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Dangerous?: Cell Phones and WiFi from The Changing Paradigm Show with Dr. Patricia Hill
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The show highlights the issue of electropollution, impacts on health, current research, ways to decrease electropollution in your environment, plus information on the patented technology (MRET) that addresses the impact on the body. Show features Susan Trost, Marie Soderberg and Dr. Patricia Hill. It was filmed 12/23/08 in Aspen and has been one of the most requested shows.
Our lifestyles and our environment make it more challenging to try to maintain good health. Take the stress, constant "connectedness" and workaholic mentality, plus all the toxins (especially invisible toxins) in our environment, and you've got a recipe for disaster. The U.S. has some of the best healthcare technology in the world, yet we have the highest rates of many chronic conditions and disease.
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I've included links and information on three companies whose products and technologies I personally use and have been thrilled with the results (BioPro - EMF pollution, Nikken - Wellness Home technologies and Certified Organic Wholefoods Nutrition and Skin Care, Melaleuca - safer cleaning products, ItWorks - Ultimate Applicators for Detox and Inch Loss). There are many good companies out there and some that are not so good. Be an informed consumer. Research. Ask questions. Dig deeper. I can tell you that virtually every topic you research will have conflicting views. Look for Peer Review Studies to substantiate technologies. There are many powerful industries out there that have much on the line - think back to the tobacco lawsuits. Contact me and I'll show you the least expensive way to get the products and technologies.
Here is an article designed to help you understand how toxins in our environment are adding a "toxic load" to our bodies.
Toxic Overload - Health Challenges from our Environment
Think back 20, 30, 40, even 50 years ago. If you are too young, ask someone. What were the major health challenges back then? How often did you hear about cancer, diabetes, asthma, autism, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, ADD/ADHD, insomnia, and more? Things have definitely changed over the years.
Your body is an amazing machine. It is designed to process toxins that enter the body through the air, food and drink you ingest, and through your skin. Your kidneys, liver, lungs, lymphatic system, blood, bowel and skin all have roles in transporting and eliminating toxins.
Today there are more toxins in the environment than ever before and it creates a toxic load on our systems. It's not surprising there are so many health problems when 4 billion pounds of toxic chemicals are produced annually and over 20,000 new chemicals are created each year. Human fat tissue sampled in the United States has shown 700 chemical contaminants that have not been chemically identified.[i] Of 287 chemicals detected in an umbilical cord blood, 180 cause cancers in humans or animals, 217 are toxic to the brain and nervous system and 208 cause birth defects or abnormal development in animal tests.[ii]
Ways Toxins and Radiation Get Into and Impact Our Bodies
Outdoor Air Pollution
Toxic air pollution contains substances which are known or suspected to cause cancer, genetic mutation, birth defects and other serious illnesses in people even at relatively low exposure levels. Millions of pounds of these chemicals are emitted into the air every year by motor vehicles, from various industries and from power plants.[iii] "Red air" alerts warn people to stay inside, but indoor air isn't necessarily better.
Indoor Air Pollution
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, air within a home can be more polluted than outdoor air in the largest cities. Consider all the cleaning products, aerosols, paint, carpet, molds, mildew, building materials, air conditioning/heating, fireplaces, cooking fumes, perfumes/cosmetics, radon, and asbestos found in and around the home. Homes are sealed tightly for energy efficiency, so pollutants become trapped. Since 1980, the number of people diagnosed with asthma has more than doubled. Air filtration is necessary, but some air filtration systems create ozone which is damaging to the lungs.
What's in your water? You probably don't want to know - pharmaceuticals, pesticides, fertilizers, human and animal waste, bacteria, rocket fuel, and more. Bottled water is not the answer, especially for our environment.
Pesticides, fertilizers, and more are found in our foods. In addition, many foods are highly processed and genetically modified with chemicals and preservatives. When food is cooked, it is oxidized, which creates free radicals.
Cleaning Products
A clean house is a healthy house, right? Not necessarily. Many cleaners are highly toxic and are absorbed through the air and skin.
Unfortunately, the skin care industry is not regulated and often we are putting dangerous chemicals on our skin. Further, what is on the label is not regulated.. Only skin care products labeled Certified Organic are truly organic. Many manufacturers introduce a very small amount of matter from nature into their products, thereby declaring the product is natural or organic. When I compared the Toxic Tip 12 list to the items under my sink, I was amazed. The kid shampoo had 6 ingredients on the toxic list. All of my former "botanical" skin care had 2-6 ingredients in each product. Everything (except the EcoCert certified True Elements skin care) had an average of 2 toxic ingredients.
Vitamins and Supplements
Vitamins and supplements taken for health can actually adversely impact your health. Fish from polluted waters might be used in producing Omega fish oils. In addition, substances used to bind vitamins together can be very unhealthy - propylene glycol (ingredient in anti-freeze), sodium laurel sulfate (foaming agent in shampoo), aluminum silicate (talc) and sodium benzoate (preservative) to name a few.
Electromagnetic Fields/Radiation
Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are a type of low-level radiation generated when electric currents flow through wire coils (monitors/TVs, fluorescent lights, electronic devices, appliances, wireless networks and more). As we use more electronic devices, researchers suspect EMFs are contributing to a constant assault on our immune systems and overall health.[iv]
Cell phones and cell phone towers are sources of radio frequency (RF) radiation - an invisible form of pollution. Thermographic images show changes in tissue temperature when a cell phone is held to the head. Kinesiology strength testing shows people get much weaker when they are simply holding a cell phone. Research studies showing the long-term effects of constant doses of radiation are just starting to appear, especially in regard to neurological problems. Numerous sources stress how dangerous cell phones are for children with their developing brains and skeletal structure.
Fortunately, there is a patented and proprietary technology that helps with the problems and dangers of the EMF radiation from a variety of sources. See the information on BioPro's MRET and ERT products.
If crawling in a cave is not a reasonable option, what can we do to minimize our risks and improve our health? Over the next few months, we will explore each of these topics in more detail with the goal for you to become a more knowledgeable consumer and an environmental advocate.
[i] Onstot, J. et al. "Characterization of HRCG/MS unidentified peaks from the analysis of human adipose tissue." Vol 1. Technical Approach, US EPA Office of Toxic Substances (560/8-87-002a); 1987.
[ii] Environmental Working Group, "Body Burden - Pollution in Newborns", 2005.
