Children are uniquely vulnerable to household toxins because of their higher metabolic rate. They require more oxygen, and they breathe in two to three times as much air, relative to body size, than adults. Additionally, children are more physically active, also increasing their breathing rate. Finally, children play on and close to the floor where many heavy pollutants settle. In short, our children breath in more toxins than adults.These toxins are suspected to be a factor in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Also linked to toxins are allergies, asthma learning difficulties, and immune system disorders.Where are these toxins? They are in a wide variety of personal care and household products.
Do you know where toxins are lurking in your home that could pose a health hazard? Is there a link between many diseases and the chemicals we are exposed to? Do the chemicals we breath in cause health risks to our unborn babies? Do environmental toxins and formaldehyde pose a health hazard? What are environmental toxins? What about autoimmune diseases? Is Autism caused by environmental toxins? Is there a link between cancer and exposure to toxins in our homes? These are questions that more and more people are asking. We hope to give you information on this site that will help you to educate yourself and improve your family's health. Many of the steps we take today to go green or eco-friendly in our homes will improve our quality of life and save money.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Protect Your Family's Health
Everyday household cleaners that can make cleaning faster and perhaps simpler, are full of chemicals. These chemicals have their costs. Many give off unhealthy fumes that can irritate the eyes, nose and lungs. Some cleaners are corrosive and can harm your skin. Many contain ingredients that are suspected of causing cancer.
Many household cleaners can leave behind chemical residues. Children tend to touch everything and then put their hands in their mouths or pick up food dropped on the floor. Children may be putting toxic chemicals in their mouths along with their toys and food. Small amounts of the toxic chemicals may not be immediately harmful to children but can accumulate to cause health problems over time.
How To Go Green
The solution is to avoid chemical cleaners that may contain dangerous solvents, acids, and other corrosive chemicals. Use mild cleaners that reduce the risk of eye and skin irritation. Look for product manufactures that are committed to protecting your family’s health.
Remember: Don't mix cleaners as the ingredients can combine to form more dangerous gases.
Many household items-including cleaners, insect sprays, carpets, wet paints and finishes, air fresheners, candles and incense, art supplies, fires and gas appliances-give off fumes that contain chemicals. These invisible chemicals can concentrate to unhealthy levels. Often adults don't even notice, because we are less sensitive than children to the fumes.
These chemicals are heavy and do not simply disappear. Without ventilation these chemicals will absorb into carpets, curtains, and upholstered furniture.
Open your windows and doors daily to ventilate your home. Make sure your home breathes! The fresh air will dilute the concentrated chemical fumes. Opening your windows and doors will allow toxic chemicals to escape instead of remaining inside.
Industrial pollutants and "run-off" from farm fields can easily contaminate our water supply. Most public municipalities test water frequently for more than 90 water contaminants, and you can easily obtain a "Consumer Confidence Report" with those results from you water utility.
Anyone who gets their drinking water from a private well should test their water regularly. If you suspect that the water coming into your home could be contaminated by lead pipes you should have your water tested.
If you would like more info you can sign up for a free live online webcasts on this subject and more at http://www.betterhealthinfo.net/tngreen and receive a free e-book on how to Go Green safely.
Many household cleaners can leave behind chemical residues. Children tend to touch everything and then put their hands in their mouths or pick up food dropped on the floor. Children may be putting toxic chemicals in their mouths along with their toys and food. Small amounts of the toxic chemicals may not be immediately harmful to children but can accumulate to cause health problems over time.
How To Go Green
The solution is to avoid chemical cleaners that may contain dangerous solvents, acids, and other corrosive chemicals. Use mild cleaners that reduce the risk of eye and skin irritation. Look for product manufactures that are committed to protecting your family’s health.
Remember: Don't mix cleaners as the ingredients can combine to form more dangerous gases.
Many household items-including cleaners, insect sprays, carpets, wet paints and finishes, air fresheners, candles and incense, art supplies, fires and gas appliances-give off fumes that contain chemicals. These invisible chemicals can concentrate to unhealthy levels. Often adults don't even notice, because we are less sensitive than children to the fumes.
These chemicals are heavy and do not simply disappear. Without ventilation these chemicals will absorb into carpets, curtains, and upholstered furniture.
Open your windows and doors daily to ventilate your home. Make sure your home breathes! The fresh air will dilute the concentrated chemical fumes. Opening your windows and doors will allow toxic chemicals to escape instead of remaining inside.
Industrial pollutants and "run-off" from farm fields can easily contaminate our water supply. Most public municipalities test water frequently for more than 90 water contaminants, and you can easily obtain a "Consumer Confidence Report" with those results from you water utility.
Anyone who gets their drinking water from a private well should test their water regularly. If you suspect that the water coming into your home could be contaminated by lead pipes you should have your water tested.
If you would like more info you can sign up for a free live online webcasts on this subject and more at http://www.betterhealthinfo.net/tngreen and receive a free e-book on how to Go Green safely.
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