It seems as if everything these days needs to come with a warning label. But many of the things
we
know to be bad for us are marketed as perfectly safe. When you take
your health and safety into your own hands, you have to dedicate some
serious time to researching the relevant topics and taking meaningful
steps towards better health by
avoiding health hazards.
Here are just a few tips to get you started—ways you can easily avoid
common health hazards. In addition, be sure to check out the simple
ways you can
naturally purify your home.
6 Avoidable Health Hazards
- Stop microwaving in plastic – Microwaves are one of the lesser known health hazards. Microwave dangers
include depleting food of nutritional value and ultimately the lead you
to be sick. While getting rid of your microwave altogether might be
too big of a leap for you, at the minimum, you should stop using plastic
containers to reheat foods. Plastics contain all sorts of chemicals and
unnatural substances (when’s the last time you saw a plastic tree in
the wild?). These chemicals can be altered when put in the microwave, leeching into your foods. While some sources
say you can trust those that claim to be microwave-safe, others say
there is no such thing as a microwave-safe plastic. Your best bet: use
glass.
- Trade out that plastic shower curtain. Vinyl shower curtains and curtain liners are made of PVC, which contains copious amounts of phthalates. These phthalates are known
hormone-disrupters. They’ve been shown to cause both reproductive and
neurological damage by mimicking hormones. Other sources of phthalates
include pill coatings, clays, wax, paint, glues, lubricants, and more. Replace
your thin plastic curtain with fabric or glass doors and look for other
inexpensive ways to get rid of these dangerous substances in your home.
- Get your phone off of your face. Among some of the
better known health hazards, cellphones are now listed as carcinogenic
by The World Health Organization. They are categorized on the same level
as lead, engine exhaust and chloroform. With
how dependent we are on our cell phones these days, adjusting your
phone use can be tricky. Whenever possible use your speaker phone or at
least don’t press the phone against your head while using it. Sending
text messages or using land lines are other options.
- Clean your humidifier. Many parents use humidifiers
nonstop in homes with infants. The commonly held belief is that it
quiets coughs and keeps everyone healthy. But unless you are diligent
about cleaning your humidifier, the opposite is likely true.
Without regular cleaning, humidifiers can become filled with fungus and
bacteria, all of which is sprayed around the home in an easily-inhaled
mist. If you can’t do without the steam, clean and disinfect your
humidifier regularly.
- Clean your colon naturally. Colon cleansing and
hydrotherapy is all the rage in some circles. People pay hundreds to
have their colon cleaned out with water or a combination of herbs and
various substances. But the body is a naturally-self-cleaning machine
and these cleanses can actually do more harm than good. Instead, eat a
diet rich with fiber and detoxifying foods. Supplement with foods that
contain good bacteria or take active cultures to ensure your
self-cleaning machine is operating optimally.
- Eliminate pesticides in your home. Bug sprays might
be great for killing the occasional unwanted pest, but they are also
potentially damaging to you, your family and pets. As Mercola reports, even flea and tick collars contain dangerous pesticides. Practice natural pest control and get rid of the chemicals.
Staying healthy naturally can seem overwhelming in this age of
chemicals and man-made health hazards and health risks.
Read more:
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