The long term and fatal health risks of chemical toxins in the home is well documented. The hazards of household toxins can reap misery on a family that fails to take the problem seriously. Although some toxins are just irritating allergens, many of them insidiously create ongoing health issues.
The government has not required chemical manufacturers to list many of the most harmful ingredients in household products. Homeowners assume that if a product is on the grocery store shelf or in the neighborhood dollar store, then it is bound to be safe. Unfortunately, that just isn’t the case.
There has also been a serious void when it comes to understanding the impact of the ingredients. Without private research regarding chemical reactions and hazards of household toxins, consumers would still assume their products are safe.
For example, formaldehyde is found as the by-product in many other products like dryer sheets and furniture polish. A common ingredient found in most air fresheners and deodorizers along with formaldehyde is phenol, which is a carcinogen. These chemicals pose serious health risks when exposed to them consistently over a period of time. Irritation to the eyes, nose, throat and skin, nausea, headaches, nose bleeds, dizziness, memory loss, and shortness of breath are not uncommon after long term exposure.
Do you use stain removers in the laundry and around the home? Stain removers with methylene chloride is a known cancer causing agent that can cause liver, brain, heart, and skin damage. How about oven cleaners?Monoethanolamine, which is found in oven cleaners, depresses the central nervous system , which can cause dizziness or coma.
Citrus and Orange cleaners, which are marketed with the words “citrus oil” on the label, will often contain D-limonene. D-limonene is a skin and respiratory irritant. It can cause life threatening respiratory distress, especially in those with asthma or an allergic reaction.
The hazards of household toxins are never ending. Many of the products we use for housework, gardening, home improvement, or car maintenance contain hazardous materials that endanger our health as well as pollute the environment. The fact that the average house has an estimated three to 10 gallons of hazardous products in itself is a cause for alarm.
Educating ourselves and then taking decisive action is the only way to protect our long term health! While we cannot eliminate all contact with toxic materials we can minimize the contact by removing all toxic household products out of our home and away from our families! Once we remove the toxins, immediately replace them with holistic, natural, eco friendly products as soon as possible!
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