One of the best ways we can
improve our health and level of functioning is to clean up our indoor
air. Many people are unaware that pollutants in their every day
environment cause many of their symptoms. Products such as
laundry soap, fabric softener, perfume, household cleaning products,
carpet, pesticides, personal care products and even the basic
construction of our house all contain high levels of chemicals which
continually outgas into our air and bodies and are detrimental to our
health.
Indoor air is often more
polluted than outdoor air.
Toxicity in products such as cologne, perfume, dryer exhaust, air
freshners, laundry soap, deodorants, shampoo, fabric softener, and
other personal care products reported in Material Safety Data Sheets
are listed as being sensitizers, carcinogenic and causing central
nervous system disorders as well as symptoms such as depression,
headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, narcosis, ataxia, irritation of
respiratory tract, and a long list of other effects.
These toxins are absorbed through the respiratory tract and the
skin. Not only are the people using these products being
poisoned, but also the people around them within their air space.
In addition to that, the production of these toxic substances in
factories releases chemicals into the air, water, soil and ultimately
they are absorbed into our bodies again. Residues from washing
clothes and the toxins from taking a shower and from dryer exhaust
makes its way back into our water supply and thus absorbed by our
bodies once again.
The average consumer is not aware of these things. It is not
common knowledge. In fact consumers are falsely led to believe
that these products are safe and healthy. Manufacturers of these
products and even the agencies we have set in place that are supposed
to oversee such matters and protect us go to great lengths to cover up
these destructive health effects all in the name of money.
There are simple solutions
to clean up your indoor air. All these toxic fragrances in
products are simply not necessary for sanitation, freshness and
cleanliness.
-A variety of markets develop personal care products and cleaning
products that are unscented, natural and non -toxic. Thus, saving
your own health, others and the planet as well.
-Baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar which are all natural and
non-toxic products will clean our houses, brush our teeth, wash our
clothes, make a good deodorant, disinfect, and pretty much anything
else.
-Don't use carpeting.
-Use non-toxic paint.
-A simple shower will eliminate body odor.
-Opening the windows in your house and car for a period of time will
clean the air in it.
-If you live in an area where winter months are cold, it is especially
important to air out your place and keep a clean environment, because
the house is closed up and the toxins build up. Even when it is
cold, it is a good idea to open the windows and clear out your indoor
air at least several times a week. Every day if possible.
Keeping your indoor air clean can reduce or alleviate symptoms such as
headaches, sinus pain, memory difficulties, irritability, sore throat,
cognitive functioning, fatigue, respiratory distress, sleepiness and
many more.
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