As a young nurse, I was taught to revere the germ-killing prowess of hypochlorite solution - which is a diluted Clorox bleach solution. I regularly 'disinfected' my home with harsh chemicals, not knowing the toxic soup I was exposing myself and my kids to.
Well-meaning parents of wee ones regularly spray toys, high chairs and furniture with harsh chemicals - thinking they're protecting them and keeping their homes clean. I was one of them! I had no idea that I was exposing my family to a toxic, poisonous brew and increasing their risks for asthma, eczema, and a host of other problems perhaps later in life like neurological disorders, autoimmune disorders, cancers and the like. In fact, my babes did have horrible eczema and asthma.
I live in the Northwest, where much of the year people spend the majority of their time indoors and they keep windows and doors closed trying to keep warmth in. This and the use of harsh, toxic cleaning products a poor, indeed toxic, indoor air quality.
Cheap preservatives help companies that produce household cleaners and personal products put out products cheaply and with a long shelf-life. Unfortunately most of these preservatives are very toxic. And often, the label uses words for ingredients that confuse the buyer - Formaldehyde, in fact, has about 30 different trade names that are used on labels so that buyers can't recognize the dangerous preservative. Worse yet, they are not required to disclose all their ingredients on their labels.
Check out this eye-opener!
According to The Safe Shopper's Bible, written by David Steinman and Samuel Epstein, M.D., the following is a list of common household products that contain known irritants, carcinogens and/or neurotoxins. Carcinogens are chemicals that cause cancer. Neurotoxins are chemicals that adversely affect the nervous system reducing emotional well being, mental alertness, coordination and other functions associated with intelligence.
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Common Chemicals found in Household Products
There are more than 3 million poisonings every year. Household cleaners are the # 1 cause of poisoning of children. The top three culprits according to Poison Control: Household cleaners, bleach and medications.
Formaldehyde is one of the
largest indoor pollutants in our homes. Symptoms caused by exposure to
formaldehyde include but are not limited to allergies, cancer, immune
system failings, and asthma. Products containing Formaldehyde include:
antiperspirants , mouthwash, toothpaste, Tupperware, permanent press
clothing, floor waxes, furniture polishes, baggies, coffee, wax paper,
and paper money.
Phenols are a major indoor
pollutant. Phenols are absorbed by lungs, and skin. Symptoms include
caustic burns, kidney and liver damage and hyperactivity. Products
containing Phenols include: acne medications, baking powder, computers,
TV sets, mouthwash, sugar substitutes, and wallpaper.
The good news is that you can get these toxins out of your home! - Do it NOW! Luckily I had met a wonderful friend who shared that same video with me, and showed me how I could kill germs like a bad-dog - without poisoning my family. And you can too!
There are many alternatives out there. Some already in your cupboard - like vinegar, baking soda, lavender. Essential oils have become quite popular and easily available at good prices. Effective and powerful ingredients like rosemary, thyme, lemon, citrus, melaleuca alternifolia, oregano, are among my favorite.
I switched stores about 9 years ago, and haven't bought any chemical cleaners, shampoos, detergents, hairsprays or dental products since. Since then, my son's eczema is gone. No more painful, red, itchy or raw skin for him! My daughter's asthma is much better, and so are my allergies! My home no longer smells like a hospital either!
You can switch stores too! - Shop from home with economical and safe products! -ask me how!Switch Stores & Go Green on a Budget
There is no time like now to make your environment healthy! Get the toxins out, save money, breathe easy and have peace of mind that your home is a safe haven!
Warmly,
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