Friday, June 1, 2012

Toxic Chemicals - What to Avoid


Below is information shared with me by a team member. It is worth sharing. We have to be informed and not assume that all companies have our family's health as a priority. We have to be our own advocates.
Our team works with a company that has prided itself on being "green" for decades. We can easily avoid these chemicals by shopping from our own store and helping others rid their houses of these chemicals by doing the same thing. So easy and so important. Please feel free to pass along the link to this article to others.
Please feel free to contact me for more information: http://www.findingfreedomteam.com/reneewilson

Benzene: (also benzol, benzole, annulene, benzeen, phenyl hydride, coal naphtha). Made from petroleum and coal, benzene is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a carcinogen, is listed in the 1990 Clean Air Act as a hazardous air pollutant, and is on the EPA’s Community Right-to-Know list.Found in: Oven cleaners, detergents, furniture polish, spot removers.
Benzene is mostly commonly used as an additive to other chemicals. It is used to make styrene, which is used to make plastics and polymers, and in the manufacturing process of nylon. Small amounts of benzene are used in the manufacturing processes of drugs, detergents, pesticides and explosives.
Exposure to benzene can have very serious health effects. High levels of exposure can cause breathing disorders, dizziness, drowsiness, headaches and nausea. If one were to eat food or drink liquid containing benzene, a rapid heart rate, vomiting and stomach irritation may result. Very high levels of exposure to benzene can ultimately lead to death. 
There are tests that can be performed to show whether a person has been exposed to the chemical. Benzene can be measured by a breath or blood test. Both these tests must be performed shortly after exposure, as the chemical disappears very quickly from the body. In the United States, the maximum amount of benzene permissible in water is 0.005 milligrams per liter.
Benzalkonium chloride: A synthetic disinfectant and bacteriacide, this chemical is biologically active (meaning it can negatively affect living organisms). The widespread indiscriminate use of bacteriacides is also now causing the emergence of new strains of bacteria that are resistant to them. Benzalkonium chloride, and other synthetic disinfectants, should be avoided for these reasons. Found in: Spray disinfectants, disinfecting cleaners, disinfecting hand soaps and lotions.
Ammonia: Ammonia is an irritant that affects the skin, eyes and respiratory passages. The symptoms of ammonia exposure are: a burning sensation in the eyes, nose and throat; pain in the lungs; headache; nausea; coughing; and increased breathing rate. Ammonia adds nitrogen to the environment. In areas that cannot handle the added nitrogen, disruptions to the ecosystem will result. These include toxic effects to plants, fish and animals. Ammonia is included as a toxic chemical on the EPA’s Community Right-to-Know list and the EPA has set limits on permissible levels in bodies of water. The FDA also regulates the amount of ammonium compounds in food. OSHA regulates the maximum allowable levels in the air to protect workers. Found in: window cleaners.
Amyl acetate: A synthetic grease cutter, amyl acetate is a neurotoxin implicated in central nervous system depression.Found in : Furniture polishes.
Alkyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanols: (also nonyl phenoxy ethoxylate or nonyl phenol). This is a general name for a group of synthetic surfactants (see Surfactants below for more information). They are slow to biodegrade in the environment and have been implicated in chronic health problems. Researchers in England have found that in trace amounts they activate estrogen receptors in cells, which in turn alters the activity of certain genes. For example, in experiments they have been found to stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells and feminize male fish. One member of this family of chemicals is used as a common spermicide, indicating the general level of high biological toxicity associated with these compounds. Found in: Laundry detergents, all-purpose cleaners, hard surface cleaners.
Butyl cellosolve (also butoxyethanol, butyl oxitol, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether). A toxic synthetic solvent and grease cutter that can irritate mucous membranes and cause liver and kidney damage. Butyl cellosolve is also a neurotoxin that can depress the nervous system and cause a variety of associated problems. Found in: Spray cleaners, all-purpose cleaners, abrasive cleaners.
Chlorine: (also known as hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, sodium dichloroisocyanurate, hydrogen chloride, hydrochloric acid) Chlorine was first manufactured on an industrial scale in the early 1900s. It was used as a powerful poison in World War I. Chlorine is the household chemical most frequently involved in household poisonings in the U.S. Chlorine also ranks first in causing industrial injuries and deaths resulting from large industrial accidents. Chlorine is an acutely toxic chemical created through the energy intensive electrolysis of sea water. This manufacturing process also creates extremely toxic byproducts. Sodium hypochlorite (known as household bleach, a 5% solution of sodium hypochlorite) is a chemical precursor of chlorine and should be treated as such because any use will create pure chlorine in the environment.

In addition to its direct toxic effects on living organisms, chlorine also reacts with organic materials in the environment to create other hazardous and carcinogenic toxins, including trihalomethanes and chloroform (THMs), and organochlorines, an extremely dangerous class of compounds that cause reproductive, endocrine and immune system disorders. The most well known organochlorine is dioxin. Products containing chlorine (or any of its derivatives or precursors, including sodium hypochlorite) should be considered highly unacceptable. Similarly, any chemical with "-chlor-" as part of its name, or any ingredient listed as "bleach," should be considered unacceptable as this nomenclature indicates the presence of a highly toxic and environmentally damaging chlorinated compound. Chlorine and chlorinated compounds are also a prime cause of atmospheric ozone loss. Chlorine use in the laundry also degrades both natural and synthetic fibers.

Chlorine is listed in the 1990 Clean Air Act as a hazardous air pollutant and is on the EPA’s Community Right-to-Know list. In 1993, the American Public Health Association issued a resolution calling for the gradual phase-out of most organochlorine compounds.

Found in: Scouring powders, laundry bleach, dishwasher detergent, and basin, tub and tile cleaners.
EDTA: (ethylene-diamino-tetra-acetate). A class of synthetic, phosphate-alternative compounds used to reduce calcium and magnesium hardness in water. EDTA is also used to prevent bleaching agents from becoming active before they’re immersed in water and as a foaming stabilizer. EDTA does not readily biodegrade and once introduced into the general environment can re-dissolve toxic heavy metals trapped in underwater sediments, allowing them to re-enter and re-circulate in the food chain. Found in: Laundry detergents.
Ethyl cellosolve: This synthetic solvent is both a nasal irritant and a neurotoxin (see Solvents). Found in: All-purpose cleaners, automotive antifreeze.
Ethylene glycol: (also ethylene dihydrate, ethylene alcohol).This synthetic solvent is highly toxic and is both a nasal irritant and a neurotoxin (see Solvents). Its vapors contribute to the formation of urban ozone pollution. Ethylene glycol is listed in the 1990 Clean Air Act as a hazardous air pollutant and is on the EPA’s Community Right-to-Know list. Found in: All-purpose cleaners, automotive antifreeze.
Fluoride: The accepted concentration of fluoride in drinking water is 1 ppm. Concentrations over 2 ppm begin to be a health risk. Not much of an increase. Think about this: fluoride is more toxic than lead, and only slightly less toxic than arsenic. It is poorly excreted in the urine and is poisonous to the kidneys. Children under 6, who have not yet mastered the art of not swallowing dental products, should probably not use them, as there is enough fluoride in them to be fatal. Read the warnings on your toothpaste.
Dr. John Yiamouyiannis, author of "Fluoride: The Agine Factor", estimates that 30,000 - 50,000 people die from flouride poisoning each year. Fluoride weakens immune systems. The speed of white blood cells to migrate to areas needing repair, decreases. In some studies, research animals drinking fluoridated water exhibit genetic and chromosomal damage. "Before any disease is even noticeable, Dr. Yiamouyiannis warns, "the acceleration of the aging process by fluoride is already occurring at the biochemical level, by means of enzyme inhibition, collagen breakdown, genetic damage and/or disruption of the immune system."
Prevention: Buy toothpaste without fluoride for young children, or use a baking soda and water paste to clean teeth. Also, a well-made reverse osmosis filter system will be able to remove over 90% of dissolved fluoride in tap drinking water.

Formaldehyde: Although not common as a primary ingredient, formaldehyde is present as a contaminant in consumer household products. It is an extremely potent carcinogen and respiratory irritant and may appear as a preservative. Products containing this chemical should be considered unacceptable. Found in: Deodorizers, disinfectants, germicides, adhesives, permanent press fabrics, and particleboard.
Exemptions for Specific Products: A number of products are exempt from
CPSC regulations, including: specific polishing/ cleaning products (see
regulations); cleaning/ spot removing kits; and products containing Sodium
Chloride or Ferrous Oxide.
Required Language on the Label: Each regulated product must contain
the following information on its label:
6_ Name and place of the business of the manufacturer
6_ Common or usual name of the hazardous component.
6_ Signal word $DANGER# on extremely flammable, corrosive
or highly toxic substances, or the word $WARNING.#
6_ An affirmative statement of the principal hazard.
6_ Precautionary measures describing the action to be avoided.
6_ Instruction for first aid treatment, where appropriate.
6_ Instructions for handling and storage.
6_ The statement $keep out of the reach of children# if
necessary.
4. Location of the Label: All labels must be prominently located, preferable
on the principal display panel.
5. Highly Toxic Products: $Highly toxic# products must contain the word
$poison# and the skull and crossbones, when appropriate.
6. Poison Prevention Packaging: Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act
of 1970 (16 CFR 1700 et seq.), substances that present a significant hazard
to children must be packaged in accordance with CPSC package
effectiveness specifications.
7. Reporting: CPSC requires manufacturers and distributors to notify CPSC
immediately in two situations: (1) when it can reasonably be concluded that
a product has a defect that presents a substantial risk, and (2) when a
product has been involved in two or more lawsuits in a two year period.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

The dangers of Dioxin (found in Lysol)

This information was shared with me by another team member (Finding Freedom Team).




Lysol...Even More Dangerous than we thought!

From the Environmental Health Newsletter, spring 1991:

We've known for a long time that Lysol contains a substance called Phenol, the ingestion of which even in small amounts can cause nausea, vomiting, circulatory collapse, paralysis, convulsions, coma, respiratory failure and cardiac arrest. (Why would anyone with children keep such a product in their home?)

We have learned recently Lysol also contains Dioxin. that's the deadly ingredient used in Agent Orange that can cause genetic mutation, birth defects and cancer.

In a recent court case, Monsanto, (Lysol's parent corporation) admitted to a 30 year cover-up, lying about the presence of Dioxin in the Chlorophenol used in Lysol. They admitted knowing how devastating Dioxin is to the environment and in the human body...yet they still put it in and they still lied and said it wasn't there.

A recent article in Greenpeace Magazine recently discussed Dioxin at length. The article explained Dioxin causes cancer, birth defects and reproductive problems, as well as developmental and nervous and immune system abnormalities and damage to the kidneys, liver and skin. Even worse, it not only causes cancer, it promotes the growth of cancers begun by other carcinogens!

Not surprisingly, the article also pointed out that Monsanto (one of the nation's largest manufacturers of Dioxin) manipulated studies designed to test Dioxin's effect on the environment and made the studies scientifically invalid. In other words... They changed the data and lied again.

The preceding article is from Dr. Rexroad's "Natural Living Association's Newsletter" Dr. Arloa Rexroad, N.O.,Ph.D. 419 W. 5th Ave. North Esthervile, IA 51334-1222


More on Lysol
http://lists.essential.org/1999/dioxin-l/msg00780.html

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Working from home

Working from home has been such a blessing. With my husband's hectic schedule, I have the chance to make it easier for him to spend time with us, by taking up the slack when the need arises. I work with other moms, and if anyone understands the need to focus on family, it's my partners!
Loving it!

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Melaleuca and Travel Deals

I have not posted anything recently regarding my business at home. Please excuse my absence, but I have been working diligently on preparing for our move into our new home!
I have not posted the most recent travel deals, either.  Please don't hesitate to contact me if you are looking to travel in the next few weeks. The deals are available, but I don't have them posted yet.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Weeks 18 and 19, 2011!!

Week 18


 $300.00
The Pines at Alpine Bay
Alpine
AL
1br
Dogwood Hills at Alpine Bay
Alpine
AL
2br
Crown Point Resort
Horseshoe Bend
AR
2br
Wyndham
Fairfield Bay
AR
2br
Americana Village
South Lake Tahoe
CA
2br
Wyndham Pagosa
Pagosa Springs
CO
2br
Sunburst
Steamboat Springs
CO
2br
Worldmark
Steamboat Springs
CO
1br
Wyndham
Steamboat Springs
CO
1br
High Point World Resort
Kissimmee
FL
Studio
Vacation Village in the Berkshires
Hancock
MA
1br
Grand Summit Resort at Sunday River
Newry
ME
Studio
Bethel Inn
Bethel
ME
2br
Sea Mist
Wells
ME
Studio
River View
Bethel
ME
2br
The Jordan Grand at Sunday River
Newry
ME
Studio
Lakeview
Big Sky
MT
2br
Smoketree Lodge
Banner Elk
NC
2br
Wyndham at Fairfield Harbor
New Bern
NC
2br
4 Seasons at Beech
Beech Mountain
NC
Studio
Plaza Resort Club
Reno
NV
Studio
Wolf Creek Village
Eden
UT
2br
Wyndham Patriots Place
Williamsburg
VA
Studio
Crafts Inn
Wilmington
VT
2br
Smugglers Notch Resort
Smugglers Notch
VT
2br
Mountainside Resort at Stowe
Stowe
VT
Studio
Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa
Morgantown
WV
2br
Week 18
$350.00
Snowdance Condos
Dillon
CO
2br
Colorado Rocky Mt Resorts
Frisco
CO
2br
Sandy Pointe at Destin West
Fort Walton Beach
FL
1br
Royal Palm Bay Villas
Kissimmee
FL
3br
Villas at Somerset
Kissimmee
FL
3br
Teton Creek Resort
Driggs
ID
1br
165 Captains Quarters Road
Ocean City
MD
3br
Angelfish
Ocean City
MD
2br
Beach Club
Ocean City
MD
2br
Bermuda Bay
Ocean City
MD
2br
Blue Marlin
Ocean City
MD
2br
Bluewater East
Ocean City
MD
1br
Breezy Seas
Ocean City
MD
1br
Club O Villa 2
Ocean City
MD
2br
Harbour Bay
Ocean City
MD
3br
Islamorada
Ocean City
MD
2br
Jamaica 1
Ocean City
MD
1br
Jockey Beach
Ocean City
MD
1br
Lorelei
Ocean City
MD
2br
Lost Colony
Ocean City
MD
2br
Marlin Cove I
Ocean City
MD
2br
Marlin Cove II
Ocean City
MD
2br
Ocean Princess
Ocean City
MD
2br
Orleans Court
Ocean City
MD
1br
Pelican
Ocean City
MD
1br
Quarters At Marlin Cove
Ocean City
MD
2br
Sea Galleon
Ocean City
MD
2br
Starboard Tack
Ocean City
MD
1br
Sunny Seas
Ocean City
MD
3br
Sunset Villa
Ocean City
MD
3br
Tiburon
Ocean City
MD
2br
Wan Mar
Ocean City
MD
2br
Sandpiper Cay
Kitty Hawk
NC
2br
Pirates Cove
Manteo
NC
2br
Shallowbag Bay Club
Manteo
NC
1br
Shallowbag Bay Club
Manteo
NC
3br
Ocean Village South Condos
Ocean City
NJ
2br
Oceanside Condominiums
Ocean City
NJ
1br
Sun Beach
Ocean City
NJ
Studio
Esplanade Suites
Wildwood
NJ
1br
Woodfield Manor
Swiftwater
PA
1br
Barefoot Resort
N. Myrtle Beach
SC
3br
The Lodge At Stillwater
Heber City
UT
1br
Lakeview Villas
Bayse
VA
1br
Lakeview Villas
Bayse
VA
3br
Home Farm
Stowe
VT
Studio
Week 19


 $300.00
The Pines at Alpine Bay
Alpine
AL
1br
Dogwood Hills at Alpine Bay
Alpine
AL
2br
Crown Point Resort
Horseshoe Bend
AR
2br
Wyndham
Fairfield Bay
AR
2br
Americana Village
South Lake Tahoe
CA
2br
Wyndham Pagosa
Pagosa Springs
CO
2br
Sunburst
Steamboat Springs
CO
2br
Worldmark
Steamboat Springs
CO
1br
Wyndham
Steamboat Springs
CO
1br
High Point World Resort
Kissimmee
FL
Studio
Vacation Village in the Berkshires
Hancock
MA
1br
Grand Summit Resort at Sunday River
Newry
ME
Studio
Bethel Inn
Bethel
ME
2br
Sea Mist
Wells
ME
Studio
River View
Bethel
ME
2br
The Jordan Grand at Sunday River
Newry
ME
Studio
Westgate Branson Woods
Branson
MO
2br
Lakeview
Big Sky
MT
2br
Smoketree Lodge
Banner Elk
NC
2br
Wyndham at Fairfield Harbor
New Bern
NC
2br
4 Seasons at Beech
Beech Mountain
NC
Studio
Plaza Resort Club
Reno
NV
Studio
Wolf Creek Village
Eden
UT
2br
Wyndham Patriots Place
Williamsburg
VA
Studio
Crafts Inn
Wilmington
VT
2br
Smugglers Notch Resort
Smugglers Notch
VT
2br
Mountainside Resort at Stowe
Stowe
VT
Studio
Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa
Morgantown
WV
2br
Week 19
Snowdance Condos
Dillon
CO
2br
Colorado Rocky Mt Resorts
Frisco
CO
2br
Laguna Bay Villas
Kissimmee
FL
3br
Villas at Somerset
Kissimmee
FL
3br
Little Harbor
Ruskin
FL
Studio
Sea And Breeze Beach Club
Tybee Island
GA
Studio
Sea And Breeze Beach Club
Tybee Island
GA
Studio
Hotel Moloka'i
Kaunakakai, Molokai
HI
Hotel
22 Carman Avenue
Sandwich
MA
2br
165 Captains Quarters Road
Ocean City
MD
3br
Angelfish
Ocean City
MD
2br
Baywatch II
Ocean City
MD
2br
Beach Club
Ocean City
MD
2br
Bermuda Bay
Ocean City
MD
2br
Blue Marlin
Ocean City
MD
2br
Bluewater East
Ocean City
MD
1br
Breezy Seas
Ocean City
MD
1br
Caine Keys II
Ocean City
MD
3br
Club O Villa 2
Ocean City
MD
2br
Condesa
Ocean City
MD
1br
Harbour Bay
Ocean City
MD
3br
Harbour Sails
Ocean City
MD
3br
Islamorada
Ocean City
MD
2br
Jamaica 1
Ocean City
MD
1br
Jamestown Inlet
Ocean City
MD
2br
Jockey Beach
Ocean City
MD
1br
Marlin Cove I
Ocean City
MD
2br
Marlin Cove II
Ocean City
MD
2br
Ocean Princess
Ocean City
MD
2br
Orleans Court
Ocean City
MD
1br
Pelican
Ocean City
MD
1br
Quarters At Marlin Cove
Ocean City
MD
2br
Sea Galleon
Ocean City
MD
2br
Sparkle Beach
Ocean City
MD
3br
Starboard Tack
Ocean City
MD
1br
Sunset Villa
Ocean City
MD
3br
Tiburon
Ocean City
MD
2br
Wan Mar
Ocean City
MD
2br
Newport Bay
Ocean City
MD
2br
Sandpiper Cay
Kitty Hawk
NC
2br
Hughes Retreat
Manteo
NC
3br
Pirates Cove
Manteo
NC
1br
Pirates Cove
Manteo
NC
1br
Pirates Cove
Manteo
NC
2br
Shallowbag Bay Club
Manteo
NC
1br
Shallowbag Bay Club
Manteo
NC
3br
Ocean Village South Condos
Ocean City
NJ
2br
Oceanside Condominiums
Ocean City
NJ
1br
Sun Beach
Ocean City
NJ
Studio
Esplanade Suites
Wildwood
NJ
1br
Woodfield Manor
Swiftwater
PA
1br
Island House
Hilton Head
SC
2br
Fiesta Sol
South Padre Island
TX
2br
Barefoot Resort
N Myrtle Beach
SC
3br
The Lodge At Stillwater
Heber City
UT
1br
Lakeview Villas
Bayse
VA
1br
Home Farm
Stowe
VT
Studio
Landmark Resort
Egg Harbor
WI
1br
Landmark Resort
Egg Harbor
WI
2br