The CHIRP™ Study
In 2018, Documenting Hope opened enrollment for the CHIRP™ Study which features the most comprehensive pediatric survey of children’s health, growth and development in the context of the modern world – a place with innumerable toxic and unhealthy influences.
Total Load Theory Validation
Preliminary findings seem to point to a validation of the “total load” hypothesis. This theory posits that the current epidemic of chronic conditions in children is caused by a complex, cumulative and synergistic web of life and environmental “stressors.” In short, this study seeks to better understand the impact of the totality of modern living on children’s health, growth and development.
We are gathering compelling evidence that demonstrates the importance of the following types of activities to the health and vitality of children and families:
- Having access to clean, filtered water
- Eating organic food
- Using non-toxic personal and home care products
- Sleeping on non-toxic bedding
- Limiting screen-time and exposure to cell phones/tablets
- Limiting artificial colors and preservatives and junk food
- And more.
We continue to recruit more participants and analyze data as it becomes available. Won’t you consider participating in the CHIRP™ Study?
About Beth Lambert
Beth Lambert is a former healthcare consultant and teacher. As a consultant, she worked with pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic and other health care companies to evaluate industry trends.
She is the author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children (Sentient Publications, 2010). She is also a co-author of Documenting Hope's Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis. She is a co-author of Reversal of Autism Symptoms among Dizygotic Twins through a Personalized Lifestyle and Environmental Modification Approach: A Case Report and Review of the Literature, J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(6), 641.

In 2009, Beth founded Documenting Hope and currently serves as Executive Director. Beth attended Oxford University, graduated from Williams College and holds a Masters Degree in American Studies from Fairfield University.
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