Today, we are inundated with environmental toxins which are affecting our overall health. And, many of those toxins you are administering in your own home. To clarify, you are consuming food additives and using harsh chemicals found in household products that have series harmful side affects. Therefore, here are 4 things you should stop using to improve your health.
4 Things You Should Stop Using, To Improve Your Health
1. Fabric Softener
I stopped using chemical fabric softeners and dryer sheets long ago. To clarify, I was on a self-healing mission and needed to rid my home of as many environment pollutants as possible.
It proved to be effective and after learning the research findings of Dr. Anne Steinmann’s research team, I was grateful I had.
Let me share with you what they found…..
“more than 25 VOC’s emitted from dryer vents using these products such as Acetone, Formaldehyde, Acetaldehyde, Pentane (causes skin rashes, upset stomach) Ethyl Acetate (EPA’s Hazardous Waste List, causes anemia and can damage liver and kidneys), Benzyl Acetate (absorbed through skin can cause pancreas problems) and Alpha-terpineol (causes headaches and nervous system disorders).”
Think about how many years you have been exposed to this one household product and the potential health risk to you and your family.
You know, you think you are doing a good thing by washing away dirt and bacteria from your clothes/linens, but in reality you are putting harmful health hazardous chemicals back into them. And, you are convinced they are clean or safe because of the lovely smell.
Save yourself any long term health issues and stop using Fabric Softeners and Dryer Sheets.
Click here for a DIY Natural Fabric Softener recipe.
2. Harmful Additives In Food
It is best to avoid foods that contain harmful additives. For example, artificial or refined substances in many foods are known to cause headaches, dizziness, allergies, cancer, nausea etc.
Here are what additives look like….
- MSG
- Sodium Nitrate
- Sodium Bisulfite
- Calcium Sulfite
- Artificial Food Colouring
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
- Artificial Sweeteners
- Guar Gum
- Potassium Sitrate
- Trans Fat
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sulphur Dioxide
- Zinc Acetate
- Benzyl Acetate
- Artificial Flavouring
- Propyl Gallate
- BHA and BHT
- Natural Flavouring
I suggest looking over the list of ingredients and avoid packaged foods as much as possible. It is best to eat fresh wholesome foods that are free of preservatives!
To learn more about a healthy preservative free diet click here.
3. Fragrant Candles & Air Fresheners
After learning about the chemicals and long term side affects of scented candles, air fresheners and other personal products, I stopped using them in my home.
These chemicals are disguised with pretty packaging and lovely scents that are hard to ignore. And, I must admit the only item I still use is perfume, but only on special occasions. NOT everyday like I use to.
According to Dr. Anne Steinmann “Society is suffused with fragranced consumer products: air fresheners, cleaning products, scented candles, hand sanitizers, laundry supplies, and personal care products, to name a few out of hundreds. Fragranced products emit a range of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as terpenes (e.g., limonene), which often dominate pollutants found indoors, and generate secondary pollutants such as formaldehyde.
Fragranced products can cause a range of adverse health effects, such as migraine headaches, asthma attacks, respiratory difficulties, neurological problems, mucosal symptoms, contact dermatitis, gastrointestinal issues, liver and kidney issues.”
For a list of the chemicals found in these products click here.
I understand that it can be difficult to stop using all the familiar products you've used for years. So, try gradually replacing an item with an all-natural AIR FRESHENER or DIY HOME REMEDIES.
To learn how to make SOY CANDLES with ESSENTIAL OILS click here.
4. Household Spray Cleaners
Stop using chemical spray cleaners in your home. I know you've been lead to believe that you are ridding your home of harmful pathogens and bacteria by using common anti-bacterial cleaners. But, you are actually defeating the purpose. In short, you may be killing bacterial but you are filling your home with toxins that can cause migraines, dizziness, loss of coordination, skin irritation, sore throats, asthma, allergies, severe kidney and liver damage.
You should use safe all-natural cleaners. For instance, my Aunt Shelley's DIY recipe is super easy to make. As a result, this all-purpose natural cleaner kills bacteria, fungus and mildew and can be used to clean your windows, kitchen and bathrooms.
DIY All-Natural Household Cleaner Recipe
- 946ml Empty Spray Bottle
- 1 Bottle Hydrogen Peroxide
- 2 – 3 Drops Dr. Bronner's Organic Pure Castile Liquid Soap. Purchase click here.
- 1 Tsp Baking Soda
- White Vinegar
- Few Drops Essential Oil. Purchase click here.
First, add all of the ingredients into the empty bottle, except the vinegar. Second, once all of the ingredients are added, fill the remainder of the spray bottle slowly with the vinegar because the baking soda will foam up.
You can use any essential oil of your choosing. For example, I chose geranium oil because of its many health benefits. Most importantly, it is safe for pets!
Click here to learn what essential oils are safe for pets.
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