The bees and the brain…

A new study has been released linking autism and other disorders of the brain to chemicals..  According to the data, industrial chemicals has risen over the past 7 years and can be tied in with autism..  The LANCET NEUROLOGY journal–which is a peer reviewed and high respected publication. Among the chemicals cited: Chlorpyrifos, Tetrachloroethylene, lead, … Read moreThe bees and the brain…

This is going to be a problem.. But our choices about how to handle it may be worse

I often feel guilty for not giving much attention to dementia on this website… My grandmother suffered from Alzheimer’s for 12 years (perhaps longer) until she died.. I was robbed of her love for much of my life.. I hate Alzheimer’s and all of its effects. The notion of the brain deteriorating and turning to … Read moreThis is going to be a problem.. But our choices about how to handle it may be worse

The trials and tribulations of parenting.. across the world

Being a parent means you have to keep your guard up.. know what the kids’ lingo of the hour is, know what their every movement is even when they don’t know.. be aware of the total situation of their lives but at the same time let them live it and permit them to think they … Read moreThe trials and tribulations of parenting.. across the world

*Another* new study suggests that autism may be triggered in the womb

The latest in a number of theories as to what causes the distressing ailment to children..This theory is according a study by Stanford University.. They compared cases of autism in identical and fraternal twins and found that fraternal twins – who share only half of the same genes – have unusually high rates of autism. … Read more*Another* new study suggests that autism may be triggered in the womb