Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 They forgot to mention one of the most prolific offenders for formaldehyde gaining access into our bodies - diet soft drinks containing aspartame. Doug kair4me http://www.just-2.com/id/dough - > Message: 4 > Wed, 20 Nov 2002 12:29:13 +0000 > WildMouse <wildmouse > HEALTH: Formaldehyde in the home > > Everyone knows formaldehyde is dangerous yet they put it in vaccines and > tell us to inject it into our bodies... boggles my mind every time I > think about it. > > Mouse > ********** > > > Formaldehyde is a chemical widely used in many building materials and > household products. According to the Environmental Defense Scoreboard it > is ranked as one of the most hazardous compounds to ecosystems and human health. > > Possible Health Problems > > Exposure to formaldehyde affects people differently. Some experience no > adverse reactions when exposed to moderate levels, while others do, even > after low exposure. This colorless, pungent gas can cause one or more of > the following health problems: > > Coughing > Dizziness > Eye irritation or watery eyes > Fatigue > Headaches > Lethargy > Nausea > Nose irritation > Skin rashes > Throat irritation > Upper respiratory tract irritation > Wheezing > > Possible Sources in the Home > Formaldehyde exists in every home to some degree. The concentrations in > the home vary depending on the age of the home and the quantity of > pressed wood products. Here is a partial listing of products that may > contain formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing agents. > > Adhesives > Air fresheners > Carpet backings > Cigarette smoking > Cosmetics > Drapery fabric > Dyes > Fiberboard > Floor polishes > Fuel burning appliances - wood, kerosene or natural gas > Glues > Household liquid scouring cleaners > Household rug and upholstery cleaners > Markers > Paints > Paper products > Particle board - furniture, fixtures, cabinets > Permanent press clothing > Plywood paneling resins > Rug and upholstery cleaners > Scatter rugs and bath mats > Sheet vinyl flooring > Toilet bowl cleaners > Wall coverings > > Steps to Reduce Exposure > > The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends > taking the following steps to reduce household exposure to formaldehyde: > > Use " exterior-grade " pressed wood products (lower-emitting because they > contain phenol resins, not urea resins). > Use air conditioning and dehumidifier to maintain moderate temperature > and reduce humidity levels. > Increase ventilation, particularly after bringing new sources of > formaldehyde into the home. > > Other steps include: > Buy formaldehyde-free products. > Wash permanent press clothing prior to use. > Avoid products that contain these formaldehyde releasing agents such as > bronopol, diazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin, imidazolindinyl, and > quaternium 15. > > *** > > http://allergies.about.com/library/weekly/aa010801a.htm > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 Your kidding me? Yuck! I won't knowingly touch anything with aspartame in it and seldom drink any soft drinks was so ever... I'm an iced tea person (unsweetened and decaffeinated of course). I wish I could talk my sil into giving up the diet coke though - she is convinced that she has no choice because she is diabetic. I tried to explain that it actually makes the situation worse but she is one of those very set in her ways kind of people and won't try anything different, know what I mean? It's sad to me... Peace! Mouse Douglas Hooper wrote: > > They forgot to mention one of the most prolific offenders for > formaldehyde gaining access into our bodies - > diet soft drinks containing aspartame. > > Doug > kair4me > http://www.just-2.com/id/dough > > - > Message: 4 > > Wed, 20 Nov 2002 12:29:13 +0000 > > WildMouse <wildmouse > > HEALTH: Formaldehyde in the home > > > > Everyone knows formaldehyde is dangerous yet they put it in vaccines and > > tell us to inject it into our bodies... boggles my mind every time I > > think about it. > > > > Mouse > > ********** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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