Are you living in a safe environment? Is the home that you will spend most of your non-working life in, safe for you and your family? For more long-range planning, you might consider looking into eco-friendly products whenever you remodel, repair, or maintain your home. What do you do to reduce exposure to toxic air, water, outgassing from paints and furniture? How about air pollution from tobacco smoke (it can even be second hand or third hand smoke).
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Some examples are:
Low VOC and no VOC paints — these paints tend to have less odour but may still contain other harmful solvents and additives. You need to research to determine exactly what is in the paint you select. Non-toxic and natural are more overreaching designations. Eco Paints are a trending option and include plant-based mineral paints, milk paint (water-based, yes, does contains milk), and recycled paint.
Eco friendly cabinets, flooring and home furnishings. A growing trend is organic and sustainable furniture. You can find a number of eco-friendly brands to explore. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, look for websites that will guide you through the process of selecting materials and following through on your home project. Another option is to buy used furniture, which has already off-gassed some of its VOCs.
Tobacco Smoke
Smoke from cigarettes, cigars, etc., seems to be one of the hardest pollutants to eliminate. I have found suggestions for eliminating its odour (vinegar, baking soda and activated charcoal, and coffee grounds). Tobacco smoke contains a host of toxic chemicals: formaldehyde, arsenic, ammonia, benzene and more. Second hand smoke can remain in the air for up to 5 hours and quickly spreads from one room to the next. Air filters and conventional air ventilation cannot fully eliminate second hand smoke. What remains is the third hand smoke residue left on surfaces like carpets, furniture, walls, and drapes. When these surfaces are touched, the particles can be stirred up and breathed in.The best solution reiterated on most sites is to eliminate smoking.
Outdoor Sources
Outdoor air enters the home through openings such as joints, cracks in the walls, floors, and ceiling, and around windows and doors. Some pollutants are radon (a naturally occurring radioactive gas), pesticides, and outdoor pollution. While one might not think of the chemicals you use to maintain your yard as an indoor pollutant, they can seep into your indoor environment.
Radon kits can test the levels of this pollutant to see if it is an issue in your home. One solution to pesticide pollution is to consider a greener approach to your surrounding landscaping. Roundup’s glyphosate is one of the most widely used pesticides in the world and a recognised source of toxicity. Landscaping that reduces the need for pesticides will benefit your home and the greater outdoor environment.
Detox Methods
There are so many sources of toxicity in our modern world, I have only covered a few, and it is virtually impossible to create a toxin-free environment in your home. Yet, you can begin to make a difference by taking small, but significant, steps toward that goal. And as a complementary addition, it is important to eliminate the toxins you inevitably accumulate in your body. https://www.sundardasnaturopathy.com/oligoscan
Environmental toxins pose a significant threat to our overall and brain health, but awareness and taking preventive measures can safeguard us from their adverse effects. By implementing simple changes in our daily lives, such as opting for organic produce, purifying our air and water, and limiting exposure to toxic substances, we can minimize the risks associated with environmental toxicity. https://www.sundardasnaturopathy.com/neuroplasticity
Consult with a naturopath or healthcare professional for personalized guidance on detoxification and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Remember, prevention is always better than cure, when it comes to environmental toxicity and its impact on our well-being.
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