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2. Why Are We TOXIC??

3. Toxic World THREE Major Factors ROBBING OurGOOD HEALTH Toxins and Carcinogens Heavy Metal Accumulation Viruses

4. Toxins Mainstream Definition A toxin (Ancient Greek: toxikon) is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms. Man-made substances created by artificial processes are thus excluded.

5. Toxins Alternative/Integrated Medicine Definition Any substance claimed to cause ill health, ranging anywhere from trace amounts of pesticides to common food items like refined sugar or additives such as monosodium glutamate (MSG). Note: Any substance that causes a negative biological reaction within the human body is blanketed under the term toxin.

6. Toxins • Biological Toxins • Hemotoxin- causes destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis). • Venomous Snakes and Vipers • Phototoxin - causes dangerous photosensitivity. • Antibiotics • Perfumes • Cosmetics • Cyanotoxins - are some of the most powerful natural poisons known, including poisons which can cause rapid death by respiratory failure. • Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) • Shellfish • Hemotoxins- target and destroy red blood cells, and are transmitted through the bloodstream. • Venomous Snakes and vipers.

7. Toxins • Biological Toxins • Necrotoxins - cause necrosis (i.e., death) in the cells they encounter and destroy all types of tissue. Necrotoxins spread through the bloodstream. In humans, skin and muscle tissues are most sensitive to necrotoxins. • Neurotoxins - primarily affect the nervous systems of animals. • Chemical Agents • Cytotoxins - are toxic at the level of individual cells, either in a non-specific fashion or only in certain types of living cells. • Any biological or chemical substance which has a toxic effect on cells • Apitoxin - honey bee venom. • Mycotoxins - are toxins produced by fungi. They are a common source of toxins in grains and other foods. • Penicillin • Aspergillus

8. Toxins • Environmental Toxins • PCB’s (polychlorinated biphenyls) - This industrial chemical has been banned in the United States for decades, yet is a persistent organic pollutant that's still present in our environment. • Risks • Cancer • Impaired fetal brain development • Major Sources • Electrical Equipment • Farm-raised salmon - Most farm-raised salmon, which accounts for most of the supply in the United States, are fed meals of ground-up fish that have absorbed PCBs in the environment.

9. Toxins • Environmental Toxins • Pesticides - According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 60% of herbicides, 90% of fungicides and 30% of insecticides are known to be carcinogenic. Pesticide residues have been detected in 50%to 95% of U.S. foods. • Risks • Cancer • Parkinson's disease • Miscarriage • Nerve damage • Birth defects • Major Sources • Food (fruits, vegetables, grains, and commercially raised meats) • Bug sprays. • Water Sources in agricultural areas.

10. Toxins • Environmental Toxins • Mold and other Fungal Toxins - One in three people have had an allergic reaction to mold.Mycotoxins (fungal toxins) can cause a range of health problems with exposure to only a small amount. • Risks • Cancer • Heart disease • Asthma • Multiple sclerosis • Diabetes • Major Sources • Contaminated buildings • Food • Peanuts • Wheat • Corn • Alcoholic beverages.

11. Toxins • Environmental Toxins • Phthalates - These chemicals are used to lengthen the life of fragrances and soften plastics. • Risks • Endocrine system damage (phthalates chemically mimic hormones and are particularly dangerous to children) • Risks • Plastic wrap • Plastic bottles • Plastic food storage containers (All of these can leach phthalates into our food)

12. Toxins • Environmental Toxins • VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) – VOC’s are a major contributing factor to ozone, an air pollutant. According to the EPA, VOC’s tend to be even higher (two to five times) in indoor air than outdoor air, likely because they are present in so many household products. • Risks • Cancer • Eye and respiratory tract irritation • Headaches • Dizziness • Visual disorders and memory impairment • Major Sources • Drinking water • Carpet, paints • Deodorants • Cleaning fluids, • Varnishes • Cosmetics • Dry cleaned clothing • Moth repellants • Air fresheners

13. Toxins • Environmental Toxins • Dioxins – Chemical compounds formed as a result of combustion processes such as commercial or municipal waste incineration and from burning fuels. • Risks • Cancer • Reproductive and developmental disorders • Chloracne (a severe skin disease with acne-like lesions) • Skin rashes and skin discoloration • Excessive body hair • Liver damage. • Major Sources • Animal fats - Over 95% of exposure comes from eating commercial animal fats.

14. Toxins • Environmental Toxins • Asbestos – This insulating material was widely used from the 1950s to 1970s. Problems arise when the material becomes old and crumbly, releasing fibers into the air. • Risks • Cancer • Scarring of the lung tissue • Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer). • Major Sources (1950 – 1970’s) • Insulation on floors, ceilings, water pipes and heating

15. Toxins • Environmental Toxins • Heavy Metals – Metals like arsenic, mercury, lead, aluminum and cadmium, which are prevalent in many areas of our environment, can accumulate in soft tissues of the body. • Risks • Cancer • Neurological disorders • Alzheimer's disease • Foggy head, fatigue • Nausea and vomiting • Decreased production of red and white blood cells • Abnormal heart rhythm • Damage to blood vessels • Major Sources • Drinking water • Fish • Vaccines • Pesticides • Preserved wood • Antiperspirant • Building materials • Dental amalgams • Chlorine

16. Toxins • Environmental Toxins • Chloroform – This colorless liquid has a pleasant, nonirritating odor and a slightly sweet taste, and is used to make other chemicals. It's also formed when chlorine is added to water. • Risks • Cancer • Reproductive damage • Birth defects • Dizziness • Fatigue • Headache • Liver and kidney damage • Major Sources • Air • Drinking water • Food

17. Toxins • Environmental Toxins • Chlorine – This highly toxic, yellow-green gas is one of the most heavily used chemical agents. • Risks • Sore throat • Coughing • Severe eye and skin irritation • Severe eye and skin burns • Rapid breathing • Narrowing of the bronchi and wheezing • Blue coloring of the skin • Accumulation of fluid in the lungs and pain in the lung region • Lung collapse • Reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) (a type of asthma) • Major Sources • Household cleaners • Drinking water (in small amounts) • Air when living near an industry that uses chlorine in industrial processes

18. Toxins • Is Your Water Safe? • Concord, NC Source: ewg.org

19. Toxins • Contaminants Exceeding Health Guidelines • Concord, NC

20. Toxins • Contaminants Exceeding Health Guidelines • Concord, NC

21. Toxins Water Pollution Summary (Concord, NC)

22. Toxins Water Pollution Summary (Concord, NC)

23. Toxins Heavy Metals Defined Some of these elements are actually necessary for humans in minute amounts (cobalt, copper, chromium, manganese while others are carcinogenic or toxic, affecting, the central nervous system (manganese, mercury, lead, arsenic), the kidneys or liver (mercury, lead, cadmium, copper) or skin, bones, or teeth (nickel, cadmium, copper, chromium). A heavy metal is a member of a loosely-defined subset of elements that exhibit metallic properties and mainly includes the transition metals, some metalloids, lanthanides, and actinides.

24. Toxins Common Heavy Metals • Mercury – Toxic to the nervous system and kidneys. • Lead – Causes decreased brain activity, cardiovascular problems, and high blood pressure. • Aluminum – Toxic to the nervous system. • Arsenic– Well known cancer causing agent. • Cadmium – Suspected link to cancer and kidney damage. There are at least 76 published Functional and Behavioral Abnormalities associated with heavy metal toxicity. • Source: Townsend Letter for Doctors, # 213, April 2001

25. Toxins Viruses “Pieces of bad news wrapped in protein.” Peter Medawar, Nobel prizewinner in medicine Webster’s dictionary describes virus as 1. a)any of a group of ultramicroscopic or submicroscopic infective agents that cause various diseases in animals, as measles, mumps, etc., or in plants, as mosaic diseases; viruses are capable of multiplying only in connection with living cells and are regarded both as living organisms and as complex proteins sometimes involving nucleic acid [RNA and DNA], enzymes, etc.

26. Toxins Virus Facts Viruses present a special problem in biology and medicine because they are too simple to be classified as living organisms, yet they are able to invade living cells and direct the genetic machinery of these cells to reproduce the virus. Antibiotics can’t kill viruses. (Unable to penetrate the protein coating). Viruses float in the air and travel in water vapor. They are virtually everywhere. Every breath we take contains viruses. Viruses are completely parasitic and are only active when they can invade living host cells. Viruses can alter host cells to such an extent that the result to the host can be a deadly disease! The more toxic a person’s physical and emotional state, the faster viral infections will replicate and the more severe the symptoms.

27. Toxins Most humans have 6 strains of herpes virus

28. Toxins Diseases Linked to the Herpes Virus • Lupus - Epstein-BarrVirus • Alzheimers Disease – Herpes Simplex-1 • Multiple Sclerosis - Human Herpes Virus-6 • Kaposis Sarcoma - Human Herpes Virus-8 • Heart Disease, Hypertension - Cytomegalovirus • Lymphomas, Cancers - Epstein-Barr Virus • Trigeminal Neuralgia - Herpes Simplex-1 • Bells Palsy - Varicella-Zoster Virus & Herpes Simplex-1

29. Toxins How are TOXINS entering our BODY All things we Eat, Breathe, Touch or Usecontain toxins. Air Pollution Smoke Amalgam Fillings Water Pollution Paints Plastics Synthetic Fabrics GMO Foods Household Cleaner Herbicides Pesticides Bluetooth Devices Anti-Perspirant Caffeine/Nicotine iPods Prescription Drug Microwaves Cell Phones Undigested Food Negative Thoughts Vaccinations After years of exposure and ingestion of these substances, our body becomes less efficient in eliminating toxins. The toxins are stored in our liver, adipose tissue (body fat), lymphatic system, joints, muscles, brain and other parts of the body.

30. Toxins • Consider the following: • 1960 1 in 4 people would be diagnosed with cancerbefore they died. • 1975 U.S. Government declared “War on Cancer”. • 1980 1 in 3 people would be diagnosed with cancerbefore they died. • 2008U.S. Government has spent over $2,000,000,000,000 (2 Trillion) on the “War on Cancer”. • 20081 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancerbefore they die. • Source: American Cancer Society

31. Toxins The accumulation of toxins in our body weakens the immune system and damages the nervous system. Prolonged exposure and increased body burden is symptomatic of illness, chronic conditions, premature aging and even death! This could be stopped by reducing our body burden!

32. What is Body Burden? The total amount of toxic chemicals, both naturally occurring and man-made, that are present in the human body at a given point in time. Scientists studying the exploding science on the human "body burden" (pollution in people) tested the blood and urine of adult volunteers from five different states to establish a benchmark for their "body burden" studies. The laboratory tests uncovered an average of 171 pollutants (toxins) and 56 carcinogensin the blood and urine from each of the volunteers. Source: Environmental Working Group, www.ewg.org.

33. Body Burden Scientists estimate that everyone alive today carries at least 700 contaminants, most of which have not been studied. Source: Onstot J, Ayling R, Stanley J. Characterization of HRGC/MS Unidentified Peaks from the Analysis of Human Adipose Tissue. Volume 1: Technical Approach. Washington, DC: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Toxic Substances (560/6-87-002a), 1987.

34. Body Burden • Is Body Burden Seriously Affecting Health? • Of the more than 80,000 chemicals in commerce, only a small percentage of them have ever been screened for even one potential health effect. • Among the approximately 15,000 tested (less than 18%), few have been studied enough to correctly estimate potential risks from exposure. • The amount of data on body burdens available in the U.S. and the world is extremely limited. • Most population-wide body burden data we do have covers only a limited number of chemicals. • In my opinion the increase in occurrence of serious illness supports the fact that body burden is at an all time high. What do You Think?

35. FACTS It is totally beyond our control to eliminate our body’s exposure to the deadly toxins, viruses and heavy metals we come in contact with on a daily basis. To improve our health and prevent premature aging, we must have a means to eliminate toxins and heavy metals from our body and lessen our “Body Burden”.

36. Is There Hope???

37. Is There Hope??? Yes… Simple Changes • Hydration • Move that Body • Orthomolecular Nutrition • Orthomolecular Supplementation • Detoxify

38. QUESTION Which is More Costly? Maintaining your Good Health? Attempting to Regain your Good Healthafter it is lost?

39. QUESTION Who is in Charge of your Health?

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