I
don't recall hearing too much on this topic; but I would expect
that to be a symptom of either nervous system or endocrine system.
I looked it up, and it would seem most likely a function of the
nervous system (central nervous system?)
Here is a quote from NINDS
- part of the
National Institutes of Health
| "Nerve-signaling
chemicals called neurotransmitters control whether we are
asleep or awake by acting on different groups of nerve
cells, or neurons, in the brain. Neurons in the brainstem,
which connects the brain with the spinal cord, produce
neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine
that keep some parts of the brain active while we are
awake. Other neurons at the base of the brain begin
signaling when we fall asleep" |
This article comments that sleep is as
important to our well-being as food and water. Good tips
"Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep"
I was visiting with a local man a couple of
days ago; he said he was having heart problems and very high blood
pressure. I asked the usual question, "Are you tired?"
to which he replied, "Oh, I'm wired; I have to take
medication to even get to sleep"
Well, he didn't answer my question. He could have that and fatigue,
too. Since ethylene glycol monobutyl ether
is everywhere in use in our society, I wonder if he has been
affected by it in some way; before he moves out of state in a
couple of days, I hope to inquire further.
By
the way, note the warnings given for glycol ether DB Sometimes
that is the only 'clue' that the product contains the hazardous
ingredient. You have to play a 'guessing game'
This
example is for CAS
number 112-34-5 or
diethylene glycol monobutyl ether - Same as
2-(2-butoxyethanol) which troops were exposed to. Sadly it is also
a prime ingredient of Lysol
Tub 'n Tile
& because of it, the product has an EPA
registered pesticide number. Too late - my
friend
learned of such.
Maybe it's
time to use the Freedom of Information Act to find out what were
the known sources of exposure to this and 2-butoxyethanol in Gulf
War, 1990-1991.
Maybe some day
we will have a Congressional Hearing on this topic: "What are
all the sources of exposures the military has, in every branch in
every time and especially TODAY!"
Maybe some day
these 2 chemicals will be banned!
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