chemical regulation, many known carcinogens such as formaldehyde,
naphthalene, BPAs, triclosan, among many other health damaging toxins,
end up in the water we drink, the food we eat, the air we breathe, and
the products we use on a daily basis.
Because they are available on the market many of us assume that they
are completely save and aren't aware of the many health problems they
could cause.
Here's a list of common household products you should get rid of to
protect your family's health and wellness:
1. Air Fresheners and Cleaning Products
In a 2008 study at University of Washington, Anne Steinemann and her
team found that many air fresheners on the market are loaded with
cancer-causing chemicals. Essential oils are a much better and safer
way to freshen up your home.
2. Mothballs
Moths nibbling holes in your favorite fabrics, not the most pleasant
creatures to have in your house. But mothballs aren't the best method
to keep them away. Most types contain paradichlorobenzene or
naphthalene, which can cause cell damage and cancer. A much safer and
natural alternative: cedar chips.
3. Candles
According the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 40
percent of the candles sold contain lead in their wicks to make them
firmer. They release 5 times more lead than what our children can
handle and can cause hormone dysfunction, behavioral issues, and
learning disabilities. To protect your family opt for beeswax candles
with cotton wicks, or why not try and make your own.
4. Nonstick Cookware
When non-stick or Teflon cookware is heated at high temperature or
gets scratched it releases perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and other
chemicals which end up in our food. Safer cookware for you to use:
glass, cast-iron, copper or ceramic/porcelain coated pans.
5. Cosmetics
Similar to the dirty dozen food list the Environmental Working Group
created, National Geographic's Green Guide lists toxic chemicals found
in skin care products. These include lead, formaldehyde, mercury,
parabens, and phthalates, and are all known to cause serious health
issues, including cancer. Opt for organic, natural skin care products
or try and make your own.
6. Conventional Deodorants and Antiperspirants
Deodorants are made so they remain on our body for hours and most of
their ingredients get absorbed through the skin. Including
cancer-causing compounds such as aluminum, triclosan, and phthalates
7. Shower curtains
Much better is to install a glass panel or door on your shower as some
of the curtains available on the market release volatile toxic
chemicals or VOCs into the air you breathe.
8. Pressed Wood
Many studies have linked high formaldehyde levels to several types of
cancer. Pressed wood is made out of different kinds of wood particles
which are glued together with a urea-formaldehyde based substances.
Pressed wood has shown to be one of the biggest sources of indoor
formaldehyde emissions.
9. Plastic Bottles or Containers and Cans
Plastics bottles or containers and cans often contain bisphenol A
(BPA), a phthalate and estrogen-like substance associated with
reproductive issues, heart diseases, and cancer. Diethylhexyl adipate
(DEHA), another cancer-inducing chemical is often used to make plastic
bottles more pliable.
10. Common Pesticides
Many studies associate an increased risk of cancer (especially brain
cancer in children) to the use of insecticides, fungicides,
disinfectants or other varieties. The US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) made it mandatory to include toxicity level on the label,
but it is still up to you to handle them with care and they should be
kept out of reach of children. Even better is to opt for an organic
way of killing weeds and other pests.
Possible carcinogens to watch out for: chlordane, heptachlor,
tetrachlorvinphos, carbaryl, propoxur, lindane, dichlorvos, phosmet,
and permethrin.
11. Art Supplies
According the EPA, many paints, varnishes, waxes, and permanent
markers contain VOCs which are especially harmful for children. So be
mindful what you give your kids to get creative or paint your walls
with. Look for the "low-VOC" labeled paints and work outdoors or in
well ventilated rooms if possible.
-blogs.naturalnews.com
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