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they found. A solution of one part white vinegar to three parts water can be used to clean counters, fl oors and toilets. T e acetic acid in vinegar can deactivate even the fl u and tuberculosis viruses, recent studies have shown.


Get rid of mold. Mold, especially if it’s black, is highly toxic to children: a Polish study found it lowered IQs in chil- dren under 6. “When the mycotoxins in mold aff ect children’s developing nervous systems we may see fatigue, diffi culty learn- ing, and attention issues,” says naturopath Jill Crista of Janesville, Wisconsin, author of Break T e Mold: 5 Tools to Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health. She recom- mends mixing in a glass (not plastic) spray bottle essential oils, such as rosemary, holy basil, tea tree or eucalyptus, spraying the mold, and using a disposable cloth to wipe it off . T e essential oils “not only kill mold, but neutralize the toxins,” she says. “It won’t fi x mold on porous surfaces, which require professional remediation.”


 Ban smoking. Children that breathe secondhand smoke are more prone to ear infections, coughs and colds, tooth decay and respiratory problems like asthma and pneumonia, and they miss more days of school, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics. Even smoke residue that clings to clothes, furniture, bedding and other sur-


faces can harm a child when this third-hand smoke is inhaled, absorbed or ingested.


Clean Water  Get a water test. Because children


drink more water per pound than adults, even low levels of contaminants can impact their IQ and behavior. Check with the local health department to see if it off ers free test kits, buy one at a hardware store or fi nd a local lab by calling the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.


 Purify it. Several types of water puri- fi cation systems, including tap-mounted, under-sink and pitchers, are eff ective and aff ordable, ranging from $20 to $300. Seek fi lters certifi ed by the National Sanitation Foundation testing agency that address contaminants identifi ed by the water test.


Clean Food  Buy organic when possible.


“Swapping to mostly organic foods is a good way to reduce your child’s daily toxic burden and reduce their risk of developing gut issues, autoimmune diseases, and food sensitivities and allergies,” says Caitlin Self, a licensed dietitian and functional nutritionist in Baltimore who blogs at FrugalNutrition.com. Using the list of the Dirty Dozen pesticide-laden produce compiled by the Environmental Working


Group (ewg.org/foodnews) as well as its recommended Clean 15 makes shopping organic easier.


 Clean produce of pesticides. Simply rinsing produce under cold water for 30 seconds reduces pesticide residues for nine of 12 pesticides, a study by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station found. Saltwater or vinegar rinses also remove pesticides eff ectively, and in a recent Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry study, soaking apples in one ounce of baking soda to 100 ounces of water for 15 minutes removed 80 and 96 percent of two pesticides, respectively, even under the skin of the fruit.


 Stock up on healthy snacks.Aſt er- school munchies are not only natural, but healthy. “Kids’ little tummies tend to need more frequent feedings than fully formed adults to ensure they have stable blood sug- ar,” says Self. Rather than highly processed crackers, pudding and most granola bars, off er combos like grapes with cheese, celery with peanut butter or hummus on whole- wheat bread. “Some parents will need to rely on some more packaged snacks to get through,” says Self, who recommends trail mix, fresh fruit or crispy chickpeas.


Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.


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