NaturalPedia > Environmental Pollution

Quotes about Environmental Pollution from the world's top natural health / natural living authors

Share

Tweet

Email to a friend   |  Click here for FREE email alerts

page 1 of 3 | Next ->

"CLEANSE AND FORTIFY PROGRAM Individuals who have very toxic bodies from years of poor food choices, heavy antibiotic use, or exposure to heavy environmental pollution, or who suspect heavy metal toxicity need to cleanse their entire digestive systems and recolo-nize them with healthy bacteria. Toxins, certain drugs, fungus, and chemicals in the body can interfere with the body's abilities to properly digest, absorb, and assimilate nutrients that are essential to sustaining life and health." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Doshi, Anil. "Environmental Pollution, Neurotoxicity, and Criminal Violence." J. Rose, ed. Environmental Toxicology. London: Gordon and Breach, 1998. 13-48. McLeod, M. N. and Golden, R. N. "Chromium Treatment of Depression." International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology 3 (2000): 311-314. Mendelsohn, Alan L.; Dreyer, Benard P.; Fierman, Arthur H; Rosen, Carolyn M.; Legano, Lori A.; Kruger, Hillary A.; Limfi, Sylvia W. and Courtlandt, Cheryl D. 1998. "Low-Level Lead Exposure and Behavior in Early Childhood." Pediatrics 101, No. 3 (March 1998): elO. Mielke, H. "Lead in the Inner Cities." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "First, he explains how the liver works to detoxify the body: "When our body has to combat environmental pollution and free radical damage, the major organ responsible is your liver, the largest organ of the body. One of the liver's major jobs is to keep you clean, to remove and destroy tremendous amounts of some of the 5 trillion pounds of chemicals that we are exposed to every year." The liver completes its job in two phases. "The toxin will come into your system and into your liver and will then be oxidized. We call that activation." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Increasingly, environmental pollution and exposure to heavy metals, pesticides, estrogen-like substances, and other chemicals are implicated in cases of infertility in men and women. Depending on the specific exposure, duration, and load, different aspects of fertility can be affected." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Orthomolecular doctors realized that something must be done to counter the effects of environmental pollution. "There are over 90,000 chemicals in the external environment that we ingest through what we eat, drink and breathe," Dr. Hodes says. "Contaminants are in the soil, water, air, and food supply. The particles that are toxic penetrate and leak through the blood-brain barrier over time and get into the brain. This process also happens with several of the heavy toxic metals, such as lead, cadmium, copper, iron, arsenic, mercury and aluminum." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "Richard Kunin believes that "most of the problems that we would identify as fatigue and depression up to the moderate level—depression that makes life an effort but not impossible—are environmental problems based on nutrition, environmental pollution, toxins in the environment, sensitization due to chemicals that stick to our cell membranes and alter them and make them allergy causing." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Regardless of whether they are from environmental pollution, prescription or illegal drugs, synthetics, and various chemicals nature never intended us to ingest, all toxins harm the body to some degree. They create a heavy burden, triggering a general dysfunction of major systems and body chemistry." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) "When California researchers, for example, studied the association between autism and environmental pollution in the San Francisco Bay area, they discovered a potential connection between ambient metal concentrations, and possibly chlorinated solvents, and an increased risk for autism. A lot of controversy has also emerged concerning the mercury preservative called thimerosol used in vaccines, as some believe it can cause autism." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) "Raw seaweeds: contain alginates, which offer protection from environmental pollution; alginates bind with heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and other heavy metals; radioactive elements—strontium, barium, cesium—and are then excreted from the body ?Raw wheatgrass juice: contains high amounts of chlorophyll, which helps neutralize toxins and carcinogens in the body ?Kale, chard, or any dark green leafy vegetable: contain phytonutrients known to stop the damage of free radicals ?" - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Several factors can negatively affect this balance: these include aging, depressed immunity, digestive tract infections, environmental pollution, poor diet, stress and diarrhea. As well, the use of antibiotics affects your natural microflora. We live in a world filled with antibiotic and antibacterial products. We have become bacteria-phobic. The focus has been on fighting "bad" bacteria. The result is a loss of not just bad bacteria but good bacteria, including probiotics. Without probiotics we can become ill." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Environmental Pollution Toxins emanate from a variety of sources, but chiefly from environmental pollution. Unavoidably, many of us carry around an internal chemical cocktail of toxins we've absorbed: industrial by-products (coal tar or fuel exhaust), pesticides, herbicides, household contaminants (found in cleaners, paints, plastics, and solvents), and biological contaminants (pollens, molds, dust mites, and parasites)." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"Some of the factors that contribute to this imbalance include stress, environmental pollution, too little or too much exercise, and the most important factor, diet. The more acid-forming foods we eat, the more acidic we become. The more alkaline-forming foods we eat, the more alkaline we become. Generally speaking, fruits and vegetables are more alkaline-forming, while meats, sugar, caffeine, beans, dairy, and grains are more acid forming. Notice the term "generally speaking" in the previous sentence. Gabriel Cousens, in Conscious Eating, mentions the complexity of this topic." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Emoto found that environmental pollution is not the only thing that affects the structure of water. He has proven, through thousands of photographs, that words spoken to water, or even written and placed on a water container, clearly change the structure of water as reflected by the ice crystals formed from it. Harsh words like, "You fool," or, "You make me sick," or, "I will kill you," render the ice crystals incapable of forming in any organized manner. On the other hand, positive uplifting words such as "Love" and "Thank you" result in crystals as beautiful as the finest pieces of jewelry." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"I cannot overstate the effect of the environmental pollution to which we're exposed every day. It is truly astounding and can be devastating on a hormonal level. Synthetic chemicals build up in our bodies over the years and affect our hormonal systems in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. These chemicals disrupt our genetically programmed hormones. Remember my earlier points: our genes are designed for pure, natural foods and a certain cosmic rhythmic balance." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"There is evidence that 20 per cent of admissions to hospital of people with asthma attacks were the result of environmental pollution. And the environmental pollutants continue to increase asthma in our society. However, if you believe that pollution is the major contributing factor to your asthma there is much you can do to make your environment healthier. You can take control of your condition and reduce or eliminate your exposure to household and workplace pollutants. þ Keep everything that gives off unpleasant odours out of inhalation range until you need to use them." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.) "It protects cells of the body from damage by environmental pollution. Vitamin E is found in many foods, but wheatgerm, almonds and vegetable oils are particularly rich in it. Zinc Zinc is a part of many enzymes in the body and is needed for the formation of proteins and insulin. It is also an all-round valuable nutrient for the body's immune system. It stabilises the blood and maintains the acid/alkaline balance of the body. Zinc helps the immune system by clearing out certain toxic metals like cadmium and lead, absorbed by our bodies from car exhaust fumes." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Some modern-day apes do bleed slightly, perhaps due to environmental pollution and zoo diets that are seldom nearly 100% raw. The third myth is that monthly bleeding is a requirement for fertility. Ovulation generally occurs at the opposite pole of the monthly fertility cycle whether or not discharge of the resulting placental lining is accompanied by bleeding. In humans, menstrual bleeding is thought by raw food experts to be a sign of toxicity and/or Vitamin C deficiency." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"There are many additional issues that contribute to illness, including smoking, drug use, excessive alcohol use, feeling isolated and alone, being spiritually malnourished, and exposure to indoor or environmental pollution. They are all risk factors for disease. In addition to lifestyle and dietary changes, there are other herbs that can enhance the effects of adaptogens. First and foremost among these are the nervines. Nervines are nerve tonics, that is, calming herbs that are mildly relaxing without the overtly suppressant effects of sedatives." - David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes, Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (Get the book.)

"Environmental pollution may be one of the causes of this growing epidemic. Work exposure to flour or cotton dust, animal fur, smoke, and a wide variety of chemicals has been linked to increased risk of asthma.1 Findings from animal and human studies confirm that DTP (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis) and tetanus vaccinations can induce allergic (page 14) responses,2'3'4'5'6 and can increase the risk of allergies, including allergic asthma." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Sunscreen chemicals are also known to cause the feminization of fish,58 and environmental pollution by these and similarly-structured chemicals are now thought to cause feminization in alligators and the gradual extinction of Florida panthers due to failure to breed.60 Sunscreens also increase the absorption of pesticides through the skin..66,67 Think carefully about this information when you next see a sunscreen ad." - Marc Sorenson, Solar Power For Optimal Health (Get the book.)

"The cause of these changes is not known; however, the most likely suspect is environmental pollution. Certain pesticides (such as DDT and dieldren), some plastics that are used in beverage containers and to wrap food, and various environmental chemicals are known to act as "hormone mimics"—i.e., compounds which either amplify or inhibit the action of the body's natutal reproductive hormones.3 Although some scientists dispute the significance of this "low-level" pollution, it seems that we are playing a big game of Russian roulette with our future." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"In fact, to live comfortably and without mass epidemics we will have to change nearly everything, from improving our diet to balancing our lifestyle, drastically reducing environmental pollution, regularly exposing the body to the sun, and increasing psychological health. These factors make all the difference with regard to building natural resistance to disease-causing germs of any kind, including TB. Just one simple adjustment in a person's lifestyle—regular sun exposure—could save millions of lives." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"It's not something most people think of as environmental pollution, but cow poop is a real problem when allowed to run into waterways and seep into the ground. But we don't have to let cow waste go to waste. If processed correctly, it can become a power source. That's just what Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS) has been doing with its Cow Power program, which promises to provide "renewable energy one cow at a time." - Alex Steffen, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century (Get the book.)

"There is another, far more serious aspect of chemicals, namely environmental pollution. Part of the problem here is that soap powder is, this side of a blowtorch, one of the harshest environments to put fragrance in. As a result the fragrance materials that go into soap powder tend to be rugged fellows, which typically makes them tough enough to resist biodegra-dation. After all, even bacteria have to follow the laws of chemistry." - Luca Turin, The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell (Get the book.)

"By biology and for other reasons, we are disproportionately impacted by environmental pollution," she said. As the ones who bear children, breast feed, live in greater numbers in low-income polluted communities and deal more directly with sick kids and relatives, women have more first-hand experience with the health consequences of toxic pollution. As the primary buyers of household goods and the largest voting block in the US, women also have the power to change the situation by demanding better laws and safer products. "There is so much untapped potential in women." - Stacy Malkan, Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry (Get the book.)

"Furthermore, the high levels of leptin magnify the damage caused by environmental pollution, that in and of itself is another primary burden to thyroid metabolism. We have found that individuals with the most hypothyroid symptoms also have the most difficulty with chemical sensitivity and general "toxic symptoms," eventually resulting in fibromyalgia. Since it is virtually impossible to escape environmental pollution, and stress may or may not be able to be reduced, the one ticket to health is resolving leptin resistance." - Byron J. Richards, CCN, Mastering Leptin: The Leptin Diet, Solving Obesity and Preventing Disease, Second Edition (Get the book.) "These issues are magnified by stress and chemical environmental pollution. The primary cause of the problem is leptin resistance that forces the body into an inappropriate hibernation state. Fixing leptin resistance fixes the source of the problem. If the problem is not fixed, then health deteriorates because the ability to tolerate emotional or physical stress is reduced, leading to accelerated wear and tear from common stress. Furthermore, the high levels of leptin magnify the damage caused by environmental pollution, that in and of itself is another primary burden to thyroid metabolism." - Byron J. Richards, CCN, Mastering Leptin: The Leptin Diet, Solving Obesity and Preventing Disease, Second Edition (Get the book.)

"But no regular journal is devoted to technical reports on the complex, messy world of environmental pollution. So we combed through government reports from state and local officials of lots of small towns where exposures to common contaminants had occurred. With Remington and others, the academy had formed a Committee on Environmental Epidemiology to tackle the job. The committee started this review of what was called the gray literature (local city, county or state reports—things that never appear in regular journals). We carried on this effort for four years and got nowhere." - Devra Davis, The Secret History of the War on Cancer (Get the book.)

"Friends of the Earth Europe Lack of safeguards exposes the food supply to GM contamination GM crops are a source of self-propagating genetic and environmental pollution. They contaminate non-GM crops and wild relatives and will persist in nature for generations to come. A decade of contamination from cross pollination, seed movement, "volunteer" crops from unharvested seeds, and accidents by seed companies and farmers has made it clear that the situation is out of control. Containment of GM crops is not practically achievable." - Jeffrey M. Smith, Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods (Get the book.)

"Chapter 7, Protect Yourself from Environmental Factors, describes how environmental pollution and geopathic stress contribute to poor sleep and provides suggestions on minimizing these factors. You will learn how to reduce your exposure to harmful toxins and chemicals at home, and you'll also find out how magnet therapy protects you from harmful electromagnetic fields. This chapter also introduces the principles of feng shui, an ancient Chinese tradition that aims to improve health through the appropriate placement of household items." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

page 1 of 3 | Next ->

FAIR USE NOTICE: The research quoted here is provided under the protection of Fair Use provisions and published by the 501(c)3 non-profit Consumer Wellness Center for the purposes of public comment and education. Authors / publishers may submit books for consideration of inclusion here.

TERMS OF USE: Read full terms of use. Citations of text from NaturalPedia must include: 1) Full credit to the original author and book title. 2) Secondary credit to the Natural News Naturalpedia as a research resource and a link to www.NaturalPedia.com

This unique compilation of research is copyright (c) 2008, 2009 by the non-profit Consumer Wellness Center.

ABOUT THE CREATOR OF NATURALPEDIA: Mike Adams, the creator of NaturalPedia, is the editor of NaturalNews.com, the internet's top natural health news site, creator of the Honest Food Guide (www.HonestFoodGuide.org), a free downloadable consumer food guide based on natural health principles, author of Grocery Warning, The 7 Laws of Nutrition, Natural Health Solutions, and many other books available at www.TruthPublishing.com, creator of the earth-friendly EcoLEDs company (www.EcoLEDs.com) that manufactures energy-efficient LED lighting products, founder of Arial Software (www.ArialSoftware.com), a permission e-mail technology company, creator of the CounterThink Cartoon series (www.NaturalNews.com/index-cartoons.html) and author of over 1,500 articles, interviews, special reports and reference guides available at www.NaturalNews.com. Adams' personal philosophy and health statistics are available at www.HealthRanger.org.