Interesting Facts about Toxins in the Home! (A Must Read!)

[babyjakesmama]

Here are some interesting facts and highlights...

-Every 13 seconds a family calls a poison control center regarding an exposure to poison at home
-Over 3/4 of all poison exposures reported to poison control centers involve ingestion of a toxic household product.
-When researched by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, 884 personal care products out of 2983 were found to be toxic. 146 of which can cause tumors, 218 can cause reproductive complications, 314 can cause biological mutation and 376 can cause skin and eye irritations. Personal care products should promote hygiene, health and beauty... not make us sick!
-An EPA report stated that indoor air pollution is one of the nation's most important environmental health problems
-The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that 150 common household chemicals have been linked to allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological abnormalities

What can you do?

Educate yourself
Begin to eliminate toxins from your everyday life
BE WELL- utilize and enjoy products that won't make you sick

Dani

http://www.gogreenfor2moro.com