Household Toxins That Are Harmful To Your Health

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Household Toxins That Are Harmful To Your Health
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• Purchasing household cleaning products that are
  full of harsh chemicals, may seem like the only
  solution for battling tough dirt and germs, but
  in fact there are many more natural products
  available that will do the job just as well, and
  often at a fraction of the price

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• Soap
• Many of us like to use antibacterial soaps these
  days, as we believe them to be the only way of
  killing harmful bacteria that may have been
  transferred to our hands, but the antimicrobial
  chemical triclosan, is believed to disrupt our
  thyroid function and hormone levels. Not only
  that, but when the soap containing this chemical
  is mixed into wastewater, it can cause sex
  changes in aquatic wildlife.
• Many health experts also believe that the
  continued use of this and other antibacterial
  chemicals, is helping to promote the types of
  bacteria that are becoming resistant to treatment
  from antibacterial solutions. The long-term
  effects of this could be devastating for mankind.

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• An alternative to using these types of soaps,
  would be regular soap and water, which is proven
  to be just as effective at destroying germs. Hand
  sanitizers that contain alcohol instead of
  triclosan, would be far better to use, if you
  must use them at all.

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• Chemical cleaning products
• Using products that contain harsh chemicals may
  seem like the best way to eliminate germs and
  bacteria in our homes that may be harmful to our
  health, but ironically, they can end up doing us
  more harm than good.
• Products containing ammonia can trigger asthmatic
  attacks, and oven cleaners and drain unblocking
  solutions can be deadly to children who may be
  able to get their little hands on them.
• There are many natural items that you can use to
  clean your home, such as vinegar, baking soda and
  lemons, and when applied correctly, most can be
  highly effective for cleaning and sterilising
  your home without being harmful to the health of
  you and your family, or the environment they are
  often considerably cheaper too, and you may even
  have these items already in your store cupboard.

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• Weed and bug killers
• These synthetic pesticides that we often buy when
  weeds or bugs become a problem in our homes and
  gardens, are best avoided altogether. Many
  different types of herbicides have been linked to
  some forms of cancer, brain damage and
  Alzheimers, and they can all be harmful to the
  environment, too.
• If you have a problem with bugs in your home,
  tackling the issue that caused them to invade in
  the first place, is often the best solution. Such
  as ants who have located a sticky honey jar in
  your pantry or crumbs left in a tempting trail
  all over your work surfaces. Clean up food spills
  and store items appropriately, or block holes and
  gaps where they entering in from, with wood shims
  and a caulking gun.

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• For a perfect lawn, instead of using pesticides
  and chemical fertilisers which kill the health of
  the soil, try replacing some sod with native
  plants they shouldnt require as much
  maintenance or water and will not contribute to
  flooding, as chemical products do.

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• Synthetic fragrances
• There are chemical based fragrances in many
  household products, such as detergents,
  shampoos, lotions, soaps and scented candles to
  name but a few, and some are known carcinogens
  and reproductive toxicants, even when used in
  small amounts and in products which contain low
  levels.
• Using products which dont contain any added
  fragrances is far kinder to you and the
  environment, and if youre trying to eliminate a
  bad smell in your home, set out some baking soda,
  or simply open some windows and doors, nothing
  beats the fresh smell of the great outdoors! A
  bowl of white vinegar left in a room will also
  dispel any nasty whiffs without causing harm.

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