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Most Common Sources of Toxins

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Poisonous substances abound in our lives today. Be aware of the overwhelming sources of toxins and avoid them at all costs. The effects are cumulative.

Rated 2 points - posted 13 years ago by moochacha in category Health.

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Smoking; a no brainer!

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Prescription drugs

So many people die of prescription drugs administered by health professionals that there's a name for it: iatrogenic death.

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Pesticides and Herbicides

Highly toxic, and were banned in Canada a few years ago.

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Fish

Most fish contains at least small amounts of mercury, a heavy metal that can have serious effects on human health. Use a safe fish oil, flax oil, borage oil instead, for your Omega oils.

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Plastic containers, baby bottles, etc.

BPA that leaches out of plastics can cause epigenetic reproductive problems in female offspring.

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X-rays and body scans

Any radiation is harmful; they just don't want us to know it. It may not contain toxins, per se, but it can cause cancer and other terrible side effects.

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Aerosol sprays

Use pumps only.

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Amalgam tooth fillings

Have your amalgam fillings removed and replaced as soon as possible.

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Faux nails, nail enamel and remover

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Industry and Manufacturing

Both through air emissions and effluent released into streams and lakes.

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Mould and fungus

Mildew and other moulds can cause serious health issues.

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Chem trails

Yes, some airplanes are involved in experiments wherein they release chemicals into the air as they fly over populated areas.

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Soaps and household cleaning products

Use only eco-friendly, natural products.

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Air fresheners, candles

Lab results with Febreze were most revealing. Use only products with essential oils to provide scent and freshen your home.

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Unfiltered tap water

It contains chlorine and often fluoride, in some communities. Both are poison to humans.

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Fabric softener & dryer sheets

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PCBs

Even though they've been banned...they're still out there.

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Hair colour and hair spray

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Sunscreen, skin care, shampoo, deodorant, antiperspirant

Your skin is your largest organ. Whatever you put on it, is drawn deep into your cells and other organs and gets stuck there; eventually leading to untold health issues.

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Plastic venetian blinds

UVA & UVB light from the sun breaks down the plastic and the microscopic particles that are released can cause severe health issues.