Rub A Dub, Dub
"Chemicals, Chemicals, & Chemicals"



According to EPA Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances, in just "26" seconds after any exposure to chemicals through your skin or by breathing in their vapors, chemicals and/or pesticides can be found in every organ in your body. Most chemicals are not biodegradable and as a result can accumulate in body tissues. Chemicals and toxins are very difficult to eliminate from the body and can slow healing and/or full recovery of a health problem.

On February 23, 1998 the CBS morning talk show "This Morning" reported the findings of a study from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Toxicology Program that sent shockwaves throughout the cosmetics and personal care products industries.

3 Chemicals out of 10,900 You and I Are Exposed To On a Daily Basis

1. DEA (Diethanolamine)
   When applied to the skin, resulted in clear evidence of carcinogenic (causing or contributing to cancer) activity. This chemical is an ingredient formulated into soaps, detergents and surfactants and is found in over 600 home and personal care products. These products include shampoos, conditioners, bubble baths, lotions, cosmetics, soaps, laundry and dishwashing detergents.





2. Propylene Glycol
   Propylene Glycol is the main ingredient in anti-freeze we use in our car radiators to keep the engines running cooler in the summer and from freezing up in the cold winters. Should any pet lick up a spill on the garage floor (it's sweet tasting to animals) the die a grueling death called Organic Phosphate Poisoning. Propylene Glycol is found in cosmetics, toothpaste, shampoos, deodorants, baby shampoos, lotions, and even in some foods. Check all your labels.



Propylene Glycol is also used in brake and hydraulic fluid, de-icer, paints and coatings, laundry detergents, pet food, processed foods, tobacco and baby wipes. It is a humectant, which is a substance that helps retain moisture content. It keeps pet food soft and chewy and it makes the skin feel moist and soft. Be Aware!



3. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) or Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
   It is used as a surfactant to break down the surface tension of water (makes water wetter to help penetrate the surface applied to). Found in hundreds of personal care products and is a favorite for degreasers and toothpaste manufacturers.



What can SLS do to your organic tissue? Plenty!



1. SLS can be a mutagen. In sufficient amounts it is capable of changing genetic material found in cells.





2. SLS has been used in studies to induct mutations in bacteria.





3. SLS corrodes hair follicles and impairs the ability to grow hair.





4. SLS enters and maintains residual levels in the heart, liver, lungs and brain just from skin contact (shampoos, toothpaste, etc.)





5. SLS denatures protein, impairs proper structural formation of young eyes, damage is permanent.





6. SLS can damage the immune system, cause separation of skin layers, and cause inflammation to the skin.




7. Does your toothpaste contain SLS?

Digitalis is recommended under the tongue for optimum absorption right? What happens when your child has a mouth full of toothpaste containing Fluoride and Sodium Laural Sulfate?

Look at the side panel of your own personal toothpaste tube. Notice the warning for children under the age of 6 and the recommanded reference to the poison control center!

Chlorine and Fluorine are natural trace minerals when found in our soils and some foods. However, the Chlorine and Fluoride put into our city drinking water and the Fluoride used and recommended by the American Dental Association are By-Products of the Aluminum Industry in processing the metal itself and is very toxic and poisoness. That is why the packaging is always marked as "Highly Toxic" with attached warning labels when shipped to our municipal water treatment plants and to our personal dentist offices.

Warning labels are located on every side panel of All Toothpaste Containing Fluoride!

Again it is very difficult for our bodies to flush out all chemicals, toxins, poisons and heavy metals. Our bodies then actually stores the left over toxic residue into the soft tissues of our body. This includes the brain and nerve tissue. This can contribute to misfiring and/or interruption of our complex inter-cellular communication system. Full cellular communication is a must for efficient body functions to experience optimal health and wellness. Think about it!

Over a period of time the accumulation of these toxins, chemicals and heavy metals including Chlorine and Fluorides can take a heavy toll on our immune and communication systems. There are truck loads of research available to prove these potential harmful effects on our personal health and wellness. Be Aware! Isn't your health and your family's health the most important asset you have? One ounce of prevention is still worth one pound of cure isn't it?

Why not control and become the captain of your own ship? Personal responsibility and self education can mean the difference of sickness and poor health versus enjoying robust health well into your golden years of retirement! We all do have a choice, don't we?

And It's Not Getting Any Better!

• From 1965 to 1982 over 4 million chemical compounds were formulated.



• Approximately 3000 chemicals are added to our foods.



• 700 Chemicals have been found in our water.



• 400 have been identified in human tissue.



• Over 500 can be found under the kitchen sinks or laundry rooms.



• Over 800 Neuro-toxic chemical compounds are used in cosmetic industries.

BE ALERT - READ YOUR LABELS!

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¹ FDA 2000, CIR 2003, Environmental Working Group, www.ewg.org;
² CDC 2003, Thornton 2002, EWG 2003, Environmental Working Group, www.ewg.org;