Like keeping the windows open for some part of every day, using safe cleaning supplies, using organic mattress pads and linens, and eating only organic chicken, eggs and milk. I have a ways to go but this book has taught me HOW IMPORTANT it is for me to be conscious of what my daughter is exposed to and what she eats. Christopher Gavigan does an excellent job of breaking down the science so that is clear to the reader. SO that we understand WHY it is important to make the changes to a cleaner, healthier life. I am making these changes not only for my daugher, but for my husband and I, and I encourage you to do the same. This is an excellent book that has changed my life- and it could do the same for you. Buy it, read it- and educate your family on how to live a cleaner, healthier life. (And maybe you can teach YOUR doctor some of these things too!) Natalia Rodriguez Goldman, MD Customer Rating: Summary: Inspirational Comment: I have read several books and articles on "green living" over the past couple of years and I think this is one of the best. It discusses so many aspects of living a healthier, safer life and gives many practical solutions to cleaning up our own environments to benefit us and the earth. It has inspired to me to take further steps beyond what I've already done to make a greener, safer home for my family. One thing I did not like about this book was the personal stories added in each chapter. While it's nice to learn that some of our Hollywood elite are concerned with ecology issues, it frustrated me to read their stories. They make it sound so easy and practical to just trash everything you own and start from scratch with organic mattresses, flooring, furniture, etc. It's hard enough for me to budget for all the organic food and natural health products I buy; there is no way I could feasibly do everything the contributing celebrities are able to do. Overall though, I thought this book was well-written, very interesting, well-researched. Customer Rating: Summary: great book Comment: great book with tons of practical tips on living green. even if you don't have kids, this book is a good resource for simply living a healthier lifestyle while doing your part to protect the environment. would make a GREAT gift for new parents. More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: Leading medical experts and scientists team up with celebrity activists to help parents detoxify and green their households. Nothing makes one more keenly aware of health risks lurking in the everyday world than becoming a parent. Most know the importance of using cabinet locks and child gates, but research is showing many more ways we need to be childproofing our homes. Tens of millions of American children now face chronic diseases and illnesses including cancer, autism, asthma, birth defects, ADD/ADHD, allergies, learning and developmental disabilities, as well as a host of lesser but disruptive ailments. And the growing research points to much of the increases on unseen threats wrought by exposure to chemicals in everyday products like cleaning supplies, beauty care and cosmetics, home furnishings, plastics, some foods and toys as contributing to these ailments. With that in mind, the non-profit organization Healthy Child Healthy World offers parents a definitive guide to creating a healthy, nontoxic, and environmentally sound home. Filled with easy steps and simple solutions to improve family living without wreaking havoc on schedules or budgets, this book includes inspiring ideas for safe, eco-friendly cleaning methods, choosing healthier food, pet and garden care, nursery and home building materials, plus extensive tips for energy saving and family fun. With contributions from environmental science and public-health experts such as Dr. Phil Landrigan, Dr. Harvey Karp and Dr. Alan Greene, as well as many celebrity supporters (including Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Shields, Tobey Maguire, Sheryl Crow, Vanessa Williams, and Tom Hanks), Healthy Child Healthy World is the essential guidebook for parents wanting to go green.