Did you know that the household and beauty products that you
purchase at your local store are unhealthy for your family? You
probably don't know this because the chemical and manufacturing
industries don't have to provide us with this information. Of
course, many of these chemicals were originally intended to enhance
our lifestyles. However, you really need to know that these "life- enhancing" products are actually polluting our health and
environment. Your continued good health depends upon knowing this
truth. This way you can limit your exposure to these toxic
chemicals.
One of the largest indoor pollutants that is found in our homes is
formaldehyde which is found in antiperspirants, mouthwash,
toothpaste, floor waxes, and furniture polishes and causes
allergies, cancer, immune system failings, and asthma.
Another major indoor pollutant are phenols. This pollutant can be
absorbed by both your lungs and your skin and result in caustic
burns, kidney and liver damage and hyperactivity. Phenols are found
in acne medications amd mouthwash.
Some other items that you need to be cautious of include Dawn
Dishwashing Detergent which is the #1 cause of accidental poisoning
in the USA, Tide which contains lye is the #1 polluter of our homes,
and Off bug spray contains DEET which causes seizures. Other
products to beware of include Lysol, Fantastik, Formula 409, Pine- Sol, Pledge, Spic & Span, Tilex, Ajax, Speed Stick, Secret,
Johnson's, Joy, Windex, Palmolive, Shout, Spray & Wash, Palmolive,
Lever, Irish Spring, Jergens, Crest, Listerine, Arm & Hammer,
Colgate, Scope, Old English and Dove. As you can see, these are a
lot of major brand cleaners and beauty products.
What exactly do these products do? They can cause a list of
symptoms including: a delay in the onset of puberty, cancer,
excessive fatigue, heart palpitations, insomnia, night sweats,
hormonal imbalances, unusual skin rashes, swollen glands, digestive
problems, nausea, diarrhea, muscle and joint pain, heart disease,
irritability, aggression, impaired memory and concentration,
auditory and visual perception, the onset of allergies, asthma,
birth defects, and noise intolerance. They can also adversely
affect the nervous system reducing emotional well being, mental
alertness, coordination and other functions associated with
intelligence. Toxic chemicals also increase the symptoms of any
existing conditions.
Your home is a toxic waste dump! The average home contains 62 toxic
chemicals. Less than 2% of these chemicals have actually been
tested for long-term effects. Now that you know the truth, I
encourage you to start doing something about it!
Brenda Hoffman is a home-based professional from Pennsylvania. She
began her adventures in home-based business over 7 years ago after
receiving a degree in psychology. Now the mother of 1, she operates
a homeopathic health and wellness network (http://your-healthy-
family.blogspot.com) providing information for those who are
interested in improving their life. Copyright (c) 2005 All Rights
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