The Killers Under Your


Kitchen Sink


by Larry White M


“An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail.“ ~ Edwin Land


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any of us don’t give much thought to the household clean- ing products we use day after day. We rely upon government agencies and manufacturing companies to look out for our health and safety. But the labeling on cleaning products is not regulated, and not every manufacturer voluntarily discloses its ingredients. The tub and tile sprays, drain cleaners and laundry detergents that promise “fresh and clean” may hide unseen and undis- closed dangers. According to Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), a national women’s environmental organization, there are some 85,000 chemicals contained in products in the consumer marketplace, and only a fraction of these have been tested for toxicity, mutagenic or car- cinogenic effects or links with birth defects. EPA studies have shown that children exposed to the toxic chemicals contained in many cleaning agents can develop learning disorders, including ADD and ADHD. Long-term exposure also can damage the liver, kidneys, nervous system and respiratory tract. One 15-year study by the Na- tional Cancer Association found that women who worked at home had a 54 percent higher death rate from cancer than women who worked outside the home. The study concluded that the higher death rate was due to ongo- ing exposure to hazardous chemicals found in items we use daily, including household cleaners, laundry detergents and personal care products. Health problems such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, lupus,


multiple sclerosis, circulatory disorders, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, irri- table bowel syndrome, depression and hormonal imbalances are frequently linked to toxic chemical exposure. Youngsters are vulnerable as well. Household cleaners are the number one cause of poisoning in children, and the chemicals they contain may contribute to asthma. According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 8.4 million children and 34.1 mil- lion adults suffer from the disease. Dr. Dennis Black, a naturopathic physician (whose syndicated radio show, “The Natural Doctor Show,” is broadcast locally), the Canadian Lung Associa- tion and the Asthma Society of Canada, among other medical experts, have identified common household cleaners and cosmetics as triggers.


Because we spend approximately


90 percent of our time indoors, it is crucial to make the home environment as safe as possible. We can prevent the health risks posed by chemical-laden cleaners and products by exploring safer, more natural options. Non-toxic alternatives do exist and can meet nearly every cleaning need around the home.


Larry White is a local author and radio show host with KAAM 770 AM, which carries Dr. Dennis Black’s radio show, “The Natural Doctor Show.” White also is the inventor of Orange Stuff, an all-organic, natural cleaner available through NuPlexa. For more informa- tion, visit NuPlexa.com. See ad on page 5.


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