I shared the info about the CDC 'going green'. Here is some research on why this is important and why YOU should also consider using non-toxic cleaning products.
Common household cleaners and appliances give off fumes, which can potentially increase the risk of developing asthma in children. Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the developed world and has become more common in the last 30 years. In a 2004 study published in the journal Thorax, it was found that that many common household cleaners and appliances give off fumes, which can potentially increase the risk of developing asthma in children. It was concluded that, “Domestic exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) at levels [even] below currently accepted recommendations may increase the risk of childhood asthma." VOCs are found in many household products and may also be embedded in the house itself as part of the paint, flooring, or furniture. Source: Rumchev, K. et al. (2004).Thorax, 59(9), 746-751.
Using household cleaning sprays and air fresheners as little as once a week can raise the risk of developing asthma in adults. The epidemiological study, the first to investigate the effects of cleaning products in occasional users rather than occupational users, found that cleaning sprays, especially air fresheners, furniture cleaners and glass cleaners, had a particularly strong relation to increased asthma risk in adults. “The relative risk rates of developing adult asthma in relation to exposure to cleaning products could account for as much as 15 percent, or one in seven adult asthma cases,” according to Dr. Zock. Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Vol 176. pp. 735-741, (2007)
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CDC Only Allowing Green Cleaning Products
The CDC just came out with a policy for all of their offices to become chemical free and fragrance free.
No products that emit fragrance will be allowed - they must be odor free. Only Green cleaning products will be allowed.
In the report it states:
"CDC encourages employees to be as fragrance-free as possible when they arrive in the workplace. Fragrance is not appropriate for a professional work environment, and the use of some products with fragrance may be detrimental to the health of workers with chemical sensitivities, allergies, asthma, and chronic headaches/migraines."
Employees should avoid using scented detergents and fabric softeners on clothes worn to the office. Many fragrance-free personal care and laundry products are easily available and provide safer alternatives.
If the CDC thinks cleaners and products with fragrance is detrimental to health - what are you doing about it in your home? Check out these products.
No products that emit fragrance will be allowed - they must be odor free. Only Green cleaning products will be allowed.
In the report it states:
"CDC encourages employees to be as fragrance-free as possible when they arrive in the workplace. Fragrance is not appropriate for a professional work environment, and the use of some products with fragrance may be detrimental to the health of workers with chemical sensitivities, allergies, asthma, and chronic headaches/migraines."
Employees should avoid using scented detergents and fabric softeners on clothes worn to the office. Many fragrance-free personal care and laundry products are easily available and provide safer alternatives.
If the CDC thinks cleaners and products with fragrance is detrimental to health - what are you doing about it in your home? Check out these products.
Health Effects of Indoor Air Pollution
Open your windows! Not only will you enjoy the nice summer breeze you could be improving your health!
The LA Times article lists many possible home air hazards and how some of them can be eliminated.
One of the most common problems related to the air in your home and your health is household cleaners.
Here are cleaning products that do not have those chemicals mentioned in the videos
The LA Times article lists many possible home air hazards and how some of them can be eliminated.
One of the most common problems related to the air in your home and your health is household cleaners.
Here are cleaning products that do not have those chemicals mentioned in the videos
Rise in Autism - Environmental Factors Likely
In a study done by the University of California, scientists reported that environmental factors are probably to blame for the rise in Autism.
The scientists are advocating a nationwide shift in research to focus on the pesticides, viruses and chemicals in household products.
What kind of products are they looking into? pet flea shampoos, phthalates (compounds used in cosmetics), antibacterial soaps, and other environmental pollutants.
The surge in autism is similar to the rise in childhood asthma. That has also been linked to household cleaning products.
Why risk it? Eliminate those toxins.
Questioning the Chemicals in Cleaners
In April, 2007, Oprah Winfrey had a program on Going Green – you can see the video of this on the right. The following is one of the stories that was shared on Oprah’s show:
‘For years, the Barnett family lived like most Americans. Then, in 2004, they got an unexpected wake-up call that changed the way they clean their home and treat the environment.
Sloan and Roger say they began to notice their son Spencer’s health problems when he was just 3 years old. At first, Sloan says her son coughed continuously. One day his heart was racing, so she rushed him to the emergency room.
“I don’t think we knew whether we were going to lose him or not,” Roger says. “They told us that he had a respiratory issue. They thought he might be developing asthma.”
Sloan says she began researching chemicals that can irritate the lungs and found them in a startling location…inside her home. [color=red]According to a physician, some household products—like bathroom cleaners, disinfectants, floor cleaners and oven cleaners—contain toxic chemicals that can trigger an asthma attack.[/color]
As soon as the Barnetts learned that cleaning products can be hazardous to their health, Sloan says they cleaned out their cabinets and made their home a place where everyone could breathe easier.
After throwing out common household cleaners, Roger discovered the Shaklee Corporation, a company that had been producing natural cleaning products for 50 years.
Sloan and Roger began using these eco-friendly cleaners inside their house. “We thought they worked terrifically,” Roger says. “The great news is that Spencer has never had to go back to the hospital since we switched our products and that really speaks it all for us.”
Oprah says “The Barnetts liked the products so much, they bought the company!”
Now, Sloan says she tries to live in a way that’s responsible to the health of her children and to the health of the planet.
Shaklee products, which include everything from dryer sheets to stain removers, are made from pure ingredients and won’t leave your house smelling like a lemon tree. “Clean, real clean, doesn’t have a smell,” Sloan says. “Real clean is good for our children, good for our families.”
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Oprah says she’s a big fan of Shaklee’s H2 Organic Super Concentrated Cleaner. “Use a couple of drops of this, and it’s amazing,” she says. “You can clean the windows. You can clean the counters….You can clean everything!”
P.S. Out of 1,435 pesticide poisonings in a 1 year period, over 40% were due to exposure to disinfectants and similar cleaning products in the home. (Source: State of California Study) Just reducing (not eliminating) environmental carcinogens alone would save at least 50,000 lives from cancer annually (Source: Dr. Lee Davis, former advisor to the Secretary of Health)
Did You Know?
• In 2005, 218,316 reported poison exposures came from household cleaning products
• Common household cleaners and appliances give off fumes, which can potentially increase the risk of asthma in children
• The EPA says that only a fraction of the more than 81,500 registered chemicals have gone through testing for human health concerns. 81,500 represents approximately one in every 750 known chemicals
• The EPA lists the following household cleaning products as ‘hazardous waste” – oven cleaners, drain cleaners, wood and metal cleaners and polishes, toilet cleaners, tub, tile and shower cleaners and bleach.
• The average US household generates more than 20 pounds of household hazardous waste per year, and the average home can accumulate as much as 100 pounds of household hazardous waste in the basement and garage and in storage closets.
Because children drink more water, breathe more air, are more active than we are, and eat more food than adults, they also take in much higher concentrations of toxic chemicals. Our children’s growing and developing bodies are especially vulnerable to harm caused by toxic chemicals. Rates of certain diseases linked to environmental exposures in children are increasing at alarming rates. Here are some stats that may cause you to think really hard about the toxins we have in our homes.
• Cancer rates in children have increased 28% between 1975 and 1998.
• In the last 25 years the number of children who suffer from asthma has doubled to more than 8%
• Nearly 12 million children have one or more learning, developmental, or behavioral disabilities.
Is there anything you can do? ABSOLUTELY! GO GREEN – GET CLEAN
• Common household cleaners and appliances give off fumes, which can potentially increase the risk of asthma in children
• The EPA says that only a fraction of the more than 81,500 registered chemicals have gone through testing for human health concerns. 81,500 represents approximately one in every 750 known chemicals
• The EPA lists the following household cleaning products as ‘hazardous waste” – oven cleaners, drain cleaners, wood and metal cleaners and polishes, toilet cleaners, tub, tile and shower cleaners and bleach.
• The average US household generates more than 20 pounds of household hazardous waste per year, and the average home can accumulate as much as 100 pounds of household hazardous waste in the basement and garage and in storage closets.
Because children drink more water, breathe more air, are more active than we are, and eat more food than adults, they also take in much higher concentrations of toxic chemicals. Our children’s growing and developing bodies are especially vulnerable to harm caused by toxic chemicals. Rates of certain diseases linked to environmental exposures in children are increasing at alarming rates. Here are some stats that may cause you to think really hard about the toxins we have in our homes.
• Cancer rates in children have increased 28% between 1975 and 1998.
• In the last 25 years the number of children who suffer from asthma has doubled to more than 8%
• Nearly 12 million children have one or more learning, developmental, or behavioral disabilities.
Is there anything you can do? ABSOLUTELY! GO GREEN – GET CLEAN
Safer, Toxin Free Home Environment
Have you heard about the dangers that everyday cleaners pose for you and your family? The statistics of what the toxins are doing to us and our families are terrifying.
Did you know that:
• 50% of all illness is because the air inside the home is of poor quality? (1989 State of Massachusetts Stody) and that an EPA survey concluded that indoor air was 3 to 70 times more polluted than outdoor air. Another EPA study stated that the toxic chemicals in household cleaners are 3 times more likely to cause cancer than outdoor air. CMHC reports that houses today are so energy efficient that “outgassing” of chemicals has no where to go, so it builds up inside the home.
• Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, circulatory disorders, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, and hormonal problems are diseases commonly related to chemical exposure
• ADD/ADHD are epidemic in schools today. Behavioral problems have been linked to exposure to toxic chemicals and molds. Use of Ritalin has skyrocketed since 1990.
• Of the chemicals found in personal care products, 884 are toxic, 146 cause tumors, 218 cause reproductive complications, 314 cause biological mutation, 376 cause skin and eye irritations. (U.S. House of Representatives report, 1989)
• In one decade, there has been a 42% increase in asthma, 29% for men; 82% for women. The higher rate for women is believed to be due to women’s longer exposure times to household chemicals. (Center for Disease Control)
That is scary!
So what can you do? Safe, non-toxic cleaners are available. Check out the non-toxic cleaners. If you have any questions or want more information, call me toll free at 1-866-811-5357
Did you know that:
• 50% of all illness is because the air inside the home is of poor quality? (1989 State of Massachusetts Stody) and that an EPA survey concluded that indoor air was 3 to 70 times more polluted than outdoor air. Another EPA study stated that the toxic chemicals in household cleaners are 3 times more likely to cause cancer than outdoor air. CMHC reports that houses today are so energy efficient that “outgassing” of chemicals has no where to go, so it builds up inside the home.
• Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, circulatory disorders, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, and hormonal problems are diseases commonly related to chemical exposure
• ADD/ADHD are epidemic in schools today. Behavioral problems have been linked to exposure to toxic chemicals and molds. Use of Ritalin has skyrocketed since 1990.
• Of the chemicals found in personal care products, 884 are toxic, 146 cause tumors, 218 cause reproductive complications, 314 cause biological mutation, 376 cause skin and eye irritations. (U.S. House of Representatives report, 1989)
• In one decade, there has been a 42% increase in asthma, 29% for men; 82% for women. The higher rate for women is believed to be due to women’s longer exposure times to household chemicals. (Center for Disease Control)
That is scary!
So what can you do? Safe, non-toxic cleaners are available. Check out the non-toxic cleaners. If you have any questions or want more information, call me toll free at 1-866-811-5357
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