OIL INDUSTRY AND REPRODUCTION.

 OIL INDUSTRY AND REPRODUCTION.

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Introduction:

In this article, we delve into the industry—the chemical toxins produced by the refineries’ oil drilling-the-hazards-on-reproduction-and-management. Over the last four decades, I have acquired experience in the management of infertility within and outside the country. Those obtained since establishing the first Modern Mayr Medicine Health clinic in Lagos have rekindled my interest in an article we published in the Reproductive Health magazine about six years ago on reproductive occupational health hazards. 

An academic journal, the African Journal of Reproductive Medicine, published the findings. Most of our patients presenting with infertility that comes from the oil-producing regions have myriads of toxins. There is also heavy metal overload. The best IVF with good embryos does not stand a good chance of a positive result unless such patients undergo a thorough Mayr Therapy detoxification process.

 

The success recorded in the management of such cases of infertility. Prostate ailments and liver disease have necessitated a review of this subject, focusing on environmental hazards. Associated with exposure to toxins peculiar to the oil and gas sector. We devoted attention to the prevention of these health hazards.  As well as the management of established cases, including the fatal ones.

 

Toxic effect of Oil and gas industries:

Over the last hundred years, oil and gas have emerged as two of the most sought-after energy sources. In the world—petroleum products such as gasoline, propane, and kerosene. Heating oil and asphalt, as well as many plastics. Paints, pesticides, solvents, and cosmetics are used daily by most of the population—even some clothes and medicines are made from oil. 

 

Petrochemical industry and crude oil:

The development of our petrochemical industry has brought us great wealth in Nigeria. Not only has the country benefited economically in increased wealth, but many workers are also reaping the rewards as high-salary earners. 

However, crude oil is toxic and has many harmful effects on our health and the environment. It emits many toxins in all stages of its extraction and refinement. Starting with the methods used to explore the environment. And dig for it, transport it, purify it into various products, and how the end-users consume it. 

 

The toxic chemicals:

1. The various processes in the oil and gas sector use numerous chemicals. The numbers and complexity of which have significantly increased over the past decades. Many of these toxic chemicals cause many illnesses.

For example, Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (also known as 2-Butoxyethanol or 2-BE), which is found in foaming agents and used during hydraulic fracturing operations, is deadly when inhaled and may lead to blood disorders if there is human exposure. This chemical is also linked to liver cancer and can cause the degeneration of the testes, among other reproductive problems.

Examples of Toxic chemicals:

1. Another chemical is called 2-(2-methoxyethoxy) ethanol, which is in several products used in the oil and gas industry, including biocides, hydraulic fracturing fluids, and shale stabilizers. It is a suspected carcinogen known to cause deformities and organ malformations in newborn babies. It can also negatively affect male fertility.
2. Ethoxylated Nonylphenol is used in surfactants and additives to increase the oil’s viscosity. This chemical is an endocrine disruptor that mimics estrogen and mediates hormonal imbalance, thereby negatively impacting male development and reproductive ability. It impedes brain development and also causes atrophy of the thymus (a critical component of the immune system).
3. The routine processes in the petroleum industry release different pollutants. Many of which pose severe and potential health hazards. Despite precautions, accidents do occur periodically in the course of the processes involved in the production, refining, and distribution of petroleum products. These may result from accidental discharges attributed to equipment failure, malfunctioning, deterioration occasioned by corrosion, aging of pipelines, as well as deliberate or willful acts of vandalization. 
4. Whether exploration takes place onshore or offshore, it generates wastes that include atmospheric emissions, spillage of drill cuttings, drilling fluids, deck drainage, well treatment fluids, sanitary and domestic wastes, and accidental oil spills. 

 

Other Toxins:

Atmospheric emissions from rigs consist mainly of exhausts from diesel engines supplying power to meet the drilling and hoisting electricity requirements of platforms. These emissions may contain small amounts of Sulphur dioxide (dependent upon fuel Sulphur content) and exhaust smoke (heavy hydrocarbons). An unexpected over-pressure formation encountered during drilling may result in a blowout or gas discharge.

Consequences of the toxins:

Apart from the chemicals and activities of processing oil, the oil itself is toxic. Breathing fumes or swallowing food or liquids contaminated by oil and gas causes reproductive health problems such as irregular menstrual cycles, miscarriages, stillbirths, and congenital disabilities. These problems may have early warning signs, such as abdominal pain or irregular bleeding.

Regular contact with oil and gas increases the risk of developing certain cancers.

 

Toxins from Refineries:

Refineries are factories where oil becomes products such as gasoline, diesel, and heating fuels, asphalt, lubricating oils, and plastics. All these products are toxic when one gets regular and prolonged contact with them. For the worker in an oil refinery, this is challenging to avoid. The health of such workers is, therefore, at a significant risk. Such workers have a high risk of contracting cancer of the lip, stomach, liver, pancreas, connective tissue, prostate, eye, brain, and blood. 

 

Also, refineries release toxic waste into water, soil, and air, ingested by those living close to the refineries through various means. Children living near the factories are more likely to have breathing problems such as asthma and bronchitis. Their reproductive organs may be more impaired, and they may have more abnormal development of the brain and nervous system than their counterparts in less toxic environments. They may also quickly contract cancer, particularly cancer of the blood (leukemia), than those who live farther away.

Toxins from Oil drilling:

In oil drilling. Corrosive acid wastes, toxic chemicals, and other harmful industrial wastes are gradually released into streams, rivers, and seas. The drilling produces emissions of Sulphur dioxide. (which is cited by the American Lung Association as the third leading cause of lung disease). As well as Nitrogen dioxide, Carbon dioxide, and Hydrogen Sulphide.  Other harmful gases from power plants. High Sulphur oils are released into the atmosphere—these, together with injected particulate matter (soot, ash, and other solids). And unburned hydrocarbons undergo a series of chemical reactions in sunlight, resulting in a cloud of dense characteristic smog. 

The health hazards:

As a consequence, people living in areas drilling oil are much more likely to develop cancers. Such as the stomach, bladder, and lungs, than people living elsewhere. The cost of air pollution is enormous. 

Oil travels through pipelines, trucks, and ships. Transportation and marketing operations generate oil spills and hydrocarbon emissions. The primary source of oily waste is from transportation and storage systems. Used lubrication oils constitute the most significant type of waste oil in Nigeria. 

 

Other waste oils are in the form of sludge, bitumen, and slop oils. 

The oil spillage during the process of transportation is responsible for the contamination. Of tanker drivers, workers in petrol stations, oil workers on ships, and others involved in oil transport. Oil can also leak from storage tanks where it’s stored. Gasoline stations and crowded cities expose people to toxic fumes that can cause cancer and many other illnesses. 

Long-term health effects of oil are numerous and usually subtle in the short term. It takes a relatively long time for a sufferer to understand that they result from their exposure to oil.

These may include:

• blurred vision and other eye problems 
• headaches, hallucinations, euphoria (sudden feelings of happiness), tiredness, slurred speech, brain damage, coma 
• convulsions and unusual deaths 
• nose sores and nose bleeds 
• ear infections 
• asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and other respiratory diseases 
• lung and throat infections and cancers 
• Increased risk of TB (tuberculosis) 
• heart attacks 
• digestive problems, including vomiting, ulcers, and stomach cancer 
• Damage to the liver, kidneys, and bone marrow 
• menstrual issues, miscarriages, stillbirths, and congenital disabilities 
• skin rashes, fungus, and cancers 

Management of toxins from Oil and gas industries.

In recognition of the exposure of workers in the oil and gas industry. To various pollutants that put their health at risk. Petrochemical companies in the developing world always send their workers for a detox program every six months. For example, Russian oil workers go to Viva-Mayr in Austria every six months for a Mayr Therapy detoxification process.  

At the Martlife Detox Clinic

we perform the Asyra Bioenergetics test (developed in the USA). It identifies all exposed environmental factors and toxins in an individual, including heavy metals. It affects health and triggers cancer development. And other diseases. It can help to identify pre-clinical disorders by identifying triggers an individual might be harboring. These triggers include DNA-altering carcinogenic substances. Such as chemicals in the air, food, and water, heavy metals, poisons, vaccines, drugs, and tobacco. In addition, fluoridated water, pesticides, herbicides, chlorine, and other contaminants in our water. 

Test results:

The test identifies food allergies and sensitivities. Which, combined with other toxins already present, create an environment inside our bodies that is toxic, sluggish, acidic, and inflamed. Because this unhealthy internal environment is hugely detrimental to our health. The body converts healthy cells to cancer cells because the latter can function more efficiently in a toxic environment. Using the Asyra, we have identified many of the above substances. From patients who are workers and residents living near such industrial installations.

 

The detoxification process:

After the Asyra test and its findings, the clinic offers a cleansing program. To eliminate toxins from the individual’s system using our various detoxification technologies.  

We teach the employees of the oil and gas sector better health practices. And motivate them to continue a healthier lifestyle Because it leads to a healthy, focused, and more productive life.  Some couples who reside in such areas are experiencing problems with conception. After an extended period, they might consider detoxification as well. Our experience has shown they may only need to do just that before they conceive and have healthy babies.