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There are many little known dangers to your health that most people never realize are right in their own home. Here are the top four that may be in your kitchen right now:
The Microwave- this convenient little apparatus uses electromagnetic energy to excite water molecules in your food to heat it. But the agitation of molecules that causes them to heat also destroys vital nutrients in the food. Studies have been done where individuals who ate microwaved food showed a decrease of hemoglobin and cholesterol and an increase in white blood cells when analyzing blood samples compared to individuals who did not eat microwaved food. Leukocytosis (an elevated white blood cell count) is often a sign of an inflammatory response caused by infection or other factors, and is viewed as a very serious issue by hematologists. Leukocytes are a sign of pathogenic effects on the body, such as from poisoning or cell damage. The bottom line is the process of microwaving food until it heats causes molecules to be torn apart and deformed. Then these altered molecules are put in the body and the effects are detrimental.
BPA plastic- One of the most widely produced chemicals around the world is Bisphenol A, used in polycarbonate plastic products such as water bottles, baby bottles, plastic utensils, garbage bags, dental sealant, pizza boxes and even childrens toys. Studies done by a research team consisting of scientists from Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Exeter, and University of Cambridge have concluded unequivocally that there is a direct link between cardiovascular disease and elevated levels of BPA in the urine of test subjects. Those with the highest levels of BPA in their system also suffered from the most severe coronary issues. Both Canada and The European Union have banned the use of BPA in plastics, but not so in the U.S. and the FDA continues to sidestep the issue. It’s up to you to protect yourself and your family from this very real danger!
Note: Microwaves also release BPA into your food as well as other carcinogens!
Dish washing soap- seems harmless enough right? Think again! Everyday you wash your dishes not realizing that you are depositing toxic substances into your dishes which wind up in your body when you eat off of them, and even thorough rinsing does not prevent this from happening! Dishwashing detergents are loaded with toxins like sodium borate which poses a high concern for developmental, reproductive and endocrine system disruption, and carcinogens like Cocomide dea, formaldehyde and methanol. Many dishwashing soaps contain FD&C Red 40 which is known to cause cancer and damage to human DNA. The largest organ of the human body is the skin and anything that comes in contact with this organ is absorbed directly into the bloodstream. Some of the most toxic brands out there are Dawn, Simple Green, Palmolive, Ajax and Cascade. Choose a non toxic alternative like Dr. Bronners Peppermint Castile Soap which can be used in any room of the house, or just use water and a scrubber!
Teflon cookware- having your eggs slide right out of the pan is pretty nice, but the use of Teflon in cookware is extremely dangerous for you and your family! When Teflon is heated it releases perfluorooctanoic acid, and other toxic fumes which are harmful to humans and has been directly linked to death of small house pets. Teflon was originally discovered as a waste byproduct of freon production and when heated to 1,000 degrees Teflon releases PFIB, which is also used as a chemical nerve agent. After heating to just 400 degrees the fumes produced can cause flu like symptoms. A condition known as polymer fume fever and dismissed by Teflon’s creator, DuPont as a mild condition. What’s worse, as the pan ages the release of these toxins into the air and into your food increases. Eventually the Teflon lining begins to flake and ends up directly in your food and in your body. So ditch the Teflon and stick with cast iron or stainless steel cookware.
Sadly, the FDA and other government agencies do not regulate against these very real dangers that we come in contact with everyday. Unfortunately our government is not looking out for our best interest. It’s never about the well being of the people, it’s about keeping money in the pockets of those they serve and a big part of the process involves the profits to be made off of our illness. Take control of your health and take a stand against tyranny by getting educated and sharing this information with everyone!