VOCs and their contribution to Autism.
I can't take credit for this headliner. A TwitterMom left a comment for me when she visited my page, stating her curiosity about whether there was "any research on VOCs in the home and autism". Her comment made me think... even more than I already do when it comes to autism and its causes. To be honest with you, I had never really thought about VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and their connection with autism before. Sure, I've done a lot of research over the years, but I somehow missed this one. I researched the best car for my family and the best car seat for my son, so I knew I was okay in those areas. I only clean my home and launder our clothes with eco-friendly products (vinegar & water, Arm & Hammer Baking Soda , Seventh Generation , Clorox's Green Works™ , just to name a few). My family uses natural and/or organic products on our bodies ( Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap All-In-One , Alba 's lotions). I've donated 98% of my son's toys b...