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Sunday, October 11, 2009

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Getting the Toxins out of our Homes

Did you know our homes can be 2-5 times more polluted than a downtown city street?

Here are a few stats:

o 75,000 new chemicals have been introduced in the last 50 years. Few have been tested for toxicity.

o An average home generates 25 lbs. of toxic, hazardous waste each year, most of which comes from household cleaning products.

o There has been a 26% increase in breast cancer since 1982. Breast cancer is the #1 killer of women between the ages of 35 and 54. Primary suspects are laundry detergents, household cleaners and pesticides.

o Women who work at home have a 54% higher death rate from cancer than women who work outside the home.

o Since 1960, asthma has increased exponentially. Identified as triggers are common household cleaners and cosmetics.

o Chlorine, Degreasers, Ammonia, Oven Cleaners-most dangerous, Toilet Bowl Cleaner-also very dangerous… may cause disorders/nerve damage/ respiratory issue/and even fatal if swallowed.

o Anti-bacterial products not only remove the bad bacteria but also the good bacteria resulting in more health issues and sickness- “When you use antibacterial hand soap, the two ingredients are triclosan and chlorine. When these reach the water-ways or any water, they make dioxin, on of the most toxic chemicals around.” (nocomoms.com, Nov. 2007)

o According to Poison Control: Household cleaners are the #1 cause of poisoning in children, #2 is Bleach, and #3 is medications.

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