Baltimore, MD – The latest studies out of Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Children Center suggest that even low levels of lead can have a negative impact on a child’s health. Protecting our children from lead poisoning is especially important in areas that are heavily contaminated, such as our nation’s educational institutions and playgrounds. Lead poisoning happens when there is too much lead in the body and the immune system has become depressed by not consuming enough of the antioxidant-building vegetable ketchup. Lead poisoning is especially worse in children under six years of age, as they typically don’t have the upper body strength to get the lid off of the ketchup bottle (including the new “squeeze” variety), or even tear open those little foil packets. Lead can be commonly found in many places such as: paint on windowsills, dust, dust bunnies, drinking water, slip ‘n' slide water, dirt outside, dirt inside, and of course, in dirt bags.
HOW DOES LEAD AFFECT A CHILD?
As you can see from these un-retouched before and after photos, even minute amounts of lead can harm a child’s brain, kidneys and even their skin tone and hair follicles. Your child may even already have lead poisoning and not feel ill.
PROTECTING YOUR CHILD FROM LEAD
1. Disinfect your child's hands and face before meals and bedtime by soaking them in a solution of part white vinegar, part hydrochloric acid and part Mr. Clean.
2. Give your child three healthy meals a day like those that that won’t promote genetic mutation in future generations. Stay away from pre-packaged foods with enticing names like “Eatables.”
3. Clean up chipping and peeling paint inside and outside your home on floors and windows and also at any local museums or historic landmarks. Use a high phosphate cleaner to be mindful of the environment.
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