Synthetic chemicals are found throughout the environment, but especially in home janitorial supplies. To rid the house of unnecessary air pollutants, start by looking under the sink. One can usually find there an accumulation of chemical products of all kinds: paints, solvents, laundry and dishwashing detergents, waxes and polishes, insect sprays, turpentine, shoe polish, and [...]
Until some time early in this century, pewter was made by mixing tin with lead, the British Medical Journal (291:1701) reports. Although the risk of lead poisoning from old pewter dishes is minimal, pewter tankards, mugs, or cups are much more dangerous because, if used repeatedly, their fluid contents dissolve a lot of lead. Since [...]
Symptom: Tiny pink or red eruptions each surrounding a skin pore on the cheeks, neck, shoulders, in skin creases, and in nappy area. Home care: Keep the child as cool as possible, preferably in an air-conditioned room. Cool baths and careful dusting with corn flour or baby powder help relieve discomfort. If the rash is [...]