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AUTHORS' INFORMATION, NEWS, BOOK REVIEWS AND WORKSHOPS/EVENTS
Lynn Tondat Ruggeri, Ph.D. was awarded Professor Emerita by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2002 where she taught and conducted research in the Department of Psychology since 1975. Her specialty area is Physiological Psychology with an emphasis on the study of the brain and behavior. Dr. Ruggeri's interests are in nutrition, health and environmental toxins, ADHD, drug addiction, and immune system enhancement. She has publications on a variety of topics including chronic health symptoms in children with ADHD.
Doctoral Training:
1975 Doctor of Philosophy, Experimental Psychology, Specialty Area: Physiological Psychology, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
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Laura Costa, Ph.D. is an experimental psychologist with experience in research, teaching and publishing. Her areas of special interest include environmental science, sustainable living, and women's studies. The topics of Dr. Costa's publications include the effects of alcohol and other drug abuse on brain function, physical health symptoms in children with ADHD, and HIV infection in women.
Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Training:
1996 Doctor of Philosophy, Experimental Psychology, The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
1996-1999 Post-doctoral Fellow, The University of Connecticut Health Center School of Medicine, Farmington,CT
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AUTHORS IN THE NEWS AND BOOK REVIEWS: April 2008, The Sun Chronicle article, Attleboro, MA: http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2008/04/21/features/2989676.txt Chicago Tribune's Julie's Health Club column for May 28, 2007 gives new information on the health concerns of toxic exposure during early development and lists tips on safer living by Ruggeri and Costa in an article entitled: "The timing makes the poison." Go to Julie's Deardorff's daily column: www.chicagotribune.com/julie under Chemicals to view entry for May 28th. Book Reviews/Articles: Organic Family Magazine: See www.organicfamilymagazine.com for review of Safer For Your Baby written by Editor C.J. Wong, (under current issue book review). World News-Providence Journal Article on Safer For Your Baby : http://article.wn.com/view/2007/05/20/Book_tries_to_guide_parents_through_a_maze_of_chemicals/
AUTHORS' 2008 WORKSHOPS/EVENTS On Saturday July 26, Dr Ruggeri will speak on Safer Products for Babies for the first hour at Bellani Matenity's Green Day! which will run from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Bellani Maternity (bellanimaternity.com) is located at 1276 Bald Hill Rd in Warwick, RI Topics covered during the event include: - Safer Baby Bottles
- Baby Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid
- How to read labels on baby food
- Chemicals for cleaning
Thursday, March 27 from 6:30-8:30 pm Non-toxic Living for Families, presented by Lynn Tondat Ruggeri, Ph.D. and Laura Costa, Ph.D. Want to live in a healthier, safer environment? Discuss ways to live better with fewer chemicals. The authors of Safer for Your Baby, will take questions and answers after their presentation. Their new 2008 edition of the book will also be available for purchase. Location: The Children’s Museum in Easton, MA. Cost of workshop: $5 Call for more details (508) 230-3789 and/or to register for the workshop(www.childrensmuseumineaston.org) AUTHORS' 2007 WORKSHOPS/EVENTS October 18th 6:30-7:30 PM "Non-Toxic Living Made Simple" Family Workshop by Lynn Tondat Ruggeri, Ph.D. and Laura Costa, Ph.D. at Berkley Community School, 59 South Main Street, Berkley, MA. Sponsored by TURI (The Toxic Use Reduction Institute at UMass-Lowell), Berkley PTO, and theorganicmom.org. June 19th 10-11:30 AM "Non-Toxic Living Made Simple" Family Workshop by Lynn Tondat Ruggeri, Ph.D. at Lincoln Public Library, 145 Old River Rd, Lincoln, RI Library Contact: 401-333-2422 Ex 17 Rebroadcasting of RI Soapbox TV show (RI Cox Cable Channel 13, Statewide) featuring Drs. Ruggeri and Costa on the topic: Household Toxins and Health. The show will air at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 6th and 13th, 2007. AUTHORS' 2006 WORKSHOPS/EVENTS Thursday, October 19th Dr. Ruggeri and Dr. Costa will appear on Local Cable TV show: RI Soapbox to discuss Environmental Toxins and Health. 5-6:00 PM
Thursday, October 26th 10-11:15 AM at CARE NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR HEALTH, South Kingstown, RI WORKSHOP TITLE: SAFER PRODUCTS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN: How to identify healthier/safer products including personal care, toys, foods, household products, pest control and more…. Description: Learn simple ways to protect your family from harmful chemicals commonly found in personal care, cleaning and pest control products, toys, food, clothing, home furnishings and decor. Workshop is based on book by Drs. Ruggeri and Costa called: "SAFER FOR YOUR BABY: A Guide to Living Better with Fewer Chemicals". Workshop cost of $5.00 includes one copy of 2005 booklet edition. Contact: Julie Eckles CNE CENTER FOR HEALTH, South County See: www.womenandinfants.org under classes and events for more information (phone: 401-783-9970)
May 9th 2006 SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL PARTNERS IN PERINATAL HEALTH CONFERENCE held at Best Western Royal Plaza in MARLBOROUGH , MA WORKSHOP TITLE: "Living Better with Fewer Chemicals: Reducing Perinatal Exposure to Toxins" Drs. Ruggeri and Costa are available for educational workshops as well as consulting on the topic of "Living Better with Fewer Chemicals" for individuals, families, and groups for home, school and/or business environments. Click AUTHORS' CONTACT/HANDOUT tab for contact information and to download free article by the authors.
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