Holler for Your Health: Be the Key to a Healthy Family

by Teresa Holler, N/A (Illustrator)

As we have immersed ourselves in products laden with hidden chemicals, society has become plagued with a host of chronic illnesses. In the span of one industrial century the incidence of cancer has soared from 1 in 8000 to nearly 1 in 2. In fact, nearly half of all Americans now suffer from at least one chronic illness. The sharp rise in childhood illnesses such as asthma, autism, ADD, and childhood cancers are especially bothersome. The Toxic chemicals are bad for health and health is getting bad. For every pound of industrial toxin released into our air and water an average of 42 pounds of the same chemicals are used in products intended for use in or around the home. And so our greatest toxic threat comes from our own purchasing decisions. The This means we have the power to change the state of our health by simply choosing to purchase safer products. The Toxic chemicals are frequently omitted from labels and grocery shopping practically requires a PhD in chemistry. The Holler for Your Be the Key to a Healthy Family uncovers the truth about the hazardous products lurking in and around your home and provides practical solutions to minimize exposure to harmful chemicals. The Bottom You cannot rely on well-meaning doctors who are not trained to deal with toxic chemicals nor can you expect lax government regulations to insure only safe products line store shelves. You must take control of your family's health in order to increase the odds of remaining healthy in this era of illness. About the Holler for Your Health begins by recognizing the inadequacies of relying on others to protect ourselves and our children. It then provides the information needed to avoid chemicals known or suspected of causing health problems. For instance, the following will be -the scientific evidence regarding vaccinations and autism -the problem with silver dental fillings -which plastic products are safe and which are not -how to find out what is in your drinking water and how to choose an effective water purification system -how to select less toxic food, children s toys, personal care products, cleaning supplies, cookware, and more Strategies to avoid toxins are offered to accommodate all families regardless of income. The book culminates in a 10-Step Action Plan to immediately apply this knowledge and achieve a lifetime of better health. Holler for Your Health empowers each of us to take control of our own health rather than focusing on the institutions that are failing to protect us. The solution, to stop treating and start preventing disease, truly is in reach. It lies within each of us.

240 pages, Paperback

First published August 25, 2008

Reviews

[Cheryl]

Holler for Your Health: Be the Key to a Healthy Family is a wealth of wonderful, in-depth knowledge that everyone needs to arm themselves with in order to live a healthy, happy life. Author, Teresa Holler is a Physician Assistant with a masters degree in Primary Care Medicine. Within the pages of this book you will discover interesting facts about every day house hold items and how they can affect the human body and not for the best. Mrs. Holler helps explain how just changing simple habits can ensure you can decrease doctor’s visits.

Even wonder what all those words on food and product labels mean and I don’t mean just counting calories or carbohydrates. Well now you will be able to speak this new foreign language. In Holler for Your Health: Be the Key to a Healthy Family, you will not only know what you are reading but also what your food is actually made of. You will never look at a label the same way again. I was aware of some of the topics discussed in this book but there was still a lot that I was surprised to discover that I didn’t know. You can bet I will put what I learned about to good use in my every day life.

[Teresa Holler]

Are hidden chemicals harming your kids while making you sick, fat, and tired? Learn more by reading this!

[Randy Danielsen]

An excellent discussion for both lay and medical people on environmental hazards in the home. This was written by PA colleague Teresa Holler. Should be shared with students and patients alike.