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9781593765002

The Pure Cure A Complete Guide to Freeing Your Life From Dangerous Toxins

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  • Edition: 1st
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  • Copyright: 2012-05-22
  • Publisher: Soft Skull
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Summary

The human race has invented nearly every toxin imaginable. In our food, there are chemicals that kill pests, make foods ripen faster and grow bigger, and lengthen shelf life. In our clothing, chemicals make fabrics soft, keep them from wrinkling, make them fire retardant and resistant to stains, and keep them from collecting static. In our kitchens and bathrooms, chemicals create suds, remove grease, stiffen our hair, make our skin feel smooth, stop us from perspiring, change our hair color, lengthen our lashes, and make us smell good. Unfortunately, many of these chemicals, designed to improve and simplify our lives, cause birth defects, hyperactivity, learning disabilities, attention deficit, early puberty, and developmental problems—to name a few. The Pure Cure takes readers to a new level of awareness regarding the dangers of the toxins in everyday products and services. Taking a thorough and comprehensive approach, the book guides readers through every room in the house and beyond, identifying problematic toxins and a course of action for eliminating them. The author also points to surprising new areas of concern, makes suggestions for healthy solutions, and provides a lists of products and companies that can offer safer alternatives.

Author Biography

Sharyn Wynters is a naturopath with more than thirty years of experience in the wellness industry. Her commitment to helping people change their lives through health and nutrition came as the result of personal health challenges. Today she is internationally recognized for the regenerative program she developed, and is a popular motivational speaker at conferences and seminars.

Table of Contents

Forewordp. xv
Introductionp. xvii
Indoor Air Pollutionp. 1
Environmental Tobacco Smokep. 3
Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen, and Sulfur Dioxidesp. 4
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)p. 4
Biological Air Pollutantsp. 11
Heavy Metalsp. 14
Radonp. 17
Sick Building Syndromep. 19
Humidifier Feverp. 20
Allergiesp. 21
Multiple Chemical Sensitivityp. 21
Air-Cleaning Devicesp. 22
Air Ionizersp. 26
Air Exchangersp. 28
Duct Cleaningp. 28
Vacuumsp. 29
Essential Oilsp. 30
Salt Lampsp. 31
Plantsp. 32
Sources for Chapter 1p. 33
What to Do About Waterp. 34
Water Contaminantsp. 36
Inorganic Contaminantsp. 37
Heavy Metalsp. 40
Fluoridep. 41
Nitrates and Nitritesp. 43
Hard Water Mineralsp. 43
Organic Contaminantsp. 44
Biological Contaminantsp. 47
Municipal Water Disinfection and Treatmentp. 48
Water Filtration/Purification Methodsp. 54
Which Type of Filtration for You?p. 56
Pools and Hot Tubsp. 58
Mineralsp. 59
Alkaline Waterp. 60
Water Structurep. 61
Water Containersp. 61
Bottled Waterp. 64
Water and Consciousnessp. 65
Sources for Chapter 2p. 66
Electromagnetic Smogp. 67
Our Electrical Connection with the Earthp. 68
Sources of Electromagnetic Pollutionp. 69
Electro-Sensitivityp. 79
EM Protection Devicesp. 80
Diet for Reducing Electromagnetic Effects.p. 81
Ionizing Radiationp. 82
Sources for Chapter 3p. 87
What's Wrong With Our Food?p. 88
OrganicùWhat Does It Mean?p. 89
Pesticidesp. 90
Genetic Modificationp. 93
Irradiated Foodp. 95
Barcode Foodsp. 97
Depleted Soilsp. 97
Producep. 98
Meat and Poultryp. 99
Fishp. 1
Eggsp. 107
What About Milk?p. 107
Soy: Processed versus Fermentedp. 109
Food Preservativesp. 110
Sweetenersp. 113
Sweet Alternativesp. 117
Food Flavoringsp. 120
Food Coloringsp. 121
Food Additivesp. 123
Oils and Fatsp. 125
Raw Foodp. 127
Food Supplementationp. 130
Food LabelsùWhat Do They Mean?p. 131
Sources for Chapter 4p. 134
In the Kitchenp. 135
Food Containersp. 135
Cookwarep. 142
Cooking Methodsp. 146
Food Preparationp. 149
Sources for Chapter 5p. 151
Cleaning Agentsp. 152
Surfactantsp. 152
Solventsp. 153
Common Hazardous Ingredients in Cleaning Productsp. 153
Safer Cleaning Agentsp. 157
Disposal of Toxic Household Cleaners.p. 168
Sources for Chapter 6p. 169
Personal Care Productsp. 170
Common Toxic Chemicals in Personal Care Productsp. 172
Choosing Personal Care Productsp. 179
Dental Hygienep. 179
Hand and Body Productsp. 181
Eye Carep. 185
Sun Protectionp. 187
Insect Repellantsp. 188
Perfumep. 190
Hair Carep. 190
Cosmeticsp. 195
Feminine Hygienep. 196
Wrinkle Treatmentsp. 199
Sources for Chapter 7p. 201
Baby Productsp. 204
Baby Foodp. 205
Personal Care Products for Babyp. 208
Diapersp. 211
Clothingp. 212
Baby Furniturep. 215
Toysp. 217
Car Seatsp. 218
Sources for Chapter 8p. 220
Clothing and Textilesp. 222
Synthetic Fabricsp. 222
Seminatural Fabricsp. 225
Natural Fabricsp. 226
Fabric Treatmentsp. 230
Undergarmentsp. 233
Bedding and Decorp. 235
Sources for Chapter 9p. 237
Home Construction and Remodelingp. 238
Lumberp. 239
Insulationp. 241
Floor Coveringsp. 242
Alternatives to Carpet, Vinyl, and Hardwood Flooringp. 245
Paint and Varnishp. 247
Wall Coveringsp. 250
Lightingp. 251
Feng Shuip. 256
Sources for Chapter 10p. 257
How Does Your Garden Grow?p. 260
Pesticidesp. 261
Pesticide Alternativesp. 263
Lawnsp. 268
Online Gardening Resourcesp. 268
Sources for Chapter 11p. 269
Toxins in Your Teethp. 270
Mercury Amalgam Fillingsp. 270
Other Dental Filling Materialsp. 276
Dental Ozonep. 276
Anestheticsp. 277
Root Canalsp. 279
Dental Sealantsp. 280
Teeth Whitenersp. 281
Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseasep. 283
Sources for Chapter 12p. 286
What About Vaccines?p. 287
Vaccine Ingredientsp. 289
Children's Vaccinesp. 292
Other Vaccinesp. 303
Exemptionsp. 306
Advice for Parentsp. 308
Sources for Chapter 13p. 312
Automotive Pollutantsp. 313
Toxins "Inside" Your Carp. 314
Gasoline Pollutantsp. 316
Biofuelsp. 318
High-Tech Carsp. 320
Car Care and Maintenancep. 322
Sources for Chapter 14p. 324
Toxins and Mans Best Friendsp. 325
Pet Foodp. 325
Fleas and Ticksp. 331
Worms and Other Parasitesp. 334
Pets and Garden Pesticidesp. 335
Vaccinesp. 335
Sources for Chapter 15p. 337
Toxic Thoughts and Emotionsp. 338
Beliefp. 339
Emotionsp. 344
Thoughtsp. 345
Depressionp. 348
Healing Thoughtsp. 349
Energetic Supportp. 350
Sources for Chapter 16p. 352
What About Schools?p. 354
Building Designp. 355
Air Qualityp. 356
Electromagnetic Interferencep. 358
Custodial Cleaning Suppliesp. 359
Pesticidesp. 359
Lightingp. 360
School Lunchesp. 362
Playground Equipmentp. 365
School Bus Fumesp. 366
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivityp. 367
Sources for Chapter 17p. 372
What to do When You Travelp. 374
Air Qualityp. 374
Water Qualityp. 378
Foodp. 379
Electromagnetic Radiationp. 383
Jet Lagp. 384
Vaccinationsp. 385
Sources for Chapter 18p. 386
Detoxificationp. 387
Nutritionp. 388
Waterp. 390
Detoxification Pathwaysp. 390
Methods of Detoxificationp. 394
Detoxification Supportp. 402
Cautions with Detoxification:p. 408
Detoxification for Specific Problemsp. 408
Sources for Chapter 19p. 413
Conclusion and Call to Actionp. 414
Endnotesp. 417
Indexp. 449
About the Authorsp. 481
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