7 Deadly Toxins You Can"t Live Without!
Dangerous toxins are polluting our homes and families on a daily basis.
Most of us are not even aware this is happening, and we may not know exposure to these toxins is linked with serious diseases such as Cancer, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's.
The United States government, before they will ban harmful Substances, tries to be absolutely certain of the causal factors between a dangerous substance and disease.
This certainty can be quite elusive, since disease sometimes takes decades to develop after exposure to toxins.
Meanwhile, the evidence of our exposure is frightening.
The European Union and Canada have already taken action to protect its citizens from toxins.
Mark Schapiro, author of "Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products" (2007), explains that the European approach, called the precautionary principle, attempts to prevent the harm of citizens before it happens, and as a result many of their toxic substances are already banned.
They do not wait decades.
For the elusive "direct causal link" the way America does.
Just what has America's response been to Europe's strong moral leadership and "go-green" initiative? American Lobbyists, whose numbers have tripled in the past seven years, are hastily traveling to Europe in an effort to stop or slow their "green" initiatives.
Obviously, American companies are afraid they will not be able to export their products any longer since they now contain banned substances.
Before looking at some specific toxins, consider the following alarming facts: - Pediatric cancer is rising at the rate of 1% per year - About 1 in 6 children have a developmental disability - In a 2004 study, the Environmental Working Group found 287 toxins in the umbilical cord blood of babies - Autism rates have risen from 1 in 10,000 (ten years ago) to 1 in 166 - 5 million children now suffer from asthma, which rose tenfold in just 10 years - Rheumatoid arthritis is now the third most common disease in infants - Over 100 million Americans live in cities that exceed federal smog standards - Most municipal drinking water contains about 700 chemicals - Of the 80,000 chemicals used in the United States, the EPA has banned only five - 25% of municipal water facilities violate federal standards for drinking water Are you alarmed? Good.
After reading these facts you may agree we can't rely on the American government or industry to protect our health; we must protect ourselves and our families with accurate information.
Now, here are several dangerous toxins that, in America, "you can't live without!" Freon Dr.
Hulda Clark (The Cure For All Diseases, 1995) has conducted research on pollutants contaminating her patients.
She found that every patient she tested had Freon in their body, whether they had cancer or not.
In cancer patients, Dr.
Clark found that the Freon was always concentrated in the cancerous organ.
Where did the Freon originate? According to Dr.
Clark, it leaked from refrigerators.
She recommends refrigerators With a safer refrigerant called forane, and she also recommends doing a liver and kidney cleanse to help eliminate Freon from your body.
Chlorine Dr.
Konrad Kail, co-author of "Allergy Free" (2000), explains that chlorine irritates the skin, harms the important acidophilus living in our intestines, causes cancer related compounds to develop, and it can deplete vitamin E and important polyunsaturated fats.
A common bleaching and disinfecting agent, chlorine is frequently involved in industrial injuries and in 2000, poison control centers reported that it injured more than 18,000 children.
Deirdre Imus, author of "Green This" (2007), recommends that we disinfect household surfaces at home with distilled white vinegar.
She also advises the use of chlorine-free paper towels, napkins, and tampons.
Phthalates These chemicals are plasticizers that make things bend and they also make fragrances last longer.
They are used in nail polish, toys, adhesives, cosmetics, and paint, and they are used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which can be found in shower curtains, food storage containers, and teething rings.
The problem is, phthalates are toxic to the reproductive system and they are a probable carcinogen.
The European Union has placed tight restrictions on the use of phthalates, but in America it is "buyer beware!" To protect yourself, it is wise not to store food or microwave food in "number 3" plastic containers.
In addition, try not to let plastic wrap come in contact with food in the microwave.
Teflon PFOA, or perfluorooctanoic acid, is a chemical used in the manufacture of Teflon cookware.
Dupont states that Teflon is harmless, and their cookware is safe at temperatures up to 650 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Environmental Protection Agency, however, has stated that PFOA is a probable carcinogen.
This is quite alarming when you consider that in 2001, a study revealed 96% of the blood samples of children contained PFOA.
By the way, the EPA recently fined Dupont in the amount of 17 million dollars in a case involving the exposure of employees to Teflon chemicals.
Protect yourself against PFOA by cooking in well-ventilated areas, by not using high heat with Teflon, and by avoiding clothing and carpeting containing stain resistance and water resistance.
Benzopyrenes These are highly carcinogenic hydrocarbons found in vehicle exhaust, tobacco smoke, charbroiled food, burnt toast, and wood smoke.
Raymond Francis, who hosts the radio show "An Ounce of Prevention" on KEST in San Francisco, stated that Benzopyrenes can impair a human gene that prevents cancer.
He also said you can ingest this chemical even if you eat a raw diet, if your food is grown near exhaust fumes or a plant that makes asphalt.
In her book, Dr.
Hulda Clark explained that foods rose to high temperatures in microwaves and even toasters can produce Benzopyrenes.
Dr.
Clark recommends taking the supplements niacin and vitamin B2 to help your body detoxify this harmful chemical.
Formaldehyde Dr.
Gary Ginsberg, co-author of "What's Toxic, What's Not" (2006), calls volatile organic compounds like formaldehyde "the most ubiquitous indoor air contaminants;" they are present in every home and every workplace.
A known carcinogen, formaldehyde is still used in cleaning products, permanent press fabrics, nail polish, wallpapers, furniture, and mattresses.
In the 1980s, formaldehyde foam insulation was banned in the U.
S.
, but it is still used in many products, especially pressed wood and particleboard.
It is advisable to purchase solid wood cabinetry, shelves, and doors instead of pressed wood products.
Also, make sure you have adequate ventilation when using nail polish.
Perchlorethylene Perchlorethylene (perc) is an organic solvent that has been listed by the EPA as a hazardous air pollutant.
It is used by many dry cleaners even though it is a carcinogen that can damage the liver, kidneys, and vision of unsuspecting victims.
It is estimated that perc has contaminated up to 50% of U.
S.
groundwater, and the toxin has even been found in mothers' breast milk.
There are safer alternatives to perc that dry cleaners can use, but about 75% still use this dangerous chemical.
Since perc takes a while to vent from clothes after they are cleaned, it is wise to let your clothes air-out outdoors, after picking them up from the dry cleaner.
Most of us are not even aware this is happening, and we may not know exposure to these toxins is linked with serious diseases such as Cancer, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's.
The United States government, before they will ban harmful Substances, tries to be absolutely certain of the causal factors between a dangerous substance and disease.
This certainty can be quite elusive, since disease sometimes takes decades to develop after exposure to toxins.
Meanwhile, the evidence of our exposure is frightening.
The European Union and Canada have already taken action to protect its citizens from toxins.
Mark Schapiro, author of "Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products" (2007), explains that the European approach, called the precautionary principle, attempts to prevent the harm of citizens before it happens, and as a result many of their toxic substances are already banned.
They do not wait decades.
For the elusive "direct causal link" the way America does.
Just what has America's response been to Europe's strong moral leadership and "go-green" initiative? American Lobbyists, whose numbers have tripled in the past seven years, are hastily traveling to Europe in an effort to stop or slow their "green" initiatives.
Obviously, American companies are afraid they will not be able to export their products any longer since they now contain banned substances.
Before looking at some specific toxins, consider the following alarming facts: - Pediatric cancer is rising at the rate of 1% per year - About 1 in 6 children have a developmental disability - In a 2004 study, the Environmental Working Group found 287 toxins in the umbilical cord blood of babies - Autism rates have risen from 1 in 10,000 (ten years ago) to 1 in 166 - 5 million children now suffer from asthma, which rose tenfold in just 10 years - Rheumatoid arthritis is now the third most common disease in infants - Over 100 million Americans live in cities that exceed federal smog standards - Most municipal drinking water contains about 700 chemicals - Of the 80,000 chemicals used in the United States, the EPA has banned only five - 25% of municipal water facilities violate federal standards for drinking water Are you alarmed? Good.
After reading these facts you may agree we can't rely on the American government or industry to protect our health; we must protect ourselves and our families with accurate information.
Now, here are several dangerous toxins that, in America, "you can't live without!" Freon Dr.
Hulda Clark (The Cure For All Diseases, 1995) has conducted research on pollutants contaminating her patients.
She found that every patient she tested had Freon in their body, whether they had cancer or not.
In cancer patients, Dr.
Clark found that the Freon was always concentrated in the cancerous organ.
Where did the Freon originate? According to Dr.
Clark, it leaked from refrigerators.
She recommends refrigerators With a safer refrigerant called forane, and she also recommends doing a liver and kidney cleanse to help eliminate Freon from your body.
Chlorine Dr.
Konrad Kail, co-author of "Allergy Free" (2000), explains that chlorine irritates the skin, harms the important acidophilus living in our intestines, causes cancer related compounds to develop, and it can deplete vitamin E and important polyunsaturated fats.
A common bleaching and disinfecting agent, chlorine is frequently involved in industrial injuries and in 2000, poison control centers reported that it injured more than 18,000 children.
Deirdre Imus, author of "Green This" (2007), recommends that we disinfect household surfaces at home with distilled white vinegar.
She also advises the use of chlorine-free paper towels, napkins, and tampons.
Phthalates These chemicals are plasticizers that make things bend and they also make fragrances last longer.
They are used in nail polish, toys, adhesives, cosmetics, and paint, and they are used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which can be found in shower curtains, food storage containers, and teething rings.
The problem is, phthalates are toxic to the reproductive system and they are a probable carcinogen.
The European Union has placed tight restrictions on the use of phthalates, but in America it is "buyer beware!" To protect yourself, it is wise not to store food or microwave food in "number 3" plastic containers.
In addition, try not to let plastic wrap come in contact with food in the microwave.
Teflon PFOA, or perfluorooctanoic acid, is a chemical used in the manufacture of Teflon cookware.
Dupont states that Teflon is harmless, and their cookware is safe at temperatures up to 650 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Environmental Protection Agency, however, has stated that PFOA is a probable carcinogen.
This is quite alarming when you consider that in 2001, a study revealed 96% of the blood samples of children contained PFOA.
By the way, the EPA recently fined Dupont in the amount of 17 million dollars in a case involving the exposure of employees to Teflon chemicals.
Protect yourself against PFOA by cooking in well-ventilated areas, by not using high heat with Teflon, and by avoiding clothing and carpeting containing stain resistance and water resistance.
Benzopyrenes These are highly carcinogenic hydrocarbons found in vehicle exhaust, tobacco smoke, charbroiled food, burnt toast, and wood smoke.
Raymond Francis, who hosts the radio show "An Ounce of Prevention" on KEST in San Francisco, stated that Benzopyrenes can impair a human gene that prevents cancer.
He also said you can ingest this chemical even if you eat a raw diet, if your food is grown near exhaust fumes or a plant that makes asphalt.
In her book, Dr.
Hulda Clark explained that foods rose to high temperatures in microwaves and even toasters can produce Benzopyrenes.
Dr.
Clark recommends taking the supplements niacin and vitamin B2 to help your body detoxify this harmful chemical.
Formaldehyde Dr.
Gary Ginsberg, co-author of "What's Toxic, What's Not" (2006), calls volatile organic compounds like formaldehyde "the most ubiquitous indoor air contaminants;" they are present in every home and every workplace.
A known carcinogen, formaldehyde is still used in cleaning products, permanent press fabrics, nail polish, wallpapers, furniture, and mattresses.
In the 1980s, formaldehyde foam insulation was banned in the U.
S.
, but it is still used in many products, especially pressed wood and particleboard.
It is advisable to purchase solid wood cabinetry, shelves, and doors instead of pressed wood products.
Also, make sure you have adequate ventilation when using nail polish.
Perchlorethylene Perchlorethylene (perc) is an organic solvent that has been listed by the EPA as a hazardous air pollutant.
It is used by many dry cleaners even though it is a carcinogen that can damage the liver, kidneys, and vision of unsuspecting victims.
It is estimated that perc has contaminated up to 50% of U.
S.
groundwater, and the toxin has even been found in mothers' breast milk.
There are safer alternatives to perc that dry cleaners can use, but about 75% still use this dangerous chemical.
Since perc takes a while to vent from clothes after they are cleaned, it is wise to let your clothes air-out outdoors, after picking them up from the dry cleaner.