Chemicals and Christians: Compassion and Caution (Paperback)

Dont let this book overwhelm you. It is filled with a vast amount of information that started to confuse me. I took a deep breath and decided I needed to go slowly and read each chapter. I began to take notes on things I wanted to look at again or I wanted to start entering it into my lifestyle. I know that smog is horrible for us and here in Texas we have a lot of air quality warnings. It suggests those with breathing issues should stay inside. What I didnt know until I read this book was The American Heart Association states that exposure to air pollution over a few weeks can trigger cardiovascular disease. Well that was a shock to me. I knew smog was bad, but that it can cause heart disease is something we need to be mindful of. I am allergic to scented candles, perfume, cleaning products, smoke and the list goes on. I can understand the frustration of trying to find out what I can and cant be around. If I walk into a freshly painted room, I immediately get sick and have migraines. What I like about this book is that it focuses not just on chemicals but also medication that can cause a chemical reaction in your system. The book is filled with scriptures that are helpful as you search for answers and discover ways to avoid some things that may trigger a reaction in us. The old thinking that it is all in our head is slowly becoming a new way of thinking that its in the air we breathe, the chemicals that are being used and certain medicines that have adverse affects on us. I think that everyone should have a copy of this book. Just think of the chemicals used in buildings to keep pests away or the carpet cleaning that emits toxins into the air. We cant avoid everything in the world, but we can become more informed of things that may be harmful to us. I remember in old houses the paint they used had lead in it. Little kids would chew on the window sill and become ill. They discovered they had lead poisoning. We have a long way to go to improve our environment but each day we become more aware of harmful chemicals, the more we can rid the dangers they carry. I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.