1 Honeybees use wax to make their honeycombs. 2  Waxes are used in all sorts of everyday applications including chewing gum, polishes, and candles. 3  Fats help us to dissolve and store some important vitamins including A, D, E, and K. 4  Cortisol is a type of steroid that our bodies use to regulate energy and fight off diseases.
Symptoms of Exposure to Agent Orange. Gastrointestinal Problems. Gastrointestinal problems that include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, appetite loss, and gastric ulcers, have been reported from contact with Agent Orange.
1 Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure: Can cause dry, red, cracked skin (dermatitis) following skin contact. 2  May harm the nervous system. 3  In severe cases, symptoms may include muscle weakness, loss of feeling or prickly sensation in the hands, feet, arms or legs, clumsiness and paralysis.