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1. Stats A recent survey found that 75% of handsoaps and 67% of dish soaps (36 products sampled) contained Triclosan �Seven years ago, only a few dozen products containing antibacterial agents were being marketed for the home. Now more than 700 are available.� Stuart B. Levy, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts

3. Triclosan As a chlorinated aromatic, triclosan is similar in chemical structure to some of the most toxic chemicals on earth: dioxins, PCB�s, and Agent Orange. University of Minnesota scientists have determined that when triclosan in water was exposed to sunlight, it was chemically converted into a dioxin. BBC NEWS: �There are fears that normal sewage treatment procedures could convert triclosan into something even more toxic.� CBC NEWS: �Anti-bacterial ingredient can become toxic ... McNeill, one of the lead researchers: �After chlorinated triclosan is discharged, sunlight could convert it into more toxic dioxins.�"

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5. Deadly Impurities? Impurities formed during Triclosan's manufacture (dioxins and dibenzofurans) are some of the most hazardous chemicals on earth. "Due principally to the synthesis chemistry of polychloro diphenyl ethers and phenoxy phenols there is the potential for the formation of small amounts of unwanted trace by-products which are of concern... Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin and tetrachlorodibenzo-furan, which have chlorine atoms at the 2,3,7, and 8 positions, are considered the most toxic of the dioxins and dibenzofurans (4), with 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin referred to as one of the most toxic substances known.� �J. Menoutis, Ph.D., F.A.I.C., C.P.C, Quantex Laboratories.

6. Skin Absorption and Liver Toxicity A summary report of the OTC panel of the FDA found that triclosan can cause liver injury at 125mg/kg of body weight. AM Schmidt, OTC Topical Antimicrobial products and drug cosmetic products. Federal Register, 39, 33102-33141. According to a study by AY Chow and colleagues for the Health Protection Branch, in Ottawa, Canada, �Recent studies have shown that a small proportion of the Triclosan (incorporated in conventional soap, shampoo, or aerosol) applied to the skin of the rat or the guinea pig was absorbed.� AY Chow et al., 1977; JG Black et al., 1975.

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9. Brand �D� Dish Soap

10. Brand �P� Antiseptic Handwash

11. Brand M Antibacterial Cleaner

12. Brand L Antibacterial Cleaner

13. Early History of �Thieves� During the 14th Century plage (known as the Black Death) the story was told of a band of thieves who robbed the corpses of plague victims. When captured, the bandits revealed the secret of their immunity from contracting the disease in exchange for leniency. The told of a concoction that included clove and rosemary that afforded them protection from contracting diseases.

14. THIEVES OIL BLEND Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Lemon (Citrus limon) Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Eucalyptus radiata Rosmarinus officinalis CT cineol

15. CLOVE: Long History Millennia-long history of safe use Documented use as a breath freshener in 3rd Century B.C. Subjects awaiting an audience with Chinese emperors were required to chew cloves to mask breath odors Ancient Hindu texts describe the use of cloves in treating dental disorders Avicenna treated �putrifaction� of the teeth and gums with clove pills

16. Mystery of Ternate The Island of Ternate in the Moluccas Archipelago was the site of extensive clove cultivation in the 16th century When the Dutch destroyed the clove trees to protect their monopoly, the native inhabitants were decimated by disease. Researchers attributed the sudden onset of epidemics to the lack of �clove leaves and flowers sufficient to purify the air.�

17. Long History 2 New England physician, Thomas Palmer, wrote in 1696: �Oyl of cloves�stayeth ye putrifaction of the bones in old and new ulcers . . . It heals wounds, diseases, wind, digesteth cold humours. Causes a sweet breath.� Thomas Berdmore, Operator for the Teeth to King George III, treated toothache with �acrid aromatic substances� including mace and cloves.

18. Long History 3 Eugenol, thymol, and carvacrol have been used in dentistry since the 19th century for root canal therapy, temporary fillings and cements, periodontal therapy, alveolar abscesses, and stomatitis Bernard Schechter, DDS A 1945 Materia Medica textbook for dentists lists the essential oils of clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, peppermint, spearmint, and wintergreen as dental antiseptics. Currently designated GRAS by the FDA Clove oil mixed with zinc oxide powder to form a filling paste for teeth still currently used.Clove oil mixed with zinc oxide powder to form a filling paste for teeth still currently used.

19. Long History 4 Safety confirmed by NTP in lifetime animal studies. 1983, Technical Report No. 223, National Toxicology Program An Ames salmonella assay also showed eugenol to be antimutagenic, even when the pre-incubation time was boosted sixfold. 1995, Azizan & Blevins, East Tennessee State University Animals studies at the University of Wisconsin Medical School achieved similar results in an animal model. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives established an acceptable daily intake of eugenol of 0-2.5 mg per K of body weigh. Daily per capita consumption is estimated to be 0.6 mg.

20. Clove Killing Power Clinical studies have shown that clove can kill: 60 different species of Gram Negative and Postive Bacteria 13 different fungi 2 different viruses Why? It�s natural chemical complexity is the key to its effectiveness.

21. Clove GC: Natural Complexity

23. Clove kills Listeria monocytogenes Listeria invades the central nervous system, causing meningitis and/or encephalitis (brain infection) in immucompromised hosts. In pregnant women, the fetus is most heavily infected, leading to spontaneous abortion, stillbirths, or sepsis in infancy. Every year in the U.S. approximately 2,500 cases of Listeriosis are occur, with many more cases going unrecognized. About 500 deaths per year are attributed to listeriosis. 1. Lorber B. Listeriosis. Clin Intect Dis 1997;24:1-11 2. Centers for Desease Control and Prevention - Listeriosis Listeria can invade the body through a normal and intact gastrointestinal tract. Once in the body Listeria bacteria can travel through the blood stream, but are often found inside cells (they are "intacellular" pathogens). Listeria can co-opt the cell's machinery to its own advantage by manipulating the host cell genes, and then move directly from cell-to-cell, avoiding many of the host's defense mechanisms. The bacteria also produce toxins that damages cells.Listeria can invade the body through a normal and intact gastrointestinal tract. Once in the body Listeria bacteria can travel through the blood stream, but are often found inside cells (they are "intacellular" pathogens). Listeria can co-opt the cell's machinery to its own advantage by manipulating the host cell genes, and then move directly from cell-to-cell, avoiding many of the host's defense mechanisms. The bacteria also produce toxins that damages cells.

24. Listeria Outbreaks

25. Clove vs. Listeria Researchers at the Queen Margaret University College in Edinburgh, UK, found that clove and thyme essential oils markedly reduced bacterial extracellular proteins. Clove also reduces blood levels of phospholipase C, a toxin generated by Listeria that destroys red blood cells, degrades tissues and destroys cell membranes. Karatzas AK, Bennik MH, Smid EJ, Kets EP. J Appl Microbiol. 2000 Aug;89(2):296-301.

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27. Antiviral Effects of Eugenol Eugenol strongly inhibits growth of HSV I and HSV II Eugenol significantly delayed the onset of herpetic lesion on the eyes of infected animals

28. Toxic Molds Aspergillus parasiticus is a soil-borne fungus growing on both living and decaying plant matter. This mold produces mycotoxins as metabolic by-products. One mycotoxin, Aflatoxin B1 has been identified as being the most toxic. It has been shown in many studies to be carcinogenic, hepatotoxic and mutagenic. Dr. Radwan Farag found that clove oil at very minute levels (0.06% and 0.08%) totally inhibited mold and aflatoxin production. Different types include B1, B2, G1 and G2. B1 is the most widespread. Different types include B1, B2, G1 and G2. B1 is the most widespread.

29. Recent University Testing

30. Modern Testing: Thieves A 1997 study by Chao, Young, and Oberg tested Thieves essential oil (clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary cineol) for its antimicrobial effects against pathogenic aerosols Micrococcus leteus (ATCC 4698) Common gram-positive bacterium Pseudonomas aeroginosa (ATCC 27853) Gram negative bacteria found in soil and dust that can cause serious infections in immune-compromised hosts Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) Gram-positive opportunistic human pathogen carried by 30% of the population

31. Effect of Thieves on Aerosol-borne Bacteria

32. Thieves� Antiseptic Action Increases with Time

33. Results Studies at Weber State University showed that only 20 minutes of diffusing Thieves essential oil blend killed 99.2% and 99.3% of all airborne Micrococcus luteus bacteria in two separate trials The longer the oil was diffused, the greater the reduction in microorganisms Sue Chao, Weber State University, 1996.

34. THIEVES Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Lemon (Citrus limon) Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) Eucalyptus radiata Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis CT 1.8 Cineol) Pure grain ethanol Pure distilled coconut oil Soy Lecithin Thieves SPRAY

35. Thieves LOZENGES Thieves EO Peppermint EO (Mentha piperita) Orange EO (Citrus aurantium) Xylitol Sorbitol Cellulose

36. Thieves WIPES

37. Typical Cleaners

38. Brand �B� Dish Soap

40. Brand �L� All-Purpose Cleaner

41. Brand F All-Purpose Cleaner

42. Thieves HOUSEHOLD CLEANER INGREDIENTS: Ultra-safe petrochemical-free natural surfactant base Thieves Essential Oil Lecithin (Liposome concentrate)

43. Super C Chewable An all-food source of totally natural vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), vitamin P, and bioflavonoids INGREDIENTS: Acerola cherry (Malphighia glabra) Citrus bioflavonoid (Citrus limon) Orange EO (Citrus aurantium) Calcium Carbonate Fructose

44. Are Isolated Vitamins the Answer? Associated press reported in March 3, 2000 that isolated ascorbic acid (vitamin C) may speed up the hardening of the arteries. Why? According to epidemiologist Dr. James Dwyer, �When you extract one component of food and give it at very high levels, you just don�t know what you are doing to the system, and it may be adverse.�

47. Vitamin P Capillary fragility (tendency of blood vessels to rupture) is a hallmark of vitamin C deficiency (scurvy). After crystalline vitamin C (ascorbic acid) became available it was found that even large doses could not in improve this condition. Lemon juice however appeared to very effective. Why? �It is preferable whenever possible to use the natural antiscorbutic foods�rather than the pure crystalline vitamin.� Henry Borsook, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry, California Institute of Technology

48. Flavonoids + Vitamin C In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study with 26 normal and hypercholesterolemic subjects by the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania in 2001, researchers found that flavonoids combined with vitamin C produced far greater effects than either alone. Flavonoids are well known antioxidants. Their consumption in foods has been shown to decrease the risk of heart disease in epidemiological studies. The study showed that only vitamin C combined with citrus extract, but not vitamin C or vitamin E used alone, significantly lowered triglycerides and lipoprotein oxidation. Moreover the combination of natural citrus extract and vitamin C was a significantly better antioxidant than vitamin E. J Vinson and J Jang. J Med Food. 2001.

49. Pure Vitamin C vs. Whole Food �I had a letter from an Austria colleague who was suffering from a severe hemorrhagic diathesis (vascular type).* He wanted to try ascorbic acid in his condition. Possessing at the time no sufficient quantities of crystalline ascorbic acid, I sent him a preparation of paprika that contained much ascorbic acid and the man was cured by it. Later we tried to produce the same therapeutic effect in similar conditions with pure ascorbic acid but we obtained no response.� Dr. A Szent-Gyorgi *A condition where the patient is much more prone to bleeding, including internally.