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Exodus 20:2 I am the LORD thy God,
which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt,
out of the house of bondage.
(1) 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
(2) 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image,
or any likeness of any thing
that is in heaven above, or that
is in the earth beneath,
or that is in the water
under the earth:
5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the
LORD thy God
am a jealous God,
visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third
and fourth generation of
them that hate me;
6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my
commandments.
(3) 7 Thou shalt not take the name of
the LORD thy God in vain;
for the LORD will not hold him
guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
(4) 8 Remember the sabbath day, to
keep it holy.
9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:
10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it
thou shalt not do any work,
thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy
maidservant, nor thy cattle,
nor thy stranger that is
within thy gates:
11 For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea,
and all that in them is,
and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath
day, and hallowed it.
(5) 12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon
the land which
the LORD thy God giveth
thee.
(6) 13
Thou shalt not kill.
(7) 14 Thou shalt not commit adultery.
(8) 15 Thou shalt not steal.
(9) 16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
(10) 17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet
thy neighbour’s wife,
nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass,
nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.
The Eternal
gave us the commandments so that we could live happy and peaceful lives.
Unfortunately
we have ignored them to our peril and as a result the world is set to implode
and we are
destined to destroy ourselves, if the Eternal God does not intervene.
We have put
other gods before the Eternal God.
We have made with
our hands, idols from the blessings which the Eternal God has given us.
Most are
unaware that oil, the black stuff out of the ground, is a major source of our
idols.
We can erroneously
think of it simply as a fuel of one type or another to power our cars, aeroplanes,
and other mechanical
devices and also as a means of generating electricity.
The reality
is that there is very much more to oil, as I will illustrate.
It is for
this reason it is greatly coveted –
the 10th commandment.
It is for
this reason that we lie to get it – the 9th commandment.
It is for
this reason that we steal to get it - the 8th commandment.
It is for
this reason that we enter into an adulterous relationship with Satan and his
cohorts
– the 7th commandment.
It is for
this reason that we kill to get it – the 6th commandment.
It is for
this reason that we dishonour our Creator – Father
- the
5th commandment.
We utterly
ignore the Sabbath oil or no oil - the 4th commandment.
We use the
name of God to justify our breaking of several
of the above commandments.
- the
3rd commandment.
We worship
and bow down and often unwittingly offer our children as literal sacrifices,
to the god of
this world, in order to obtain by deception that which we have coveted.
- the 2nd commandment.
The things
which we have created from oil,
or consume
it, have become our illusionary idols, false gods.
- the 1st commandments
The following
has been put together as a guide to enable you to get
a better
picture of why the world is escalating daily into terrorism and outright world
war,
and why our lives
and the lives of our children are been sacrificed for the sake of petroleum.
What follows
is a very brief summary of the products produced from oil.
The concept
is just to give some facts by taking a quick look.
There is much
more information to be found if one wanted to take the time to seek it out.
Petroleum literally
means rock oil; oil that comes from rock.
Some medicines, such as penicillin, are made by organisms, but most are
manufactured from chemicals, and many of these are made from petroleum
products. Acetylsalicylic acid, or ASA, is the active ingredient in many of the
well-known, over-the-counter pain relievers. ASA is manufactured from
petrochemicals. One of the first uses of oil, dating back thousands of years,
was as medicine. Other early uses included illumination and as a boat resin to
help keep ships sea-worthy.
Back to "Everyday
Uses of Oil"
You will probably be surprised to know that a plastic bottle is made
from the same petrochemical as the fiber we call polyester!
All plastic products, many of the materials used to make the clothes
you wear, or the carpet you walk on, plus hundreds of the other products we
take for granted, are made from petrochemicals. As the name implies, a main
ingredient in petrochemicals is oil.
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*** OIL (PETROLEUM) ***
*** MINERAL
RESOURCES ***
In the 1940s the development of synthetic materials (such as nylon and polythene)
made from oil brought the arrival
of the plastics industry - based on oil
and gas as feedstocks.
Products Made from a Barrel of Crude Oil
(Gallons)
After crude oil is
removed from the ground, it is sent to a refinery
by pipeline, ship or barge. At a refinery,
different parts of the crude oil are separated into useable petroleum
products. Crude oil is measured in barrels (abbreviated
"bbls"). A 42-U.S.
gallon barrel of crude oil provides slightly more than 44 gallons of
petroleum products. This gain from processing the crude oil is similar to
what happens to popcorn, it gets bigger after it is popped.
note: The
gain from processing is about 5%.
One barrel of crude
oil, when refined,
produces about 20 gallons of finished motor
gasoline, and 7 gallons of diesel,
as well as other petroleum products. Most of the petroleum products are
used to produce energy. For instance, many people across the United
States use propane
to heat their homes and fuel their cars. Other products made from
petroleum include: ink, crayons, bubble gum, dishwashing liquids, deodorant,
eyeglasses, records, tires, ammonia, and heart valves.
Refinery Output and
Final Products |
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Refinery Yield Per Barrel of Oil |
Final Products Made From Crude Oil |
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Gasoline |
45.8 Percent |
Ink |
Cosmetics |
Jet Fuel |
10.7 |
Heart Valves |
Sneakers |
Liquefied Gases |
3.6 |
Crayons |
Bubble Gum |
Kerosene |
0.3 |
Parachutes |
Car Bodies |
Distillate |
20.9 |
Telephones |
Tires |
Residual Fuel Oil |
6.8 |
Brassieres |
House Paint |
Feedstocks |
2.9 |
Tape |
Ammonia |
Special Napthas |
0.4 |
Antiseptics |
Eyeglasses |
Lubricants |
1.2 |
Purses |
Life Jackets |
Waxes |
0.1 |
Deodorant |
Fertilizers |
Coke |
3.9 |
Panty Hose |
Movie Film |
Asphalt |
3.2 |
Shoes |
Loudspeakers |
Still Gas |
4.8 |
Volleyballs |
Basketballs |
Miscellaneous |
0.5 |
Tape |
Combs |
Shortage (gain*) |
-4.9 |
Floor Wax |
Gasoline |
*The final total product
of a refined barrel of crude oil may exceed 1 barrel, since some of the
lighter liquids are in a near gaseous state and accordingly take up more
volume. |
This list is only a
sampling of the products made from crude oil. It is not intended to be
all-inclusive. Rather it is meant to show in just how many areas products
made from crude oil are found and used. |
You will notice that the list
gets bigger and bigger.
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Acid oils made in petroleum refineries |
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Aliphatic chemicals (i.e., acyclic) made in petroleum
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Alkylates made in petroleum refineries |
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Asphalt and asphaltic materials made in petroleum
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Asphalt paving mixtures made in petroleum refineries |
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Aviation fuels manufacturing |
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Benzene made in petroleum refineries |
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Butylene (i.e., butene) made in petroleum refineries |
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Coke, petroleum, made in petroleum refineries |
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Crude oil refining |
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Crude petroleum refineries |
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Cumene made in petroleum refineries |
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Cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons made in petroleum refineries |
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Diesel fuels manufacturing |
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Ethylene made in petroleum refineries |
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Fuel oils manufacturing |
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Fuels, jet, manufacturing |
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Gasoline made in petroleum refineries |
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Heating oils made in petroleum refineries |
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Hydraulic fluids made in petroleum refineries |
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Jet fuels manufacturing |
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Kerosene manufacturing |
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Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) made in refineries |
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Lubricating oils and greases made in petroleum refineries |
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Naphtha made in petroleum refineries |
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Naphthenic acids made in petroleum refineries |
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Oil (i.e., petroleum) refineries |
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Oil additives made in petroleum refineries |
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Oils, fuel, manufacturing |
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Paraffin waxes made in petroleum refineries |
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Petrochemical feedstocks made in petroleum refineries |
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Petrochemicals made in petroleum refineries |
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Petroleum coke made in petroleum refineries |
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Petroleum cracking and reforming |
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Petroleum distillation |
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Petroleum jelly made in petroleum refineries |
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Petroleum lubricating oils made in petroleum refineries |
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Petroleum refineries |
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Propane gases made in petroleum refineries |
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Propylene (i.e., propene) made in petroleum refineries |
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Refineries, petroleum |
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Refinery gases made in petroleum refineries |
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Road oils made in petroleum refineries |
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Solvents made in petroleum refineries |
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Still gases made in petroleum refineries |
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Styrene made in petroleum refineries |
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Tar made in petroleum refineries |
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Toluene made in petroleum refineries |
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Waxes, petroleum, made in petroleum refineries |
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Xylene made in petroleum refineries |
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Artificial
fragrances
Artificial fragrances can be made from petroleum. Many do not degrade in the
environment, and may have toxic effects on both fish and mammals. Additionally,
they often can cause allergies and skin or eye irritation.
Artificial
colors
Artificial colors can be made from petroleum, though some are made from coal.
Many do not degrade in the environment and also have toxic effects on both fish
and mammals. They do not serve any useful purpose. Additionally, they often can
cause allergies and skin or eye irritation.
Methanol
(also methyl alcohol)
A solvent derived from wood, natural gas, or petroleum, methanol is acutely
toxic and can cause blindness.
Found in:
Conventional glass cleaners.
Petroleum
distillates
(also naphthas)
A broad category encompassing almost every type of chemical obtained directly
from the petroleum refining process. Any ingredient listed as a "petroleum
distillate" or "naphtha" should be suspect as it is, firstly a
synthetic and, secondly, likely to cause one or more detrimental health or
environmental effect.
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Petrochemicals and their byproducts,
such as dioxin, are known to cause an array of serious health problems,
including cancers and endocrine disruption. Of the more than 75,000 chemicals registered
with the Environmental Protection Agency, only a fraction have gone through
complete testing to find out whether they might cause problems for human
health. Many that are produced in enormous quantities have never been tested at
all. Usually, it takes dramatic episodes of workplace injuries or wildlife
poisonings, combined with rigorous scientific proof of harm and public outcry,
before the government will act to restrict or ban any chemical. And that is no
accident. The current regulatory system allows synthetic chemicals into our
lives unless proven beyond doubt to be dangerous.
Dioxins are not
intentionally manufactured. They are unintentionally formed as byproducts of
chemical processes involving chlorine, such as the manufacture of pesticides
and the bleaching of paper. The manufacture and incineration of plastics such
as polyvinyl chloride (PVC, commonly used in consumer product packaging and
medical devices) is another major source of dioxin. Two of the most serious
health effects of dioxin exposure are cancer and endocrine disruption.
The endocrine
system is a complex network of glands and hormones that regulate
many of the body's functions including growth, development, and maturation, and
the way various organs operate. The endocrine glands –- including the
pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, thymus, pancreas, ovaries, and testes – release
carefully-measured amounts of hormones into the bloodstream that act as natural
chemical messengers, traveling to different parts of the body in order to
control and adjust many life functions.
An endocrine
disruptor is a chemical that, when absorbed into the body, either
mimics or blocks hormones and disrupts the body's normal functions. This
disruption can happen through altering normal hormone levels, halting or
stimulating the production of hormones, or changing the way hormones travel
through the body, thus affecting the functions that these hormones control.
Because endocrine disruptors affect the development of the body's vital organs
and hormonal systems, infants, children, and developing fetuses are more
vulnerable to exposure.
Exposure to
endocrine disruptors can occur through direct contact with
pesticides and other chemicals or through ingestion of contaminated water,
food, or air. Dioxin is one known endocrine disruptor and there are others:
diethylstilbesterol (the drug DES), PCBs, DDT, and some other pesticides. Many
chemicals, particularly pesticides and plasticizers, are suspected endocrine disruptors
based on animal studies. Chemicals suspected of acting as endocrine disruptors
are found in insecticides, herbicides, fumigants, and fungicides that are used
in agriculture as well as in the home. Industrial workers can be exposed to
chemicals such as detergents, resins, and plasticizers with
endocrine-disrupting properties. Endocrine disruptors also enter the air or
water as byproducts of many chemical and manufacturing processes, and when
plastics and other materials are burned. Further, National Institute of Health
studies have found that endocrine disruptors can leach out of plastics,
including the type of plastic used to make hospital intravenous bags (PVC.)
Many endocrine disruptors are persistent in the environment and accumulate in
fat, so exposures can also come from eating fatty foods and fish from
contaminated water. (Visit www.mindfully.org.)
Pthalates are a
particular group of petrochemicals that are known to have endocrine disrupting
properties. Pthalates are used to make rigid plastics soft and pliable and are
also commonly added to cosmetics. Pthalates are linked to elevated rates of
endocrine disruption and are possibly carcinogenic. A Centers for Disease
Control report found alarming rates of pthalates in urine and blood samples.
Some common pthalates and the items in which they are used include:
Di-ethyl phthalate (DEP): Toothbrushes,
auto parts, tools, toys, food packaging, insecticides, mosquito repellents,
aspirin, and volatile components of cosmetics – perfumes, nail polishes, and
hair sprays.
Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP): Cellulose
plastics, solvents for dyes, solvents for cosmetics (i.e., nail polish), food
wrap, perfumes, skin emollients, hair spray, insect repellents.
Benzyl butyl phthalate: Plasticizers in
adhesives, PVC flooring, wood finishes, tampon packaging.
What is the
Precautionary Principle? The majority of the more than 2,000
chemicals that come onto the market every year are not subjected to even the
simplest tests to determine toxicity. In addition, the ways that these
chemicals react with each other and with our bodies is even less studied. A
better way to create public policy is by using the Precautionary
Principle as a guide to protect us and the environment from harm:
When an activity (or product) raises
threats of harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures
should be taken even if some cause-and-effect relationships are not fully
established scientifically. In this context, the proponents of an activity (the
product manufacturer), rather than the public, should bear the burden of proof
(to prove that the product is safe). The process of applying the Precautionary
Principle must be open, informed and democratic and must include potentially
affected parties (the public and consumers).
1.
Petrochemicals and Food:
Pesticides — One way we
ingest petrochemicals in food is from pesticides. Many widely used pesticides
are classified by the EPA as probable or possible causes of cancer in humans;
and many are known to cause damage to the nervous, reproductive and immune
systems in laboratory animals. EPA pesticide regulations do not take into
consideration potential chronic health effects from low-level exposures that do
not cause immediate and obvious harm. The EPA also ignores potential combined
effects from exposure to more than one chemical at a time. Current regulations
do not consider exposure to vulnerable populations such as children and the
immune-compromised. Dairy products, apples, bananas, broccoli, cantaloupes, and
carrots have among the highest rates of petrochemical residues and are foods
commonly consumed by children, who are particularly sensitive to pesticides.
The alternative? Support organic, pesticide-free food production.
Plastics — An
advertisement for the American Plastic Council calls plastic “an important part
of your healthy diet,” noting, “ you could think of them as the sixth basic
food group.” Yum! How true this is when you take into account the fact that
plastics tend to migrate into food, especially meats, cheeses, and other fatty
foods. More migration occurs if food is heated or microwaved in plastic
containers. The safest bet is to avoid food sold or stored in plastic,
especially plastic wraps, PVC, and polystyrene foam. Source: www.mindfully.org.
Meat and Dairy
Products — Chemicals from the petroleum manufacturing process
enter our bodies through the foods we eat, especially meat and dairy products.
Chemicals such as pesticides and antibiotics tend to accumulte in milk and in
animal flesh. Another way in which we ingest petrochemicals and dioxins is less
obvious: The manufacture and incineration of PVC (polyvinylchloride, #3)
creates and disperses dioxins into the air and water. From there, they enter
the food chain and accumulate in the fatty tissues of animals.
Food as
defense – Diets rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, which
contain high levels of vitamins and anti-oxidants, help the body combat the
effects of petrochemicals. Help counterbalance the effects of petroleum in your
body and world by visiting local farmers’ markets to get your recommended 5
servings a day of fresh fruits and veggies. Plus, consider becoming a vegan and
growing your own pesticide-free food instead!
2. Toothpaste — Many
toothpastes include ingredients made from petroleum, such as artificial colors
and mineral oil. Baking soda or natural toothpaste is a better choice.
3. Cosmetics —
Petrochemicals are very prevalent in cosmetics. Examples include lip gloss,
which is commonly made from petroleum oil, and nail polish, which contains
petroleum-derived solvents such as toluene. Many cosmetics on the market
contain harmful phthalates. The Environmental Working Group’s interactive
website lists cosmetics by brand name and the hazardous ingredients contained
in them. Visit it at www.ewg.org/cosmetics.
4. Hair
Products — Hair mousse, gels, and sprays commonly contain
endocrine-disrupting pthalates. Synthetic hair dyes include petroleum-derived
coloring chemicals as well as other harmful ingredients such as ammonia and
lead. Synthetic hair dyes are known to penetrate skin and to cause cancer in
laboratory animals. To avoid warning labels about carcinogenic effects,
manufacturers slightly reformulate their products by removing the carcinogen
and replacing it, quite legally, with another chemical that is just as
dangerous. Henna, derived from plants, is a safe alternative that has been used
for centuries in Egypt and the Middle East.
5. Learning
Disabilities — In a study in Mexico, pesticide-exposed
children were less proficient at catching a ball, which is reflective of poor
eye-hand coordination. They had lower stamina levels, more trouble remembering
things, and were less able to draw accurate drawings of people. This study is
one of many documenting the negative effects of petroleum products on the
brain. However the overall effects of exposure to pesticides, plastics, and air
pollution remain largely unstudied.
6. Perfume and
Aftershave — These usually consist of a combination of chemicals,
solvents, and natural essential oils in a base of alcohol, which can include
toluene, ketone, and other hazardous substances. Approximately 95% of the
ingredients in perfumes are derived from petrochemicals. Little scientific
study has been done on the health effects of scented products, but generally
they are recognized as highly allergenic and are notorious for causing skin
irritation, headaches, and nausea. Try natural, essential oils instead.
7. Soaps — Many soaps
contain petroleum-derived synthetic fragrances, artificial colors, and mineral
oil that may cause skin rashes and other allergic reactions. Instead, look for
vegetable oil-based soaps without artificial fragrances.
8. Lotions,
Sunscreens, and Body Care Products – Many body care products contain
pthalates such as DEHP and DBP. In animals, both DEHP and DBP are toxic to the
liver, kidneys, testes, and the nervous system. DBP is used extensively in
perfumes, nail polishes, lotions, and hair sprays. High levels of exposure have
been found in women of reproductive age. Ironically, some sunblocks contain
suspected carcinogens, including diethanolamine and related ingredients (DEA,
TEA), padimate-o, and titanium dioxide. Other ingredients are suspected
endocrine disrupters: benzophenone (oxybenzone), homosalate,
octyl-methoxycinnamate (octinoxate), and the parabens (methyl-, ethyl-, butyl-,
propyl-). Moreover, sunscreens can contain chemicals associated with skin
irritation and rashes, including avobenzone (parsol 1789), benzophenone,
octyl-methoxycinnamate, and PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid). Not only are these
chemicals potentially bad for you, they're bad for the environment.
Diethanolamine has been found in waterways around the country, posing a threat
to animals and humans. According to the National Toxicology Program,
benzophenone has been found in surface water, groundwater, soil, and air, and
may affect the liver and bone marrow of animals ingesting large amounts of
contaminated water. This and other endocrine disruptors in sunblocks can also
enter the water system when we swim or bathe, eventually winding up in fish,
amphibians, and marine wildlife, and posing a threat to the animals' reproductive
cycles. Source: Grist Magazine, Environmental Working Group.
9. Breast Milk — If breast
milk from American women were bottled and sold commercially, it would be banned
by the US Food and Drug Administration because it is contaminated with more
than 100 industrial chemicals, including dioxins and pesticides. Despite the
presence of toxic chemicals in human milk, breast feeding is a highly desirable
practice. Breast feeding gives an infant immunity against gastrointestinal
diseases and respiratory infections; it may also offer protection against food
allergies. Furthermore, the alternatives (prepared formulas) are even less
healthy. Source: Rachel’s Hazardous
Waste News #193.
10. Breast
Cancer — Over the last 20 years, breast cancer alone has claimed
more American lives than the Vietnam war , the Korean war, World War I, and
World War II combined. Cancer mortality has risen from 5% of American deaths a
hundred years ago to 25% today. Overall lifetime cancer rates for Americans
have risen from one in four people in 1960 to 1 in 2 for men and more than 1 in
3 for women. When so many petroleum products and derivatives are known
carcinogens, it’s hard not to see a connection.
11. Lungs — Every year
over 5,500 people in the US die from asthma. Children are particularly
susceptible. Asthma, like many environmental health problems,
disproportionately affects minority and low-income communities; rates are more
than 21% higher among African-Americans than among whites. And the incidence of
the disease is doubling every ten to fifteen years. This rise can be traced to
increased environmental pollution, from both household sources and industrial
and motor vehicle pollution. An extensive body of studies has found strong
associations between asthma and other respiratory health concerns and direct
exposure to motor vehicle pollution resulting from residing or attending school
near major roads with high traffic levels. Also implicated are the plastics and
other petroleum products used in homes and buildings, such as carpeting and
insulation. The “outgassing” of plastics used in building products creates
serious indoor air quality issues which are known to cause increases in asthma
and other serious allergic reactions. Source: Environmental Health Perspectives.
12. Clothing — Clothing
made from synthetic fibers such as acrylic, nylon, and polyester, and coated
with formaldehyde finishes, will continuously give off minute plastic vapors as
the fabric is warmed against your skins (outgas), causing unknown effects as
well as known ones: commonly allergies and breathing troubles. Cotton grown for
clothing uses enormous amounts of pesticides and petrochemicals and may be just
as hazardous to wear as synthetics. Try picking clothing made from organic
cotton, hemp, or tensel, as well as purchasing reused clothing, which may
outgas less.
13. Body Fat — Petrochemicals
tend to accumulate in body fat. The most notorious petrochemical in body fat is
polystyrene; studies have shown that virtually all people in the United States
carry polystyrene in their body fat. The International Agency for the Research
on Cancer has classified styrene as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
14. Fetal
Development — The petrochemicals that are so pervasive in our
environment have especially adverse effects on rapidly growing fetuses and
infants. Laboratory animals exposed prenatlly to one form of dioxin displayed
physical deformities, retarded growth, and changes in physiology. Adverse
effects on learning and behavior were also evident.
15. Hormone
Function and Endocrine Disruption — Many plastics and other petroleum
products mimic the effects of natural hormones in the body, disrupting normal
hormone function. Many of the most studied synthetic hormone disruptors are
known as xenoestrogens, because they mimic the effects of estrogen in the body.
Xenoestrogens come from factories, not food. But they wind up in food because
they get into the environment, where toxic organic pollutants like DDT can
persist for more than 50 years. Even pesticides banned in the US can wend their
way back to our homes by way of imported fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Xenoestrogens can also be encountered in items of everyday use - gasoline, weed
killers, even some plastics.
16. Tampons
and Sanitary Pads – Commonly made from synthetic fibers derived
from petroleum, tampons and pads can outgas harmful chemicals and because
they’re also usually bleached, they contain dioxins. Traces of the dioxin TCDD
– possibly the most toxic chemical ever produced - has been found in tampons
and is a known carcinogen. It’s also known to cause birth defects and sterility
as well as liver damage and suppression of the immune system. Plus, it can be
absorbed easily through the skin. The alternative: For thousands of years women
have used rags. Today’s alternatives also include organic, bleach-free cotton
tampons and natural latex “Keepers.” Source: Home Safe Home
17. Low and
Poor Sperm Quality in Men — Men exposed to pesticides commonly
used on crops are far more likely to have defective sperm and low sperm counts
than men who are not exposed. This is even true for men who do not work on or
live next to farms but are likeley exposed to pesticides in drinking water.
Source: Environmental Health Perspectives.
Rachel’s
Environment and Health News, www.rachel.org
Environmental Health Perspectives,
http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/
Environmental Working Group, www.ewg.org
Health Care Without Harm, www.hcwh.org
Home Safe Home, Debra Lynn Dadd, (Penguin Putnam, 1997)
Women’s Cancer Resource Center, www.wcrc.org
www.mindfully.org (extensive
information on health and toxics)
The only way
out of our dilemmas is Jesus Christ.
He is the only way of escape.
Praise the Lord.
Come
soon Lord Jesus.
Amen.
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