Toxic cocktail : how chemical pollution is poisoning our brains /
Demeneix, Barbara,author.
Children born to women exposed to thyroid-disrupting chemicals have lower IQs and more neurodevelopmental disorders in autism and ADHD, among others. Numerous chemicals that contaminate our bodies and interfere with our thyroids are in fact lowering our IQ and increasing disorders for future generations. A "self-help" guide to reducing exposure to chemicals is included. --
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Children born to women exposed to thyroid-disrupting chemicals have lower IQs and more neurodevelopmental disorders in autism and ADHD, among others. Numerous chemicals that contaminate our bodies and interfere with our thyroids are in fact lowering our IQ and increasing disorders for future generations. A "self-help" guide to reducing exposure to chemicals is included. --
Violet vapors -- A molecule of mystery -- Thyroids in a chemical soup -- Losing it : undoing brain evolution -- The alarming increase in autism -- From DNA to epigenetics -- Counting the costs  -- Who really picks up the bill? -- Time to act and how to act -- Glossary.
Thyroid gland
Brain
Brain
Pollution
Autism.
Mental illness.