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Our Toxic World
All too often we hear about grotesquely deformed animals that are becoming endangered species. Whale populations are dying, malignant tumors are found from breast to bladder in these animals and they are afflicted with an epidemic of cancer just like humans. The bottom line is that if we do not change the way we eat, drink and live, this epidemic of toxicity will continue. In 1950, one out of 20 women was diagnosed with breast cancer. In 1960, it was one out of 15. Today, it is one out of seven or eight. Projections estimate 2 to 4 women out of 20 will be diagnosed with breast cancer by 2020. The National Cancer Institute reports that every other man in American will get cancer. What can we do about this? Let’s start with a few simple changes in our behaviors. Water is the sustenance to life, yet everywhere in the world our water supply is becoming more toxic. Fluoride and chlorine, among other toxic chemicals is added to our water in spite of study after study that shows it does nothing to reduce cavities. Studies have shown a direct link of these chemicals to heart disease and cancer. Drink good filtered water. Not even bottled water is as safe as it appears. We are hearing more today about how some of the water companies are using regular municipal water, bottling it and attaching a slick label. There is also a grave concern about the plastics the water is stored in. Phthalates are the most pervasive synthetic chemicals found in most plastics, inks, adhesives, vinyl flooring and some paints. The highest exposure probably comes from the soft plastics our food is wrapped in. An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study published in the March issue of Toxicology and Industrial Health, found that when female fats were exposed to phthalates, their offspring showed a wide variety of abnormalities. Most alarming were their effects in male offspring, which included a reduction of testosterone levels, abnormalities in the male reproductive tract and testicular tumors among adult animals. More alarming is that women exposed to high levels of phthalates have a higher risk of miscarriage. Alkylphenols and nonylphenols are xenohormones, (foreign hormones) found in detergents, shampoos, cosmetics, spermicidal lubricants, pesticides and clear plastics are difficult to avoid. Synthetic chemicals are everywhere in our foods from artificial flavors, colors, flavor enhancers to preservatives. Our food crops are sprayed with pesticides and herbicides. We are now genetically altering seeds to grow what is believed to be bug resistant foods, and one hundred thousand Americans die every year from side effects of pharmaceutical drugs prescribed by their doctors. All these chemicals assault our bodies daily and it’s a cumulative effect that causes irreparable damage. They wreak havoc with our hormones, organs and cells. We should do everything we can to avoid exposure to these toxins. Look for non-toxic alternatives and be sure to read all labels. Need a speaker to stimulate your group or organization? Contact
Cindy A. Krueger, MPH. Her lectures are engaging, candid, humorous. Edited by: Thomas J. Cline, MBA and MAP President and Editor in Chief of INTEGRITY TALK, The official publication of the International Association of Ethics Trainers. Visit: http://ethicstrainers.com
Health Disclaimer: The information provided on this site should not be considered as personal medical advice. Readers should research and consult with appropriate healthcare practitioners on matters related to their personal health and well-being. The information and opinions on this site are believed to be accurate and scientifically sound, based upon the best judgment available to the author. References are noted where appropriate. The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions.Copyright 2007 - 2010, Preservion, Inc. All rights reserved Last Updated: February 2010
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