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Agreed Finn, there were none of these ailments years ago, and I think 80% are food related. I had horrible heartburn for years, and couldn't figure that one out either. That was until a split I had with an ex in 2001. I got my own place and didn't get another microwave. The heartburn stopped. Completely. It has not been a problem since. Some time thereafter I stumbled on some very interesting info, and that is, microwave ovens were banned in the USSR and parts of Europe until around 1977. You can find that info or yourself. The plastics, and can linings (Bisphenol A) have been known to have strange effects on hormones, to the point they can change the sex of fish that are subjected to wastewater runoff. So take the plastic toxicity, and then irradiate it. Double whammy.

Luc, next time your daughter has one of her headaches, have her analyze it, Ask her if it's a 'pain' headache, or a hazy, disconnected feeling. And you could save yourself some legwork by simply assuming that the school food is chock full of additives. There are so many sources of the stuff now that I DO assume there are additives, until I've checked the labels.

I know many people are going to read this and write it off. If any of these symptoms sound familiar to anyone, PLEASE take the time and check things out. You could end up saving a life, literally. And maybe even your own.

I think my microwave burrito is done...