Chemical Warfare Agents
And Toxic Waste Disguised As
Household Cleaning Products

By Lorie Dwornick

According to the National Research Council, "no toxic information is available for more than 80% of the chemicals in everyday-use products. Less than 20% have been tested for acute effects and less than 10% have been tested for chronic, reproductive or mutagenic effects." More than 4.5 billion chemicals are known and 50,000 are commercially distributed. Whatís worse is that tests are only done on single chemicals. There is never any testing done on combinations, which weíre exposed to on a daily basis. Imagine what your lifetime exposure is.
It requires a team of scientists, 300 mice, more than $300,000 US, and 2-3 years to determine whether one single suspect chemical causes cancer. These mice have much higher immune systems than we do. Governments are at the mercy of economic agendas. Industry interests almost always win over issues regarding health or government regulation. Only 1% of toxins are required to be listed on labels. This is mainly because the products donít make any claims about safety. Companies can also classify them as "trade secrets" to avoid listing them. Many of the ingredients labelled "inert" are actually more toxic than the active ingredients. If you donít know what it is, donít use it.
The first agent of chemical warfare was chlorine. The war ended with an abundance of this cheap chemical. In the name of huge profits, it was added to our water supply and many other products. Chlorine is the number one cause of breast cancer and can be lethal. Scientists wonít handle chlorine without protective gloves, facemasks, and ventilation, yet it is in most store-brand cleaners, including dishwasher detergents. The harmful effects are intensified when the fumes are heated, as in the shower. Itís in our drinking water, swimming pools, Jacuzzis, and more
Fluoride is worse, but space limits its discussion here. Do your own research and avoid it. Itís one of the biggest scams of all time. It has no benefits whatsoever. Itís extremely poisonous!
Certain types of bacteria are necessary and beneficial. They eat decaying debris and keep the "bad" bacteria in balance. Nature is always safest and was never intended to destroy, like chemicals are.
Dishwashing liquids are labelled "harmful if swallowed." Most contain Naphtha, a CNS depressant, diethanolsamine, a liver poison, and/or chlorophenylphenol, a toxic metabolic stimulant. Do you want to be using harmful products to clean dishes that you and your family are going to be eating off of?
Laundry detergents contain phosphorus, enzymes, ammonia, naphthalene, phenol, sodium nitilotriacetate and countless others. These chemicals can cause rashes, itches, allergies, sinus problems and more. The residue left on your clothes, bed sheets, etc. is absorbed through your skin, as is everything else you touch. Thus, the success and popularity of transdermal patches. Donít fall prey to the bombardment of advertisements strongly suggesting that you absolutely need these products. You donít, but their profit margins do. If declining health is what you desire, use these products.
Oven cleaners are one of the most toxic products people use. They contain lye and ammonia, which eat the skin, and the fumes linger and affect the respiratory system. Then thereís the residue thatís intensified the next time you turn your oven on. Use sea salt and baking soda instead.
Flea collars are pesticides and release a continuous supply to the pet. In addition to the great harm caused to your pet, it is absorbed through your skin every time you touch your pet. Leave your pet a dish of brewerís yeast; it will instinctively eat it as needed and repel fleas naturally. Please donít let the vet turn your pet into a drug addict because of chemical exposure and unnecessary vaccines.
Lice shampoo is a pesticide and is absorbed into the brain. Lindane, the main ingredient, causes convulsions, seizures, cancer and death. You can use your favourite shampoo several times a day, every day. The lice will be gone in less than a week. Lice are not dangerous.
Regular shampoos contain harsh chemicals. Baby shampoos advertised as gentle and "no tears" contain some of the worst chemicals, including anesthetizing agents to cover up the burning sensation that would otherwise be caused when the chemicals contact the eyes. Imagine what effect these agents have on the eyes and brain, especially after repeated uses.
Effects of these toxic chemicals include: illness, allergies, asthma, ear infections, learning disabilities, nervous disorders, respiratory difficulties and more. The American Cancer Society stated "environmental pollution causes cancer, Alzheimerís, Parkinsonís, coughing, asthma, nervous disorders, emphysema, wheezing, nasal congestion, burning eyes, headache, burning, tingling, skin flushing, muscle aches, irritability, mental confusion, unco-ordination, hyperactivity and other debilitating illnesses."
A scientific paper at the "Indoor Air Conference" in 1990 in Toronto stated "because of household cleaners, housewives have a 55% higher risk of contracting cancer."
You, your pets and children walk on and absorb the harmful chemicals applied to lawns and gardens. Avoid them. Weeds grow where soils are barren and deficient in certain nutrients -- the very ones that these weeds provide. They have longer roots that reach lower into the ground to provide those hard-to-reach nutrients, while preventing soil erosion. If you donít want them to spread, at least cut off the buds/flowers. Itís usually the chemical dependent lawns that attract the weeds and produce larger ones.
These chemicals affect your lawn the way drugs affect you. The more dependent you are on drugs, the sicker you become and the more drugs you take. Itís a never ending, vicious cycle of addiction. The less drugs a person takes the stronger their immune system is, and the healthier they are. Itís best to avoid them all. The same goes for your lawn. It may take a couple of years for the "withdrawal symptoms" to subside, but the wait will be more than worth it. There is an entire ecosystem below the surface that works interdependently to ensure your soil, and your crops, flourish. The chemicals also kill all these beneficial microorganisms, worms, etc. Nature is our friend, treat it as such.
When Congress passed the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (the legal basis for the EPAís regulation of disinfectants), it assumed that they were all toxic. No guidelines were created for identifying non-toxic agents. In other words, they are all toxic and to be avoided.
Beware of toxic chemicals. The danger doesnít end with their use. Everything that goes down your drain eventually ends up in your drinking water supply. This is multiplied by what your neighbours and every other person and industry put down their drains. More than four million pounds of household cleaning chemicals go down Canadian drains each year.
The remaining sludge is extremely toxic and is marketed as "natural fertilizer" called "bio solids." Itís used on farms that supply produce to our supermarkets and the livestock industry.
If a product requires special handling or ventilation, donít expose yourself or your environment to it. This is where you, your family and friends have to live and breathe. Next time you or someone you know feels ill, instead of rushing off to the doctor to get medicated (poisoned), why not look for the cause in a household chemical or food additive and eliminate it? This can save a lot of grief and more toxic overload, which will probably be labelled as some type of serious illness without looking for the cause.
Personal care and cleaning products are very toxic. Prior to WWII they didnít exist, homes were clean, and people had fewer health problems. Do we really want to compromise our health so the chemical companies can become wealthy? How many toxic bombs are lurking in your home? There are many safe, chemical free cleaning products on the market today, or if you prefer -- use the basics; baking soda, lemon juice, vinegar and water. Youíll be amazed at what a wonderful job they do.
Please do your own research and use the products that are the safest and best for your families. There are numerous books on these subjects. Donít leave your fate in the hands of multibillion-dollar chemical industries whose only concern is profit. Your shopping habits create a demand for the products you buy. If you donít like what is contained in the products offered in your stores, let it be known and switch products. Encourage industry to be responsible for their products, as we must be with our purchases. Educate your friends, neighbours and loved ones. Donít ever give anyone authority over your body or your health. Itís your responsibility to be informed. What you donít know can harm you, and even kill you. Once the damage is done, it may be too late.
Lorie Dwornick is a researcher, educator and activist living in Winnipeg, MB. She found out first-hand about the corruption in "the system" through cover-ups, fabrications and deception affecting her own health. This started her trek to get the answers she'd been denied. When she learns of something she feels others need their eyes opened up to, she makes it known so they don't have to go through the kind of ongoing ordeal that's been imposed upon her since becoming the victim of an accident many years ago. Victims are being treated like criminals. Lorie -- like many researchers -- uncovered all sorts of things she wasnít even looking for. As the saying goes, "the lies are hidden in plain view." She believes that eventually enough people will be aware of these things to expose the corruption to the extent that some, if not all, of it can be halted. The truth is almost always the opposite of what the propaganda machine (mainstream media) tells us. It is about mass manipulation and control.

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