The National Cancer Institute released results of a 15-year study concluding that women who work in the home are at a 54% higher risk of developing cancer than women who work outside the home.  The major cause of this is household cleaning products. Laundry detergents and household cleaners are a big reason why cancer rates have almost doubled since 1960. Since 1980, asthma has increased by 600%. The Canadian Lung Association identified common household cleaners and cosmetics as the culprits.
 

Another EPA study found that toxic chemicals in household cleaners are 3 times more likely to cause cancer than outdoor air.
 

We spend 90% of our time indoors, and 65% of that time at home.  Moms, infants and the elderly spend 90% of their time in the home.
 

Cancer rates have almost doubled since 1960.
 

Cancer is the Number ONE cause of death for children.
 

There has been a 26% increase in breast cancer since 1982. Breast cancer is the Number ONE killer of women between the ages of 35 and 54. Primary suspects are laundry detergents, household cleaners and pesticides.
 

There has been a call from the U.S./ Canadian Commission on Chemicals to ban bleach in North America. Bleach is being linked to the rising rates of breast cancer in women, reproductive problems in men and learning and
behavioral problems in children.
 

There are more than 3 million poisonings every year. Household cleaners are the Number ONE cause of poisoning  of children.
 

Since 1980, asthma has increased by 600%. The Canadian Lung Association and the Asthma Society of Canada identify common household cleaners and cosmetics as triggers.
 

ADD/ADHD are epidemic in schools today. Behavioral problems have long been linked to exposure to toxic chemicals and molds.
 

Chemical and environmental sensitivities are known to cause all types of headaches.
 

Labeling laws do not protect the consumer - they protect big business.  The New York Poison Control Center reports that 85% of product warning labels were either inadequate or incorrect for identifying a poison, and for first aid instructions.
 

Formaldehyde, phenol, benzene, toluene, xylene are found in common household cleaners, cosmetics, beverages, fabrics and cigarette   smoke. 
These chemicals are cancer causing and toxic to the immune system.
 

Chemicals are attracted to, and stored in fatty tissue.  The brain is a prime
target for these destructive organics because of its high fat content and very rich blood supply.
 

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has found more than 2500 chemicals in cosmetics that are toxic, cause tumors, reproductive complications, biological mutations and skin and eye irritations.
 

Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, circulatory disorders, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, and hormonal problems are diseases commonly related to chemical exposure.
 

In Alberta accidental poisoning statistics were as follows:
 

In the USA the #1 cause of accidental poisoning is Dawn Dishwashing Detergent.  WHY?  Because it is the #1 seller.  Tide contains Lye and is the #1 polluter.  It is also the #1 seller.
 

Deep Woods and Off have an ingredient called DEET.  DEET causes seizures in children and adults.  Inert (or inactive) ingredients in products are protected by trade secrets and very dangerous.
 

NTAs were banned in 1970.  Lobbying by Proctor & Gamble in 1980 put them back into home products although they are extremely cancer causing.  What are they for?  ONLY to make more suds in detergents to make you think your clothes are getting cleaner.
 

BLEACH: a strong corrosive with fumes that can irritate or burn the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. If ingested, bleach can cause pulmonary edema or vomiting. Extremely dangerous when mixed with ammonia, as the resulting fumes can be deadly.
 

ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER: Other all-purpose cleaners may contain Sodium Hydroxide, also found in drain cleaners, stain removers, and bathroom cleaners. A highly reactive chemical, Sodium Hydroxide can react violently with water and other materials, sometimes generating enough heat to ignite nearby combustible materials. Other health hazards can include blindness, scarring, and even death when inhaled in large amounts. Aerosol sprays containing this chemical can also lead to lung injury.
 

CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY SHAMPOO: designed to overpower stains, these products often use highly toxic materials to get the job done. Ingredients include Perchlorethylene, a carcinogen that can damage the liver, kidneys, and nervous system, and Ammonium Hydroxide, which is extremely irritable to eyes, skin and respiratory passages.
 

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS: often contain highly concentrated amounts of chlorine – a leading cause of child poisonings.
 

LAUNDRY ROOM PRODUCTS: many contain Sodium or Calcium Hypocrite, highly corrosive materials that can irritate or burn skin, eyes or respiratory tract. Other chemicals include Linear Alkylate Sulfonate, which can be absorbed through the skin and may cause liver damage, and Sodium Tripolyphosphate, a skin and mucous membrane irritant that can cause vomiting. Liquid detergents may also contain Ethyl Alcohol, which can cause coughing, drowsiness, fatigue, and headaches. Stain Removers: Often contain Petroleum Naphtha, a petroleum distillate and an aspiration hazard that can damage lungs and cause lung inflammation.
 

Chemicals have two primary points of entry - your skin and your nose. There are many patches which doctors prescribe for the controlled absorption of chemicals through your skin. If good chemicals can get in, so can the bad ones. This means that your skin literally absorbs everything with which it comes into contact.