Lead, Mercury, Asbestos, and BPA are some of the common toxic substances we know. Researchers have warned us of their harmful effects – possible jeopardizing brain function, including ADD (attention-deficit disorder), kidney damage, compromised immune system, and many more. But did you know other chemicals are hiding in your everyday products that are just as dangerous? Here are five things you need to watch out for, that cause toxicity you may not know about.
If you want to smell good and feel fresh especially when going to work or school, a spray or two of perfume or cologne would do the trick. It may be one of the daily things you do as part of your personal care. However, doing so increases your chances of exposure to harmful chemicals. According to an article published in LifeHack.Org:
Sources: https://www.ewg.org/sites/default/files/report/SafeCosmetics_FragranceRpt.pdf https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.est.7b04781 So now you may be thinking, “I should read my perfume’s labels and be on the lookout for the harmful ingredients!” Unfortunately, this is not possible. According to the US Food and Drug Administration on Labeling of Fragrance Ingredients:
You can read the full details here.
After months of being cooped up because of the extended winter season, people are excited to go outdoors and enjoy some sun time swimming in beaches and lakes, going on hiking trips, taking bike rides, or even just at the comfort of your backyard. If you are like most people, you would lather some sunscreen to protect yourself from getting sunburned. However, chemicals used in most sunscreens can be absorbed into the body which prompted the FDA to consider its safety. A non-profit, non-partisan organization called EWG (Environmental Working Group), dedicated to protecting human health and the environment, conducted some research on sunscreens and this is what they found out:
Learn more on “The Trouble With Ingredients in Sunscreens“. FDA New Proposed regulation on Sunscreens: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-advances-new-proposed-regulation-make-sure-sunscreens-are-safe-and-effective
Yes, you’ve read it correctly. There are pesticides found in baby foods, particularly Organophosphates. Author Jody Braverman has this to say in her article “12 Dangerous Chemicals to Avoid in Everyday Products“:
We thought them to be safe. Unfortunately, most dry-cleaning solutions, even spot removers and upholstery cleaners contain Perchloroethylene or “PERC”. Jessie Sholl, one of the writers of the award-winning health and fitness magazine Experience Life, wrote:
In an article by organicauthority.com, they listed some of the toxic chemicals found in commercial fabric softeners. They are:
Furthermore, NCBI published a study on Respiratory toxicity of fabric softener emissions with this abstract:
The number of toxic substances we are exposed to can be overwhelming. We may not fully avoid them, but there are measures we can take to lessen our exposure. Here’s some good advice courtesy of the New York Department of Health:
More here: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/chemicals/toxic_substances.htm At Dr. Amauri Wellness Centre, we recommend that you use natural household cleaning products, choose organic foods when possible , avoid fragrance and give your personal care products a makeover. You can consult with our Toronto Naturopath – Dr. Amauri Caversan, if you need more information on how naturopathic medicine may help you detoxify and achieve your personal wellness goals. Call (416) 922-4114 to book an appointment. Recommended Reading: A Naturopathic Approach to Chronic Inflammation 5 Household Items That Causes Toxicity You May Not Know About first published via Dr. Amauri Caversan
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