A new study published recently in the Journal of Orthomolecular
Medicine by Dr. William Shaw, Director of Great Plains Laboratory,
suggests that chemicals found in antibiotic soap decrease levels of
learning and increase crime rates, including murder. A stunning
association and a bold claim.
The article is titled "The Unique Vulnerability of the Human Brain to Toxic Chemical Exposure and the Importance of Toxic Chemical Evaluation and Treatment in Orthomolecular Psychiatry," and in it Dr. Shaw makes a case for environmental testing, particularly of toxic metals through urine. He makes the claim by focusing on the chemical parachlorometaxylenol (PCMX). This chlorinated phenolic compound has previously been linked to depression, central nervous system dysfunctions and neurotoxicity.
Shaw makes the argument that Tricolsan and Hexachlorophene, found in many household items such as soap and toothpaste, are chemically very close to PCMX and therefore will have similar toxicities, leading to similar disease PCMX has been associated with.
He states. "The human brain... is especially susceptible to a variety of toxic chemicals. The high fat content of [the] brain also makes them especially susceptible to long term storage of the same fat soluble toxic chemicals that accumulate in adipose tissue." In essence the fat content of the brain makes for good storage space. Its also the reason why other toxic chemicals such as lead, are stored often in the brain.
Although I agree with Shaw to an extent, it's quite a stretch to compare chemically related structures to toxicity potential. One carbon molecule added can drastically change the kinetics and chemical makeup.
The data Shaw presents isn't quite as strong as I'd like, and as I've already pointed out he makes some major stretches. It should also be noted that as a Director of a Laboratory which tests for heavy metals and other environmental toxins he does have quite a conflict of interest. It seems that many of the studies he publishes somehow has a direct correlation to one of his tests. So I'm always cautious reading his articles.
His urine toxic metals test is very popular among the alternative health care practitioners and I've used them a few times.
However the data is quite clear on antibiotic soaps creating "super resistant" bugs. For that reason I do recommend finding hand soaps that do not contain Tricolsan. In my office and at home I use an ethyl alcohol based hand sanitizer and an herbal based hand soap. It's quite easy to avoid Tricolsan and other added chemicals.
The article is titled "The Unique Vulnerability of the Human Brain to Toxic Chemical Exposure and the Importance of Toxic Chemical Evaluation and Treatment in Orthomolecular Psychiatry," and in it Dr. Shaw makes a case for environmental testing, particularly of toxic metals through urine. He makes the claim by focusing on the chemical parachlorometaxylenol (PCMX). This chlorinated phenolic compound has previously been linked to depression, central nervous system dysfunctions and neurotoxicity.
Shaw makes the argument that Tricolsan and Hexachlorophene, found in many household items such as soap and toothpaste, are chemically very close to PCMX and therefore will have similar toxicities, leading to similar disease PCMX has been associated with.
He states. "The human brain... is especially susceptible to a variety of toxic chemicals. The high fat content of [the] brain also makes them especially susceptible to long term storage of the same fat soluble toxic chemicals that accumulate in adipose tissue." In essence the fat content of the brain makes for good storage space. Its also the reason why other toxic chemicals such as lead, are stored often in the brain.
Although I agree with Shaw to an extent, it's quite a stretch to compare chemically related structures to toxicity potential. One carbon molecule added can drastically change the kinetics and chemical makeup.
The data Shaw presents isn't quite as strong as I'd like, and as I've already pointed out he makes some major stretches. It should also be noted that as a Director of a Laboratory which tests for heavy metals and other environmental toxins he does have quite a conflict of interest. It seems that many of the studies he publishes somehow has a direct correlation to one of his tests. So I'm always cautious reading his articles.
His urine toxic metals test is very popular among the alternative health care practitioners and I've used them a few times.
However the data is quite clear on antibiotic soaps creating "super resistant" bugs. For that reason I do recommend finding hand soaps that do not contain Tricolsan. In my office and at home I use an ethyl alcohol based hand sanitizer and an herbal based hand soap. It's quite easy to avoid Tricolsan and other added chemicals.
Dr. Joseph Humpherys is a Board Certified Holistic Pediatric
Physician focusing on children suffering from neurological disorders
such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism and ADHD. He believes through a
combination of modern scientific discoveries and sound nutritional
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