EcoWatch Journal October/November 2010 : Page 3

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR EMAIL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TO: SPEAR@ECOWATCH.ORG. TOXIC CHEMICALS It is my belief that many diseases are caused by exposure to chemicals. Besides exposure to pollution, many toxins are inhaled, absorbed and ingested from ev-eryday products such as detergents, fabric softeners, pesticides, plastics, Styrofoam, food additives, body care products, air fresheners, diesel fumes, particle board, carpeting, paints, adhesives, vinyl, dry cleaning fluid, flame retardants, Teflon, and fragrances, most of which are derived from petroleum. These are my beliefs: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is similar to huffing, where chemicals offgassed from toxic products, when inhaled, damage brain cells and displace oxygen, causing suf-focation. Autism and Attention Deficit Disorder occur when children’s developing immune systems pass a toxic threshold of exposure and can no longer detoxify, causing brain damage in different degrees, depending on exposure types and intensi-ties. Chemicals accumulate in the body causing damage to brain cells resulting in diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Asthma and lung cancer are caused by inhaled toxins damaging lung cells. Lung cancer in Email us your letters and top five simple and affordable ways to go green. non-smoking women is on the rise be-cause of exposure to products containing fragrances made from toxic chemicals. The causes of many illnesses may be found by looking at chemical exposures in a patient’s environment and profession. It has already been shown that chemicals in plastics dis-rupt hormones allowing breast cancer cells to multiply. I presented my theories, along with studies that I‘ve collected in the past eleven years, that give credence to my beliefs, to some prominent local doctors, in the hope that they and the hospitals where they work will investigate my theories by testing patients for the presence of toxic chemicals. I believe that this is the key to preventing and treating many illnesses. My hope is to spread awareness of the link between chemicals and disease, encourage research into this area and to try to enact laws that would ensure that products that people use everyday do not contain harmful ingredients. Unlike the United States, the European Union already bans many chemicals known to be toxic. If anyone is interested in any more information on this subject, or has any pertinent insights, feel free to e-mail me at mkanieski@live.com. Mary Kanieski, Middleburg Hts., OH GREEN TIPS 5 SIMPLE AND AFFORDABLE WAYS TO GO GREEN 1. Before grocery shopping, make a meal with items you already have, especially utilizing your fresh produce. 2. Purchase cosmetics that are chemical free. 3. Turn off the water between rinsing dishes. Thanks to the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District and the Roger Biemel Memorial Fund for recognizing EcoWatch and Stefanie Penn Spear as this year’s “Educator of the Year” and supporting the efforts of the organization. 4. Turn off your vehicle when idling for more than one minute. 5. Declare a day to stop using plastic bags. It will help you remember your reusable bags. Submitted by: Bridget Schmitz, Fairview Park, OH JOIN ECOWATCH TODAY! Become a member or renew your membership during the months of October or November and get a chance to win the new iPod touch.* EcoWatch, publishers ofEcoWatch Journal, is a state-wide nonprofit organization working to create a sustainable future for Ohio. We encourage individuals, businesses and governments to adopt sustainable lifestyles, business practices and policies. We connect the people working toward a sustainable future and provide a venue for them to spread their news to a broader audience. Planet -$500 Continent -$250 Country -$100 State -$50 Region -$35 NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________ CITY: __________________________________________ ZIP: ____________________ PHONE NUMBER: _________________________________________________________ EMAIL: __________________________________________________________ CREDIT CARD #: _______________________________________________________________ EXPIRATION DATE: ____________________ V-CODE: ______________ Mail me a copy of current issue Prefer to pick up current issue Make my donation anonymous PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WITH CHECK OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION TO: EcoWatch, 720 Literary Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44113 A donation of $35 or more must be made during the months of October or November to be eligible for the drawing. The drawing is for a 8 GB iPod touch. WWW.ECOWATCH.ORG ECOWATCH JOURNAL • 3

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TOXIC CHEMICALS It is my belief that many diseases are caused by exposure to chemicals. Besides exposure to pollution, many toxins are inhaled, absorbed and ingested from everyday products such as detergents, fabric softeners, pesticides, plastics, Styrofoam, food additives, body care products, air fresheners, diesel fumes, particle board, carpeting, paints, adhesives, vinyl, dry cleaning fluid, flame retardants, Teflon, and fragrances, most of which are derived from petroleum. These are my beliefs: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is similar to huffing, where chemicals offgassed from toxic products, when inhaled, damage brain cells and displace oxygen, causing suffocation. Autism and Attention Deficit Disorder occur when children’s developing immune systems pass a toxic threshold of exposure and can no longer detoxify, causing brain damage in different degrees, depending on exposure types and intensities. Chemicals accumulate in the body causing damage to brain cells resulting in diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Asthma and lung cancer are caused by inhaled toxins damaging lung cells. Lung cancer in non-smoking women is on the rise because of exposure to products containing fragrances made from toxic chemicals. The causes of many illnesses may be found by looking at chemical exposures in a patient’s environment and profession. It has already been shown that chemicals in plastics disrupt hormones allowing breast cancer cells to multiply. I presented my theories, along with studies that I‘ve collected in the past eleven years, that give credence to my beliefs, to some prominent local doctors, in the hope that they and the hospitals where they work will investigate my theories by testing patients for the presence of toxic chemicals. I believe that this is the key to preventing and treating many illnesses. My hope is to spread awareness of the link between chemicals and disease, encourage research into this area and to try to enact laws that would ensure that products that people use everyday do not contain harmful ingredients. Unlike the United States, the European Union already bans many chemicals known to be toxic. If anyone is interested in any more information on this subject, or has any pertinent insights, feel free to e-mail me at mkanieski@live.com. GREEN TIPS 5 SIMPLE AND AFFORDABLE WAYS TO GO GREEN 1. Before grocery shopping, make a meal with items you already have, especially utilizing your fresh produce. 2. Purchase cosmetics that are chemical free. 3. Turn off the water between rinsing dishes. 4. Turn off your vehicle when idling for more than one minute. 5. Declare a day to stop using plastic bags. It will help you remember your reusable bags.

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