Household Toxins
Hazardous substances can enter your body in three ways
ingestion, inhalation, and absorption through the skin.
Once a
hazardous substance has entered the body it is circulated to
every organ of the body within seconds through the blood.
Toxins
can be ingested by eating or drinking hazardous substances
or contaminated food and water. Ingestion is a major cause
of poisoning in children 6 and under. Keep the hazardous
products out of the reach of children
and in a locked area.
Toxins
that are inhaled from gases, vapors, and sprays pass
directly through the lungs and enter the blood. If you can
smell a toxic chemical, your ventilation is not sufficient
(although some
harmful chemicals have no odor). Use a mask
or respirator to protect yourself.
The skin
is like a sponge and can absorbed toxins instantly.
Hazardous products containing irritants or corrosives will
injure the skin and then are absorbed. Some hazardous
chemical can be absorbed without causing any damage to the
skin. Wear gloves and protective clothing.
When you
go shopping for products your selection can be your first
step toward minimizing danger.
·
Buy the
least hazardous product for the job.
·
Check the
label to see if a product has several uses. Then you can
avoid buying a different product for each job.
·
Avoid
aerosol products. Aerosol products may contain hazardous or
toxic propellants, and the fine mist that they produce may
be more easily inhaled.
·
Remember,
the word "non-toxic" is for advertising only. It does not
mean the product meets any federal regulations for
non-toxicity.
In Summary
An astounding array of hazardous products can be found in
and around the average home. They are in common, everyday
household products as well as in pesticides. In order to
protect your family's health it is important to eliminate
the use of these chemicals.
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Written by Diane
Gardner
Diane is a mother of
2, grandmother of 4, and the author of
http://www.parentawarenesscenter.com and
http://www.wahmhotline.com Diane has been a successful
entrepreneur for 20 years developing both off line and
online businesses. She is dedicated to helping women and is
a personal success coach.
She has a passion for helping parents with health issues,
natural alternatives,
toxic awareness
and much more.
She is also dedicated to helping women in business and moms
who would like to work from home successfully.
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