Lets take a look at what are the sources of these Toxic Chemicals?
You may not know it, but there are toxic chemicals all around us. They can be found in many of the foods we eat, products we use and the air we breathe.
We don't know how much of these chemicals our bodies can handle before they start to do damage, but we do know that we start to be exposed to them very early in our lives.
The adverse effects that toxic chemicals have on a person are not always clear. They can range from minor to severe, and the sources of exposure can be both intentional and unintentional.
This section will explore the adverse effects of toxic chemicals and the sources of exposure to these hazardous substances.
Let’s take a look at some for the possible sources that could be contributing to common maladies.:
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Indoor air pollution / dust
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Chemicals in food and cleaning / laundry products
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Bedding and Linens
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Water contamination
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Heavy metals in personal care and beauty products
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Single use plastics & Containers
Toxic chemicals can be found in many places, and it is difficult to avoid them. They are not always labeled as toxic, but they can have adverse effects on the body.
There is a whole world of toxic chemicals out there, on a daily basis we are exposed to many of them without knowing. Most of the time it is usually in low doses and our body can recover with no adverse effects. But in some cases, the exposure can lead to different negative health consequences like cancer and infertility.
Health effects of Toxic Chemical Exposure
The effects of chemicals in your home can be physical, mental, chronic or temporary depending on the chemical and how often you come in contact with it.
Physical effects include headaches, dizziness and disorientation. Mental effects include depression and anxiety. Chronic effects are long-term such as miscarriage or birth defects. Temporary effects are short-term like nausea or a rash. Below are some more ailments that you or your family members might be experiencing. This post is not meant to give medical device but only to inform.
GENERAL POOR HEALTH
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Running out of energy
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Difficulty concentrating
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Poor sleep
ACUTE HEALTH CONDITIONS
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Itching / Rashes
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Eye Irritation
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Headaches
CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS
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Asthma
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Metabolism issues/Obesity
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Thyroid Problems
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Immune Disorders
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Cancer
DEVELOPMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ISSUES
How can I minimize my family's exposure?
One of the most important things you can do to protect your health is to minimize your exposure to toxic chemicals in your home.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that indoor air pollution can be two to five times higher than outdoor air pollution. This is because indoor pollutants come from a variety of sources, including building materials, household products, and people's activities.
You can reduce the amount of toxic exposure in your home by starting to swap out harmful products with safer alternatives and detoxing your home.
Another thing we can do is detox our home with natural products by using baking soda, vinegar, essential oils and more.
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