Some people feel a little sick after flying and automatically assume it’s just jetlag or freak out thinking it’s a virus they’ve picked up. While these are indeed possible, apparently, there is another possible culprit – and you are not going to be happy about it.
If you are an airline passenger, you would probably be shocked to learn that potentially poisonous chemicals are regularly being sprayed on planes. What is more outrageous is the fact that airline staff do this during the flight, while travelers are still inside. Yes. You are being deliberately exposed to insecticides or pesticides when you fly.
Both the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization admit that indeed, fast-acting insecticide is being sprayed in aircraft cabins while the passengers are on board, usually right before the plane takes off. Other airlines treat their interiors using a residual-insecticide aerosol before boarding time.
Additionally, these toxic chemicals are also directly applied on the internal surfaces of the aircrafts. Naturally, passengers are left with no choice but to breathe it into their lungs.
The industry refers to this process as “aircraft disinsection” which is intended to protect public health, as well as the environment and agriculture. This process is also permitted under international law.
So why are most passengers not aware of it? You might be surprised to know that this is actually stated in the fine print when you purchase your airline tickets. So you may not be aware of it, but the fact is, you “agree” to being exposed to the said chemicals just by buying your ticket.
Already, passengers are reporting negative health effects that come from being exposed to these toxic chemicals. Some report flu-like symptoms, rashes or hives, swollen joints, headaches, and sinus issues. There are also more serious issues like acute respiratory problems, as well as anaphylactic shock. There are also chronic issues that are affecting neurological and immune systems that have been noted.
Some of the common pesticides used on aircrafts include synthetic pyrethroids like permethrin and d-phenothrin. These chemicals, permethrin in particular, have been linked with Parkinson’s disease.
WHO states, however, that there is no evidence that these insecticides cause health risks to humans and claims that they are safe. It is perhaps for the best, if you, as the passenger would take responsibility for your own health and take extra precautions before booking a flight. Give your airline a call and inquire if they are also spraying insecticides on that flight.
If you have been on a plane recently and have been sprayed on with these insecticides, you should take action to have the toxins you have inhaled flushed out of your body. Total body cleansing (detoxification) can help you do just that. Call Sloan Natural Health Center and find out how our cleansing program can greatly benefit you.
