Chemicals and toxins in our homes are creating many health issues. It is time we get real and understand what our families are dealing with, and offer a cost effective, simple solution that works. So if you can spare one more moment, please read this info, and think about your home and what you are creating for your family. You can make a real difference to your child’s life in so many simple ways.
This quote is from the book called ‘The Awful Truth about Cleaning Products and fertility’ by Gabriela Rosa. It really highlights what is happening to our children as the result of using chemicals in our world:
“A study was recently done in the US on the cord blood of newly born babies. They looked for a range of known toxins and found the majority were present AT BIRTH in the cord blood collected. Of these, 62% were known carcinogens, 75% were neuro-developmentally toxic, and many were know to produce birth defects or reproductive system damage. Essentially our babies are being born polluted.
This probably explains the changes currently being seen in paediatric diseases. We are now faced with epidemics of paediatric conditions that were not present only a few years ago, including allergies, epipens, asthma, adhd, autism, paediatric cancers and schools full of overweight children.
If we change the ways we do things perhaps we will give the next generation the best possible chance for a healthy body and brain …. Until then the home needs to be as chemical-free as possible.”
Dr Emmanuel Varipatis MB.BS.(UNSW)
One way we can make a real difference in our homes is change our cleaning products and personal care products to non-toxic ones that contain no nasties. If you are like me you probably thought you were. My suggestion is look again, it seems you just can’t trust a brand, and what it says on the label. For years I purchased a spray on cleaning product called “Earth’s Choice” at my local supermarket. I was horrified when I read my bottle and it listed methylchloroisothiazolinone a chemical that is a human skin toxicant which can cause asthma; allergic reactions; sensitisation; contact dermatitis. How do I know this? I have a little red book called “The Chemical Maze” it lists hundreds of chemicals, it’s function and possible effects.
The Simple Solution
Gabriella’s book goes on to offer a simple solution – that is nontoxic and pure. She recommends using 100% pure essential oils and making up blends yourself.
Personally I have found 100% Pure Essential Oils to work, and they smell fabulous. I have recently come across the Young Living range of Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils that also have a cleaning product that really works. It is called ‘Thieves‘ and it is antiviral, antibacterial, anti fungal.
Just yesterday I used Thieves to clean the streaks off my granite benches, cleaned out the mould in my sandstone water feature (without bleach) it looks fabulous (my dog can even drink out of it safely). I also cleaned the glue off a bottle, and put a drop under my tongue to stave off a tickly throat. This is unbelievable but true, Thieves is safe, and non toxic. I just couldn’t help sharing this with you as I know that for years I was looking for a safe way to clean that was simple to use, smelt nice, was cost effective and non toxic. If you want to know more send me an email: karin@nurturehouse.com.au
