not just thimerosal, not just MMR - background toxins as context

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I took time to peruse Colborn's essay. It is very important. IMO, we

cannot ignore the so-called 'background' factors - the many toxins that

have entered and that continue to enter the human body. These toxins

detract from an organism's detoxification and immunity, thus increasing

the likelihood of developing adverse sequelae that manifest as symptoms,

traits, or illnesses. Furthermore, Colborn calls attention to

institutionalized weaknesses (i) in how toxins are approved, and (ii) in

models whereby toxic effects are evaluated.

Nutritional and detoxification protocols in autism biomedical therapeutics

are likely to be removing far more than heavy metals.

The epidemic of thimerosal injections and the overuse of MMR injections

have occurred in the context of increased susceptibility induced by the

large number of 'background' toxins.

The points in Colburn's essay merit attention.

Binstock

Researcher in Developmental & Behavioral Neuroanatomy

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A Case for Revisiting the Safety of Pesticides: A Closer Look at

Neurodevelopment

Theo Colborn

Environ Health Perspect 114:10-17 (2006)

http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/members/2005/7940/7940.html

http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/members/2005/7940/7940.pdf