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= Lesson 51 - Chemicals In The Household Environment =

= Lesson 51 - Chemicals In The Household Environment =

== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

Over half of your life is spent inside your home. Yet it may be the unhealthiest place you can be. Chemicals, pollutants, and toxic substances can surround you in your house and can create a number of health problems. You may never realize how dangerous household chemicals can be until it is too late. This lesson tells you about the most com- mon household pollution hazards and how you can avoid them for better health.

Over half of your life is spent inside your home. Yet it may be the unhealthiest place you can be. Chemicals, pollutants, and toxic substances can surround you in your house and can create a number of health problems. You may never realize how dangerous household chemicals can be until it is too late. This lesson tells you about the most com- mon household pollution hazards and how you can avoid them for better health.

You may think that you are safe in your own home. After all, the air pollution is on the freeways, and the poisoned waters are in the industrial rivers. But the foul air and water are also in your home, and much of it is brought in by your family. Here is one area where a natural and hygenic lifestyle can provide immediate benefits to all family members.

You may think that you are safe in your own home. After all, the air pollution is on the freeways, and the poisoned waters are in the industrial rivers. But the foul air and water are also in your home, and much of it is brought in by your family. Here is one area where a natural and hygenic lifestyle can provide immediate benefits to all family members.

51.1.2 The Household Chemical Problem

=== The Household Chemical Problem ===

 

Just for a start, look around you and count the various chemicals found in your house. Over the course of a year, the average home will contain forty-five aerosol sprays, another two dozen nonspray chemical cleansers, several insect killers and repellents, paints and paint thinners, spot removers, room fresheners, natural gas leakages, and so on.

Just for a start, look around you and count the various chemicals found in your house. Over the course of a year, the average home will contain forty-five aerosol sprays, another two dozen nonspray chemical cleansers, several insect killers and repellents, paints and paint thinners, spot removers, room fresheners, natural gas leakages, and so on.

We often improve our diet and our health, but we may neglect the source of potential health problems: the chemicals in our own home. This lesson identifies the more com- mon household chemicals in use, and how you can avoid them by adapting a new lifestyle along the teachings of Life Science.

We often improve our diet and our health, but we may neglect the source of potential health problems: the chemicals in our own home. This lesson identifies the more com- mon household chemicals in use, and how you can avoid them by adapting a new lifestyle along the teachings of Life Science.

51.2. The Chemicals In Your Home

== The Chemicals In Your Home ==

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dangerous household chemicals are usually disguised in common products. Every- thing from underarm deodorants to frying pan spray contains toxic ingredients. Almost all of these chemical products can either be completely eliminated by following a healthy, hygienic lifestyle or by using a more natural substitute. This portion of the les- son lists most common household chemicals and how you can avoid them.

Dangerous household chemicals are usually disguised in common products. Every- thing from underarm deodorants to frying pan spray contains toxic ingredients. Almost all of these chemical products can either be completely eliminated by following a healthy, hygienic lifestyle or by using a more natural substitute. This portion of the les- son lists most common household chemicals and how you can avoid them.

51.2.1 Aerosol Sprays

=== Aerosol Sprays ===

 

The first living creature to die from an aerosol spray was a mosquito in 1942. Since then, much more than just insecticides have appeared in spray cans. Antiperspirants, feminine hygiene sprays, underarm deodorants, oven cleaners, spot removers, floor wax, varnish, and anti-fogging agents have appeared in thousands of aerosol and spray prod- ucts.

The first living creature to die from an aerosol spray was a mosquito in 1942. Since then, much more than just insecticides have appeared in spray cans. Antiperspirants, feminine hygiene sprays, underarm deodorants, oven cleaners, spot removers, floor wax, varnish, and anti-fogging agents have appeared in thousands of aerosol and spray prod- ucts.

Just how harmful are these fumes from the aerosol sprays? Dr. William Good of Montrose, Colorado, made a study of 200 people. The only thing these people had in common was that they were all heavy users of sprays in their homes. Without exception, every person in the group had precancerous lung cell changes.

Just how harmful are these fumes from the aerosol sprays? Dr. William Good of Montrose, Colorado, made a study of 200 people. The only thing these people had in common was that they were all heavy users of sprays in their homes. Without exception, every person in the group had precancerous lung cell changes.

51.2.2 Hair Today—Gone Tomorrow

=== Hair Today—Gone Tomorrow ===

 

Perhaps the most dangerous of all these sprays is the hair spray. These sprays are al- ways used in closed quarters (like the bathroom or beauty parlor). They are emitted near the face, and the air breathed is heavily contaminated.

Perhaps the most dangerous of all these sprays is the hair spray. These sprays are al- ways used in closed quarters (like the bathroom or beauty parlor). They are emitted near the face, and the air breathed is heavily contaminated.

These gels and lotions also contain noxious fumes and chemicals, but the danger is less than when using hair sprays. The sincere health seeker, however, will abandon all such artificial hair care products. Clean air is healthy and attractive. A more natural man- ner of wearing the hair will end the need for all such artificial products.

These gels and lotions also contain noxious fumes and chemicals, but the danger is less than when using hair sprays. The sincere health seeker, however, will abandon all such artificial hair care products. Clean air is healthy and attractive. A more natural man- ner of wearing the hair will end the need for all such artificial products.

51.2.3 Does Your Nose Smell—Or Do You?

=== Does Your Nose Smell—Or Do You? ===

 

Americans stink. At least that’s what the advertisers would have us think. Underarm deodorants, antiperspirant sprays, feminine hygiene deodorants, air fresheners, and room sprays are aggressively promoted and advertised. But how necessary are such odor dis- guisers, and more importantly, how safe are they?

Americans stink. At least that’s what the advertisers would have us think. Underarm deodorants, antiperspirant sprays, feminine hygiene deodorants, air fresheners, and room sprays are aggressively promoted and advertised. But how necessary are such odor dis- guisers, and more importantly, how safe are they?

If body odor is a problem, then frequent washing is the best short-term solution and an improvement in the diet is the only long lasting answer. Spraying and applying chem- icals to every body orifice can cause irritation and damage. The person concerned about his health and well-being will quickly abandon all such products.

If body odor is a problem, then frequent washing is the best short-term solution and an improvement in the diet is the only long lasting answer. Spraying and applying chem- icals to every body orifice can cause irritation and damage. The person concerned about his health and well-being will quickly abandon all such products.

51.2.4 Home, Sweet Home?

=== Home, Sweet Home? ===

 

Next to American bodies, the smelliest place may be the home. Cooking odors, cig- arette smoke, furnace emissions, and bathroom odors seem to permeate our households. Many people try to remove these odors with air fresheners, such as sprays, wicks, can- dles, cakes, etc.

Next to American bodies, the smelliest place may be the home. Cooking odors, cig- arette smoke, furnace emissions, and bathroom odors seem to permeate our households. Many people try to remove these odors with air fresheners, such as sprays, wicks, can- dles, cakes, etc.

There is one safe and recommended air freshener: an open window. A healthy lifestyle will also mean that most household odors will never even occur. For example, cooking and grease odors are common in meat-eating households. Cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoke are also common contributors to the foul air problem. A nonsmoking house- hold that follows a predominantly raw food diet will never experience most of the house- hold odors that plague many Americans. A well-ventilated house will also mean an end to odors. Even in the winter, the house should be opened briefly to allow a healthy ex- change of air between the inside and the outside.

There is one safe and recommended air freshener: an open window. A healthy lifestyle will also mean that most household odors will never even occur. For example, cooking and grease odors are common in meat-eating households. Cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoke are also common contributors to the foul air problem. A nonsmoking house- hold that follows a predominantly raw food diet will never experience most of the house- hold odors that plague many Americans. A well-ventilated house will also mean an end to odors. Even in the winter, the house should be opened briefly to allow a healthy ex- change of air between the inside and the outside.

51.2.5 How Clean Is Your Kitchen?

=== How Clean Is Your Kitchen? ===

 

The most dangerous and physically harmful of all household chemicals are the cleansers—oven cleaners, detergents, scouring powders, toilet bowl cleaners, bleaches, drain cleaners, and so on. Most of these chemical cleaners are not needed; indeed, many safe substitutes exist. Many people continue using these harmful household chemicals simply because they are not aware of their dangers.

The most dangerous and physically harmful of all household chemicals are the cleansers—oven cleaners, detergents, scouring powders, toilet bowl cleaners, bleaches, drain cleaners, and so on. Most of these chemical cleaners are not needed; indeed, many safe substitutes exist. Many people continue using these harmful household chemicals simply because they are not aware of their dangers.

51.2.6 Oven Cleaners

=== Oven Cleaners ===

 

“Danger: May cause burns to skin and eyes. Irritant to mucous membranes. Dan- ger—contains lye. Keep out of reach of children. Do not get on exterior surfaces. Keep away from electrical connections. If taken internally or sprayed into eyes, call physi- cian.”—from the label of “Easy-Off Oven Cleaner.”

“Danger: May cause burns to skin and eyes. Irritant to mucous membranes. Dan- ger—contains lye. Keep out of reach of children. Do not get on exterior surfaces. Keep away from electrical connections. If taken internally or sprayed into eyes, call physi- cian.”—from the label of “Easy-Off Oven Cleaner.”

Better yet, eliminate the messy oven. The hygienic or Life Science diet advocates a 100% raw food diet. Some people even sell their stove or use it as a counter area when they adopt the all raw diet. Even if cooking is still used at times, it should be in the form of steaming or occasional baking. Such conservative food preparation practices elimi- nate the dirty oven, the harmful cleaners, and the hours of work spent in cooking and cleaning.

Better yet, eliminate the messy oven. The hygienic or Life Science diet advocates a 100% raw food diet. Some people even sell their stove or use it as a counter area when they adopt the all raw diet. Even if cooking is still used at times, it should be in the form of steaming or occasional baking. Such conservative food preparation practices elimi- nate the dirty oven, the harmful cleaners, and the hours of work spent in cooking and cleaning.

51.2.7 Other Household Cleaners

=== Other Household Cleaners ===

 

Drain cleaners are similar to oven cleaners. They too have a high percentage of lye and they attack waste and grease buildup from food disposal. Drain and toilet cleaners account for about 10,000 injuries every year. Worse yet, if the drain remains clogged af- ter the cleanser is poured in, then a dangerous caustic solution develops which gives off toxic fumes.

Drain cleaners are similar to oven cleaners. They too have a high percentage of lye and they attack waste and grease buildup from food disposal. Drain and toilet cleaners account for about 10,000 injuries every year. Worse yet, if the drain remains clogged af- ter the cleanser is poured in, then a dangerous caustic solution develops which gives off toxic fumes.

Drain Cleaning: Slow drains can be opened by pouring hot water down them, and then adding about a half cup of washing soda. Wait a minute, and then flush again with hot water. A small plunger can be used to unclog and loosen the drain.

Drain Cleaning: Slow drains can be opened by pouring hot water down them, and then adding about a half cup of washing soda. Wait a minute, and then flush again with hot water. A small plunger can be used to unclog and loosen the drain.

51.2.8 Whiter Than White And Other Laundry Lies

=== Whiter Than White And Other Laundry Lies ===

 

Detergents and soaps are the most bought-and-used item of any product in the gro- cery store—including milk, bread, or any other food. They also cause more poisonings than any other household product. During 1975, for instance, over 1,300 laundry soap detergent and dishwasher product poisonings occurred.

Detergents and soaps are the most bought-and-used item of any product in the gro- cery store—including milk, bread, or any other food. They also cause more poisonings than any other household product. During 1975, for instance, over 1,300 laundry soap detergent and dishwasher product poisonings occurred.

These steps can be taken to reduce harm from such cleaners: First, try to use ordinary soap or an organic cleaner instead of the chemical detergents. Don’t overuse deter- gent—most people, according to a Consumer’s Union survey, use at least twice as much detergent as is required. Don’t mistake detergent for soap—never wash the skin with de- tergents and keep away from the mouth. To help with soiled clothes, prewash them with washing soda and then use common soap.

These steps can be taken to reduce harm from such cleaners: First, try to use ordinary soap or an organic cleaner instead of the chemical detergents. Don’t overuse deter- gent—most people, according to a Consumer’s Union survey, use at least twice as much detergent as is required. Don’t mistake detergent for soap—never wash the skin with de- tergents and keep away from the mouth. To help with soiled clothes, prewash them with washing soda and then use common soap.

51.2.9 Other Sources Of Household Chemicals And Pollutants

=== Other Sources Of Household Chemicals And Pollutants ===

 

It may seem that chemicals are all through the average household. In almost every room, some synthetic chemical compound can be found: mouthwash in the bathroom, dishwashing liquid in the kitchen, air freshener in the bedroom, a small gas leak in the living room, furniture polish in the dining room, paint thinner in the garage, and so on.

It may seem that chemicals are all through the average household. In almost every room, some synthetic chemical compound can be found: mouthwash in the bathroom, dishwashing liquid in the kitchen, air freshener in the bedroom, a small gas leak in the living room, furniture polish in the dining room, paint thinner in the garage, and so on.

You may find it difficult to eliminate every chemical compound in your home, but you should start asking yourself if it is really needed or if a safer substitute can be found. This is a quick overview of other dangerous household chemicals:

You may find it difficult to eliminate every chemical compound in your home, but you should start asking yourself if it is really needed or if a safer substitute can be found. This is a quick overview of other dangerous household chemicals:

Tobacco Smoke: Smoke from cigarettes contains over 3,000 chemical compounds. Although the dangers of smoking are covered in another lesson, it should be pointed out here that tobacco smoke can quickly and completely pollute the entire house even if on- ly a single cigarette is smoked in one room. Smoking is bad enough outside, but inside a home it can be deadly to smoker and nonsmoker alike. If you live with smokers, you have three choices: 1) Stop living with them; 2) Complain long and loud until they stop; 3) Continue as before, but isolate the smoking to one room only and keep this room ven- tilated, even in the winter.

==== Tobacco Smoke: ====

Smoke from cigarettes contains over 3,000 chemical compounds. Although the dangers of smoking are covered in another lesson, it should be pointed out here that tobacco smoke can quickly and completely pollute the entire house even if on- ly a single cigarette is smoked in one room. Smoking is bad enough outside, but inside a home it can be deadly to smoker and nonsmoker alike. If you live with smokers, you have three choices: 1) Stop living with them; 2) Complain long and loud until they stop; 3) Continue as before, but isolate the smoking to one room only and keep this room ventilated, even in the winter.

Insecticides and Pesticides: Many people routinely spray their house for roaches and other insect pests. The fumes from these sprays can linger for months, and be breathed continually by the inhabitants of the house.

==== Insecticides and Pesticides: ====

Many people routinely spray their house for roaches and other insect pests. The fumes from these sprays can linger for months, and be breathed continually by the inhabitants of the house.

The solution to the insect and pest problem in the home is to first make the house an unattractive spot for such creatures. Keep all areas clean, and learn that there may be a needed compromise in insect control and total eradication.

The solution to the insect and pest problem in the home is to first make the house an unattractive spot for such creatures. Keep all areas clean, and learn that there may be a needed compromise in insect control and total eradication.

There are many natural ways to keep the insect population under control in your home. Another bonus of following the chiefly raw food Life Science diet is that insect populations tend to decrease when there is no cooked food leftovers or spills around the kitchen.

There are many natural ways to keep the insect population under control in your home. Another bonus of following the chiefly raw food Life Science diet is that insect populations tend to decrease when there is no cooked food leftovers or spills around the kitchen.

Heating Emissions: Although not a chemical pollutant, another source of household pollution is the heating system. This is especially true of people who use gas, coal or wood heat. The fumes from these types of heaters continually fill the room. Often the unlit gas heaters and ovens emit unburned gas into the room. No house should remain “air tight” during the winter. If the house is very well insulated, then a window should always be cracked to allow an exchange of air.

==== Heating Emissions: ====

Although not a chemical pollutant, another source of household pollution is the heating system. This is especially true of people who use gas, coal or wood heat. The fumes from these types of heaters continually fill the room. Often the unlit gas heaters and ovens emit unburned gas into the room. No house should remain “air tight” during the winter. If the house is very well insulated, then a window should always be cracked to allow an exchange of air.

Other Pollutants: There are many other sources of pollution in the home. Noise pol- lution is often ignored, but excessive levels of noise around and in the house has detri- mental health effects.

==== Other Pollutants: ====

There are many other sources of pollution in the home. Noise pol- lution is often ignored, but excessive levels of noise around and in the house has detri- mental health effects.

Low-level radiation from microwave ovens is also a source of “pollution” in the house, and such devices are best abandoned. If cooking is to be used, then gas or electric is safer than the microwave oven.

Low-level radiation from microwave ovens is also a source of “pollution” in the house, and such devices are best abandoned. If cooking is to be used, then gas or electric is safer than the microwave oven.

By simplifying your life, you will eliminate the need for all such chemical products. Here’s how you can benefit by adopting a Life Science way of living in your home.

By simplifying your life, you will eliminate the need for all such chemical products. Here’s how you can benefit by adopting a Life Science way of living in your home.

51.3. The Benefits of Natural Living in the Home

== The Benefits of Natural Living in the Home ==

 

Most people see the immediate benefits that a natural diet and lifestyle can bring them. It is usually only later that this new way of life is completely introduced into the home. Here’s a category description of how a Life Science regimen can improve your home living:

Most people see the immediate benefits that a natural diet and lifestyle can bring them. It is usually only later that this new way of life is completely introduced into the home. Here’s a category description of how a Life Science regimen can improve your home living:

is simply another way of expressing these new found values. Leave the chemicals be- hind in your “new” home, and keep your living environment healthy and pollution free.

is simply another way of expressing these new found values. Leave the chemicals be- hind in your “new” home, and keep your living environment healthy and pollution free.

51.4. Questions & Answers

== Questions & Answers ==

 

After reading this lesson, I’m too scared to use any type of cleaner! Aren’t you exaggerating about the dangers of these chemicals? We never hear anything bad about them on television.

After reading this lesson, I’m too scared to use any type of cleaner! Aren’t you exaggerating about the dangers of these chemicals? We never hear anything bad about them on television.

The new home owner must be very careful nowadays about the building and insulation materials used in a home. Much insulation has asbestos fibers and other particulants which can cause lung cancer in those that breathe it day in and day out. Many plywood sidings are impregnated with formaldehyde, and these fumes are slowly released into the new house over a period of months. Recently, thousands of people have been forced out of their new homes because of toxic fumes that emit from the building materials used in construction of the house. These problems can be avoided by always having an open source of ventilation (a heat pump works well in the winter for this purpose) and carefully investigating the types of material used in the insulation and siding.

The new home owner must be very careful nowadays about the building and insulation materials used in a home. Much insulation has asbestos fibers and other particulants which can cause lung cancer in those that breathe it day in and day out. Many plywood sidings are impregnated with formaldehyde, and these fumes are slowly released into the new house over a period of months. Recently, thousands of people have been forced out of their new homes because of toxic fumes that emit from the building materials used in construction of the house. These problems can be avoided by always having an open source of ventilation (a heat pump works well in the winter for this purpose) and carefully investigating the types of material used in the insulation and siding.

Article #1: Radiation in Your Kitchen by Mike Benton

== Article #1: Radiation in Your Kitchen by Mike Benton ==

 

 

 

 

Do you want to live next door to a nuclear power plant? A stupid question, right? But think about this:

Do you want to live next door to a nuclear power plant? A stupid question, right? But think about this:

There is no such thing as a safe dose of radiation. Dr. Karl Morgan, a researcher on the effects of radiation on human health, stated: “From 1960 to the present, an over- whelming amount of data have been accumulated that show there is no safe level of ex- posure and there is no dose of radiation so low that the risk of malignancy is zero.”

There is no such thing as a safe dose of radiation. Dr. Karl Morgan, a researcher on the effects of radiation on human health, stated: “From 1960 to the present, an over- whelming amount of data have been accumulated that show there is no safe level of ex- posure and there is no dose of radiation so low that the risk of malignancy is zero.”

How Microwaves Can Harm Us

=== How Microwaves Can Harm Us ===

 

Microwave ovens do not make the food cooked in them radioactive. Food cooked in a microwave oven is no more nor less harmful than any cooked food. Any time heat is applied to food, destruction of nutrients and alteration of food chemistry occurs. Con- sequently, microwaved food is not better for you just because it is cooked for a shorter time. Microwaves destroy food faster than conventional cooking methods, but they do not destroy food less.

Microwave ovens do not make the food cooked in them radioactive. Food cooked in a microwave oven is no more nor less harmful than any cooked food. Any time heat is applied to food, destruction of nutrients and alteration of food chemistry occurs. Con- sequently, microwaved food is not better for you just because it is cooked for a shorter time. Microwaves destroy food faster than conventional cooking methods, but they do not destroy food less.

# The thermal effect of exposure to these waves may harm sensitive body cell tissue or organ function.

# The thermal effect of exposure to these waves may harm sensitive body cell tissue or organ function.

# Microwave radiation can cause eye damage and cataracts and is suspected of causing other ailments, including nervous exhaustion.

# Microwave radiation can cause eye damage and cataracts and is suspected of causing other ailments, including nervous exhaustion.

# Low-energy,nonionizingradiationmayalsobecapableofcausingdetrimentalhealthef- fects not fully understood or recognized as such.  Nobody Really Knows How Dangerous They May Be  There are safety standards for microwave ovens, and consumers feel safe that they are buying, government-regulated equipment. What is not generally known is that the Soviet Union, which has done more research on microwave radiation than any oth- er country, has an acceptable radiation level for the public that is one thousand times stricter than U.S. levels.  Not only that, but the biophysicist, Dr. A.H. Frey, has discovered that the human nervous system reacts to microwave exposure that is 300 times below the government standards for microwave ovens.

# Low-energy,nonionizingradiationmayalsobecapableofcausingdetrimentalhealthef- fects not fully understood or recognized as such.   

 

=== Nobody Really Knows How Dangerous They May Be  ===

There are safety standards for microwave ovens, and consumers feel safe that they are buying, government-regulated equipment. What is not generally known is that the Soviet Union, which has done more research on microwave radiation than any oth- er country, has an acceptable radiation level for the public that is one thousand times stricter than U.S. levels.  Not only that, but the biophysicist, Dr. A.H. Frey, has discovered that the human nervous system reacts to microwave exposure that is 300 times below the government standards for microwave ovens.

Older microwave ovens frequently leak more than new ones. Improper servicing, cleaning, and general wear cause radiation leakages to increase. If someone you know has a microwave oven, there are several steps you can take to minimize irradiation leak- age:

Older microwave ovens frequently leak more than new ones. Improper servicing, cleaning, and general wear cause radiation leakages to increase. If someone you know has a microwave oven, there are several steps you can take to minimize irradiation leak- age:

* Do not tamper with or inactivate the oven safety interlocks.

* Do not tamper with or inactivate the oven safety interlocks.

* Frequently clean oven cavity, door and seals with mild detergent. Do not use scouring  pads, steel wool, or other abrasives.

* Frequently clean oven cavity, door and seals with mild detergent. Do not use scouring  pads, steel wool, or other abrasives.

* Stay at least an arm’s length away from the oven when it is in use and keep your eyes  away from the door.  But Why Have One At All?  Microwave ovens are unnecessary convieniences. They were developed so foods could be cooked in a hurry. Just like TV dinners, precooked convenience foods, and fast foods, microwave ovens exist because people are too lazy or too unaware to provide good nutrition for themselves and their families.  So what if you can cook a frozen chicken in four minutes? Do you need to eat a chicken, frozen or otherwise? The truth is that the best foods to eat require no cooking and little preparation.  Fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and sprouts do not need to be microwaved, boiled, baked, or fried. They’re delicious as they are, ready to eat. If any cooking is to be done to food, it should be light steaming which destroys as few nutrients as possible. You can’t even steam for food in a microwave.  Like fast foods, microwave ovens are “fast cooking” and they are associated with the same sort of convenience orientation. For superior health, you should eat as few cooked foods as possible. And you certainly should not have a leaky box of radiation sitting in your kitchen!  Article #2: World’s Most Polluted Place: The American Home!  “My, Is It Stuffy in Here!”  “My, Is It Stuffy in Here!”  Most of us are keenly aware that America’s air, especially in and around large cities and industrial complexes, is seriously and dangerously polluted. Most of us are aware that even the upper atmosphere is becoming so dangerously polluted as to pose a threat to plant and animal life.  Many of us are aware that the average American home is a hotbed of pollution and stands first as a source of aerial pollution. Further, it is only beginning to dawn on re- searchers that pollution in the home is a source of much disease and misery for our pop- ulace.  The relation of polluted air to such respiratory diseases as pneumonia, colds, bron- chitis, asthma, sinusitus, and a long list of other diseases, many nonrespiratory in nature, has been only casually noted.  However, researchers are already indicting such pollution as a contributing cause to many human ailments if, indeed, not the primary or only cause.  Certainly little aggravates an ailing person more than aerial pollutants, for they not only make suffering more severe but so hamper the body’s healing efforts as to prolong recovery.

* Stay at least an arm’s length away from the oven when it is in use and keep your eyes  away from the door.   

 

=== But Why Have One At All?  ===

Microwave ovens are unnecessary convieniences. They were developed so foods could be cooked in a hurry. Just like TV dinners, precooked convenience foods, and fast foods, microwave ovens exist because people are too lazy or too unaware to provide good nutrition for themselves and their families.  So what if you can cook a frozen chicken in four minutes? Do you need to eat a chicken, frozen or otherwise? The truth is that the best foods to eat require no cooking and little preparation.  Fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and sprouts do not need to be microwaved, boiled, baked, or fried. They’re delicious as they are, ready to eat. If any cooking is to be done to food, it should be light steaming which destroys as few nutrients as possible. You can’t even steam for food in a microwave.  Like fast foods, microwave ovens are “fast cooking” and they are associated with the same sort of convenience orientation. For superior health, you should eat as few cooked foods as possible. And you certainly should not have a leaky box of radiation sitting in your kitchen!   

 

== Article #2: World’s Most Polluted Place: The American Home!  ==

 

=== “My, Is It Stuffy in Here!”  “My, Is It Stuffy in Here!”  ===

Most of us are keenly aware that America’s air, especially in and around large cities and industrial complexes, is seriously and dangerously polluted. Most of us are aware that even the upper atmosphere is becoming so dangerously polluted as to pose a threat to plant and animal life.  Many of us are aware that the average American home is a hotbed of pollution and stands first as a source of aerial pollution. Further, it is only beginning to dawn on re- searchers that pollution in the home is a source of much disease and misery for our pop- ulace.  The relation of polluted air to such respiratory diseases as pneumonia, colds, bron- chitis, asthma, sinusitus, and a long list of other diseases, many nonrespiratory in nature, has been only casually noted.  However, researchers are already indicting such pollution as a contributing cause to many human ailments if, indeed, not the primary or only cause.  Certainly little aggravates an ailing person more than aerial pollutants, for they not only make suffering more severe but so hamper the body’s healing efforts as to prolong recovery.

If there is any right we must value and treasure above all others, it is the right to breathe pure air. We must not inadvertently deny ourselves the benefits of pure air by our own acts.

If there is any right we must value and treasure above all others, it is the right to breathe pure air. We must not inadvertently deny ourselves the benefits of pure air by our own acts.

* Byproducts of cooking, brewing, boiling, breathing, etc.

* Byproducts of cooking, brewing, boiling, breathing, etc.

* Chemicals of all descriptions exposed to our air

* Chemicals of all descriptions exposed to our air

* Antiseptics  Perhaps the most deliberate and criminal of pollution practices is smoking. Many ba- bies are born nicotine addicts and, if reared in an atmosphere filled with smoke of their parents, may become addicted to nicotine without ever having smoked a cigarette.

* Antiseptics   

Perhaps the most deliberate and criminal of pollution practices is smoking. Many ba- bies are born nicotine addicts and, if reared in an atmosphere filled with smoke of their parents, may become addicted to nicotine without ever having smoked a cigarette.

If “fouling our nests” aerially is not bad enough there are other deleterious forms of pollution in the home, notably noise pollution from inside and outside (it’s so bad as to be inescapable in most cities) and x-ray emissions from fluorescent lighting and from television.

If “fouling our nests” aerially is not bad enough there are other deleterious forms of pollution in the home, notably noise pollution from inside and outside (it’s so bad as to be inescapable in most cities) and x-ray emissions from fluorescent lighting and from television.

In any event, we should be on guard against pollution as much as is commensurate with out circumstances. We should breathe air as fresh as possible as much as possible.

In any event, we should be on guard against pollution as much as is commensurate with out circumstances. We should breathe air as fresh as possible as much as possible.

Article #4: Typical Potential Household Hazards In A Retail

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# Boat supplies  a. polyester materials  b. epoxy materials  c. epoxy marine enamel  d. semi soft point (cuprous oxide) e. water repellents

# Boat supplies  a. polyester materials  b. epoxy materials  c. epoxy marine enamel  d. semi soft point (cuprous oxide) e. water repellents

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