Chemical Stress Part 2

Do you get an annual Flu Shot? One of the most dramatic contributors to our chemical load is vaccinations. There is growing controversy surrounding this topic. Many questions have not been answered to the satisfaction of vaccination critics. For example: Are they safe? What are the long-term effects of mass vaccination to our society? Do they actually work to prevent disease?

The 2007 immunization schedule put out by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), called for 68 vaccine injections to be given to all children by the age of 18 (36 of which are to be administered by the age of 18 months). These shots were not designed to cause us harm, however, often times they do. A quick look at some of the components of these injections will make it clear how these negative responses are possible. Here is a partial ingredient list for the majority of shots that are routinely given to our population:

· Formaldehyde: A carcinogenic embalming fluid according to the 2007 Physicians Desk Reference (PDR). May cause nerve, liver and kidney damage.
· Antifreeze (phenol-phenoxyethanol): Neuro-toxin that also affects the liver and kidneys.
· Mercury (thimerosal): One of the most poisonous substances known. Can cause permanent nerve damage and autoimmune disorders.
· Aluminum: Potent neurotoxin that causes brain damage and is linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
· Ammonium sulfate: Suspected gastrointestinal and/or liver toxin, neurotoxin and respiratory irritant.
· Polysorbate 80: Known to cause cancer in animals.
· Glutaraldehyde: Caused birth defects in animal experiments.
· MSG (monosodium glutamate): Neurotoxin that many people have mild to severe allergies to.
· Human & Animal DNA & Cells: This is the active part of the vaccine according to the 2007 PDR. Includes lung cells of aborted human fetus, human blood, infected human cells, kidneys of African green monkeys, infected animal cells from monkey, pig, calf, canary, rabbit, chicken and guinea pig.

Drugs, both legal & illegal, can lead to an enormous amount of stress on us. The failed “War on Drugs” has been officially going on since the early 1980’s & the risks of doing drugs has been embedded into most of us for many years now. The risk of alcohol and tobacco use is also well known due to increased education & awareness over the last few decades.

Prescription and over-the-counter medications absolutely raise our overall chemical load as well. Thanks to all of the television ads that must verbalize the long list of possible negative reactions caused by each specific drug, these negative side effects from taking medications are now just beginning to gain recognition.

Personal hygiene products can be a large source of chemical stress. Do you use hairspray, hair gel, shampoo, hand & body soap? How about make-up, perfume, cologne, shaving cream and after shave lotion? Look at the ingredient list of these daily personal products and you will learn that you are absorbing some chemicals that you probably were not aware of. For example, most deodorants and antiperspirants contain a wide range of harsh chemicals including aluminum. Most toothpaste also contains fluoride (and you probably rinse with fluoridated water). Start reading labels on these types of products & educate yourself about what you are being exposed to.