Is your home safe?

Did you know that 150 chemicals commonly found in homes are linked to allergies, birth defects, cancer, and psychological abnormalities?

Ø After analyzing 2,983 chemicals in personal care products, 884 were found to be toxic. (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health)

Ø Since 1980, asthma has increased by 600%! Common household cleaners like bleach, and cosmetics have been identified as triggers. (Canadian Lung Association and the Asthmas Society of Canada)

Ø Toxic chemicals in household cleaners are 3 times more likely to cause cancer than outdoor air. (The Environmental Protection Agency)

Ø ADD/ADHD are epidemics in schools today. Behavioral problems have long been linked to exposure to toxic chemicals and molds.

Ø There has been a 26% increase in breast cancer since 1982. Breast cancer is the Number ONE killer of women between the ages of 35 and 54. Primary suspects are laundry detergents, household cleaners and pesticides.

Watch for these toxic chemicals in your household and personal care products!

Alcohol 'isopropyl': (a.k.a. called propanol, isopropanol and rubbing alcohol)

· Skin exposure can cause itching, redness, and rashes in some people.

· Effects may include reduced memory and concentration, personality changes (withdrawal, irritability), fatigue, sleep disturbances, reduced coordination, and/or effects on nerves supplying internal organs (autonomic nerves) and/or nerves to the arms and legs (weakness, "pins and needles").

· There is an increased risk of cancer associated with the manufacturing of Isopropyl Alcohol.

Benzalkonium chloride:
Found in: Spray disinfectants, disinfecting cleaners, disinfecting hand soaps and lotions.

· A synthetic disinfectant and bacteriacide, this chemical is biologically active (meaning it can negatively affect living organisms).

· The widespread indiscriminate use of bacteriacides is also now causing the emergence of new strains of bacteria that are resistant to them.

Chlorine: (a.k.a. Sodium Hypochlorite, sodium dichloroisocyanurate, hydrogen chloride, hypochlorite and hydrochloric acid)
Found In: Scouring powders, laundry bleach, dishwasher detergent, and basin, tub and tile cleaners.

· Chlorine and chlorinated compounds are also a prime cause of our ozone loss.

· Chlorine use in the laundry also degrades both natural and synthetic fibers.

· The most well known organochlorine is dioxin.

*** Chlorine has been linked to several cancers!

Dioxin & PCB's:

Found In: Household Cleaners

· Carcinogen.

· 500,000 times more deadly than DDT!

· Monkeys exposed to dioxin as fetuses show evidence of learning disabilities.

· Humans and animals exposed to low levels of PCBs as fetuses have learning disabilities.

· Children exposed to PCBs during fetal life show IQ deficits, hyperactivity, and attention deficits when tested years later.

Quaternium 15:
Found In: Face Soaps, Baby Shampoo, Hand Soaps.

· Causes cancer, dermatitis, neurotoxin, sensitizer-poisonous, irritant to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

· Formaldehyde-Carcinogen.

· An alkyl ammonium chloride used as a surfactant, disinfectant and deodorant that releases formaldehyde, a potent toxin.

And MANY more!!

DID YOU KNOW...

~ Lysol type disinfectants have an ingredient that is a registered pesticide. (The label will give instructions for pesticide storage and disposal.)

~ Manufactuers do NOT have to list all ingredients in many household products.

~ Just because it's on the shelf, doesn't mean it's safe!

There are safe alternatives to help protect you and your family!

I would love to share with you what we have switched to at our house, and the difference it has made!!