Thursday, August 31, 2006

still curious about where all this breast cancer is coming from.
this is a short list of chemicals, etc. that research has shown to be associated with a higher breast cancer risk. while each of these chemicals/products in itself may not actually pose a high risk consider the fact that most women are exposed to many of these or other risks daily and often through out their day without even knowing it.

organochlorines

pesticides used on dairy and beef cattle. chlorine, bleach, pvc, products that have been chemically whitened, toilet paper, tampons, paper, coffee, many others.

methylene chloride
used to decaffinate coffee
degreasers, paint removers
processing of hops & spices
fumigent pesticide on grains & strawberries

bha & bht
preservatives found in many foods

parabens
preservatives found in shampoos, commercial moisturizers, shaving gels, cleansing gels, personal lubricants, and topical pharmaceuticals.

phenylenediamines
cosmetics, hair dyes

saccharin
sweet n low
diet coke, diet soda

coal tar
dandruff shampoos

mary kay products
ingredients not made available to public
opposed the public right to know about carcinogens in cosmetics bill

bpa or bisphenol-A
used in the manufacturing of hard plastics
food containers, 5 gal water jugs, cd, dvd plastic cases

melegestrol acetate, progesterone, testosterone, trenbolone, zeranol
used in cattle to speed growth. banned in the european union

oestreriol
hormone replacement therapy

pesticides
antibiotics
alcohol

there are many many more chemicals linked to breast cancer and other cancers that have been taken off the market but their toxins are still lingering in those who were exposed to them and in our environment.

many people laugh at the thought of organic farming or shopping at health food stores.
they trust the fda and epa.
i think we have reached a saturation limit and it might be time to make a change.

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