Chemicals in Household Cleaning Products might be making you Sick!

It is well accepted that hazardous chemicals found in store brand household cleaners are toxic to your body and can cause symptoms you would normally associate with various illnesses. Many people with sensitivities to the chemicals in cleaning and personal care products experience debilitating body aches, headaches, depression and other nervous disorders which disappeared once they switched to more human-friendly products. Consider the following:

►One five-year EPA study found that airborne chemical levels in homes were as much as seventy times higher than outside.
►"Indoor air pollution is one of the most important environmental health problems." -EPA report to congress
►The report, In Harm's Way, authored by Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility, links chemicals widely used by industry and commonly found at home to learning, behavioral and developmental disabilities.
►One 15-year study found that women who worked in the home had a 54% higher death rate from cancer than women who had jobs outside the home. The study concluded that the increased death rate was due to daily exposure to the hazardous chemicals found in ordinary products.
►According to a special legislative committee of the Commonwealth of Massachusettes, 50% of all health problems are caused, in part, by deteriorated indoor air quality.

We are exposed to toxic substances everyday. We ingest them, breath them and absorb them through our skin. Many of them are difficult to avoid. Constant exposure to these toxins erode your health, and the accumulation through various exposures taxes your immune system. But there is one source of toxic substances you can avoid--the ones still present in many of your household cleaners, personal care products and cosmetics. Eliminating or reducing these has a huge benefit, due to the closed environment of your home which encourages higher concentrations of the toxins and the fact that you, and especially your small children, spend the majority of your life at home. Read more.

Use an alternative to grocery store brands which:

► contains no hazardous substances like phosphates, chlorine, ammonia, phenols, phthalates and formaldehyde that many common brands contain
► is safer for your health and your children’s health
► is safer for the environment
► works as well or better than store brands
► is generally 30%-40% cheaper to use than store brands
► is ordered through the web or by phone and delivered to your door normally in three days

These products are not based on folk-lore or home remedies, but are created by PhD scientists and nutritionists and fully tested for safety and effectiveness. Also, they are based on Tea Tree Oil, the benefits of which have been known for decades and clinically proven.

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Over 300 products which are scientifically formulated to:

► Apply the superior antiseptic and fungicidal properties of Tea Tree oil
► Apply the solvent qualities of Tea Tree oil to provide superior cleaners
► Provide a more natural choice to chemical based products which risk health
► Provide a soothing and healing experience for your skin and body

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The extensive product set includes:

Household Cleaning Products. Manufactured without the harsh, caustic chemicals typically found in store brand cleaners, these products rely on natural solvents and enzymes to penetrate dirt and stains and put them into solution so they can be easily rinsed away. The result? Fabrics and surfaces are thoroughly cleaned, without damage and without the fumes and hazardous ingredients found in typical cleaners. Because these products are super concentrated, they help reduce the impact on landfills, water treatment facilities and your wallet. This product set includes specific cleaners for your laundry, bathroom, kitchen, glass and furniture needs, as well as a super stain and odor remover which can be mixed with the other cleaners to supercharge them for the toughest jobs.

Disinfectant Products. For decades the amazing antimicrobial, antiseptic and antifungal power of Tea Tree oil have been well documented in numerous studies. Tean Tree oil has been found effective against Staphylococcus aureas, Streptococcus, E. Coli andCandida albicans. Demonstrated effectiveness on coditions such as paronychia (nail bed infections), Tinea pedis (athlete's foot), gum disease, canker sores, acne, yeast infections, ringworm and jock itch has been documented. On his web site, Ask Dr. Weil, the highly respected medical author writes, "Tea Tree oil is the best treatment I know for fungal infections of the skin (athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch). It will also clear up fungal infections of the toenalils or fingernails, a condition notoriously resistant to treatment, even by strong systemic antibiotics." Products include an FDA approved broad spectrum disinfectant, highest quality Tea Tree oil, anti-itch creams, antibiotic ointment and a fungal cream.

Personal Care Products. The perfect balance of science and nature is incorporated into a proprietary blend of natural vitamins, extracts and botanicals to keep you feeling fresh and looking healthy. Most bath and body products overwhelm your senses with strong fragrances and their formulas can strip precious moisture from your skin. Very few nourish and pamper your skin. These products , supplemented with energizing fragrances, essential oils, vitamins and botanicals soften and renew your skin. Products include shampoos and conditioners, bath bars, oils and body washes, deodorants, and shaving needs.

Acne Defense System. Acne is the most common skin condition in the world—affecting nearly everyone at some point in life. Grocery store brands acne creams like Clearasil use benzoyl peroxide which can be excessively drying and have other mild side affects like skin irritation, dermatitis, allergic reactions and bleaching of clothing. Clinical studies show that salicylic acid can help improve skin thickness, barrier functions, collagen production and it can work as a renewing agent for the Treatment of acne scars. Dermatologists prescribe salicylic acid within the range of .5% to 2% concentration for best results. The Acne Defense System products are made within these research-recommended concentrations of salicylic acid. While benzoyl peroxide kills P. acnes (the bacteria that causes acne), it does nothing to increase your body’s natural resistance to bacteria. Also, unlike salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide does not affect oil production or encourage exfoliation.

Oral Care System. The mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body, and everyday it comes under attack from millions of bacteria. A report of the Surgeon General called the mouth “a mirror of health or disease”. Numerous studies have backed the Surgeon General’s statement, proving that neglecting the health of your mouth may have dire consequences for the rest of your body. One leading study found that those with Periodontal Disease had a 25% increase in the risk of coronary heart disease. This is shocking when you consider that, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, an estimated 80% of American adults suffer from some sort of periodontal disease. Typical oral care products help strengthen teeth with floride, but do little or nothing about Bacteria, the root of tooth decay. Each product in the Oral Care System Fights bacteria with natural ingredients like Melaleuca Oil, Propolis and myrrh, while xylitol helps prevent cavities.

Vitamins and Supplements. Most people have some sort of nutritional deficiency. Processed foods and fast-food takeout do not provide the proper balance of nutrients Studies over the last three decades indicate that ½ the calories consumed by the average person come from wholesome, minimally altered foods. Added to this problem, mineral deficient soil impacts us when trying to eat healthy foods. In 2002, researchers recommended in the Journal of the American Medical Association that everyone take a multivitamin, citing, “… people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by diet alone. Pending strong evidence of effectiveness from randomized trials, it appears prudent for all adults to take vitamin supplements.”, and, “…recommends multivitamins, rather than individual vitamins, because multivitamins are simpler to take…and because a large portion of the population needs supplements of one or more vitamin.” These vitamins and minerals provie nutrients at effective, research-based therapeutic levels. A proprietary formula provides exceptional absorption, so your body is able to access what you take. A wide range of effective non-drug supplements also exists which addresses heart, platelet and artery health, cholesterol reduction, beneficial digestive flora, eye health, joint heath, prostate health, menopausal symtoms and dietary fiber needs. Natural products provide a broad range of antiozidants to help against free radical damage.

Weight Management Products. Over 60% of North Americans are overweight. Carrying excess weight can lean to diabetes, heart disease, stroke and osteoarthritis, as well as eroding your self confidence. From a Fat Conversion Bar, specifically formulated (and patented) to shift your body from burning glucose as energy to burning fat, to a meal replacement shakes and bars, these products can help you manage the reduction of the extra pounds you want to eliminate. Using the highest quality ingredients, like soy protein, these products are better tasting and more nutritional than other products on the market.

Cosmetic Products. Many cosmetic products contain phthalates, a very controversial compound that has been shown to cause reproductive harm in animals laboratory tests. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated in 2000 that phthalate exposure in people was both higher and more common than previously suspected. These products do not contain phthalates, but do contain a rich combination of vitamins and ingredients to provide your skin a healthy experience while making it look its best. Virtually every cosmetic need exists.

Why do we use these products?

We have been using a significant percentage of these products for months, and can attest to their effectivess and economical benefit over store brand products. They simply work far better than comparable brands, are cheaper to use and leave our home with a far more pleasant odor than other cleaners. We believe our allergic symptoms have reduced since switching to these products, and we are more comfortable knowing our pets are not inhaling toxic fumes from cleaners (especially low to the ground where the concentrations can be higher) or ingesting toxic residue when licking floor surfaces. We paid a one-time, lifetime $25 fee to join as preferred customers, and believe it to be a positive decision for our ongoing health.

Also, we believe in the products to the point of working to make them available to other people. In establishing a relationship between an individual and the company, we not only make safe and healthy home products available, we have the ability to share in the company's revenue. It is an opportunity to generate a lifetime residual income without the burden of carrying inventories, taking orders or doing the "hard sell". It truly is an opportunity worth considering if you would benefit by a second revenue stream.

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Household and Personal Care Products Toxicity Articles and Links

1. Multiple Chemical Sensitivities. Cullin, M.R. ed. (1987) "Workers with multiple chemical sensitivities" Occupational Medicine; State of the Art Reviews, defines multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) as an acquired disorder characterized by recurrent symptoms referable to multiple organ systems, occurring in response to demonstrable exposure to many chemically unrelated compounds at doses far below those established in the general population to cause harmful effects. No single widely accepted test of physiological function can be shown to correlate with these symptoms. Like Fibromyalgia, it appears to be a syndrome that is characterized by certain outward symptoms yets has not definitive source. Chemical exposure can range from the more publicized types (i.e., lead, asbestos, mercury, etc.) to the more esoteric (e.g., toxic chemicals in your cleaning and personal care products). Here are some sites explaining Multiple Chemical Sensities:

http://users.california.com/~hawk/MCS-Ammunition.htm

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/faq/mcss.htm

http://www.chemicalsensitivityfoundation.org/chemsense-brochure.htm

2. Articles on problem chemicals in cosmetics. The FDA Office of Cosmetics stated in 1993 that, "FDA cannot require companies to do safety testing of their cosmetic products before Marketing". The result is a significant lack of knowledge how these chemcials impact your health on an individual basis, and in combination. Of special concern are phthalates, which are demonstrated to cause reproductive harm in animals.

http://www.ewg.org/reports/skindeep2/findings/index.php

http://www.nottoopretty.org/

3. General Articles on the Dangers of Household Cleaners.

http://www.webmd.com/content/article/93/102213.htm

http://www.kvbc.com/global/story.asp?s=2051606&clienttype=printable

http://www.pbs.org/tradesecrets/program/program.html

http://www.karinya.com/toxins.htm

Benefits of These Products For Your Pets

Pets, especially those who have the pleasure of being mostly indoors, can be affected more severely by the toxic vapors created by your standard household cleaning brands due to the fact that the concentration of vapors is higher at ground level. The constant exposure of your pets to these vapors can overburden their immune systems as it does ours, and they can develop skin irritations, asthma and other conditions as a result of this exposure. Switching from your standard household cleaners to the products we endorse can make your pet healthier. Examples of the applications of these products for pets include:

►Pet Shampoo which contains Tea Tree Oil, other naturals oils, and other purely natural ingredients designed to clean your dogs coat while moisturizing itchy, scaly skin. It is gentle enough for puppies and kittens six weeks or older.

►Pet Treats containing vitamin and mineral supplements for your dog. These can be used to reward proper behavior during training or simply as a treat.

►A mixture of three of the products produces an effective, non-toxic fly spray for your horses, eliminating the constant exposure of your horses to standard fly sprays which are simply dangerous pesticides. We have used this safe alternative, and found it nearly as effective as standard fly sprays, but without constantly exposing our horses (and ourselves) to the pesticides in the standard fly sprays.

►The safe ingredients in the products allows them to be used cleaning bird cages, and the enclosures of other small animals which may be severely affected by toxic cleaners. One of our people uses this solution to clean her exotic bird cages. The cleaner not only easily removes the dried bird droppings, but eliminates her concern for the health of the birds. Her exotic birds were accidentally sprayed with the cleaning solution and suffered no ill effects.

►One of the products is superb for instantly eliminating the smell of cat and dog urine, in litter boxes or on concrete and other surfaces.

The products are safe for you, and safe for your pets.

More About the Benefits of Tea Tree oil

Long before Captain Cook set foot on the shores of Australia, the native inhabitants used the therapeutic oil of the Tea trees for a wide range of topical and oral applications. They crushed the leaves to use as rubbing mediums and mixed them with clay to form poultices and even bathed in the water that had collected under the trees. The first white settlers watched and learned how to use the leaves for their own healing applications. It was most unfortunate for people in the west that there was no documented evidence, and the use of Tea Tree oil was to remain confined to Australia, as a bush remedy, for the next 150 years.

In 1922, an Australian chemist, Arthur Penfold and his team, from the Sydney Museum of Technology and Applied Science, distilled the oil from the Tea Tree and subsequently published a paper stating that it had wide-ranging antibacterial and antifungal activity. It was announced to the world that this was a new type of germicide, gentle to skin cells but harmful to the invading germs. The oil went from strength to strength; it was successfully used to treat all manner of infections and infestations. It was the treatment of choice; from cuts and wounds to head lice, ringworm, leg ulcers, infections, catarrh, thrush, tonsillitis, pyorrhoea and gingivitis. Professors, doctors, dentists and veterinary surgeons utilized its many properties for the health and welfare of their patients.

Then came the Second World War and, inevitably, Tea Tree oil was in such short supply that all the available stocks were used to help stop infections from the unavoidable war wounds, both in soldiers and munitions workers that were helping with the war effort. Soon it was deemed necessary that a cheaper, more readily available, alternative should be manufactured to help stop the spread of germs; and the once thriving industry went into a steep decline.

For the next twenty years the oil was all but forgotten. Fortunately, th oil has over 100 components working synergistically together, most of which could not even be identified back in the early years, so an exact nature-identical copy was impossible to synthesize from man-made chemicals. In the Sixties, the oil made a remarkable comeback, the first scientific evidence in decades confirmed that it had a favorable effect in the treatment of boils, gynecological infections and later for varied foot problems and nail bed infections. Now the once sidelined oil was gaining in popularity, and farms were being set up to harvest the oil on a commercial basis.

In the early 1990s, a scientific research team was formed, lead by Associate Professor Tom Riley at the University of Western Australia. They have produced many papers, reviews and letters, and still continue to promote the versatility and effectiveness of this ancient and valuable oil. Their work has underlined its healing potential in the fight against infectious illness and inflammatory conditions. When they started to look at the antimicrobial activity of the major components of the essential oil of Tea Tree, it was they who first brought to our attention the remarkable susceptibility of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also called the hospital superbug (MRSA). It was a staphylococcus strain of bacterium that had evolved to beat most of the synthesized antibacterial medicines (antibiotics) available from orthodox medicine. In the United States and European hospitals, MRSA grew from under 3% of infections in the 1980s to 40% in the late 1990s. This superbug attacks people who have skin lesions, especially from post-operative wounds and/or a depressed immune system. But because it can be transferred from patient to patient via hospital staff and on implements such as pens and stethoscopes (MRSA carriage) Tea Tree oil is invaluable as a topical disinfectant. Riley and his team also found many other susceptibilities to the oil such as

* Propionibacterium acnes, which is the major antimicrobial cause of acne;

* Escherichia coli (E coli) and Staphylococcus aureus, which can cause food poisoning and infect wounds;

* Malassezia furfur, the fungal infection that causes seborrheic dermatitis to the sebum-rich areas of the scalp (dandruff), face and body;

* dermatophytes and other filamentous fungi, which cause topical infections;

* Lactobacilli and organisms associated with bacterial vaginosis;

* Candida species and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which can result in gynecological infections, digestive tract problems, also redness and itching to the skin;

* Staphylococci and Streptococci species of bacteria that causes impetigo, a raw, itchy superficial skin infection;

and they also found a whole range of oral bacteria was susceptible: Actinomyces, Branhamella, Capnocytophaga, Clostridium, Eikenella, Fusobacterium, Haemophilus, Lactobacillus, Neisseria, Peptostreptococcus, Porphyromonas, Prevotella, Stomatococcus, Streptococcus and Veillonella, which can cause halitosis (bad breath), dental plaque, dental cavities (rotting teeth), gingivitis (gum inflammation) and periodontitis, which can result in the loss of teeth and infection entering the jaw bone.

Conversely, when they studied the susceptibility of transient and commensal skin flora to the essential oil, it was encouraging that in a low dilution, the oil did not disrupt the essential balance of micro-flora on the skin. And, they also found that allergic contact dermatitis, following the use of a hand-wash containing the oil, was not actually due to the oil.

All this means that it is ideal to add to toiletries, because at a very low dilution it can help to inhibit pathogenic bacteria, which are naturally resident on the skin, while preserving the good bacteria that we need to keep our skin healthy. Their antimicrobial studies on the oil have been confirmed by other researchers in clinical trials around the world. Riley and his team still have many varied trials and collaborations in the pipeline. They have even broadened their work to include viral infections and have published their findings on the efficacy of a Tea Tree oil gel (6%) in the treatment of Herpes labialis, which can cause cold sores in susceptible people. Their work, both in the laboratory (in-vitro) and on people (in-vivo) in a hospital setting is continuing, with the oil of the Tea Tree as an alternative topical decolonization agent for infections such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

They have also started to look at Terpinen-4-ol, the main component of the oil, to suppress inflammatory mediator production by activated human monocytes. Inflammatory responses are responsible for the reddened and raised areas of tissue damage when we bruise, burn or cut ourselves and when we are bitten by insects or have an allergic reaction. On a broader scale an inflammatory response is also implicated in degenerative diseases such as heart disease and arthritis. Furthermore, it is through the group’s work on skin sensitivity we know that a low percentage of the population may have a sensitivity issue with using the oil full-strength; it is good that the oil is very effective in quite low dilutions, so the undiluted oil never has to come into contact with the skin.

Even so, it is important to patch test the oil or product on a small area of skin, before it is used fully. It has also been noted by other researchers that the oil can become oxidized if not stored correctly, or is past its sell-by-date. The oil should always be kept in a cool, dark environment and used within a set time. It is also vitally important that the oil comes from a trusted supplier, who knows how to handle it and store it in the right conditions until it is sold. A good supplier will also be able to supply information on their oil, and guarantee that it is pure and not adulterated with other, less healthy, ingredients.

Tea Tree oil is not only sold as an aromatherapy oil, but also an ingredient of choice in the manufacture of many commercial products, where it can cut down the need for additional artificial chemicals, so is ideal as an additive in everyday items such as laundry products, household cleaners, polishes, soaps, shampoos, hair conditioners, toiletries, skin creams, salves, ointments, toothpastes, mouth washes, deodorants, air fresheners, nail conditioners and insect repellents. Along with all the scientific data that continues to grow, the oil has been used for decades by ordinary people who find that it works for them, their family and their pets. Tea Tree oil is a good expectorant when inhaled and has a soothing effect on the throat; therefore, it can be used for throat and chest infections, and clearing up mucous. An inhalation can soothe coughing and stuffy noses, and using it at the start of an infection can help to inhibit the virus from spreading from person to person. A couple of drops in a glass of warm salty water can be used to combat mouth infections and on the skin to bathe cuts and scratches. It can be used in the bath, in shampoo to fight dandruff and head lice and in skin creams to alleviate skin conditions such as boils, pimples and acne.

And it doesn’t stop there, not only can the oil be used in first aid applications and toiletries, amazingly, it is a powerful solvent too (which is why it helps to clear trapped bacteria in boils), and can be utilized all around the home. So if you have any old Tea Tree oil in the cupboard it can be safely used for household cleaning applications. It is particularly good for getting the glue off plates, jars and bottles often left behind by price stickers and labels. It can be an effective cleaner, removing paint and pen marks easily from surfaces, when mixed with a small amount of ordinary household cleaner or laundry product and rubbed over the area. It is a good stain remover for clothes and everyday washable items. But it must not be used full-strength on plastics and cheaper man-made fabrics, because they can become damaged by the strong solvent action. It can clean silver. It helps to deodorize rooms and cupboards. Mixed with a few drops of a culinary oil it can be sprinkled onto a duster and used to polish wooden furniture, both inside the house and in the garden. Today, thanks to its efficacy and broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties, the oil of the Tea Tree has spread across the world and practically everyone has heard about it, if not using its remarkable healing powers. There surely has never been a more versatile and useful natural oil.

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Thinking Avon, Shaklee, Amway....think again! You generate revenue by establishing relationships between individuals and the company that produces these products. The rest of the relationship is managed by the company, not you. It is really that simple. You do not take orders, you do not carry inventory, you do not keep records on your "customers" and you do not go "door-to-door" to sell these products. And you only have to invest $29 (one-time, lifetime fee to become a Preferred Customer with 30% discount on the retail prices plus $4 to receive commissions) to establish the business relationship with the company.

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Empirical Enterprise believes in having multiple revenue streams to avoid a catastrophic disaster should one stream fail. The integrity of the company, strength and value of the products and the flexibility of the compensation plan to allow you to build a business that suits your specific goals convinced us to pursue as one of our streams of revenue. It is a great opportunity. Contact us for more details.

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