tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post3789924110339775142..comments2024-03-25T16:24:52.850-03:00Comments on Eco Yogini: Run or Dye: Questioning the Health and Environmental ConsequencesEco Yoginihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-6476750919284912792016-05-11T15:41:22.076-03:002016-05-11T15:41:22.076-03:00When my children's elementary school posted a ...When my children's elementary school posted a video link for an upcoming color event I immediately thought there is no way I will allow my children to INHALE synthetically colored corn starch or any cornstarch for that matter. Lungs are meant to receive oxygen. It concerns me that all parents do not find this to be a hazard. unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06991299712248171281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-69116641212514805502015-07-30T17:30:43.753-03:002015-07-30T17:30:43.753-03:00I volunteered at the Run or Dye event in the uk an...I volunteered at the Run or Dye event in the uk and I was on the purple dye station. The dye has not washed out of my hair and I am now left with a full head of pink hair and it is a month since I helped out. The hair cannot be colour corrected by a hairdresser as when they took a sample piece to test it broke off. They are not a charity they are a profit making company.Beware of Run or DyeLJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-81863389271381678392015-02-26T16:07:45.486-04:002015-02-26T16:07:45.486-04:00I ran my first Color Run 2 years ago in Nashville,...I ran my first Color Run 2 years ago in Nashville, TN. Someone told me to be sure to wear a bandana over my nose and mouth as I ran through the color. I did so, and still could hardly breath. I was definitely in the minority with my protective shield. In addition, most younger participants were not only running through it, but rolling in it. That was my first and last. I will stick to my boring, cleaner air runs. I cringe to imagine the health problems repeated participants will endeavor in the coming years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-16780896140715012342014-10-04T14:53:15.365-03:002014-10-04T14:53:15.365-03:00Just learned of an Oct. 2014 color run in Painesvi...Just learned of an Oct. 2014 color run in Painesville, Ohio. I decided to research it due to similar concerns. While this study researched the powder used to keep medical gloves from sticking (a minimal amount of purified cornstarch and no dye), it amplifies my concerns. The event will also take place adjacent to a river. I can't see this as environmentally friendly without impact studies. <br /><br />Eur Respir J. 2003 Apr;21(4):646-51.<br />Lung accumulations of eosinophil granulocytes after exposure to cornstarch glove powder.<br />Grunewald J1, Eklund A, Katchar K, Moshfegh A, Lidén C, Lundgren L, Skare L, Tornling G.<br />Author information<br />Abstract<br /><br />Starch is a main component of wheat flour, which, besides being an occupational allergen can also induce irritative symptoms in the airways. A purified starch product (cornstarch glove powder) was used to investigate whether starch alone could induce airway inflammation. The aim of the study was to investigate a role for starch in wheat flour-induced airway inflammation. Ten healthy individuals were exposed to cornstarch glove powder in a whole-body exposure chamber. Bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) was performed 2-3 weeks before and 1 day after exposure, and the BAL cells were counted differentially. In addition, the expression of activation, adhesion and subset markers on alveolar macrophages and BAL T-cells were investigated using flow cytometry. A three-fold increase in BAL cell concentrations was found, with a selective accumulation and activation of eosinophilic granulocytes, as well as an influx of nonactivated monocytes and polyclonal CD4+ T-cells into the airways. The results show that inhalation of cornstarch glove powder leads to the development of a subclinical inflammation in the airways, with an accumulation of eosinophilic granulocytes. The authors suggest that such exposure may be an interesting model for studying factors contributing to lung accumulations of eosinophil granulocytes in humans.<br /><br />PMID:<br /> 12762351<br /> [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-23820310394788295162014-09-12T03:08:15.373-03:002014-09-12T03:08:15.373-03:00I am signed up to do my second COLORMERAD run in M...I am signed up to do my second COLORMERAD run in Morgantown WV...the first one, I didnt know what to expect, but it looked like fun...there is not cornstarch being breathed in the entire run...there are color stations where they toss it on you, but I pulled my t-shirt over my face when running through, and I was fine. This year I will take a mask to wear for the starting line, where the party starts with a mass of color clouds. You CAN request they don't throw it on you as you go through the color stations. It wasnt<br />as extreme here as many pictures I've seen posted at other events. I do not think it's a good idea to breathe this in, but it's a short race and everyone has a good time...I have breathed in wood dust for years as a factory worker, so in comparison, it's a breathe of fresh air. We all need to use common sense and make our own choices,<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-6333572896218449432014-08-30T21:10:32.768-03:002014-08-30T21:10:32.768-03:00We just had this 'Color Run', the self pro...We just had this 'Color Run', the self proclaimed 'happiest run in the world', in Singapore. Not so happy for those cleaning up after it. gdy2shoezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03000735883382992945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-81549800780038322022014-08-02T10:48:27.289-03:002014-08-02T10:48:27.289-03:00Thank you for writing this article. Every time I h...Thank you for writing this article. Every time I hear or see about a color run I think "that's got to be bad for you to breath especially while running; why doesn't everyone get that?" It seems like a no brainer to me. I do spend a lot more time thinking about air quality, I don't burn candles (or anything else) in my house and I'm careful to dust regularly. That said, I still feel it should be obvious to most people that breathing particulates while your breathing heavy is bad. Oh well, I'll keep beating my drum and hope that more people are helped by it. Thanks again for adding your drum to the circle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-72262633275269467242014-06-15T01:50:33.251-03:002014-06-15T01:50:33.251-03:00as a registered respiratory therapist, someone edu...as a registered respiratory therapist, someone educated specifically about airways and their pathologies, our lungs ARE built to remove solid particles, that is why we have a mucociliary escalator. The largest concern is really only with those who already have breathing disorders such as asthma or COPD. Those who do probably already shy away from these types of events anyways. The product is cornstarch dyed with food coloring and has been given a greenlight by the FDA.ruthven78https://www.blogger.com/profile/10603059503034164123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-8336025099320152962014-06-07T12:33:01.583-03:002014-06-07T12:33:01.583-03:00or a bandana?or a bandana?Mrs Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892280718179291150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-64512902930663600072014-06-07T12:28:12.519-03:002014-06-07T12:28:12.519-03:00Is there an issue with just wearing a construction...Is there an issue with just wearing a construction type mask as you go through the dye stations?Mrs Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892280718179291150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-4504066695320587772014-06-05T12:30:49.923-03:002014-06-05T12:30:49.923-03:00How come their FAQ does not answer this main conce...How come their FAQ does not answer this main concern? Breathing colored particules in lungs when in effort in prettyr strange. They want to promote exercice and health but they seems to not care about his fact... of course no one would die from a run but it's something to consider.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-43083631501198937242014-05-10T12:31:27.589-03:002014-05-10T12:31:27.589-03:00As a person in the medical profession that has tak...As a person in the medical profession that has taken care of multitudes of people with breathing conditions, I would say this is probably not a wise thing to do. Yes, you may be healthy now, but every irritant can add up as your body fights to rid itself of impurities you inhale. You are correct - just because a substance is "food grade" - it doesn't mean it's safe to inhale. I would encourage people to get out there and exercise, but there are plenty of other running venues that you can participate in that are safe!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-977347594727472292014-04-21T12:52:54.361-03:002014-04-21T12:52:54.361-03:00I did this last year and it's a fun run... NO ...I did this last year and it's a fun run... NO ONE is running hard.. it wasn't even a full 5K ( I had my Garmin with me out of curiosity) I had a little bit of dye in my sinuses and mouth but really it wasn't much and as an ex smoker I know that your lungs will heal and minimal stuff like this is really minimal as a normal healthy person I agree no one with a breathing issue should do it however. Yes, they could use biodegradable plastic for the packets. How corn starch affects our environment as well as the dye.. not sure on that but I did note that, here at least, they cleaned up really well. I Also do Spartan Races etc and they are very careful about their environment and push people to keep the area clean. No matter the event there will be some stress on the local environment. The point is to be wise and responsible, not sit at home doing nothing because we are afraid of doing anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-15056288759297363482014-03-21T15:23:52.205-03:002014-03-21T15:23:52.205-03:00It looks like fun and I will be doing it shortly. ...It looks like fun and I will be doing it shortly. I understand the concerns and this isn't anything I would do nor recommend doing regularly. I've missed out on all of the past mud runs and this was the first thing to pop up next so I jumped on board. But breathing it in for a short while isn't the same as long time or consistent exposure. I wouldn't suggest people with asthma or respiratory issues take part, but for a once in a while thing I don't see where it hurts. I DO,however, see the problems with how it affects the environment. toyboxplaygroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17049247069742315697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-76994939599063999932014-03-21T15:17:59.147-03:002014-03-21T15:17:59.147-03:00I just signed up and am participating tomorrow mor...I just signed up and am participating tomorrow morning. All of my information tells you to bring your own water to stay hydrated throughout. They also stated that there would be water provided when you finish. toyboxplaygroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17049247069742315697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-2912152966549594782014-01-13T17:15:10.958-04:002014-01-13T17:15:10.958-04:00I feel the same! Not a good idea to run breathing ...I feel the same! Not a good idea to run breathing this stuff. Dr. Jhttp://goo.gl/Qsrs9noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-48049026966730952122013-09-29T08:59:32.621-03:002013-09-29T08:59:32.621-03:00IMG just held this unhealthy and environment unfri...IMG just held this unhealthy and environment unfriendly "party" (It's definitely not a sport) in my country few days ago. And those colored powder flew into the river and painted the river like a rainbow. Just like the bloger said, I also have no confident with those food grade safety powder which will no harm to the environment. The event stuff lazily clean those mess and polute the plant and grass. I am glad that not only me have these feeling to deny this packaged pollution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-58491594106738722312013-09-25T13:48:32.637-03:002013-09-25T13:48:32.637-03:00Discovered your blog when doing a search on the Co...Discovered your blog when doing a search on the Color Run. I'm surprised there aren't more sources concerned with this. Inhaling clouds of dye and GMO corn starch into the lungs numerous times throughout the day while breathing heavily.... kind of a no brainer, isn't it? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-67672815095470863272013-07-22T14:36:56.193-03:002013-07-22T14:36:56.193-03:00My thoughts as I was running through that mess als...My thoughts as I was running through that mess also. Connecticut held the Run or Dye event this past weekend in 95 degree heat and it was awful. Don’t know if the organizers were looking to cut cost or just do not place a high value on runner safety, maybe it’s both. There was only one water tent when you completed the race, tiny cups they were filling with a water hose! The line to get water from that one water tent was consistently 5 people deep and directly in the sun. There were no shaded areas for participants or watchers. I have done my fair share of events and each one exceeded expectation except for this one, I could care less that there were no cliff bars/bananas/snacks or medals at the end, but is water too much to ask? Coming from a place of pure safety, the organizer was completely negligent with this event. It makes sense that there are no high level promoters for this event, I would not want my name associated with this train wreck either. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-77483772469944106902013-06-17T11:43:05.960-03:002013-06-17T11:43:05.960-03:00Running can be fun!Running can be fun!Luv Coco's Closethttps://www.facebook.com/luvCoCosCloset/app_100265896690345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-88412701884357238482013-06-14T16:24:51.954-03:002013-06-14T16:24:51.954-03:00No thank you is right! Gross!No thank you is right! Gross!Carmenhttp://littleblueanchor.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-37944471071017526332013-06-10T10:48:23.633-03:002013-06-10T10:48:23.633-03:00Congrats on your 5k!!! We are having this race aro...Congrats on your 5k!!! We are having this race around here, too, and I had never heard of it before this year. I had no idea the dyes were in cornstarch! Ick. I would be very nervous about inhaling that, too. Plus, as you know, I don't care for dyes, in general! Very thoughtful post - thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-11091134176037443242013-06-10T08:28:18.709-03:002013-06-10T08:28:18.709-03:00Time to start emailing city hall! Congrats on your...Time to start emailing city hall! Congrats on your 5K!Allihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387430912583880104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-30151595513973441872013-06-09T23:03:19.056-03:002013-06-09T23:03:19.056-03:00congrats on the 5k!! thanks for rhe post- sometime...congrats on the 5k!! thanks for rhe post- sometimes i don't think things through and you shed a lot of new light on this kind of race for me!Shawna @ My Nails Didhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176592978365964221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-47989116815905763232013-06-08T12:01:49.911-03:002013-06-08T12:01:49.911-03:00honestly, i have to admit that it looks like fun.....honestly, i have to admit that it looks like fun... it's just the thought of inhaling all that dye.... :S<br /><br />THANKS! I'm super impressed with myself haha. never thought i'd do it. :)Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.com