The air inside your home may actually be more
toxic than the air outside of your home.
Harmful chemicals in household cleaners,
furniture, and building materials are not only
poisonous but can cause cancer and disease,
and contribute to heightened symptoms of
autism.
- Don't be fooled by clever marketing.
Commercials are designed to convince us that
by using a company's products, your house
will not only be cleaner, but safer for your
family. Household products are full of toxins,
which are inhaled as well as absorbed into the
body when used.
- Taking steps to remove as many toxins from
the home as possible will be beneficial for your
entire family. Small changes can be made over
time, and will add up.
Household Toxins That Should Be Eliminated Adhesives Air fresheners Aluminum pans Aluminum foil Amalgam fillings Antibacterial soaps Arsenic-treated wood in playgrounds or decks Baby bottles (made from polycarbonate plastics) Beauty products (containing parabens) Bleach Bleached paper products Carpeting (new carpeting off-gasses for several years) Chemical cleaners Chlorine bleach Cigarette smoke Detergents Disinfectants Dry cleaning Dryer sheets Dust Mites Fabric softeners Fluoride toothpastes Fragrances (man-made) Fuel burning appliance with leaks Glues Hair spray, hair gels, and mousse (with phthalates) Hand sanitizers Infant sleepwear with flame-retardant Lead (in dishes, pipes, or paint) Lotions Microwave ovens Mineral Oil Mold and mildew Nail polish New cars (off-gassing) Paint thinners Paints (with VOC) Parabens Perfumes and colognes Pesticides Pet dander Petroleum Jelly Plastic food storage containers Plastic toys Plastic water bottles Plastics/Phthalates Plastic wrap Pressed wood Scented candles Shampoos (with parabens) Soaps Styrofoam Sunscreen (with chemicals) Teethers (with phthalates) Teflon pans Upholstery (new, with stain-resistant spray) Vinyl and PVC toys and lunch boxes |
Autism Angels Network
Household Toxins That Should Be Eliminated
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| A NOTE TO EXPECTING MOTHERS Everything that is introduced into your body through your lungs or digestive track while pregnant, will be concentrated in the placenta. The placenta is the rich blood supply that nourishes the developing baby. To ensure that your baby develops in the safest environment possible, follow all of the suggestions contained in this website. Please make special precautions to stay away from:
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WHAT IS BPA?
BPA ( Bisphenol A) is a chemical
compound used in polycarbonate plastic
food and beverage containers, and in
resin linings of cans. It is a synthetic
compound that disrupts the endocrine
systems. BPA leaches into food, and is
especially harmful to infants, young
children whose brains are developing.
Canned soups and canned pasta contain
the highest levels of BPA, and #7 plastics
contain more BPA than other plastic
grades. To lower your exposure, choose
fresh or frozen foods, or food that is
packaged in glass containers over plastic
or cans. Eden foods are BPA free.
WHAT ARE PHTHALATES?
Phthalates are widely used industrial
compounds used as softeners in plastics
or solvents in many consumer products
such as; beauty care products, deodorant,
hair spray, and nail polish. They are used
in lubricants, wood finishers, and are what
produce that "new car smell." Studies have
shown that phthalates can damage the
liver, the kidneys, the lungs and the
reproductive system.
WHAT ARE PARABENS?
Parabens are chemical compounds used
as preservatives, especially in cosmetic
products. It mimics the hormone estrogen,
which plays a role in the developments of
cancer, especially breast cancer. It is easy
to spot on ingredient labels, just by
looking for words ending in "paraben."
Parabens can bio-accumulate in the body
and should be avoided.
WHAT IS OFF-GASSING?
Offgassing is the evaporation of volatile
organic chemicals (VOC) in non-metallic
materials. This evaporation can continue
for years after products are initially
installed, which means we continue to
breathe in these chemicals.
Paints, stains, varnishes, carpet,
insulation, flooring, kitchen cabinets and
countertops, plywood, particleboard, and
paint strippers can produce significant
offgassing in your home or office.
BPA ( Bisphenol A) is a chemical
compound used in polycarbonate plastic
food and beverage containers, and in
resin linings of cans. It is a synthetic
compound that disrupts the endocrine
systems. BPA leaches into food, and is
especially harmful to infants, young
children whose brains are developing.
Canned soups and canned pasta contain
the highest levels of BPA, and #7 plastics
contain more BPA than other plastic
grades. To lower your exposure, choose
fresh or frozen foods, or food that is
packaged in glass containers over plastic
or cans. Eden foods are BPA free.
WHAT ARE PHTHALATES?
Phthalates are widely used industrial
compounds used as softeners in plastics
or solvents in many consumer products
such as; beauty care products, deodorant,
hair spray, and nail polish. They are used
in lubricants, wood finishers, and are what
produce that "new car smell." Studies have
shown that phthalates can damage the
liver, the kidneys, the lungs and the
reproductive system.
WHAT ARE PARABENS?
Parabens are chemical compounds used
as preservatives, especially in cosmetic
products. It mimics the hormone estrogen,
which plays a role in the developments of
cancer, especially breast cancer. It is easy
to spot on ingredient labels, just by
looking for words ending in "paraben."
Parabens can bio-accumulate in the body
and should be avoided.
WHAT IS OFF-GASSING?
Offgassing is the evaporation of volatile
organic chemicals (VOC) in non-metallic
materials. This evaporation can continue
for years after products are initially
installed, which means we continue to
breathe in these chemicals.
Paints, stains, varnishes, carpet,
insulation, flooring, kitchen cabinets and
countertops, plywood, particleboard, and
paint strippers can produce significant
offgassing in your home or office.
| Cook in cast iron or glass cookware. Be wary of stainless steel, as it can contain high levels of nickel. If using stainless, make sure it attracts a magnet - it will be lower in nickel. Do not use aluminum or copper cookware, and especially avoid Teflon-Coated (even new and unscratched). Teflon-coated cookware is a very toxic material. |
