There are more than 80,000 chemicals in use in North America. Only a fraction have ever been tested individually for their impact upon humans. Pretty scary. That’s of great concern to many today who have awakened to the realities of 21st century.   I’m among them and wondering right now about the impact from the noxious  fumes being emitted from my brand new keyboard. The plethora of plastics is just one of the multiple sources of toxic exposure today.

Indeed, we’re living in a toxic stew and it’s brewing up plenty of health concerns. Presidential cancer advisers serving on the President’s Cancer Panel commented in their letter to President Obama, “The American people–even before they are born–are bombarded continually with myriad combinations of these dangerous exposures”  Among their many recommendations, increase, broaden and improve research regarding environmental contaminants and human health.

A recent Toxic America CNN special report highlighted growing daily exposure  from our lifestyle largely dependent upon chemicals:  storage containers, food wrap, cookware, carpets, shower curtains, clothes, personal care products, electronics, bedding . . .”In short, every room in almost every house in the United States is likely to contain at least one of these chemicals, many of which did not exist a century ago.”

Paula-Baillie-Hamilton, MD, PhD, author of Toxic Overload has long tracked the impact of this toxic trail.  “Our bodies were never designed to protect against this chemical onslaught. As a result, our systems usually fail to process and remove most of the chemicals once they have entered our bodies, so their levels start building up in us. Consequently, every single human on the face of the earth is now permanently contaminated with these modern synthetic chemicals.”

Many foods today have been treated with pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, antibiotics, steroids and hormones, with estimates of 3,000 chemicals being added to our food supply. Our water and air pollution increasingly laced with more chemicals and contaminants compound our exposure.

According to the American Institute of Biological Sciences, “Concern has grown about chronic effects of long-term exposure to relatively low doses of contaminants . . . small daily doses of some contaminants will create cumulative effects that eventually impair our health . . .” Volumes of research now links toxic impact to increasing health issues from obesity to many degenerative conditions.

Being  proactive regarding our personal health destinies is well-advised. As Dr. Sherry A. Rogers, Fellow of American College of Allergy and Immunology and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine suggests, “We are the first generation of people to ever be exposed on a daily basis to such an unprecedented number of chemicals. At no other time have patients, through reading and education, had such an important and crucial role in determining their own wellness.”

With growing awareness of toxicity’s impact upon the body, interest is growing to learn more about nutritional cleansing to assist in cleansing the body of harmful impurities and synthetic chemicals, rejuvenating cells, and enhancing health and vitality. An informative free presentation,”Smart Choices for Toxic Times” will highlight this positive healthful choice on Thursday, July 15 at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124 from 7-8 PM. Being proactive with your health is indeed a very smart choice.