I heard that urine and hair tests for heavy metals (including Lead) were not considered “real” or “useful” results. Why is this?
Does vintage and new functional pottery and dishware have unsafe levels of lead? Why is that a problem?
Trace Lead exposure can impact fertility, pregnancy, and birth outcomes: The story of how Lead impacted my son Charlie’s birth. I nearly died.
The “Sugar Packet Football Field” Illustration: How much Lead in dust does it take to poison a child?
Blood Lead Testing: Please get everyone in the family tested since you have been living in a house with high Lead paint
Home Depot? + The story of when (in 2007) I replaced the original Lead-painted windows in my historic (1905) home.
If a doctor says your baby’s Blood Lead Level is “normal” – get a new doctor. There’s no “NORMAL” level of LEAD in blood.
Ask Tamara: My parents said they used these vintage items their whole life and I shouldn’t worry. “Your kids will be fine…”
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