Wed Oct 21, 2009 at 08:42:06 AM PDT
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| We all hear about toxins in this and that, and are sometimes tiresome of the warnings themselves. But making the right choice can be very important, and all it takes is a little information, and an intent.
I remember writing years ago about toxic candles - particularly candles with lead in the wicks. Lead from those candles burns into the air, breathing sucks it into the body, and it damages the brain - especially the developing brain of a child or a fetus. Lead in candles is still a significant problem in many countries.
Then, I was reminded again this morning of having a choice in candles.
Paraffin wax candles. These candles, which are made from petroleum, are a source of known human carcinogens and indoor pollution, researchers said in a study presented last month at the American Chemical Society's national meeting in Washington, D.C. In the study, R. Massoudi and Amid Hamidi found that candles made from beeswax or soy, although more expensive, are safer because they do not release potentially harmful pollutants.
The problem and the answer - all right there in that paragraph. Take a little time, watch what you are buying, and you are all set. This one choice is not that hard. We can do this!
The balance of the article quoted and the link to a study is at http://www.care2.com/greenlivi...
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| blueplanet :: HEALTHY CANDLE, TOXIC CANDLE |
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