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My mom recently brought the following information to my attention after reading an article in her local newspaper, The Detroit Free Press.

An Ann Arbor, MI environmental group released a study last week indicating that chemicals such as chlorine, bromine and lead ?€“ which have been linked to cancer, as well as liver, thyroid and developmental problems in children and lab animals ?€“ could be leaching from the seats, endangering the health of young children.

A coauthor of the report and auto project coordinator for the Ecology Center said researchers selected the chemicals for the study because of their toxicity, persistence and tendency to build up in people and the environment.

Children can breathe and ingest the chemicals through gases, the air and dust from the breakdown of the chemicals.

Some of the 62 infant, convertible and booster seats tested had no chemical problems. But 30% of the seats had high levels of the chemicals.

Those with the highest levels: Combi Center EX (Mango) and Peg Perego Primo Viaggio (Toffee) infant seats; Britax Marathon (Platinum) convertible seat and Graco?€™s TurboBooster (Emily) and TurboBooster SafeSeat booster seats.

Those without any of the chemicals: Graco SnugRide (Emerson) and EvenFlo Discovery (Churchill) infant seats.

Many years ago, one of my patients brought in her son for evaluation. He was listless and appeared to be drugged. I determined that his brain was being poisoned by toxic ?€?emissions?€? from his car seat. After my treatment, including the necessary supplements, and replacing his car seat, he responded very quickly. He is now a totally awesome teen and doing great.

If you live locally and have any questions about whether your child?€™s car seat is ok or not, bring it into the office for your child?€™s next appointment and I can check it for you. It would be best to do this test after the seat has been in an enclosed car in the sun, as that will intensify any effect that may occur. You can also do this with a brand new car seat if you want to test it before your child uses it.

~Susan

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 05:33 PM | Permalink

If you aren?€™t aware of it, ovarian cancer can have many early symptoms that are frequently brushed off or ignored by many women as well as their more traditional doctors.

I have been aware of this information for more than a decade, but it was recently released in a news item which I will include in its entirety. If you are a patient of mine please let me know if you are having these symptoms so that in addition to seeing a gynecologist (as recommended in the article) I can do my type of diagnosis and recommend possible appropriate tests such as ultrasound and blood tests. In addition to ovarian cancer, these symptoms can also be caused by digestive imbalances, allergies, and toxicities to name a few. As always, finding the right cause allows for the appropriate treatment. And the sooner, the better.

~Susan

The Tampa Tribune ~ Wednesday June 13, 2007
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Listed

?€?Cancer experts have identified a set of health problems that may be symptoms of ovarian cancer, and they are urging women who have the symptoms for more than a few weeks to see their doctors.

The new advice is the first official recognition that the disease, long thought to give no warning until it was far advanced, does cause symptoms at earlier stages in many women.

The symptoms to watch out for are bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, and feeling a frequent or urgent need to urinate. A woman who has any of those problems nearly every day for more than two or three weeks is advised to see a gynecologist, especially if the symptoms are new and different from her usual state of health.?€?

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 05:45 PM | Permalink

When I was growing up there was one type of salt ?€“ Morton?€™s, with the girl and her umbrella on the front of the container. If you haven?€™t noticed lately, there are a lot of salt options and for some it has become a gourmet-type quest for the best. There is sea salt, Celtic sea salt, Himalayan salt, grey salt, brown salt, and the list goes on.

I have found on some patients that using a salt that is harmful for them has contributed to some huge imbalances in their body. It has contributed to thyroid problems, an increase in cellulite, general overweight, sinus problems, kidney problems, constipation, etc.

At this time there is not one type that I can recommend for everyone, so it is best for each person to be tested. It will take just a few minutes, depending on how many types you bring to test.

There have been many times when a patient is VERY surprised because a type of salt that they were told by someone of authority tested very harmful for them. And when they changed from the supposed ?€?best salt in the world?€™ many previously stubborn body issues resolved.

So bring it on in and let?€™s check out your salt!

Love,
Susan

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 04:37 PM | Permalink

If you have a young daughter, granddaughter, etc. it is important to not dress them in those cute girlie dresses when they are crawling and learning to crawl. I recently asked one of my patients if her granddaughter was crawling yet and she said yes, but it?€™s sort of a funny type of crawl. She thought it might be due to the dresses her granddaughter wears as her knees get caught on the material and she then does sort of a ?€?drag the leg?€™ type of crawl. Upon discussing it, I agreed that the dress is definitely inhibiting the normal crawling pattern.

What a lot of people don?€™t know is that the standard cross-crawl pattern (opposite hand/leg forward) is a VITAL neurological development step. Impairing the child?€™s ability to do a lot of correct crawling can manifest later in learning difficulties, delayed speech, etc. This is also the reason that I don?€™t recommend the use of rolling walker seats as it bypasses this so-necessary cross-crawl pattern.

Do what you can to help your baby crawl normally for the most long-term benefit and hold off on those totally cute dresses for when they are walking.

Love,
Susan

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 04:42 PM | Permalink