Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. Its presence in your home can pose a danger to your family's health. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America and claims about 20,000 lives annually.
According the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States, lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. The untimely deaths of Peter Jennings and Dana Reeve have raised public awareness about lung cancer, especially among people who have never smoked. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest for those with cancer. From the time of diagnosis, between 11 and 15 percent of those afflicted will live beyond five years, depending upon demographic factors. In many cases lung cancer can be prevented; this is especially true for radon.
From the energy medicine point of view, radon is one of the big factors that cause polarity switch. Polarity in energy medicine describes the spin direction of the energy flow in the body. It plays a major role in information exchange and communication of the whole system. Polarity switch results in stress to the system and leads to fatigue and toxin accumulation.
According to EPA website, most areas in the United States belong to the high radon region. The U.S. Surgeon General and EPA recommend that all homes be tested. You can test your home yourself or hire a professional. Fix your home if you have a radon level of 4 pCi/L or more. Radon test kits are available from the National Safety Council (or call 1-800-SOS-RADON). Some home improvement stores sell test kits. To find a qualified testing or mitigation contractor, contact your state radon office or either of the national private radon programs. Read about Radon-resistant New Construction.
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