Formaldehyde – F.I.G.H.T for your health!

More Aspartame dangers… AminoSweet

Linda — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:11:24 +0000

Here is a flaming warning of the change from
Aspartame to AminoSweet by Ajinomoto

We ask all lists to please use this warning for your web sites on
aspartame or your own so Ajinomoto
won’t get away with using this alias and stumbling the people. They
are trying to get away from the publicity on the methanol issue,
this severe metabolic poison, and history of aspartame and how
Rumsfeld got it on the market.
http://www.soundandfury.tv/pages/rumsfeld2.html Prop 65 says no
product can come into California with methanol or formaldehyde
without a cancer warning. UK Awareness Campaign has a complaint
against Food Standards on the methanol issue.
http://www.mpwhi.com/statement_for_food_standards_october_2009.htm
Here is the Trocho Study showing the formaldehyde converted from the
free methyl alcohol embalms living tissue and damages
DNA. http://www.mpwhi.com/formaldehyde_from_aspartame.pdf

Here is the flaming warning for web
sites: http://www.mpwhi.com/aminosweet_equals_aspartame.htm

If you go to www.mpwhi.com you will see this as used on a web
site. You can also use your own warning but be sure people know of
the new alias. The rap sheet is the same.

Dr. Betty Martini, D.Hum, Founder
Mission Possible International
9270 River Club Parkway
Duluth, Georgia 30097
770 242-2599
www.mpwhi.com, www.dorway.com, www.wnho.net
Aspartame Toxicity Center, www.kholisticmed.com/aspartame

Aspartame dangers

Linda — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:23:04 +0000

Linda’s comment: Were you aware that formaldehyde converted from the free methyl alcohol embalms living tissue and damages DNA?? Most people don’t realize how dangerous that Aspartame can be. There has been a rise in brain cancers, which we know according to Dr Russell Blaylock, MD, a renowned neuro surgeon. Yet the food industry continue to poison people. However, all the blame can’t be put on the food industry. WE the people need to take the responsibility for buying this deadly neuro poison. If people would stop purchasing the products that contain Aspartame then the industry would change, after all they are in it to make money and don’t give a damn about our health.

I’m as aspartame survivor and trust me people it was UGLY…Listen up and start doing research. Yes we can thank Rumsfeld for making sure this deadly toxin came to market. Right after he slammed it through the FDA, he went to work for Searle….….AND WE T HE PEOPLE let it happen. STOP PURCHASING PRODUCTS WITH THIS DEADLY POISON IN IT…This will get the industry attention. Get into their pocketbook and they will make changes.

The good news is the FIGHT protocol will help you to detox this deadly poison and restore your body back to healthy. I have had tremendous success with the FIGHT protocol and continue to have great results. Don’t delay, start today and you too can enjoy good health again.

Regards,

Linda

Full Article: http://www.mpwhi.com/formaldehyde_from_aspartame.pdf>http://www.mpwhi.com/formaldehyde_from_aspartame.pdf

Excerpt:

What comes to mind is the scripture in Jeremiah that the wicked will
sleep a perpetual sleep and never awaken. Aspartame Disease is now a
heinous global plague causing sickness and death throughout the
world. The history and toxicity of aspartame has reached critical
mass as consumers avoid it like the plague it is. For this reason,
and to erase history, Ajinomoto has changed the name to AminoSweet.
This itself is deceiving since it’s the deadly free methyl alcohol
that sweetens, not the amino acids. Be warned!

worst fears about Chinese drywall confirmed…

Linda — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:42:43 +0000

Linda’s comment’s: It isn’t just Chinese drywall, drywall in general contains formaldehyde and that is just as dangerous. There are companies that have what we call “clean” drywall. If you can’t find one, let your drywall sit outside in the hottest sun for several days, and/or rent an Ozone machine to outgas the drywall. You would of course have to leave your home while the Ozone machine is running.

Don’t forget that kitchen cabinets also are full of Formaldehyde. Be careful of grout fillings, glue, and carpets. Many are not chemical sensitive and your body might not react to these chemicals, but that is not good either, as you have NO warning. At least if you are chemical sensitivity your body lets you know pretty quickly. I personally am like a Canary. I can walk into a building, room, new construction, even retail stores and sense these dangerous chemicals. Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target and most clothing stores are full of pesticides from the clothing they are selling. Remember to wash clothes, etc., etc., at least 3 times before wearing. Please don’t look at your body reaction as a burden, be thankful that your body reacts, so that you can remove yourself. When I buy new tires for my car I react to the tires. Bicycle shops are out.

Just remember that these are very harmful chemicals and be thankful that you react. Being an informed person could very well save your life. Why now and not previous years? The chemicals that are used are made with cheap materials, that were not used years ago. Be careful of stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot, they are full of pesticides,herbicides,paints, treated woods and more.

They say that 85% of Cancers today are environmental. I provide my body with the right detox methods, so I am neutralizing these chemical assaults, while replenishing my body with the right herbals, supplements and nutrients. Buyer Beware!!

Regards,

Linda

CPSC study confirms homeowner’s worst fears about Chinese drywall

Tom Kraeutler
Nov 24th 2009 at 3:00PM More Text SizeAA A

A study of 51 homes released this week by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found a strong association between homes with Chinese-made drywall and levels corrosive hydrogen sulfide, which gives off a smell similar to rotten eggs.

It was the largest investigation ever taken on by the CPSC, costing $3.5 million and involving 15% of the staff, according to the CPSC.

CPSC has received more than 2,000 complaints from homeowners in 32 states, reporting that their health had been adversely affected by odors given off by the suspect material. Victims also reported blackening or corrosion of metal in their homes, including electrical wiring, appliances and air conditioning systems. The complaints stem from homes built largely in 2006 and 2007, following an unexpected demand for building materials spurred on by the destructive hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005.

By confirming the corrosive effects of the Chinese sourced drywall, the CPSC hopes to develop protocols that will identify homes with the problem material and determine effective remediation methods. “Ongoing studies will examine health and safety effects, but we are now ready to get to work fixing this problem,”CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum said in a press release.

To date though, the CPSC states it remains difficult to estimate the total number of homes that contain the toxic drywall and recently reached out to the governors of all 50 states to assemble the fullest possible accounting. Together with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CPSC is also monitoring imports and believes no new Chinese drywall has entered the United States in 2009.

What to do if you suspect your house has Chinese drywall
If you have reason to believe that your home was built with Chinese drywall, the CPSC recommends you take the following four steps:

If you are suffering from the health symptoms described as common to the reports of exposure to problem drywall, please consult your physician as soon as possible. If you experience any of the electrical or fire safety concerns described as common to the reports of exposure to problem drywall, please consult your local gas or electric supplier and a licensed electrician or building inspector as soon as possible.
Contact your State and local authorities to report your concerns and get direction on any help or resources in your area.
Report your concerns to the CPSC using this form.
Consider contacting your insurance company and homebuilder to report your concerns.

For more information on the problem and to monitor ongoing progress in the investigation, go to the CPSC’s Drywall Information Center.

Tom Kraeutler reports on toxic black mold and other home repair issues each week as host of The Money Pit, a nationally syndicated home improvement radio program. He is also AOL’s Home Improvement Editor and author of “My Home, My Money Pit: Your Guide to Every Home Improvement Adventure.”

Formaldehyde Facts

Linda — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:56:10 +0000

Formaldehyde Facts

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Angel P. wrote:

DOn’t forget …from the Formaldehyde Institute other names it is known

as:

“…. Ivalon, Quaternium-15, Lysoform,

Formalith, BVF, Methylene oxide, Formalin, Morbicid, Methanal, Methyl

aldehyde, Oxomethane, Formic aldehyde, Fannoform, Fyde, Lofol,

Oxymethylene, Formol, and Superlysoform…”

Quaternium-15 is in almost EVERY cosmetic and hair care product

When we pick up a product at the local grocery store, most of us like to think we are getting something that has been tested and proven to be safe. After all, we have laws to protect our health and safety, don’t we? Actually, the government has very limited power to regulate manufacturers, or require testing of their products.

Here are some disturbing facts:

A product that kills 5-% of lab animals through ingestion or inhalation can still receive the federal regulatory designation non-toxic . Of the 17,000 chemicals that appear in common household products, only 30% have been adequately tested for their negative effects on our health; less than 10% have been tested for their effect on the nervous system; and nothing is known about the combined effects of these chemicals when mixed within our bodies. No law requires manufacturers to list the exact ingredients on the package label.

Personal care product refers to just about anything we use to clean our bodies or make ourselves look or smell good. The closest thing to a regulatory agency for the personal care industry is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and their power is extremely limited.

Here are more unsettling facts regarding personal care products:

The FDA cannot regulate a personal care product until after it is released into the marketplace. Neither personal care products nor their ingredients are reviewed or approved before they are sold to the public.

The FDA cannot require companies to do safety testing on their personal products before they are sold to the public.

The FDA cannot require recalls of harmful personal care products from the marketplace.

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and health (NIOSH) analyzed 2983 chemicals used in personal care products. The results were as follows:

884 of the chemicals were toxic

314 caused biological mutation

218 caused reproductive complications

778 caused acute toxicity

148 caused tumors

376 caused skin and eye irritations.

Warning: You Can’t Trust Warning Labels!

You may think you know what is in a product and its potential harms by reading ingredient and warning labels. Think again. Manufacturers are not required to list the exact ingredients on the label. Also, chemical names are often disguised by using innocuous trade names.

So, even if the chemical is listed on the label, you may not recognize it for what it is. Even if the harsh and dangerous active ingredients are listed on a package, often time the remainder of ingredients are lumped into a category known as inert (not active) ingredients.

This term may lead you to believe that these chemicals are not toxic or hazardous. In fact, many of the 1,000 different chemicals used as inert ingredients are more harmful than the active ingredients. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not require manufacturers to identify most inert chemicals, or disclose their potential harmful effects. Even suspected carcinogens (cancer-causing agents) are used as inert ingredients in household products.

Regarding warning labels. One New York study found that 85% of products they examined had incorrect warning labels. Some were labeled poisonous, but weren’t; others were poisonous but weren’t labeled as such; others gave incorrect first aid information. And there are absolutely no warnings on products about possible negative effects of long-term exposure. This is unfortunate because most diseases linked to chemical exposure are the result of long-term exposure.

If we don’t know what is in it, and we don’t know if it can hurt us, how are we supposed to make an intelligent decision about whether or not to bring this product into our home?

Cleaning products (just a few that I know are used in house cleaning)

Air freshener- toxic; may cause cancer; irritates, nose, throat, and lungs.

Disinfectant- very toxic; causes skin, throat, and lung burns; causes coma.

Drain cleaner- toxic; causes skin burns; causes liver and kidney damage.

Oven cleaner – toxic; causes skin, throat and lung burns.

Window Cleaner- toxic; causes cns disorders; causes liver and kidney disorders.

Floor/Furniture polish – toxic causes cns disorders, may cause lung cancer Spot remover- toxic; may cause cancer, may cause liver damage.

All Purpose Cleaner – causes eye damage; irritates nose, throat and lungs.

Toilet bowl cleaner – very toxic; causes skin, nose, throat and lung burns.

Chlorinated scouring powder- toxic; highly irritating to nose, throat and lungs.

Dishwasher Detergent – toxic; causes eye injuries, damage to mucous membranes and throat.

As I said just a few.

One Common Ingredient Although it would take a second book to cover all the ingredients commonly used in the products above, I want to let you know about one, formaldehyde, as an example. Formaldehyde is used frequently in both cleaning and personal care products because it is a cheap preservative. The following information is taken from a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which , by law, must be supplied to anyone who uses any chemical product in the workplace. The MSDS for formaldehyde warns: Suspected carcinogen; may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin; causes burns; inhalation can cause spasms; edema (fluid buildup) of the larynx and bronchi, and chemical pneumonitis, extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membrane. All these symptoms and more are caused by formaldehyde. Yet manufacturers can put formaldehyde in shampoo and not list it as an ingredient! You will be shocked to learn that formaldehyde is a common ingredient in baby shampoo, bubble bath, deodorants, perfume, cologne, hair dye, mouthwash, toothpaste, hair spray and many other personal care items.

Formaldehyde is a suspected carcinogen. If all cancers start with the abnormal growth of just one cell, then why allow any amount into or onto your body?

Toxic Chemicals and the Human Body Your body is a very complex, very fragile system of chemical reactions and electrical impulses. When you consider a single cell breathes, uses energy, and releases waste much like your whole body does, you can begin to understand how even small amounts of harmful chemicals can affect the performance of the body’s processes. Chemicals enter the human body in three ways: ingestion, inhalation, and absorption.

Ingestion brings to mind the image of a young child opening the cabinet under the sink and drinking something deadly. Well, each year nearly 1.5 million accidental ingestion’s of poisons are reported to U.S. Poison Control Centers. The majority of the victims are under the age of twelve and have swallowed a cleaning or personal care product.

It amazes me how many deadly chemicals are stored under sinks or on bathroom counters and bathtubs within easy reach of young children.

Inhalation It may surprise you to learn that poisoning by inhalation is more common and can be much more harmful, than ingestion. When something harmful is swallowed, the stomach actually begins breaking down and neutralizing the poison before it is absorbed into the bloodstream.

However, when you inhale toxic fumes, the poisons go directly into the bloodstream and quickly travel to organs like the brain, heart, liver and kidneys. Many products give off toxic vapors which can irritate your eyes, nose, throat and lungs, and give you headaches, muscle aches, and sinus infections. The process of releasing vapors into the air is called out gassing. Out gassing occurs even when a chemical is tightly sealed in its container. If you doubt this, simply walk down the cleaning aisle at your local grocery store, and notice how strongly it smells of toxic vapors, even though the containers are sealed tight.

Absorption Most people never guess this.

Finally, you need to realize the potential threat absorption poses.

One square centimeter of skin (less than the size of a dime), contains 3 million cells, four yards of nerves, one yard of blood vessels, and one hundred sweat glands. We’ve all heard the ads for nicotine patches and analgesic creams. These medicines work by being absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin. Even some heart medicines are administered through transdermal (through the skin) patches. Any chemical that touches the skin can be absorbed and spread throughout the body. This can even happen when you come in contact with a surface that was treated with a chemical days or even weeks earlier. I had no idea that my children could be harmed by crawling across the kitchen floor we had just cleaned. I thought that we were being conscientious, not reckless.

Helping One Family at a Time…=)

Thank you Angel Para for your outstanding comments.

Nina Beinhorn “If you want something you’ve never had- you’ve got to do something you’ve never done!”

What Is Formaldehyde?

Formaldehyde is a colorless gas compound (HCHO) that can irritate eyes, mucous membranes and the upper respiratory system. It can be inhaled or absorbed by the skin. Formaldehyde is also a metabolic product of normal living cells. Formaldehyde is an excellent resin and binding agent and is very inexpensive to produce which contributes to it’s wide usage (approximately 6 billion pounds are produced each year). The only way for you to know how much formaldehyde may be in your home is to test.

Where Can Formaldehyde Be Found?

Formaldehyde is found virtually everywhere, indoors and out, naturally occurring and man-made. It is a combustion product found in cigarette and wood smoke, natural gas, kerosene, exhaust from automobiles, incinerators and power plants. It is also widely used in building materials especially glue, Urea-formaldehyde foam insulation and pressed-wood products such as plywood, particle board, paneling and wood finishes. Many floor coverings contain formaldehyde such as carpet as well as furnishings. Also used in paper products, cosmetics, deodorants, shampoos, fabric dyes and permanent-press fabrics, inks, and disinfectants. Another common place to find formaldehyde that seems out of place is in products that are supposed to make our homes smell better such as air and carpet deodorizers. Mobile homes, motor homes, and travel trailers are known for high amounts of formaldehyde since so many of their components may be made from particle board or pressed-wood products. The number of products that contain formaldehyde are as astounding as it is depressing.

Why Is Formaldehyde Dangerous?

Even in small amounts formaldehyde can cause serious health problems and unfortunately takes years to finally dissipate after being used in manufactured products. In some cases, exposure to formaldehyde can increase a persons sensitivity to other irritants or chemicals that were never a problem in the past, making them allergic to almost anything. For some people, past exposure to formaldehyde has permanently impaired their health and well being for the rest of their lives.

What Are The Health Effects Of Formaldehyde?

Symptoms of low-level exposure include; runny nose, sore throat, cough, dermatitis, sleeping difficulties, headache, fatigue, breathing difficulties, sinus irritation, chest pain, frequent nausea, bronchitis, and decreased lung capacity. Signs of acute exposure include; abdominal pain, anxiety, coma, convulsions, diarrhea, and respiratory problems such as bronchitis, pneumonia or pulmonary edema.

How Do I Test For Formaldehyde?

A Do-It-Yourself Test Kit is available from Professional House Doctors, Inc. that measures concentrations as low as 0.02 ppm, is easy to use, with complete instructions, and contains enough solution to run 3 separate tests.

If There Is A Problem How Do I Fix It?

Finding and removing the source is the most effective, but can be costly. Reducing the temperature and lowering the humidity level to approximately 35 percent can also help to diminish the effects. Formaldehyde tends to double its level of outgassing for every 10°F increase in temperature. There are also some surface barriers available to cover and reduce the formaldehyde outgassing from some components. Many other methods are available depending upon the source and amount of formaldehyde present. Further details are included with each test kit.

For more information on formaldehyde problems and how to deal with them, or other indoor environmental/building science concerns, testing or consulting services, E-Mail us at info@prhousedr.com Professional House Doctors, Inc., Environmental & Building Science Specialists, providing scientific solutions to today’s most challenging problems.