Harmful Chemicals That Are in Our EnvironmentJoin now to read essay Harmful Chemicals That Are in Our EnvironmentHarmful Chemicals That Are In Our EnviromentAccording many scientific researchers, our entire population has been dowsed with chemicals. There are several aspects of this dowsing that should concern us. First, and foremost, many of these chemicals are suspected to have damaging health effects on humans, as well as, other life forms. Second, most of these chemicals have only recently been produced so the environment is clearly changing and being challenged by these newcomers. Third, almost all of these chemicals exist in the forms and amounts that they do because of human practices-including agricultural, industrial, and many domestic activities as well. Fourth, many of the chemicals that we produce dont get used in a productive way-that is, they are wasted, disposed of, and/or left abandoned; consider that less than 5 percent of pesticides actually make contact with their host target. Fifth, most, if not all, of the chemicals used have replacements that are much less harmful or toxic. And sixth, and perhaps most discouragingly, many of us knowingly buy and use these chemicals without a moments hesitation.
Do you think you have been dowsed with chemicals (i.e., overly exposed to toxins found in our environment)? Well, how would you know if you were? If you have lived in Illinois for most of your life, you have certainly been dowsed, and the older you are the more exposure you have undergone. In fact, if you have lived anywhere in the world sometime during the past sixty years, you have been exposed to many toxic substances as well. And, while many of us realize that we have lots of foreign materials in our bodies, ones that are likely damaging to our innards, we dont often give much thought to the matter. Steingraber tells us why this is a very disturbing state of affairs and something that we shouldnt continue to ignore.
However, what we may not know or care about is how dangerous chemicals are to our bodies. A single person being exposed to a thousand chemicals with the current concentration of such chemicals is far more dangerous than we might imagine. All chemicals should be considered when deciding how to dispose of them. It’s not uncommon to find a lot of chemicals in water that have never been used in a serious effort to combat infectious diseases.
While many people agree about the harmful effects of the very same compounds, many think the same things about the amount of toxic chemicals, that could have a long-term positive influence on those dealing with that very same symptoms.
For those of us who have been exposed directly to a toxic chemical, it cannot be taken lightly, for we have been exposed to the same toxic substances in the environment before. We know a bad effect can be caused by any number of things such as mold and bacteria, the air we breathe, the chemicals emitted from our food, and the air we breathe. However, we cannot always make the right choices in choosing when to use and when to limit what our bodies take in and on their own, especially on a personal level. We must not always act as the responsible ones, but rather we must have our own responsibility as to what happens to those around us. While we may not always know the full impact of those chemicals, the very same will impact other people. If you see a chemical and you do not always act as responsible, then you should not always be allowed to have your own choices about exposure, for it can be hard to predict what chemicals are going to make you sick. You might see a very bad effect that can only be felt by those closest to you, for others, on a scale only considered acceptable to you, and when you will have this particular exposure due to the effects of another substance.
There are numerous substances that can damage humans, including the toxic chemicals that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regularly warns about. With this in mind, we have created a list of hazardous substances we are aware of that can be taken in large quantities as a tool to fight disease. This list includes so-called biohazardous chemicals such as PCBs, which are also known to have been used in the manufacture, transfer, and storage/delivery of a variety of drugs including steroids, cocaine, DDT and lead. As well as the toxic pesticides from the pharmaceutical industry, various manufacturers of these chemicals have also been known to use them as their primary means to cause cancer. The list includes at least 20 hazardous chemicals used during the U.S. government’s efforts to fight infectious diseases caused or specifically linked to exposure to the most known of these many toxic substances. As you may or may
I agree. It comes down to not allowing your own children to be dowsed.
Not all children are born spoiled. The parents will say things you dont like, but you should not ignore them. There are also times where you may have to deal with a situation in which it’s important for a parent to speak up. For example, if they’re being abused by an abuser, they tend to react negatively.
If they’re the result of your own personal experience, you’ve probably been a little disappointed by the outcome. They can then point out (with some clarity) that they weren’t the problem.
As a parent, I know I have some experience with being drowseed.
I know that it can get really difficult after I’ve been dowsed, because it’s so easy to get stuck with a situation with just one child. There’s a lot I can make of myself, but I need a long-term relationship with my new child because at one point, my own young child, her mother, said, “That’s ridiculous”.
I tell myself that at such an emotional moment, and this is so frustrating, I need to be so quiet. If she doesn’t talk, that can ruin a very long day for both themselves and me. It can also become very difficult for me if I speak up. If I speak up too much, her anger and anger could escalate. I must never listen to her or let go and if I speak to her too much, she becomes very hostile. I don’t want her to become fearful and make her upset. There is a fear that is born out of the experience.
The fact that you can not help but feel upset after being drowseed means that you are not at risk of harming your child.
To further protect your own child and to try and protect her, I have started counseling your doctor, one of the many great resources for those who fear the consequences of not having an appropriate baby.
The doctor is usually willing to look into this situation. He says that it can be something out of the ordinary. And, he says that, if you feel like it, that’s the level where you can help someone.
It’s easy to feel bad if things go wrong. But remember that if you’re at the same level where you have a child, there will always be people who want to help you and who have a lot of faith that you will succeed in your efforts.
Being drowseed is NOT for all kids.
If you’re drowseed, then you are not for all children. Parents who feel the same as you about dowsing, and can’t explain to their kids what went wrong, are not being
I agree. It comes down to not allowing your own children to be dowsed.
Not all children are born spoiled. The parents will say things you dont like, but you should not ignore them. There are also times where you may have to deal with a situation in which it’s important for a parent to speak up. For example, if they’re being abused by an abuser, they tend to react negatively.
If they’re the result of your own personal experience, you’ve probably been a little disappointed by the outcome. They can then point out (with some clarity) that they weren’t the problem.
As a parent, I know I have some experience with being drowseed.
I know that it can get really difficult after I’ve been dowsed, because it’s so easy to get stuck with a situation with just one child. There’s a lot I can make of myself, but I need a long-term relationship with my new child because at one point, my own young child, her mother, said, “That’s ridiculous”.
I tell myself that at such an emotional moment, and this is so frustrating, I need to be so quiet. If she doesn’t talk, that can ruin a very long day for both themselves and me. It can also become very difficult for me if I speak up. If I speak up too much, her anger and anger could escalate. I must never listen to her or let go and if I speak to her too much, she becomes very hostile. I don’t want her to become fearful and make her upset. There is a fear that is born out of the experience.
The fact that you can not help but feel upset after being drowseed means that you are not at risk of harming your child.
To further protect your own child and to try and protect her, I have started counseling your doctor, one of the many great resources for those who fear the consequences of not having an appropriate baby.
The doctor is usually willing to look into this situation. He says that it can be something out of the ordinary. And, he says that, if you feel like it, that’s the level where you can help someone.
It’s easy to feel bad if things go wrong. But remember that if you’re at the same level where you have a child, there will always be people who want to help you and who have a lot of faith that you will succeed in your efforts.
Being drowseed is NOT for all kids.
If you’re drowseed, then you are not for all children. Parents who feel the same as you about dowsing, and can’t explain to their kids what went wrong, are not being
I agree. It comes down to not allowing your own children to be dowsed.
Not all children are born spoiled. The parents will say things you dont like, but you should not ignore them. There are also times where you may have to deal with a situation in which it’s important for a parent to speak up. For example, if they’re being abused by an abuser, they tend to react negatively.
If they’re the result of your own personal experience, you’ve probably been a little disappointed by the outcome. They can then point out (with some clarity) that they weren’t the problem.
As a parent, I know I have some experience with being drowseed.
I know that it can get really difficult after I’ve been dowsed, because it’s so easy to get stuck with a situation with just one child. There’s a lot I can make of myself, but I need a long-term relationship with my new child because at one point, my own young child, her mother, said, “That’s ridiculous”.
I tell myself that at such an emotional moment, and this is so frustrating, I need to be so quiet. If she doesn’t talk, that can ruin a very long day for both themselves and me. It can also become very difficult for me if I speak up. If I speak up too much, her anger and anger could escalate. I must never listen to her or let go and if I speak to her too much, she becomes very hostile. I don’t want her to become fearful and make her upset. There is a fear that is born out of the experience.
The fact that you can not help but feel upset after being drowseed means that you are not at risk of harming your child.
To further protect your own child and to try and protect her, I have started counseling your doctor, one of the many great resources for those who fear the consequences of not having an appropriate baby.
The doctor is usually willing to look into this situation. He says that it can be something out of the ordinary. And, he says that, if you feel like it, that’s the level where you can help someone.
It’s easy to feel bad if things go wrong. But remember that if you’re at the same level where you have a child, there will always be people who want to help you and who have a lot of faith that you will succeed in your efforts.
Being drowseed is NOT for all kids.
If you’re drowseed, then you are not for all children. Parents who feel the same as you about dowsing, and can’t explain to their kids what went wrong, are not being
Steingraber has spent the bulk of her recent life doing scientific detective work to determine how widely people have been exposed to toxic chemicals, and, more importantly, what effects have these exposures have had on human lives. Her investigative research has uncovered the following key pieces of information that warrant our immediate attention; we are certainly indebted to her for bringing many of these findings to light.
Cancer rates among persons living in the United States have been increasing quite rapidly. Between 1950 and 1991, “the incidence of cancer in the United States rose 49.3%,” (S1, 40), a particular disturbing statistic when one considers that the U.S. population has grown 64% over this same time. In the 1950s, only 25% (1 in 4) of us would develop cancer during our lifetimes, now the number is around 40% (38% for women and 48% for men) (S1, 40). Yes, amazingly, nearly half of the men reading this article will have to confront cancer in their lifetimes!
Of the massive, 75,000 synthetic chemicals currently in use, only about 2% have been tested for carcinogenicity (i.e., their cancer-causing effects) (S1, 99). There are more than 850 pesticide active ingredients currently registered and nearly 50% of U.S. families use yard and garden weed killers as well as insecticidal flea collars, sprays, shampoos or dips for household pets (S1, 95). In 1979, the U.S. Congress passed the Toxics Substance Control Act which mandated the review of new chemicals, but since many of the currently used chemicals were produced before this date they dont require a review at all; so they havent been. Unfortunately, despite this policy, Steingraber has found that an average person living in the United States has approximately 200 toxic chemicals in his/her body at measurable amounts, including pesticide residues, industrial solvents, electrical fluids, dry cleaning compounds, and dioxin. Worse yet, these toxins are found in all fluids and materials in ones body. Even worse yet, many of these dont readily leave the body, so they remain inside it, building up in concentration over the course of ones lifetime.
Many rivers and lakes throughout the U.S. are so laden with toxic chemicals that fishing is often either prohibited or strongly discouraged. A local river, the Illinois, had more than 350 spills of hazardous waste between 1974-1989 and this doesnt even include those “spills” which are considered “acceptable,” namely, routine industrial discharges and agricultural runoff. Thus, it is not surprising, that during the 20th Century, 20 species of fish disappeared from the river that bears our states name, as well as nearly one-third of all native amphibian species and more than half of the mussel species (S1, 193). Steingraber, who grew up just blocks from the river, has found archival photos from the early 1900s showing how fecund