Bleach and Cancer

The latest TRI data reflects only a fraction of the dioxin that is being released into the environment every day, according to the Stop Dioxin Exposure Campaign. TRI data does not include a number of dioxin sources, including the largest, waste incinerated by cities, hospitals and rural communities.

Dioxin pollution is persistent and bioaccumulative – which essentially means that is eventually ends up in our food and bodies. According the The American People’s Dioxin Report, about 90 to 98 percent of the general population’s exposure to dioxins is through contaminated food – primarily by eating the animal fat in meat, fish, poultry and dairy products.

Chlorine alternatives

· Chlorine-free toilet paper and paper towels are available at many natural food stores. Additionally, newspaper can be used in place of paper towels for cleaning windows, and rags can be used for other surfaces.

Alternative cleaning products

· Many household cleaners contain chlorine bleach. Chlorine bleach, or sodium hypochlrite, is a lung and eye irritant.

· If mixed with ammonia or acid-based cleaners (including vinegar), chlorine bleach releases toxic chloramines gas. Short – term exposure to this gas may cause mild asthmatic symptoms or more serious respiratory problems. (Source: Washington Toxics Coalition)

To be on the safe side, don’t mix chlorine bleach with anything. Just avoid chlorine bleach altogether. The EPA recommends using a non-chlorine bleach such as hydrogen peroxide to bleach clothes. Yes, it does work to get your clothes clean and white.

Article from: How to Survive a Toxic Planet, by Dr Steve Nugent

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