Is there anything safe to use?
In recent years, research and dialogue around toxins has increased. Although consumer education should give us the ability, it seems that in order to avoid this, we have only a list of chemicals left.
Although there have been more than 25 years of groundbreaking research, public awareness and new government regulations, we still have a lot to learn. What we know is that there are some substances - you have a lot of substances in your home now - more dangerous than you think.
Fortunately, we found some simple alternatives to these family toxins. So you can protect your health and family sanctuary and improve your local environment to start!
Also, one of us needs a good excuse to redecorate.
Credit: Twenty20 / chrispoops1. Antibacterial soap
Just washing your hands may cause serious damage to your hormones. The antibacterial chemical triclosan found in many antibacterial soaps, body washes, toothpastes and some cosmetics may damage your thyroid function and hormone levels. In addition, many health experts believe that excessive use of antimicrobial chemicals can promote the growth of bacteria for antimicrobial treatment.
A better choice, just use simple soap and water. If you want to use hand sanitizer, look for alcohol-based shampoos and do not list triclosan (or triclosan) or other antibacterial or antibacterial drugs. ingredient.
Credit: Twenty20 / @ nitradeem2. Flame Retardant
As a smart solution to avoid home fires, flame retardants are added to the furniture in. In the early 1970s. According to the Washington Post, the most harmful of them is PBDE (PBDE, commonly found in household plastics and furniture buffers), which has been shown to help reduce cognitive function.
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers are also associated with fertility problems and lower birth weight. So how do PBDEs enter your body? They are constantly being driven out of sneaky small dust particles and eventually fall on the floor (the place where children play)Party) or hand. Then, when you eat, they are easy to change
In addition to upholstered furniture, 80% of children's products contain flame retardants, such as replacement pads, nursing pillows and car seats. The most commonly used are triglycerides, which may result in increased tumor rates in the kidneys and testes, some of which are cancers.
Although the complete avoidance of flame retardants may not be the smartest idea, there are ways to minimize the impact. Frequent dust and vacuum in your home - dust can combine with flame retardant particles to make them more effective.
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] Credit: Twenty20 / @ happiehippie3. Teflon Pan
Whil non-stick cookware can be a real savior for cleaning up, toxic fumes released from teflon pots and pans at high temperatures can kill pet birds (smoke from overheating pots can be Killing a bird in just a few seconds) and causing humans to develop symptoms like the flu. According to tests commissioned by the EWG, cooking on a conventional stove takes only 2 to 5 minutes to break the Teflon coating and release toxic particles and gases.
Perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) are present in pressurized doses in Teflon-coated pots and pans. These chemicals have a long half-life and the true level of damage is difficult to determine; however, initial studies have shown that they can cause infertility, low birth weight, elevated cholesterol, abnormal thyroid hormone levels, liver inflammation and immune system Weakened.
So this is what you buy: look for pots and pans (like cast iron or copper) without "Gore-Tex" or "Teflon". These safer pans may be harder to clean, but what is your health cost? If you abandon your Teflon pan now beyond your budget, you can minimize your risk by using an exhaust fan on the stove and heating the pan below 500 degrees Fahrenheit. And, of course, always let the pet bird leave the kitchen!
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Chemical BPA has been used to harden plastics for over 40 years, so these suction cups are hard to avoid. Accordin For research, more than 90% of our people now use bisphenol A (yikes) in our bodies.
The main culprit? We are most exposed to the chemicals contained in foods containing BPA containers. Although there is a big movement to turn to BPA-free water bottles and baby bottles, BPA is also lurking in your canned food.
The FDA used to say that BPA is safe at current low levels, but with new research, there are now “some concerns” about the potential effects of BPA on the brain, behavior and prostate of the fetus, infants and young children. .
In order to protect yourself from bisphenol A, choose glass fruits and vegetables instead of canned food, especially tomatoes and ketchup (the acid in tomatoes can be leached from the canned lining to give your food) . You should also use glass or ceramic tableware only in the microwave oven. Microwave plastics (even if it is "microwave oven safe") can immerse chemicals in food when heated, so heat the food on the stove as much as possible.
Also consider other ways to prepare traditional food from a can. Soak the beans overnight before cooking, or just use the pressure cooker to cook the dried beans and enjoy them in about an hour.
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Do you know the new shower curtain smells? According to a study by the Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ), Washington Poison Union, Puget Sound People and To To xic-Free Legacy Coalition, you smell up to 100 toxic chemicals from PVC vinyl The shower curtain is released into the air.
Vinyl shower curtains contain many harmful chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phthalates and organotins. Vinyl curtains usually contain high levels of phthalates for softening the material.
Although the full effect of this chemical is still unknown, the National Toxicology Program considers certain species to be “reasonably expected human carcinogens.” In addition, toxic chemicals in PVC shower curtains may cause respiratory irritation , central nervous system damage, liver and kidneys, nausea, headache and loss of coordination.
But there is good news! This is ea to avoid these risks by simply selecting curtains made of cotton, polyester or nylon
Credit: fusaromike / iStock / GettyImages6. Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is used in many manufacturing processes. When an item releases formaldehyde, it passes The process known as venting is released into the air (which has a kimchi-like odour), making it part of the VOC chemical group. A known toxin, formaldehyde is commonly found in pressed wood products (eg plywood, particleboard, inlaid Board) foam insulation, wallpaper and paint, some synthetic fabrics and some cosmetic and personal items.
According to the National Cancer Institute, short-term exposure to formaldehyde may cause immediate Shapes, including eye, nose and throat irritation, cough, headache, dizziness and nausea. Prolonged exposure to formaldehyde may cause certain types of cancer.
To reduce exposure to formaldehyde, choose 100% hardwood furniture and buy at Ask the product's formaldehyde test report before. You should be able to get this material from the manufacturer.
Also, consider adding plants that can remove formaldehyde from your home and enhance your decoration! Bamboo shoots, China Evergreen, UK Ivy, Gerbera Daisy and Peace Lily are examples of plants that are particularly good at removing formaldehyde and other airborne toxins.
Image Source: tesdei / iStock / Getty Images7. Synthetic insecticides Agent
If it can harm harmful organisms, then it may not be so good for you. More research is needed to test synthetic pesticides to determine which ones are safe and which are not. But now it's best to avoid them as much as possible. Researchers have linked these pesticides to various forms of cancer, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Insecticides are also associated with brain damage in children.Injury related.
Sometimes you can't use pesticides at home, but you can avoid pests by cleaning up the breadcrumbs. If you are still struggling with pests, try a natural pest repellent, such as cedar, which can remove moths, citrus peels, which protect spiders, and lemon eucalyptus oil, which can effectively remove mosquitoes like mosquitoes. .
Chrome Editor: SVproduction / iStock / GettyImagesWhat do you think?
Since your thoughts are full of this powerful knowledge, what changes will you make to your family? Which home replacement would you use? Did you find these toxins controversial?
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