Most Common Household Toxins

May 30, 2006

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, "Soaring Hawk" <aSoaringHawk wrote:>> http://drbenkim.com/articles-household-toxins.htm> > Most Common Household Toxins> > By Ben Kim, D.C.> > Exposure to household toxins is linked to just about every disease that we> know of, most notably cancer> > <http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/abstract/91014907/ABSTRACT>.> > Numerous animal studies have linked many of the more than 24,000 toxins that> exist in our environment to negative health effects on the following> systems:> > * Cardiovascular> > * Nervous> > * Endocrine> > * Respiratory> > * Reproductive> > * Immune> > Many household toxins have also been linked to mental and physical> developmental problems in children.> > Because we are unable to feel, see, smell, or taste many household toxins at> first contact, it is important to be aware of the most common household> toxins and to proactively take measures to prevent or reduce our exposure to> them.> > The most common household toxins are as follows:> > 1. *Triclosan:* an antibacterial agent that is chemically similar to the> dioxin class of compounds.> > *Linked to:* immune system dysfunction.> > *Most commonly found in:* many liquid soaps and in some deodorants,> toothpastes, cosmetics, kitchenware, and children's toys.> > 2. *Phthalates**:* large phthalates are chemicals that are added to plastics> to impart resilience and flexibility. Smaller phthalates are used to prolong> the length of time that a scented product maintains its fragrance.> > *Linked to:* endocrine, reproductive, and developmental problems.> > *Most commonly found in:* vinyl flooring, plastic food packaging, plastic> bags, plastic clothing, detergents, children's toys, shower curtains, and> personal care products like soap, shampoo, nail polish, and hair spray.> > 3. *Bisphenol A:** *used in epoxy resins that line some metal cans, and to> make polycarbonate plastics utilized in a variety of food containers and> baby products.> > *Linked to: *endocrine problems.> > *Most commonly found in:* food and drink containers, baby bottles, teethers,> toys, metal food cans, and dental sealants used to prevent cavities.> > 4. *Carbon monoxide:* formed from incomplete combustion of fuel.> > Carbon monoxide decreases delivery of oxygen to cells.> > *Linked to:* cardiovascular and nervous system failure.> > *Most commonly produced by:* leaking furnaces and chimneys, gas stoves, wood> stoves and fireplaces, back-drafting from gas water heaters, and auto> exhaust from an attached garage or nearby traffic.> > 5. *Perfluorinated chemicals:* used to make stain-repellents and non-stick> surfaces.> *Linked to:* many different types of cancer and developmental problems> in children.> > *Most commonly found in:* teflon-coated cookware, microwave popcorn bags,> and stain-guarded clothing, furniture, and carpets.> > 6. *Volatile organic compounds (VOCs):* chemicals that are released into the> air as gases.> *Linked to:* reproductive, respiratory, neurological, and developmental> problems. Also linked to different types of cancer.> > *Most commonly found in:* air fresheners, hair spray, perfumes, cleaning> products, paints, carpets, and furniture made out of pressed wood.> > 7. *Radon:* odorless gas that forms as uranium in rocks and soil breaks> down.> > *Linked to:* lung cancer.> > *Most commonly found in:* confined spaces, the most common of which are> poorly ventilated basements that have cracked walls and/or floors.> > 8. *Lead:* a heavy metal that can build up in our tissues.> *Linked to:* cancer, neurological dysfunction, hormonal imbalances,> reproductive problems, and developmental problems in children.> > *Most commonly found in:* lead plumbing pipes found in older homes,> lead-based paint, crystal tableware, and some varieties of imported> mini-blinds.> > 9. *Pesticides and herbicides:* linked to problems with the nervous system,> and possibly a risk factor for cancer, developmental challenges, and> reproductive problems.> *Most commonly found in:* non-organic food supply, non-organic farming> regions, and non-organic landscaped areas that are well maintained.> > Although we are all at risk of experiencing health problems due to exposure> to the household toxins listed above, particularly worrisome are the effects> that these toxins may have on babies growing in their mothers' wombs.> > A study conducted in 2004 by the Environmental Working Group> > <http://www.ewg.org/reports/bodyburden2/execsumm.php> found that umbilical> cord blood from 10 newborns contained chemicals used in consumer products,> pesticides, and by-products from gasoline, garbage, and the burning of coal.> > On average, the blood from each newborn contained 200 industrial pollutants> and chemicals. Of the 287 toxins that were found in the newborns' blood, 180> are known to cause cancer in humans or animals, 217 are known to be toxic to> the brain and nervous system, and 208 are known to cause birth defects or> abnormal development in animal tests.> > I think it's import not to become obsessed with living in a way that> minimizes exposure to household and other toxins. I firmly believe that such> an obsession can quite possibly becoome an emotional stressor tha creates> more of a negative impact on our health than toxins themselves.> > Still, within the context of living emotionally balanced lives, we can> significantly lower our risk of developing many different types of chronic> disease by doing our best to avoid the most common sources of the toxins> listed in this article.> > > > *Copyright 1997-2005 by Ben Kim*> > The contents of this website are the opinions of Dr. Ben Kim unless> otherwise noted. The information on this website is not intended as> personalized medical advice and is not intended to replace the relationship> that you have with your primary care provider. Any decisions you make with> regard to your daily choices and medical treatments should be made with the> help of a qualified health care provider.> > > > Radiating UNCONDITIONAL LOVE & Truth> > To ALL who share our circle – our universe, our love, our trust.> > May I always be found worthy.> > > > Gratitude & Thankfulness to All of Us> > a SoaringHawk> > > Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last> time. Then your time on earth will be filled with joy & glory.>