Tag Archives: children

Ah Choo! Cough – Cough!

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

Even in Los Angeles, the evenings are relatively cooler. ‘Tis the season for colds, coughs, sniffles and flu.  Three people in the last 10 days have mentioned to me that they have had a cough that would not go away. … Continue reading →

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What is Lurking Under Your House?

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

One of my patients sent me a question about her home’s environment.  During earthquake retrofitting, she was informed that some dirt in front of the house had to be pushed back from the foundation. After the dirt was moved, she noticed … Continue reading →

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Pesticide Effects Seen Over Three Generations

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

…environmental exposures in one generation can affect the health of offspring even two generations later. Continue reading →

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Do You Still Believe Pesticides On Food Are OK? Think Again

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

Biological Effects of Pesticides is an eye-opening presentation about the effects of pesticides on endocrine, neurological, and immune systems in our bodies. Continue reading →

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More Children are Suffering Major Illness

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

Dramatic Increase in Hospitalization of US Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Continue reading →

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Help Say “No” to Monsanto

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

For your health and for all of us: 1. Buy only non-GMO foods. 2. Buy only organic or sustainable produce. Continue reading →

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Autism: The Alarming Increase

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

The explosion of the number of cases of autism is still a mystery.  We are recognizing that people on the spectrum seem to be unable to detoxify toxins as efficiently as those people who are “neurotypical” i.e. without autism or … Continue reading →

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Yes, the Environment Affects Our Health

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

Over 80,000 new chemicals have been created since World War II and very few of them have been tested for their effects on us and other living beings. Continue reading →

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California Safe Schools: A Groundbreaking Organization

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

I am honored to have received the California Safe Schools 2013 Environmental Health Champion recognition.  The ceremony at Euclid Elementary school last Friday honored three others who have contributed their efforts and energy to the community.  The organization acknowledged my … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Milk

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

I am a firm believer in not drinking milk, other than as an infant and the source is one’s mother’s breast milk. It is one of the most allergenic foods around. It is a major source of post nasal drip in people Continue reading →

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