Guest guest Posted February 17, 1999 Report Share Posted February 17, 1999 Some disturbing articles which go to show that " chemicals " are going to be the death of us yet. Limit your exposure to toxins as much as possible!!!!!!! Raising baby in an era of toxins http://nbcnews.com/news/215994.asp Concerns raised on breastmilk http://nbcnews.com/news/227752.asp Study flags new formaldehyde risks http://www.msnbc.com/news/231529.asp?newguid=2b5ef68ab27a11d2acbf00805fd7e96e ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2000 Report Share Posted March 23, 2000 Philadelphia allocates millions to sick firefighters PHILADELPHIA, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The city of Philadelphia agreed Monday to allocate millions of dollars to combat a hepatitis-C epidemic that has infected 130 firefighters to date with the deadly disease. In an issue watched closely by firefighters across the United States, Mayor Street said the city would spend up to $3 million to cover treatment this year for as many as 200 firemen at a rate of $1,500 a month. The mayor said the city government would consider covering long-term treatment costs as well. ``We will make whatever adjustments are necessary. We think it is the right thing to do,'' Street said. ``This is one of the most devastating problems that can happen to a family.'' Details of the plan were to be worked out with the city's 2,100-member firefighters union. The announcement was expected to remove the cost of hepatitis treatment from the bargaining table in upcoming labour talks aimed at replacing a union contract that expires June 30. The agreement was seen as a victory for union officials who have lobbied for months on behalf of 130 firefighters that contracted the disease after being exposed to tainted blood during emergency rescues. Hepatitis-C is a liver infection that can be transmitted through blood or intravenous drug use. First identified in 1989, the virus can lead to liver failure and cancer. About four million people in the United States have hepatitis-C, which kills 10,000 Americans a year. But those infected may not show symptoms for 10 to 20 years. Experts said the city's experience should come as a warning to U.S. firefighters in general, who are often exposed to the blood of fire and accident victims. ``I'm sure this is the tip of the iceberg,'' Black, head of the liver unit at Temple University, told the Philadelphia Inquirer. ``Firefighters use blood smeared over them as a badge of honour.'' 20:33 01-24-00 Copyright 2000 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2000 Report Share Posted March 23, 2000 Philadelphia allocates millions to sick firefighters PHILADELPHIA, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The city of Philadelphia agreed Monday to allocate millions of dollars to combat a hepatitis-C epidemic that has infected 130 firefighters to date with the deadly disease. In an issue watched closely by firefighters across the United States, Mayor Street said the city would spend up to $3 million to cover treatment this year for as many as 200 firemen at a rate of $1,500 a month. The mayor said the city government would consider covering long-term treatment costs as well. ``We will make whatever adjustments are necessary. We think it is the right thing to do,'' Street said. ``This is one of the most devastating problems that can happen to a family.'' Details of the plan were to be worked out with the city's 2,100-member firefighters union. The announcement was expected to remove the cost of hepatitis treatment from the bargaining table in upcoming labour talks aimed at replacing a union contract that expires June 30. The agreement was seen as a victory for union officials who have lobbied for months on behalf of 130 firefighters that contracted the disease after being exposed to tainted blood during emergency rescues. Hepatitis-C is a liver infection that can be transmitted through blood or intravenous drug use. First identified in 1989, the virus can lead to liver failure and cancer. About four million people in the United States have hepatitis-C, which kills 10,000 Americans a year. But those infected may not show symptoms for 10 to 20 years. Experts said the city's experience should come as a warning to U.S. firefighters in general, who are often exposed to the blood of fire and accident victims. ``I'm sure this is the tip of the iceberg,'' Black, head of the liver unit at Temple University, told the Philadelphia Inquirer. ``Firefighters use blood smeared over them as a badge of honour.'' 20:33 01-24-00 Copyright 2000 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hi Bee, you are a busy Bee thanks for the articles, the first two about Hydrogenated Oil and Oregano Oil were so informative ánd supportive in staying on track. This last one is a bit more difficult for me (since english isn't my native language), but I get the meaning of it. Thank you so much for posting them! hugs *************************************** Hi Group, Here's an excellent article, which includes how the " germ theory of disease " is false, and that health depends upon following Nature's Laws. http://www.naturalnews.com/024698.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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