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.

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Chemical Stress Part 1
Because this is the most hidden form of stress (and most misunderstood), we
will spend a large amount of time here in an attempt to bring awareness to
this topic. Knowledge is power and avoiding or at least being conscious of
chemical stress can greatly affect our overall health.

As a society, our chemical load has increased tremendously over the last 50
to 100 years. This type of stress bombards us each and every day and can
originate from a variety of sources like our environment, nature,
vaccinations, drugs/medications (legal & illegal), personal hygiene products
and our food.

Our environment adds to our tension levels in a number of ways. There are
toxins in our air and drinking water that cause us stress when we ingest
them. Drinking water, unless distilled or purified, will increase your
chemical load with each sip. For example, chlorine & fluoride are commonly
added to our water supply. Chlorine, which is used to help sanitize the
water, kills the good bacteria in our digestive tract and also reacts to
other substances in the water to become toxins that have been linked to
asthma & various forms of cancer. Fluoride, which is added to supposedly
help fight tooth decay, is a poison in the same class as the deadly arsenic
and cyanide. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - categorizes
fluoride as "a drinking water contaminant" which may be linked to
osteoporosis, cancer and a higher infant mortality rate. Finland, Germany,
France, Sweden and The Netherlands have all banned fluoridation in their
water supply due to its dangers and lack of evidence of its effectiveness to
actually help tooth decay.

Many cities and counties are now using reclaimed water for use by their
population, which has created a number of problems. Recent headlines pointed
out the fact that traces of prescription drugs were found in the water
supply of many urban areas. Also, it is not unusual for bacteria linked to
feces, like E-Coli, to be found in our tap water.

Other ecological stressors include the effects of increasing radiation
levels from the sun, which have been measured for years. Extreme
environmental conditions, like heat & cold, can cause major problems (heat
stroke & frost bite). Also, due to technological advances, a negative effect
on us has been created from electro-magnetic radiation (from cell phones,
radio waves, microwaves, etc.), which is constantly in our immediate
surroundings.

Anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies is well aware that nature can be
a major cause of our chemical stress. By dispersing pollen to create hay
fever during "allergy season", nature can cause an incredibly uncomfortable
response for some. Also, the sting or bite of an insect or animal may cause
a slight negative reaction for some while it can be extremely dangerous for
others (anaphylactic shock, Rabies, Lyme Disease, etc.).

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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.