Cleanliness is next to …. Cancer
– CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS “This ancient proverb is said by some to have come from ancient Hebrew writings. However, its first appearance in English – though in slightly altered form -Â seems to be in the writings of Francis Bacon. In his ‘Advancement of Learning’ (1605) he wrote: ‘Cleanness of body was ever deemed to proceed from a due reverence to God.’ Near two centuries later John Wesley in one of his sermons (1791) indicated that the proverb was already well known in the form we use today. Wrote Wesley: ‘Slovenliness is no part of religion.’Cleanliness is indeed next to Godliness.'”
Modern Science: (click for research abstract)
Household cleaners may double risk of breast cancer – Household cleaners and air fresheners could be bad for women’s health, new research suggests.
By Richard Alleyne, Science Correspondent
Published: 6:30AM BST 20 Jul 2010Women who regularly use household cleaners and air fresheners are at double the risk of developing breast cancer than those who never use the products.
The study of more than 1,500 women found that solid slow-release air fresheners and anti-mould products had the biggest effect.
Insect repellents, oven and surface cleaners also produced a slight increase.
“Women who reported the highest combined cleaning product use had a doubled risk of breast cancer compared to those with the lowest reported use,” said Dr Julia Brody, from the Silent Spring Institute in the United States,
“Use of air fresheners and products for mould and mildew control were associated with increased risk.”
My home is a healthy pigsty.