A Short Benzene Toxicity Primer –How to Stay Healthy

What is unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico is truly a nightmare of epic proportions. Untold

millions (if not billions) of gallons of raw crude oil, mixed with natural gas has been

spewing (not spilling) into the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico for over a month. All

efforts to plug the massive leak have ended in abject failure. Sadly, the “mainstream

media”is failing to accurately report the substantial health risks the massive oil geyser

is posing to all coastal residents.

Raw crude oil is naturally loaded with a petrochemical called benzene. Unfortunately,

several regulatory agencies (e.g., the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [EPA], and the International Agency for

Research on Cancer) classify benzene as a confirmed human carcinogen (CHC). In

other words, benzene causes cancer and other chronic disease states.

1 This paper will

1 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/benzene/physiologic_effects.html

review the dangers of benzene exposure, and offer solutions to help detoxify the body

following exposure –either via the air, or by sea water, or rain and precipitation in

contact with the skin.

The first question most people ask is: “How much benzene exposure is safe?” The

answer is: “There is no minimum safe amount.”According to one online resource, (the

Leukemia Info Center) - “Documented cases of benzene-related blood diseases date

back to before the turn of the 20th Century. The relationship between benzene and

leukemia was first reported in 1928. In 1948, the American Petroleum Institute

published a report linking benzene exposure to leukemia, concluding that the only

safe level of benzene exposure is no exposure at all. Since that date, various

studies have demonstrated that a number of trades–including plastics workers, painters,

gasoline distribution workers, petroleum refinery workers, chemical workers, rubber

workers, and printing press operators--have an increased risk of developing leukemia

and other blood cancers and blood disorders as a result of their work-related exposure

to benzene.

”2

So sorry to break the news, but the unvarnished truth is that if you can smell raw crude,

and if the rain and ocean mists are oily, rest assured you are being exposed to

dangerous cancer-causing levels of benzene molecules. Studies have linked benzene

exposure in the mere parts per billion (ppb) range to terminal leukemia, Hodgkins

lymphoma, and other blood and immune system diseases within 5-15 years of

exposure.3 The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set a

permissible exposure limit of 1 part of benzene per million parts of air (1 ppm) in the

workplace during an 8-hour workday, 40-hour workweek. The short term exposure limit

for airborne benzene is a mere 5 ppm for 15 minutes. Typically, if one can smell raw

crude oil that has evaporated into the air from a massive oil spill, the OSHA safe limits

for “short term exposure” has been massively exceeded.

Furthermore, according to Wikipedia, “The short term breathing of high levels of

benzene can result in death, while low level inhalation can cause drowsiness, dizziness,

rapid heart rate, headaches, tremors, confusion, and unconsciousness. Eating or

drinking foods containing high levels of benzene (seafood affected by a crude oil spill for

instance) can cause vomiting, irritation of the stomach, dizziness, sleepiness,

convulsions, and death.” Get the picture?? This is very, very serious business not only

for the flora and fauna of the Gulf coast states, but also for human residents. Reports of

“oily rain” originating over the massive plume could mean that drinking water could

become contaminated with toxic benzene as well.

2 http://www.leukemiainfocenter.com/Benzene_Toxicity.html

3 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzene

It is therefore, a very good idea to implement a plan for detoxification of benzene.

Benzene Detox Protocol

To be implemented within 48 hours of known benzene exposure, and continued for a

minimum of 6 consecutive months following cessation of exposure to contaminants in

order to lessen the risk of cancer and other illness. All supplements can be ordered and

shipped directly to your door by calling Mother Earth Minerals –866-989-9876 or by

visiting the website: www.meminerals.com

1. Mix 8 ounces of concentrated RealLemon juice (or the juice of 12 large fresh

lemons) per 1 gallon of STEAM DISTILLED WATER. Divide your weight by 2 –

and this is the number of ounces of pure lemon-water that must be consumed

daily. (Example: weight 200 pounds divided by 2 = 100 ounces of water

consumed.) Reason: Lemon juice is loaded with natural citric acid, (a benzenebinder

and anti-oxidant), phosphate, niacin, and of course, vitamin C. This is the

most important, and key step in detoxifying benzene from the body.

2. 12 Chlorella tablets, 3 times daily with meals. Chlorella will powerfully help the

cells remove the benzene residue, and allow the cells to utilize oxygen more

effectively.

3. 2 Vitamin B oral strips daily (AM and PM).

4. 8 ounces of AquaVivos-treated distilled water daily (this is in addition to the

lemon-water). The polyphenolics in AquaVivos helps to protect the cells from

benzene-induced DNA mutation.

5. 4 Droppers each of M.E.M. liquid minerals, Boron, Zinc, Silver, and Manganese –

taken sublingually and separately.

6. 1 tsp. of Liposomal Vitamin C daily (preferably in the a.m.)

For children under 12 years of age, reduce these amounts by ½ (except the lemon

water ratios,)