Can Folate Correct the Effects of BPA Exposure?

Is there anyway to counteract the effects of BPA exposure?
Over the last few years we’ve been smacked by so much information about the damage done to our endocrine systems by hormone-mimicking chemicals like BPA.  We’ve removed as many obvious sources as we can, and yet so  many are simply out of our control.  Canned foods [...]

Meet Me at Dr. Greene’s for a Series on Toxic Plastic

I’m honored to be featured as Dr. Greene’s Perspectives blogger this week for a brand new, updated series on Toxic Plastic!
Here’s our schedule of topics for this week:
Monday:  A little background on why I left nursing to research endocrine-disruptors found in food storage, baby teethers and toys
Tuesday: What is BPA?
Wednesday: What are Phthalates?
Thursday: What is PVC?
Friday: How to Avoid BPA, PVC and phthalates
We’ll [...]

Feeding Baby Green Provides a Thought Provoking Solution to BPA-laden Prepared Foods

Dr. Greene has been on the leading edge of the Green Baby Movement for many years.  Most parents are familiar with his best selling book Raising Baby Green, which quickly became the standard for parents striving to make eco-friendly choices.  Now Dr. Greene bursts onto the scene with Feeding Baby Green at a time when pre-packaged convenience [...]