Living in a chemically dependent society
March 7th, 2018 Living in a Chemically Dependent Society By: Hana Abdelaal What Are Toxins? Any harmful chemical or substance is considered a toxin. A toxin harms the human body and could cause lethal diseases such as cancer, Nervous System disorders, and many more. Toxins can come from many environmental sources; but also can come from within the human body, where they get created from emotions or one’s lifestyle. (Natural Choice Network, Unknown). There are several different types of toxins, for example: Neurotoxins Neurotoxins are chemicals that damage the nervous system. They affect the transference of chemicals and impulses between one neuron to another. Carcinogens These are the chemicals that cause cancer because these substances damage the cells in the body , which leads to uncontrolled cell growth, by disrupting the genetic material of that cell or by hindering the metabolic process of the cell. Teratogens They are the chemicals t