I got a very interesting email from Dr Mercola this morning that's going to send me out today on a mission I've had in mind for a few months but not yet got down to - searching out a new, non-plastic electric jug for my kitchen. I don't like the association of heat, plastic and food, and the information that's just come to light has put some urgency on the sneaking feeling I've had for awhile that somehow I need to find an 'old-fashioned' metal electric hot water jug.
Toxins in Mattresses?
The article I'm talking about isn't just about electric jugs - there's a whole lot more to it than that, including your mattress - and your patient's mattress, for that matter.
It has now been estimated that 97% of Americans have significant levels of a toxic chemical group called PBDEs in their blood. It can alter calcium signalling in the brain which affects learning and memory. It's found in 80% of 12 common household products, mattresses being one of the main ones.
With regard to elderly alzheimers patients, I think this information needs taking on board. As people age, calcium levels in the blood tend to drop anyway. With the involvement of calcium in learning, memory, cognition and sleep (not to mention fragile bones), this new information is well worth the carer's attention. Could some cranky behaviors (as in kids) boil down at least in part to lack of alkalinizing calcium in the blood??
My old mattress suddenly starts to look more appealing! At least it's not made of polyurethane foam... Go check out The Mattress That Plays Havoc With Your Hormones. This isn't only for your patient - it's important for anyone with kids, or a pregnancy in the family. And ask yourself how often in a day you boil up that plastic jug and then ingest the contents.
Take Control - and have a great day!
Patricia
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