1. Reducing the Impact of Toxic Chemicals
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Reducing the Impact of Toxic Chemicals
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Target Audience: Anyone
Learning Outcomes: Educate on the effect of some of the key toxic chemicals found in homes.
Introduce Young Living products as an alternative that will reduce potentially harmful chemicals and products.
Pre-requisites: Review the glossary terms found in the accompanying hand out before beginning the course.
Length: Allow up to 90 minutes, including and discussion and exercises.
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3. What you can expect Learn about why some chemicals are harmful.
Highlight some of the key toxic chemicals, how they affect us and where they can be found.
Discuss some simple strategies to begin to de-toxify your home.
See why reducing toxic chemicals is an attainable goal and one you should start today.
Slide Purpose: Outline the agenda for the workshop:
“Feel free to interject and ask questions along the way, although I may indicate that the question will be answered as part of the presentation.”
Their Harmful Effects
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4. Remember when…
There once was a time when the safest place on earth for a person was home. Today, we live in an environment that is fundamentally different than that of 50 years ago. In many ways the world is better. our children live longer, healthier lives than the children of any previous generation. Thanks to safe drinking water, better education, decent housing, and modern medicine children no longer face polio, smallpox, measles, yellow fever, cholera, and the other infectious diseases –Infant mortality is greatly reduced.
But we have our own issues.
Whether we like it or not chemicals are all around us and are increasing, in places we would have never imagined. Chemical substances are part of everyday life and are a major part of our economy, our communities, and our homes. While chemical substances provide some benefits, they also have harmful effects if not properly managed.
There are some places where toxic chemicals are causing serious problems.
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5. In our food Aspartame High fructose corn syrup MSG Food coloring
Preservatives
Polysorbate 60
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
And more…
Food has changed, is different than it was before, it is no longer as pure.
Ask participants to open page 2 of their handout. It contains a brief description of these food additives. If you want to reflect on any of these items you can. You can suggest people go through their kitchens and highlight in the notes section what foods they may have that contain these chemicals.
Processed foods contains additives like:
Aspartame
High fructose corn syrup
MSG
Food coloring
Preservatives
Polysorbate 60
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
And more…
Did you know that Health Canada has an agency called the Bureau of Chemical Safety? Their primary object is to ensure that chemicals are not present in foods at levels that would pose an unacceptable risk to health. These include chemicals in food additives, food packaging and materials and incidental additives, food allergens, and food contaminants.
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One division of this bureau is the Toxicology Research Division. They identify and investigate potential health hazards associated with chemical contaminants, including those of environmental origin, agricultural chemicals, natural food toxicants and constituents, and food additives.
Research is carried out on the:
Carcinogenic
mutagenic
reproductive
neurotoxic and
other potentially harmful effects of these chemicals, including alterations to the immune system.
IMPORTANT QUESTION: Why would they have all of these government agencies if there wasn’t a risk?
Refer to page 2 of the handout
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6. In our gardens Pesticides Herbicides Insecticides Fungicides
Fertilizers
EVEN our yards our different than those of the past! They are no longer grown by just the sun and rain.
Facilitator: In the handout participants can list what items they may be using from this slide.
The Health Canada has a sub-agency called “Pest Management Regulatory Agency”. Their mandate is to protect human health, safety and the environment by minimizing risks associated with pesticides. I’d like to read to you one of the main areas of concern for the Toxicological Evaluation Section of this agency:
“The Toxicological Evaluation Sections (Fungicides, Herbicides, Insecticides and Antimicrobials) identify possible human health effects of pesticides, and establish the levels at which humans can be exposed to the products without any harm. Studies assessed include short and long-term, carcinogenicity (the capacity to cause cancer), genotoxicity (the capacity to cause damage to chromosomes), and teratogenicity (the capacity to produce fetal malformations), among others.”
Refer to page 3 of the handout
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7. In our homes
Our homes are filled with chemicals. In our cleaners, our personal care products, our cosmetics, our pots and pans.
These can negatively impact our health and environment
Our homes are filled with chemicals. In our cleaners, our personal care products, our cosmetics, our pots and pans.
Let’s be clear. Yes we are made up of chemicals, essential oils are chemicals, but I’m not talking about those chemicals. We are talking about the harmful chemicals, that can negatively impact our health and our environment.
Whether we like it or not chemicals are all around us, in places we would have never imagined.
Refer to page 5 of the handout -“The Dirty Dozen”
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8. Dirty Dozen
BHA and BHT: Endocrine Disruptor, Carcinogen, Bioaccumulation Used mainly in cosmetics as preservatives.
Coal tar dyes: Carcinogen and heavy metal toxicity Used in processed foods, lipstick, hair dyes.
DEA-related ingredients: Carcinogen Used in creamy or foaming products, such as moisturizers and shampoos.
Dibutyl Phthalate: Endocrine disrupter, reproductive toxicant Used in nail care products.
Parabens: Endocrine disrupters, may interfere with male reproduction Used in cosmetics as preservatives.
Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives: Carcinogen Used in a variety of cosmetics as preservatives.
Let me introduce you to “The Dirty Dozen”. These are toxic chemicals commonly found in personal care products. (NAME, WHAT IT DOES, WHERE IT’S FOUND)
There are a lot of chemicals listed here and we don’t expect you to remember all of them today. But let’s just introduce you to some of the names and at a very high level where they are used and when they are suspected to do to our bodies and our environment. (you can also see page 4 of your handout)
1. BHA and BHT: Used mainly in moisturizers and makeup as preservatives. Also, harmful to fish and other wildlife.
2. Coal Tar Dyes - Artificial colors - also found in processed foods, lipstick. Look for p-phenylenediamine hair dyes and in other products colours listed as "CI" followed by five digits. The U.S. colour name may also be listed (e.g. "FD&C Blue No. 1" or "Blue 1").
3. DEA-related ingredients: Used to make cosmetics creamy or foaming products, such as moisturizers and shampoos. Also acts as a ph Adjuster. Also found in sunscreens, soaps, cleansers, and shampoo. Acute toxicity to aquatic organisms and potential for bioaccumulation
4. Dibutyl phthalate (pronounced thal-ate), or DBP, is used mainly in nail products as a solvent for dyes and as a plasticizer that prevents nail polishes from becoming brittle. Phthalates are also used as fragrance ingredients in many other cosmetics, but consumers won't find these listed on the label. Fragrance recipes are considered trade secrets, so manufacturers are not required to disclose fragrance chemicals in the list of ingredients (see also Fragrance/Parfum). DBP is also commonly used in polyvinyl chloride plastic (PVC) to render it flexible. Health Canada recently announced regulations banning six phthalates (including DBP) in soft vinyl children's toys and child care articles, but its use in cosmetics is not restricted.
5. Parabens: Used in a variety of cosmetics as preservatives. Suspected endocrine disrupters and may interfere with male reproductive functions. Parabens are the most widely used preservative in cosmetics. They are also used as fragrance ingredients, but consumers won't find that listed on the label.
6. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives: Used in a variety of cosmetics. Slowly release small amounts of formaldehyde, which causes cancer. These formaldehyde-releasing agents are used as preservatives in a wide range of cosmetics. Other industrial applications of formaldehyde include production of resins used in wood products, vinyl flooring and other plastics, permanent-press fabric, and toilet bowl cleaners.
7. Parfum (a.k.a. fragrance): Any mixture of fragrance ingredients used in a variety of cosmetics — even in some products marketed as "unscented." Some fragrance ingredients can trigger allergies and asthma. Some linked to cancer and neurotoxicity. Some harmful to fish and other wildlife.
8. PEG compounds: Used in many cosmetic cream bases. Can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, which may cause cancer. PEGs (polyethylene glycols) are petroleum-based compounds that are widely used in cosmetics as thickeners, solvents, softeners, and moisture-carriers. PEGs are commonly used as cosmetic cream bases.
9. Petrolatum - aka mineral oil or petroleum jelly: Used in some hair products for shine and as a moisture barrier in some lip balms, lip sticks and moisturizers. The European Union classifies petrolatum a carcinogen and restricts its use in cosmetics. PAHs in petrolatum can also cause skin irritation and allergies.
10. Siloxanes: Look for ingredients ending in "-siloxane" or "-methicone." Used in a variety of cosmetics to soften, smooth and moisten. These silicone-based compounds are used in cosmetics to soften, smooth, and moisten. They make hair products dry more quickly and deodorant creams slide on more easily. They are also used extensively in moisturizers and facial treatments.
11. Sodium Laureth Sulfate: Used in foaming cosmetics. It is common in shampoos, shower gels and facial cleansers. It is also found in household cleaning products, like dish soap. Look also for related chemical sodium lauryl sulfate
12. Triclosan - Used in antibacterial cosmetics, such as toothpastes, cleansers and antiperspirants. Suspected endocrine disrupter and the extensive use of triclosan in consumer products may contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The Canadian Medical Association has called for a ban on antibacterial consumer products, such as those containing triclosan.
FOR FURTHER RESEARCH DOWNLOAD - THE “DIRTY DOZEN” BACKGROUNDER
Which reviews “INGREDIENTS INVESTIGATED IN THE DAVID SUZUKI FOUNDATION SURVEY OF CHEMICALS IN COSMETICS “
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Their Harmful Effects
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9. Dirty Dozen
Parfum/Fragrance: Carcinogen, Neurotoxicity, Allergies and sensitivities Used in variety of cosmetics.
PEG Compounds: Can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane which may be a carcinogen Used in cosmetic cream bases.
Petrolatum: Carcinogen Used in hair products for shine, moisture barrier in lip balms/sticks.
Siloxanes: Endocrine disrupter, reproductive toxicant Used in cosmetics to soften, smooth & moisten.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Carcinogen Used in foaming cosmetics, shampoos, cleansers, bubble baths.
Triclosan: Endocrine Disruptor, Antibiotic resistance Used in toothpaste, cleansers, antiperspirants.
Let me introduce you to “The Dirty Dozen”. These are toxic chemicals commonly found in personal care products. (NAME, WHAT IT DOES, WHERE IT’S FOUND)
There are a lot of chemicals listed here and we don’t expect you to remember all of them today. But let’s just introduce you to some of the names and at a very high level where they are used and when they are suspected to do to our bodies and our environment. (you can also see page 3 of your handout)
1. BHA and BHT: Used mainly in moisturizers and makeup as preservatives. Also, harmful to fish and other wildlife.
2. Coal Tar Dyes - Artificial colors - also found in processed foods, lipstick. Look for p-phenylenediamine hair dyes and in other products colours listed as "CI" followed by five digits. The U.S. colour name may also be listed (e.g. "FD&C Blue No. 1" or "Blue 1").
3. DEA-related ingredients: Used to make cosmetics creamy or foaming products, such as moisturizers and shampoos. Also acts as a ph Adjuster. Also found in sunscreens, soaps, cleansers, and shampoo. Acute toxicity to aquatic organisms and potential for bioaccumulation
4. Dibutyl phthalate (pronounced thal-ate), or DBP, is used mainly in nail products as a solvent for dyes and as a plasticizer that prevents nail polishes from becoming brittle. Phthalates are also used as fragrance ingredients in many other cosmetics, but consumers won't find these listed on the label. Fragrance recipes are considered trade secrets, so manufacturers are not required to disclose fragrance chemicals in the list of ingredients (see also Fragrance/Parfum). DBP is also commonly used in polyvinyl chloride plastic (PVC) to render it flexible. Health Canada recently announced regulations banning six phthalates (including DBP) in soft vinyl children's toys and child care articles, but its use in cosmetics is not restricted.
5. Parabens: Used in a variety of cosmetics as preservatives. Suspected endocrine disrupters and may interfere with male reproductive functions. Parabens are the most widely used preservative in cosmetics. They are also used as fragrance ingredients, but consumers won't find that listed on the label.
6. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives: Used in a variety of cosmetics. Slowly release small amounts of formaldehyde, which causes cancer. These formaldehyde-releasing agents are used as preservatives in a wide range of cosmetics. Other industrial applications of formaldehyde include production of resins used in wood products, vinyl flooring and other plastics, permanent-press fabric, and toilet bowl cleaners.
7. Parfum (a.k.a. fragrance): Any mixture of fragrance ingredients used in a variety of cosmetics — even in some products marketed as "unscented." Some fragrance ingredients can trigger allergies and asthma. Some linked to cancer and neurotoxicity. Some harmful to fish and other wildlife.
8. PEG compounds: Used in many cosmetic cream bases. Can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, which may cause cancer. PEGs (polyethylene glycols) are petroleum-based compounds that are widely used in cosmetics as thickeners, solvents, softeners, and moisture-carriers. PEGs are commonly used as cosmetic cream bases.
9. Petrolatum - aka mineral oil or petroleum jelly: Used in some hair products for shine and as a moisture barrier in some lip balms, lip sticks and moisturizers. The European Union classifies petrolatum a carcinogen and restricts its use in cosmetics. PAHs in petrolatum can also cause skin irritation and allergies.
10. Siloxanes: Look for ingredients ending in "-siloxane" or "-methicone." Used in a variety of cosmetics to soften, smooth and moisten. These silicone-based compounds are used in cosmetics to soften, smooth, and moisten. They make hair products dry more quickly and deodorant creams slide on more easily. They are also used extensively in moisturizers and facial treatments.
11. Sodium Laureth Sulfate: Used in foaming cosmetics. It is common in shampoos, shower gels and facial cleansers. It is also found in household cleaning products, like dish soap. Look also for related chemical sodium lauryl sulfate
12. Triclosan - Used in antibacterial cosmetics, such as toothpastes, cleansers and antiperspirants. Suspected endocrine disrupter and the extensive use of triclosan in consumer products may contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The Canadian Medical Association has called for a ban on antibacterial consumer products, such as those containing triclosan.
FOR FURTHER RESEARCH DOWNLOAD - THE “DIRTY DOZEN” BACKGROUNDER
Which reviews “INGREDIENTS INVESTIGATED IN THE DAVID SUZUKI FOUNDATION SURVEY OF CHEMICALS IN COSMETICS “
Source:
Digging Deeper Download the “Dirty Dozen Backgrounder” on YLU to learn more about these chemicals.
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10. These chemicals are a proven risk to our health and environment.
This “Dirty Dozen” list of chemicals are commonly agreed on to be toxic and harmful.
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11. chemicals threaten our health
Easy absorption | We breathe, absorb, and ingest chemicals Mass production | Billions of pounds released each year Too little testing | Not enough studies Heavy use of pesticides | Used in gardens, homes, schools Environmental persistence | They persist for decades
Today we face hazards that were neither known nor imagined a few decades ago. we are at risk of exposure to thousands of new synthetic chemicals. Since World War II, more than 80,000 new chemicals have been invented. Many of these chemicals have been dispersed widely into the environment. Most of these chemicals did not previously exist in nature.
Why are these chemicals a threat?
Easy absorption. Synthetic chemicals can enter our bodies by ingestion, inhalation, or through the skin. Infants are at risk of exposure in the womb AND through breast milk.
Environmental Defense tested the umbilical cord blood of three anonymous newborns in Toronto and Hamilton, finding a total of 137 chemicals overall. The number of toxins in each baby's cord blood ranged from 55 to 121.
Among them were flame retardants, PCBs, PFCs found in non-stick coatings, and organochlorine pesticides.
Many of the chemicals are linked to serious health conditions: 132 are reported to cause cancer in humans or animals; 110 are considered toxic to the brain and nervous system; and 133 cause developmental and reproductive problems in mammals, the group said.
Although the sample of three newborns is extremely small, the findings are consistent with cord blood studies done elsewhere, including in the United States, said acting executive director Sarah Winterton.
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Mass production. In 2014, over 5,000,000 tonnes of substances were released into the environment (air, water, land). The number of companies reporting in for this report decreased so it’s possible the amount is even higher.
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Too little testing. Only a fraction of these chemicals have been tested for toxicity. Fewer than 20 percent have been studied for their capacity to interfere with children's development.
Heavy use of pesticides.. In 2013, 59% of Canadian households that had a lawn or garden reported using fertilizers or pesticides, up slightly from 2011 (55%). Households in Saskatchewan were the most likely to have used fertilizers or pesticides in 2013 (75%), while those in New Brunswick were the least likely, with 47% reporting this. These chemical pesticides are used on lawns and gardens, and inside homes, schools, day-care centers and hospitals.
The number of bans against the use of "cosmetic pesticides in Canada has grown over the last decade. As of April 2015, seven provinces (Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario and Alberta) had legislation banning the use of some or all chemical pesticides. 
Environmental Persistence. Many toxic chemicals will persist in the environment for decades and even centuries.
References:
United States Environmental Protection Agency. Chemical Hazard Data Availability Study: What Do We Really Know About the Safety of High Production Volume Chemicals?Washington, DC: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 1998.
United States Environmental Protection Agency. Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Program. Washington, DC, February 21, 2008.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Third National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals Atlanta (GA): CDC, 2005.
Mass production. Nearly 3,000 chemicals are high-production-volume (HPV) chemicals. Produced in quantities of more than 1 million pounds, Over 4 billion pounds of toxic chemicals are released into the nation's environment each year, including 72 million pounds of recognized carcinogens.
Too little testing. Only a fraction of HPV chemicals have been tested for toxicity. Fewer than 20 percent have been studied for their capacity to interfere with children's development.
Heavy use of pesticides.. The United States has 1.3 percent of the world’s population but uses 24 percent of the world’s total pesticides. These chemical pesticides are used on lawns and gardens, and inside homes, schools, day-care centers and hospitals.
Environmental Persistence. Many toxic chemicals have been dispersed widely into the environment. Some will persist in the environment for decades and even centuries.
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12. We cannot ignore the risks
Some ‘chemicals’ can be very harmful. Some may harm plants, some may cause very serious illnesses in people such as cancer. Others may be carried long distances through the air and affect people or the environment far away.
-Statement from a Risk Assessment overview found at
Potential Long-Term Effects
Organ damage
Weakening of the immune system
Reproductive problems and birth defects
Effects on the mental cognitive or physical development of children
Cancer
I'd like to read to you a statement found on the Chemical Substances website which belongs to the Government of Canada. This statement was found in their Risk Assessment on Chemicals:
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Now let’s take a look at some of the long term health effects according to the Government of Canada
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Not everyone will react the same but we should all be aware.
The health risks of chemicals depend on several factors, such as:
the type of chemical
the amount you're exposed to
when and how long you are exposed
how you're exposed (through food, water, air, products and so on)
your age and general state of health
Some people may be more sensitive to chemical exposure than others. Groups that may be at higher risk include children, pregnant women and seniors.
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13. Important Terms
Endocrine Disrupters | Chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects in both humans and wildlife. Carcinogens | Identified by their ability to cause cancer in exposed workers, other human populations, or in test animals. Bioaccumulation | Refers to the accumulation of substances, such as pesticides, or other chemicals in an organism.
Here are a few terms that you may have heard of, but if not let’s do a quick review before we take a closer look at some of the chemicals or “substances” (as they are called by the Chemical Management Plan) that we need to educate ourselves on.
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14. The Endocrine system
Pineal Gland: Produces melatonin, affects sleep patterns. Hypothalamus: Controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, and sleep. Pituitary gland: Helps control growth, blood pressure, certain functions of the sex organs, thyroid glands and metabolism, some aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, nursing, kidneys, temperature regulation and pain relief. Thyroid gland: Controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls the body's sensitivity to other hormones. Thymus: Immune system. Adrenal glands: Produce hormones, including sex hormones and cortisol which helps stress response and many functions. Pancreas: Vital to digestion, controller of blood sugar levels. Testes/Ovaries: Male & female reproductive glands.
We are going to introduce a number of concerning chemicals to watch out for. You will hear the phrase “endocrine disruptor” come up a number of times. For me, this is one of the most concerning because it affects virtually every process of the body.
We’ll do a super quick Biology recap here.
Pineal Gland - It produces melatonin, a serotonin derived hormone, which affects the sleep patterns.
Hypothalamus - controls body temperature, hunger, important aspects of parenting and attachment behaviors, thirst, fatigue, and again sleep (anyone have trouble sleeping?).
Pituitary gland: (master gland) help control growth, blood pressure, certain functions of the sex organs, thyroid glands and metabolism as well as some aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, nursing, kidneys, temperature regulation and pain relief.
Thyroid gland: controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls the body's sensitivity to other hormones.
Thymus - immune system.
Adrenal glands: produce hormones that you can't live without, including sex hormones and cortisol. Cortisol helps you respond to stress and has many other important functions.
Pancreas: a vital part of the digestive system and a critical controller of blood sugar levels.
Testes/Ovaries - male & female reproductive glands.
So to sum it up, we see that the Endocrine Systems regulates sleep, immune system, reproduction, digestion, energy, and well basically every function of the body in one way or another.
Seeing how this system works, are you comfortable with the uncertainty of the cumulative effects of so many kinds of chemicals?
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15. CHEMICAL COCKTAIL Cosmetics, creams & perfumes Vehicle exhaust
Heavy metals
Cigarette smoke
Cleaners and disinfectants
Industrial processes
Hair dyes
In isolation a substance, let’s say hair dye, can be relatively safe, but can become harmful when combined with another substance.
Be careful of the consumer cocktail. You may think, well there are such small amounts of chemicals or toxins in these products, there is no way they can really affect my health that much.
EPA has stated that small amounts of chemicals are not harmful to the body. But what happens when we add small amounts from every product we use, every single day, week, year, …....for our entire life? A small amount in your soap, personal care products, hair products, hand soap, cleaning products, all of these little things add up to BIG probelms. And can put a significant burden on your body.
Pesticides
Additives in food and medicine
Plastics
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16. Bioaccumulation
Bioaccumulation is also referred to as “body burden". It is the accumulated total of chemical toxins in the human body.
Continuous exposure overloads our natural detoxification systems and leads to a buildup in our bodies. 
PERFUME
SHAMPOO
FAKE TAN
DEODORANT
BODY LOTION
NAIL POLISH
HAIRSPRAY
EYESHADOW
BLUSH
FOUNDATION
LIPSTICK
SUNSCREEN
If you picture yourself as a glass, and you keep adding liquid to it, eventually it’s going to overflow. That’s basically what body burden is. Your fine, until one day, you aren’t. Can anyone relate to that? Have you see this happen?
Consider this…
Some chemicals accumulate in our bodies over time
Impacts may show up long after exposure
Some chemicals can become harmful or more toxic in combination with other chemicals
Chemicals can have more impact during certain periods of development (womb, infancy, puberty)
Even tiny doses can be very potent
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17. But it’s such a small amount…
“I’ve been using them for years and I’m fine.”
Consider the effects of bioaccumulation.
The body breaks down many of the toxins we are exposed to, but not all.
Toxins cause extra stress on the liver as it tries to process these unnatural substances.
Often times we see reactions with skin. This can be symptomatic of bigger problems, an over burdened liver or the inability for the gut to process properly.
Has this thought ever crossed your mind? But it’s such a small amount? I’ve been using them for years and I’m fine.
Let’s review the effects of Bioaccumulation.
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18. Skin is our largest organ.
Our skin
Skin is our largest organ.
What we put on it
matters.
What we come in contact with gets absorbed into our bloodstream and integrated into our body tissues. The skin is not a coat of armor on our bodies, of coarse it protects it our body, but it is highly permeable.
Think about what happens when you rub lotion into your hands, it disappears into your skin! The skin is permeable.
Our skin is also our body’s thinnest organ. Only 1/10th of an inch separates our delicate organs from all sorts of toxins.
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19. Children are not small adults
Relative to their size, children consume more food, water, and breathe more air than adults.
Hand-to-mouth behaviors.
Children may be less able than adults to expel certain toxins.
Children are undergoing rapid growth and development.
Why are children potentially more vulnerable?
Children are more vulnerable than adults to chemicals found in the environment because:
children typically have a higher intake of air, water and food in relation to their body weight;
children's bodies and body systems are still developing and they may be less able to process or eliminate some chemicals. This could make them more sensitive to harm from these substances;
exposure to certain environmental chemicals during pregnancy or early childhood, when they may be sensitive to developmental effects, may result in negative effects on children's health;
young children tend to have a less varied diet than adults. As a result, they may eat larger quantities, on a body weight basis, of a smaller range of foods. This unique diet may result in a greater exposure to certain chemicals if present in food;
children spend more time in direct contact with surfaces when they crawl and will often put things (toys, dirt, etc.) in their mouths. Both of these behaviours mean they can accidentally ingest harmful chemicals;
exposure to environmental chemicals beginning at a young age can potentially lead to longer-term cumulative exposures over a lifetime which could then result in effects. Some childhood exposures could affect health in adulthood;
children are largely unaware of and have minimal or little control over the hazards to which they may be exposed;
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20. chemical Management plan
Health Canada and Environment Canada are slowly assessing some 4300 chemicals that have been categorized a posing a potential risk to human health or the environment.
What you need to know! Companies must disclose ingredients and concentrations contained in any cosmetic – but not until 10 days after the product hits the market!
We are learning every year about the impact of chemicals to our health and to the environment.
Canada’s Chemical Management Plan or CMP builds on previous initiatives by assessing substances used in Canada and by taking action on substances found to be harmful to human health and/or the environment.
Health Canada and Environment Canada are slowly assessing some 4300 chemicals that have been categorized a posing a potential risk to human health or the environment
Substances of Interest:
It is a great enough risk that the government of Canada has created an initiative called “The Chemical Management Plan”. Aimed at reducing the risk posed by substances to Canadians and their environment
May 2006: Assessed 23,000 chemicals that had been in commercial use during the previous 2 decades.
4300 substances were identified for further attention.
May 2016: The next phase of the CMP launched to address the remaining 1550 priority substances out of the original 4300 substances identified as priorities during categorization.
Health Canada currently has identified a list of 45 “substances of interest”.
These substances are being (or have been) assessed in Canada for their possible risks to human health and the environment.
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21. chemical Management plan
Cosmetic Labelling
Manufacturers are required to disclose cosmetic ingredients. But labels do not need to list ‘unintentional ingredients” (by-products and impurities).
“Formaldehyde” is rarely listed although it’s contained in many cosmetics.
Household Cleaner Labelling
Unlike cosmetics, the disclosure of ingredients is voluntary for general consumer goods such as household cleaners.
How many of you have heard of the term “let the buyer beware?”
While we are very thankful that our government is making an attempt through the Chemical Management Plan (and other initiatives) to try to address these very real concerns, we must not assume that just because something is on a shelf for us to buy that it’ safe.
We absolutely need to educate ourselves.
Household Cleaner Labelling: While full ingredient labelling is voluntary for general consumer goods such as the household cleaner, retail products are still required to have certain ingredients listed along with warnings if they have been deemed to pose a hazard under the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations.
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22. What can we do?
This is why it is so important for us to educate ourselves, like we are doing today, and find out what toxins we are regularly exposed to, ways to limit or reduce our exposure, and also use safe and effective alternatives.
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23. Small, simple changes Become Aware Focus on things you can control
Know what ingredients to avoid
Take Action!
Replace items used most frequently
Replace items used on those most susceptible
Dont be overwhelmed. Educate yourself on ingredients to avoid.
It’s not enough to be aware, you must take action!
Focusing on things you can control by replacing items you use most frequently.
When you know better, you do better.
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24. Consider the items you use
Which items are you exposed to every day in the morning?
What are the regular household tasks you perform using products with potentially harmful chemicals?
What’s in the food you eat?
For which products do I need to take a closer look at the ingredients?
Consider the items we use most frequently, most often. Think back to the body burden. Let’s start with the items we use most often, and those we use on the little ones.
Facilitator: Ask participants to think about all the the products they use in the first part of their day and to write them down on a sheet of paper. Prompt them to add a few more items to their list as you animate in each bullet point. It’s important to have them write them down. Option: On the handout you can ask participants to write down some healthier choices they could make.
Please use page 9 of the handout
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25. Replace the Non-Negotiables!
Air Freshener
Toothpaste
Hand or body soap
Dish soap
Household cleaners
Laundry detergent, dryer sheets
Food
How many of you listed these items? And there are many others on your list I'm sure. These are just a few.
The first step is to focusing on things you can control by replacing items you use most frequently.
When you know better, you do better.
Ask the Question: Do you want to be using safe products in your home, with your children?
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26. So how do we know what to replace them with
So how do we know what to replace them with? Which products we can trust?
This is where YL is here to help. Young Living is known for its large selection of pure, authentic essential oils and essential oil based products. We have a wide selection of safe, naturally derived, plant based products for the whole home!
YL has great alternatives to harsh cleaners and personal care products filled with chemicals.
Young Living cares deeply about people and integrity. It cares about Wellness and has created some of the highest quality, most effective and purest products to help people just like us to reduce the risk of toxic chemicals.
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27. QUALITY FROM SEED TO SEAL
Slide Purpose: Highlight that Young Living’s Seed to Seal approach embodies every aspect of quality.
Facilitator Note: Ask “Of all the essential oil companies out there, why would you choose Young Living above the others? What makes Young Living stand out?”
Young Living is the world leader in essential oils. We believe that your family deserves to harvest the benefits of nature’s solutions every day, without compromise.
Our commitment to purity and stewardship is embodied in a unique, proprietary process we call Seed to Seal.
No other company can match what Young Living does to ensure the purity and potency of the highest quality essential oils on the market.
Seed to Seal
Young Living’s commitment to quality starts with seeds. The seeds we use are selected for their ability to become botanicals with high levels of bioactive compounds.
We then grow the seeds using cultivation practices that are dedicated to responsible and sustainable growing and harvesting methods.
Next, we distill using a gentle, proprietary technique for steam extracting essential oils and preserving their precious constituents.
To guarantee consistent, verifiable quality, our oils are tested in Young Living’s own internal labs, as well as in third-party facilities.
Finally, each essential oil is carefully bottled and labeled using state-of-the-art equipment.
Lets take a look at just a few of the product lines that can help.
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28. Thieves
Thieves is a proprietary powerhouse essential oil blend containing cinnamon, lemon, rosemary, clove and eucalyptus globulus.
The Thieves line contains powerful & toxic chemical free products such as:
All-in-one concentrated household cleaner
Oral care products
Dish soap, hand soap
Laundry detergent
The Story of Thieves - Short version
Young Living’s proprietary Thieves essential oil blend was inspired by the legend of four 15th-century French thieves who formulated and wore a special aromatic combination of clove, rosemary, and other botanicals that they believed provided protection while they were stealing. French authorities recognized that there was such value in this mixture that upon the thieves’ capture, they received a more merciful punishment on condition that they divulge the ingredients in their secret formula.
Crafted in the spirit of that legendary combination, Young Living’s one-of-a-kind Thieves blend can be found in all of our Thieves products. Featuring the powerful essential oils Lemon, Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary, Thieves imparts a spicy, welcoming aroma everywhere it’s used. Possibly our most versatile and beloved blend, Thieves is an important ingredient in our home cleaning and personal care products, replacing harsh chemicals with pure and powerful essential oils and other naturally derived ingredients.
In this blend:
Cinnamon
Lemon (NHP) – Powerful cleansing agent,
Rosemary (NHP)
Clove Eucalyptus Globulus
I encourage you to take the time to learn in depth about the benefits of each of these oils – visit YLU to learn more.
Visit youngliving.com and Young Living University to learn way more in depth about our Thieves products, why they work and the many amazing ways you and your family will benefit from Thieves!
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29. Personal care
Free from harmful chemicals found in many mainstream skin and hair products, Young Living’s beauty products contain all natural-ingredients infused with essential oils.
These precious oils are a centuries-old beauty secret that can refine your complexion's appearance.
ART Skin Care System (Cleaner, Toner, Masque)
Lip gloss, Facial Scrub
Hair Care Products
Shave Oil
Visit youngliving.com and Young Living University to learn way more in depth about our Personal Care products.
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30. NINGXIA Red® NingXia Red® NingXia Zyng
A powerful drink that contains a super blend of berries including whole NingXia wolfberry puree.
Cherished for centuries for its energy and longevity benefits.
NingXia Zyng
A hydrating, powerful antioxidant, super-fruit drink.
Infused with essential oils, NingXia puree
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Called "Goji" by Native Chinese, Wolfberries Have Been Used for over 5,000 Years.
Wolfberries Are a Chinese National Treasure To the people of the Ningxia province, a bowl of fresh wolfberries a day is part of life. In fact even today, the Ningxia wolfberry is considered a national treasure.
In ancient times, the Chinese people were said to have three cherished foods. They were ginseng, ling tzi, and wolfberries.
NingXia Red®
NingXia Red is a powerful drink that contains whole Ningxia wolfberry puree—a super blend of blueberry, aronia, cherry, pomegranate, and plum juices, natural stevia extract, grape seed extract, pure vanilla extract, and orange, yuzu, lemon, and tangerine essential oils. Its health benefits include support from head to toe, via a whole body nutrient infusion. NingXia Red, has been cherished for centuries for its energy and longevity benefits. Whole Ningxia wolfberries and other nutrient-dense fruit juices make NingXia Red the perfect choice for supporting health.
Ningxia Zyng
A hydrating splash of essential oil-infused goodness, NingXia Zyng™ uses the same whole-fruit wolfberry puree found in our popular super-fruit drink, NingXia Red®. We add sparkling water, pear and blackberry juices, and a hint of Lime and Black Pepper essential oils for a dynamic, unique taste. You’ll enjoy a refreshing boost that’s full of flavor without artificial flavors.
With natural flavors and sweeteners, white tea extract, and added vitamins, NingXia Zyng delivers 35 mg of naturally occurring caffeine and only 35 calories per can, making it a sweet, guilt-free boost for your early morning, long afternoon, or anytime you need a little Zyng!
Visit youngliving.com and Young Living University to learn way more in depth about our Ningxia products, why they work and the many amazing ways you and your family will benefit from Ningxia!
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31. Ancient Nutrition Gary’s Einkorn True Grit Healthy Snacking Bars
Flour, Pasta, Waffle & Pancake Mix
Einkorn’s natural genetic code and low gluten levels make it a superior choice. Its more compatibility with the human body when compared to the modern hybrid wheat of today.
Healthy Snacking Bars
Slique™ Bars’ medley of exotic fruits, nuts, and science creates the perfect functional, nutritious snack.
Einkorn
Einkorn is the original “staff-of-life” grain, known as the oldest variety of wheat, which dates back to the beginning of time. Einkorn’s natural genetic code and low gluten levels make it a superior choice because of the compatibility with the human body when compared to the modern hybrid wheat of today. Einkorn grain is easier to digest, so nutrients are better absorbed. Today Young Living is helping to bring einkorn back to its rightful prominence in the world.
Slique Bars
Facilitator Note: The Slique bars sold in Canada are a different formula than the US bars.  I have included the ingredient list for the Canada bars below:
Ingredients: Almonds, honey, inulin, dates, coconut pieces, pistachios, cocoa nibs,goldenberries, wolfberries, cherries, quinoa crisps, flax seeds, sea salt, vanilla extract, Orange oil (citrus sinensis), Cinnamon bark oil (Cinnamomum verum)
Again, visit YLU to learn more!
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32. “I love the idea of using natural products, but I’m on a budget.”
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33. Don’t spend more…just better
In 2014, Canadian households spent over $1,100 on products with chemicals that may be making us sicker.
Additionally, to stay healthy Canadian households spent on average $ on direct health care and non-prescribed medicines.
Direct Health Care $
1,558
Non-Prescribed Medicines
342
Makeup, Skin Care and Manicure Products
249
Hair Care Products 72
Body Soaps 41
Deodorants & Fragrance 29
Household Cleaning Supplies
184
Oral Hygiene Products 52
Other Personal Care Products
156
It’s not spending more. It’s spending better. Say that with me..."I'm not spending more, I'm spending better!"
And we are already spending the money anyway! Take a look at these stats.
Canadian households spend $200 to $300 each year on cleaning supplies. And look how much money we spend on trying to get healthy! Who is getting your money?
I LOVE that when I make a purchase through Young Living. We vote with our dollars. I also love that with every purchase, my money isn’t going into the hands of a company who doesn’t care about my families health.
What if we took that money we are spending on products that may be contributing to sickness and allocated those same dollars BACK into building up healthy homes and healthy bodies?
Allocating these same dollars we are already spending back into monthly orders, bringing in healthier, safer products through Young Living just makes sense.
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34. Start the journey It’s easy! Try a new product each month.
Join Essential Rewards right away, Young Living’s loyalty program, and replace those toxic products.
Within a quick 12 months you will significantly reduce impact of toxic chemicals in your home.
Refer back to the $1600 annual spend on personal care products.
I want you all to think about 1 or 2 products you would like to replace right away. What are they? Write them down right away, make a written commitment to yourself to start today.
Have you heard of Young Living’s Loyalty Program Essential Rewards (ER)? An average family spends $130 monthly on household products. Join ER and replace those toxic products with money you are already spending. (and earn points towards free product!)
By replacing just a few products each month, within a year you will significantly reduce impact of toxic chemicals in your home.
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35. It’s about small simple changes
It’s about small simple changes! By consistently replacing a few products each month you can easily reduce the impact of toxic chemicals.
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36. what are you waiting for?
“A year from now, you will wish you had started today.”
Don't wait! You just have to start!
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37. Young living university
Visit YLU Canada to access more courses and tools to assist you on your business and personal growth journey.
Member Resources > Young Living University Canada
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