Health Hazards

Exposure to the many chemicals in our food, water and environment burdens the body and contributes to many health problems. Most people are unaware that the final resting place for most environmental contaminants is not the soil, water or food we eat, but the fatty tissues of living organisms - inculding the human body. The elimination of environmental pollution and toxic substances that are weakening our immune systems has become crucial for the restoration of health. In "Our Stolen Future", biologists and zoologists in many countries detail the evidence that toxic chemicals are not only causing cancer, but also mass infertality and physical and behavioural abnormalities.

Avoiding as many toxins and unnatural chemicals as possible will protect your immume system, relieve your liver of the effort of processing chemicals, prevent the storage of neurotoxins in organs such as the brain and prevent PCBs disrupting your hormones.

Tips on what toxins to avoid:
1. Mouth
Avoid metals and root fillings. Contact an experienced dentist in amalgam removal, ensure the dentist uses a rubber dam for amalgam removal and take nutritional supplements prior to and after amalgam removal.
Contacts: Dentists who practise metal free dentistry - Dr E Davis (07 3284 5775) in Brisbane, Qld; Dr R Bell (07 5491 1111) in Caloundra,Qld.

2. Body
The skin is highly absorbent so do not put anything on your skin that you would not want inside your body. Synthentic fragrances and toxic preservatives are the two leading causes of allergy and sensitivity in all cosmetics, yet they are in most major hair and skin care brands.
Only use soap, shampoo, perfume, lotions or cosmetics which are derived from totally natural sources and which are free from metals, PCBs, isopropyl alcohol, ammonia, glycols, phenol and colours. Avoid perfumes - use pure essential oils diluted with a carrier oil.

Give up smoking. Don't live with a smoker. Cigarette smoke contains over 200 chemical compounds, 50 of which are known carcinogens, including pesticides and herbicides, radio active compounds like plutomium and also cyanide. Smoking and recreational drugs deplete B-vitamins and some minerals.

3. Food
At the 1997 World Cancer Congress, Professor Weissman said today's degenerative diseases such as cancer and heart disease are mainly due to extensive use of synthetic chemicals in our diet: preservatives, pesticides, weedicide and synthetic fertilisers.

If you eat meat, buy only organic or biodynamic meat and chicken. Ask your butcher to stock it. Cook meat well. Eat only organic or biodynamic fruit, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds. They are high in vitamins and minerals as well as being free from toxic chemicals.


Public speaker, author and ambassador for the next generation, Keeta Gibson publishes the popular e-newsletter from Non Toxic Life, your online eco-store for pure, natural everyday items and earthwise goods. Get your FREE tips on health, wellbeing and everything environmentally friendly now at www.NonToxicLife.com.au.