You will be surprised to learn that there are everyday things you use that are actually toxic! While it’s almost impossible to avoid chemicals entirely, you should at least try to reduce their exposure as much as you can!
Dangerous chemicals are lurking in many everyday things you use that are actually toxic for your health. And you don’t even know it!
Toxic substances, such as flame retardant compounds called PBDEs in mattresses, and BFRs in circuit boards in computer and game console casings. Polytetrafluoroethylene in non-stick cookware. Phthalates or PVC in shower curtains, plastic bottles, and food containers and in power cords of electronic devices. Benzaldehyde, camphor, ethyl acetate, benzyl acetate, linalool, acetone and methylene chloride in perfumes and fragrances. Chemical surfactants in cleaning products. Ethylene-based glycol ethers and paradichlorobenzene in air fresheners. Bisphenol A or BPA in most canned food containers. Insecticides, as well as herbicides in genetically engineered Roundup ready crops such as corn and soy. Synthetic preservatives and fragrances in cosmetic. Quaternary ammonium salts in fabric softeners. Perchloroethylene or PCE in dry cleaned clothes. Triclosan in hand sanitizer.
These dangerous chemicals in the mentioned everyday things you use that are actually toxic have been linked to headaches, skin irritation, and respiratory problems. Also, brain and reproductive damage, decreased sperm quality, and neurological damage. In addition, they cause heart disease, diabetes, thyroid problems, hormonal problems such as infertility and early puberty. As well as impaired memory and sexual development, and liver, kidney, and central nervous system damage. Crazy! And if you have found this list surprising, check out the 10 Surprising Things That Make You Smell Bad video.
What do you think? Are you concerned about your exposure to these toxic chemicals? Why or why not? Are there any particular chemicals or everyday products you look out for and avoid? Leave a comment below and let us know!
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