Chlorine is also used to bleach paper products - napkins, paper towels, toilet paper, coffee filters, etc. The EPA says that using bleached coffee filters alone can result in a lifetime exposure to dioxin that "exceeds acceptable levels".

The health danger associated with use of toxic products is not just initial exposure, but also cumulative effects of continuous exposures, which weakens our immune systems. Indoor air pollution is a huge health issue. According to EPA, this year some 11,420 people will die from indoor air pollution. Millions more will be sickened by their exposure to a host of toxic chemicals within their homes and offices.

So, what are we to do about all of this toxic exposure? Fortunately, we have a variety of options. You can choose to make your own household cleansers using items such as baking soda or white vinegar. Cheap and effective! You can purchase non-toxic products available at health food stores or many of larger grocery stores. If you can't find them there, you can order them online. Use unbleached paper products whenever possible. Begin to educate yourself about dangers of household products either by searching online (www.google.com is my favorite search engine & will provide hundreds of resources using keywords "toxic chemicals+household products), or visit your local library and pick up some books.

We live in a society which exposes us to toxic chemicals daily and we are led to believe that if a product sits on a shelf at store, then it must be safe. This is wrong, wrong, wrong. Don't become a victim or a statistic. These chemicals kill. They destroy our immune system, cause cancer, exacerbate asthma & lung disease, and pollute air and our environment.

Instead of spending money on these highly promoted killers, save your money and your health and make your own products or buy non-toxic, natural cleaners. You'll feel better, breathe better and live longer and you'll be making a difference for Mother Earth.

Oil of Oregano effectively treats: acne, allergies, arthritis, asthma, athlete’s foot, candida, constipation, croup, dandruff, diarrhea, digestive disturbances, insect bites, bronchitis, canker sores, colds, flu, earaches, fatigue, gum disease, headaches, menstrual irregularities, muscle pain, parasites, pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumonia, psoriasis, toenail problems, seborrhea, ringworm, rosacea, sinusitis, varicose veins and warts.

Oil of Oregano is also a powerful painkiller. An article published in Phytotherapy Research describes how oregano oil superceded anti-inflammatory drugs in reversing pain and inflammation and is nearly as powerful as morphine as a painkiller.

Because wild oregano is an edible spice, it is acceptable for human ingestion. However, type of oregano used if very important. North American Herb and Spice was first company of American market to introduce edible Oil of Oregano. To be edible, this essential oil must be made only from wild, mountain-grown, Mediterranean oregano, free of all chemicals and pesticides. It also has to be emulsified in a carrier oil such as extra virgin olive oil, which is used by North American Herb & Spice in its oil of oregano. The oregano they use is 100% Mediterranean oregano and is produced by old-fashioned cold pressing and steam distillation, using no chemicals to extract it.

Oil of Oregano is available in liquid and capsule form. Oil of Oreganol is highly concentrated, so when using it internally, start with small amounts, like one to two drops twice daily in juice. Take one drop twice per day working your way up to one drop four times per day. Mix with one teaspoon of honey, maple syrup, or olive oil to improve palatability. Take for a period of 15 days and then stop for 15 days. Repeat process.

Oil of Oregano may also be applied topically to treat itches, infections of skin, gum, teeth or just about any orifice of body. Exercise care if you use it in genital region where it is best mixed with olive oil or coconut oil before application. (1 drop per teaspoon of olive oil or coconut oil/butter).

Gelcaps provide beneficial aspects of Wild Oregano Oil without using a dropper or having an after-taste. Great for people needing benefits of Wild Oregano Oil in digestive, intestinal and other internal problems related to infection. Each Oreganol gelcap contains 140 mg. of Wild Oregano, equal to 6 drops of Oregano Oil from a dropper.

North American Herb & Spice Oreganol Oil and Gelcaps can be found in most health food stores across North America. They also offer their products online and can be found using keywords: North American Herb & Spice; Oil of Oregano; Oregano Oil; and Oreganol.

If you are suffering from colds, flu, bronchitis, viral infections, athlete’s foot, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, headaches, menstrual irregularities or experience any of ailments mentioned above, oil of oregano may be miracle cure you have been searching for.

About the author – Kathy Browning is a healing arts practitioner and wellness coach. She is also the Editor-In-Chief of “The Art of Living Well”, an ezine focused on the mind, body, spirit connection and the author of “Feng Shui for Abundant Living”. Be sure to visit http://www.cancercomfort.com for more information.