Green Health
Natural Holiday Scents
The fall season is one of my favorite times of the year. I love all the wonderful scents, that the holiday season brings. I always loved going into Yankee Candle and Bath and Body works this time of of year. My nose can’t handle these strong scents anymore. This time of the year, a few…
Read MoreCompact Fluorescent Lightbulbs – (CFLs)
Did you know…. Compact Florescent lightbulbs (CLFs) have a small amount of mercury in them. These lightbulbs don’t cause harm while intact. If a lightbulb with mercury is broken, What do you do? Ventilate the room by opening a window or turning on a ceiling fan. Ventilate for 10-15 minutes. Leave the room while it…
Read More3 Products That Are Harmful
Plug in Air Fresheners – Studies have found numerous chemicals associated with toxic effects. These include: volatile organic compounds (VOCs), benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, m,p-xylene, phthalates, and more Furniture Polish – Common hazardous ingredients. Ammonia, aromatic solvents (benzene, toluene), phenol, petroleum distillates (also called naphthas or mineral spirits), silicones, synthetic polymers, trichloroethane, turpentine. Mothballs or Flakes –…
Read MoreAntibacterial Soaps May Cause Allergies In Children?
Problems with Antibacterials Through extensive advertising, manufacturers attempt to convince consumers that they are in battle with tiny invaders and must use specific antimicrobial products to protect their health. Studies suggest that the widespread use of microbial chemicals may be causing these products to lose their effectiveness. Triclosan in antibacterial soap affects immune system Triclosan…
Read MoreAllergy and Cold Season
DID YOU KNOW …. People with asthma, winter can be a especially difficult time for breathing. Cold and dry air can be factors that contribute to the challenge. Staying inside to be warm from the Brrrr can also be a challenge, because of dust and if you have pets their dandruff. It is recommended to…
Read MoreColorful Cleaning Bottles- Fact Friday
Did you know….. Those colorful cleaning bottles found at the Dollar General and Dollar Tree that has those wonderful scents such as: lavender, Ocean Breeze, and Pink Grapefruit. This all purpose cleaner is popular with house cleaners. Here’s the warning: May cause eye and skin irritation. Harmful chemicals that have been found in these products…
Read MoreHousehold Spray Cleaners – Dangerous
Unlocked cabinetThe number of injuries to young children caused by exposure to household cleaning products have decreased almost by half over the past two decades. Roughly 12,000 children under the age of 6 are still being treated in U.S. emergency rooms every year for these types of accidental poisonings. This is largely due to child-resistant…
Read MoreChemicals in Household Cleaning Products
The facts are that health problems have been linked to environmental toxins in the home. These toxins are causing problems in our children, everything from headaches to pediatric cancer. Our bodies absorb these toxins through our skin and by inhaling. In fact, the EPA consistently ranks indoor air quality among the top five environmental risks…
Read MoreBlack Mold In A Bathroom
Bathroom mold isn’t uncommon. Bathrooms are a fantastic breeding ground for bacteria and mold spores to grow. Warm air and sometimes lack of ventilation is all that it takes to create the perfect breeding ground. How can you prevent mold in the bathroom? Always turn the ceiling fan on. Open the window, if the bathroom…
Read MoreChemicals in Cleaning Products-Fact Friday
Studies have shown that household cleaners cause respiratory and asthmatic symptoms. Specific chemicals to stay away from are: ammonia, ethylene glycol monobutyl acetate, sodium hypochlorite and/or trisodium phosphate. Being mindful of the products that you are using throughout the house will make you more aware of the toxins that are omitted into your home. I…
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