ADD and Chlorine

The EPA has registered chlorine as a pesticide. It is estimated that nearly 12 million children in the US suffer from one or more learninng, development or behavioral disabilities. According to the Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility, "An Epidemic of developmental, learning and behavioral disabilities has become evident among children" Environmental Neurotoxins are to blame. Neurotoxins affect the nervious system and brain development. Of the top 20 chemicals reported by the Toxics Release Inventory in 1997, almost 3/4 are known or suspect neurtoxins. They include ammonia, chlorine, toluene, xylene, methyl ethyl ketone-all common in cleaning products.(1)

(1) Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility (In Harm's Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development)

Doctors have identified a condition known as toxic encephalopathy which is brought on by repeated exposure to solvents, such as those found in cleaning products, over several yrs. Symptoms include memory loss, behavioral changes, emotional instability, confusion, inability to concentrate, neurological and personality changes, and problems with manual dexterity. (2)

(2) Dr. Doris Rapp (Is This Your Child?)