Reduce the Level of Toxins at Home – Using Less Toxic, Biodegradable Products Improves the Health of Your Family and Our Planet

What the Experts Have to Say about Toxins in Your Home
“Chemicals have replaced bacteria and viruses as the main threat to health. The diseases we are beginning to see as the major causes of death in the latter part of (the 1900's) and into the 21st century are diseases of chemical origin,” a sobering statement from Dr. Dick Irwin a Toxicologist at Texas A&M University. That’s a pretty scary quote. But, on the upside, there has never been a better time for finding a wide range of natural, organic goods as alternatives to toxic personal care, household cleaning, baby care and pest control products. Biodegradable items are healthier for you and made without the use of many of the chemicals and processes that can create a giant carbon footprint.

You May Not Know What Household Toxins are Doing to You

Unless you and your family get a barrage of toxicology test, it’s unlikely that you are even aware of the impact of toxins in your home; toxins that, in fact, may be producing a general lethargy that you can’t identify or fostering the development of allergies and future diseases from long-term exposure. Now, I’m not trying to scare everyone out of their minds; but rather, to raise awareness and get you thinking about some of the steps that you can take to reduce toxins in your home. Making a few small, but significant changes is really quite simple and inexpensive.

Easy, Organic Changes to Reduce Toxins

• Purchase organic bedding and clothing for your babies, children and yourself: Organic fabrics are much less expensive than they have been in the past, and now you can find items in an array of beautiful colors, achieved through the use of natural, biodegradable dyes. The toxins in non-organic clothing can be absorbed through the skin. So anytime that you purchase non-toxic clothing and bedding, you are doing something good for your family’s health.
• Use natural household cleaners: There are now many eco-certified, bio-degradable cleaning products to choose from, and because of increased demand from consumers looking for green products, prices of these safer products are very competitive.
• Choose organic skin-care and makeup: Your body easily absorbs the toxins that you rub onto or place directly against your skin, so, whenever you can, choose the organic alternative.
• Opt for organic pesticides and herbicides: If you need to control household pests or weeds popping up in your yard, look into organic control agents that are less likely to harm you. Many of these safe products are mainstream now and can be found in home and garden stores, or obtained from numerous web-based companies. A fun tip for your family: Use predators to control insects in your garden. It is easy to order praying mantis egg cases, and your kids will thrill at the sight of these miniature monsters patrolling your flower bed!