By Jane Sheppard The pollution in today’s environment is
pervasive. Our air, food, water, homes, and schools are polluted
with over seventy thousand chemicals. What can be surprising to
many people is that the outdoor air is often less polluted than
the indoor air of most homes. It is estimated that more than 40
million people now have some form of chemical sensitivity or
environmental illness due to allergic or toxic reactions to
various substances in our environment. The numbers of children
who do not feel well are sadly increasing. Parents are puzzled
because their children do not seem to remember things as well as
they used to, or they may not be able to learn at their natural
level of ability. Mood and behavior changes are also common.
According to a recent survey, 71 percent of teachers say they
are now seeing more children with health problems than ever
before. Up to 20 percent of American children have developed
chronic illnesses. Asthma and allergic coughing are common
complaints. The soaring number