In the News...Candle use linked to cancer risk
South Carolina State University experts found that paraffin wax candles give off harmful fumes linked to lung cancer and asthma. They did, however, admit that it would take many years use to risk health.
The scientists suggested switching to candles made from beeswax or soy, which do not release significant levels of the chemicals.
I light the candles in my icon corner when I pray at night. Guess I'll be spending the extra money for beeswax from now on. No more bulk votives from Big Lots for me!
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