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Chemicals In Our Cabinets Threaten Our Health
The National
Environmental Trust's "Cabinet Confidential" report examined
state-collected data from New Jersey and
Massachusetts on chemicals shipped in products.
The report shows that the amount of toxic chemicals shipped in products likely
to end up in consumers' homes is more than 40 times the amount of these
chemicals released to the environment.
"This report is very significant," says environmental scientist
Michael Wisner, who educates consumers on the dangers of chemical exposure.
Wisner, a researcher for the New York Times bestseller Clear Body Clear Mind by
L. Ron Hubbard, a book that explains how toxins are retained in the body tissue
and can effect you both mentally and physically years later, has worked with
many different kinds of toxic exposure, including members of families who were
exposed right in their own homes. The exposure can dull the senses, cloud up
thinking and even cause a wide range of illnesses. And worse, they block any
stable advancement in mental or spiritual well-being.
"One of the important findings of this report is the fact that there
are millions of pounds of toxic chemicals 'along for the ride' in these
products. They serve no particular purpose in the product, but exposure can
lead to harmful effects," points out Wisner.
Chemicals known and suspected to contain neurotoxins, and reproductive and
developmental toxins are a potential source of exposure that rarely gets
examined. Although the Center for Disease Control (CDC) does bio-monitoring
studies, this report shows that among the 10 chemicals most likely to be found
in products in the home, only one is on the CDC's list for bio-monitoring. So
the actual extent of exposure from the other chemicals commonly found in these
products is unknown.
In the past several years, particularly led by Earl Gray's laboratory at the
US Environmental Protection Agency, attention has turned to low-dose toxicity
of phthalates during crucial windows of fetal development. Gray's work reveals
that male reproductive development is acutely sensitive to some phthalates and
increases indications of demasculinization.
"With this high level of chemical toxicity all around us, and studies
proving that most Americans have these chemicals present in their systems,
reducing your current 'chemical body burden' offers a promise of better
physical and mental health," says Wisner.
Clear Body Clear Mind outlines a simple yet effective system of exercise,
nutrition, vitamins and sauna sweat-out that releases and flushes toxins from
the system. Independent scientific studies have shown that people doing this
program do indeed have toxic chemicals and drug residues coming out of their
system and 250,000 people worldwide have done the program with results such as
thinking more clearly, having more energy and living a happier, more perceptive
and aware life.
"As a young mother of three sons, maintaining a home, lawn and garden,
little did I know at the time what ills the future would bring," said Rose
Marie Raccioppi, an avid artist and educator from New York, who suffered from unusual
reactions to household and garden products. "Spraying, cleaning,
polishing-all seemingly noble deeds of a dutiful housewife resulted in
headache, skin rashes, food allergies, sinus infection and other
conditions."
After months of despair and research, Rose Marie was fortunate enough to do
the program detailed in the book Clear Body Clear Mind. "The program was
vigorous, demanding and of the utmost benefit. As the program progressed
symptoms elevated and then subsided. The body seemed to have experienced the
memory of each toxic experience. I was so taken by the experience of the
program that I was compelled to give it expression beyond verbal or written
description. My first painting was a watercolor depicting the internal storm
and calm I felt. I continue to express my gratitude in every painting. Each
painting is a metaphor expressing the delight in life now lived. I am free of
the devastating state I once lived. I can now enjoy the love and company of my
family in good health."
Clear Body Clear Mind makes no medical claims and the benefits vary from
person to person. To find out more about the program, visit
www.clearbodyclearmind.com.