Common Household Products Which Contain Carcinogens & Neutoxins

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According to the book "The Safe Shopper's Bible" here is a list of just a few common household products which contain harmful chemicals:

CLEANERS:

Lysol
Fantastik
Formula 409
Pine sol multi action spray
Pledge
Spic & Span
Tilex
Ajax
Joy Dishwashing liquid
Windex
Shout aerosol and stick
sunlight
spray & wash



Deodarants, soaps, BABY SHAMPOO, toothpaste, mouthwash:

right guard deodarant
palmolive skin bar
lady speed stick
lever 2000
irish spring
jergens liquid soap
caress body bar
crest tartar control
listerine original and cool mint
arm & hammer toothpaste
colgate toothpaste
scope mouthwash
dove soap bars
Speed Stick deodarant
Soft Soap
Secret Deodarant
JOHNSON'S BABY SHAMPOO



The average home contains 62 TOXIC UNSAFE Chemicals

More than 72,000 synthetic chemicals have been produced since WW II

LESS THAN 2% of these chemicals have been tested for toxicity, mutagenic, carcinogenic or birth defects


The majority of these chemicals have never been tested for prolonged use.

Why not use safer products if they are available?


Toxic chemicals found in many of our household cleaners, personal care items and cosmetics are the cause of many health issues.

Cancer rates have almost doubled since 1960.

Cancer is the Number ONE cause of death for children.

There has been a 26% increase in breast cancer since 1982. Breast cancer is the Number ONE killer of women between the ages of 35 and 54. Primary suspects are laundry detergents, household cleaners and pesticides.

Since 1980, asthma has increased by 600%. The Canadian Lung Association and the Asthma Society of Canada identify common household cleaners and cosmetics as triggers.


ADD/ADHD are epidemic in schools today. Behavioral problems have long been linked to exposure to toxic chemicals and molds.


Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, circulatory disorders, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, and hormonal problems are diseases commonly related to chemical exposure.


The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has found more than 2500 chemicals in cosmetics that are toxic, cause tumors, reproductive complications, biological mutations and skin and eye irritations.


There are more than 3 million poisonings every year. Household cleaners are the Number ONE cause of poisoning of children. The top three culprits according to Poison Control: Household cleaners, bleach and medications.



Formaldehyde is one of the largest indoor pollutants in our homes. Symptoms caused by formaldehyde are allergies, cancer, immune system failings, ADD/ADHD and asthma. Products containing Formaldehyde include: antiperspirants , mouthwash, toothpaste, Tupperware, permanent press clothing, floor waxes, furniture polishes, baggies, coffee, wax paper, and paper money.



CMHC reports that houses today are so energy efficient that "out-gassing" of chemicals has no where to go, so it builds up inside the home.

We spend 90% of our time indoors, and 65% of that time at home. Moms, infants and the elderly spend 90% of their time in the home.

National Cancer Association released results of a 15-year study concluding that women who work in the home are at a 54% higher risk of developing cancer than women who work outside the home.

Chemicals get into our body through inhalation, ingestion and absorption. We breathe 10 to 20 thousand liters of air per day.



Bleach must be safe because people have been using it for years, right? WRONG! When using bleach, antiseptics or chlorine in industrial areas, OSHA requires you to wear impervious protective clothing, hard hats, boots, gloves, apron or coveralls, chemical goggles or full face shield and use only in well ventilated areas. There has been a call from the U.S./ Canadian Commission to ban bleach in North America. Bleach is being linked to the rising rates of breast cancer in women, reproductive problems in men and learning and behavioral problems in children. (ADD/ADHD)


NTAs were banned in 1970. Lobbying by Proctor & Gamble in 1980 put them back into home products although they are extremely cancer causing. What are they for? ONLY to make more suds in detergents to make you think your clothes are getting cleaner.



In the USA:
the #1 cause of accidental poisoning is Dawn Dishwashing Detergent. WHY? Because it is the #1 seller.
Tide contains Lye and is the #1 polluter. It is also the #1 seller.



I shop with a great company who provide 400 products (cleaners, soaps, deodarants, dental care, dishwashing liquid, just to name a few) and these products are safer. There is no formaldehyde, propane, butane, pesticide, ammonia or bleach in these products.

They WORK better.

They COST less.

I don't sell these products, but I can help you set up an account to shop with the company online, and have it delivered straight to your door :)

Very convenient shopping, and GREAT prices.

Take care of yourself and have a wonderful 2009!