30 ways to poison yourself doing absolutely nothing.
A
"partial" list of chemical poisons found in products that are absorbed,
ingested or inhaled by the body before you even eat breakfast.
This list does not include the additional use of common household cleaners.
|
Products |
Known poisonous ingredients (see below) |
|
Mattress and pillow |
4 | 7 | ||||||
| Air freshener | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | ||||
| Bath soap* | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Hair shampoo | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | ||||
| Hair conditioner | 1 | 4 | 8 | |||||
| Hair spray | 4 | 7 | ||||||
| Skin lotions | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| Shaving cream | 3 | 4 | 8 | |||||
| Aftershave lotion | 1 | 4 | 8 | |||||
| Skin medication | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| Acne medication | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| Moisturizers | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | |||
| Antiperspirant | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | |||
| Cologne | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | ||||
| Foot deodorant | 4 | 6 | 8 | |||||
| Toothpaste | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||||
| Mouthwash | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | ||||
| Plastic glass | 8 | |||||||
| Detergent* | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| Fabric softener | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | ||||
| Chlorine bleach | 1 | 2 | ||||||
| Dry cleaned clothes | 1 | 7 | ||||||
| Cosmetics | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Facial cleaner | 3 | 4 | 8 | |||||
| Feminine deodorant | 4 | 7 | ||||||
| Sanitary napkins | 4 | 7 | ||||||
| Perfumes | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | ||||
| Nail polish | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
(*)Anti-bacterial products contain poisonous pesticides and fungicides with ingredients that create more serious health risks.
NEGATIVE HEALTH EFFECTS
Day after day, week after week, year after year, people may be unaware they are being exposed to numerous poisonous chemicals found in common, everyday household and personal care products. By themselves, there is reason for concern, but when you combine them in your body, there is reason to worry.
REFERENCE: The Politics of Poison, by Nina G. Silver, PhD. 2000. Government Agencies, Medical Institutions, and Product Manufacturers.