The dangerous chemicals found in everyday products are slowly killing you. Studies indicate that common household items, plastic bottles, and cosmetics are packed with toxins that affect endocrine function and overall health. Phthalates, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), triclosan, aluminum, parabens, and oxybenzone are among the most dangerous chemicals lurking in your home. The health problems caused by these toxins cost in excess of over $340 billion each year in the U.S. alone.
Millions of products on store shelves are loaded with harmful chemicals that affect brain function, cause thyroid disorders, and increase cancer risk. According to experts, plastic bottles with the numbers 3, 6 and 7 on the bottom are the most dangerous. Aluminium cans and microwaving plastic containers should be avoided at all costs.
These hormone-altering toxins used in these items cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and throat, damage the kidneys, and put children at risk for ADHD and autism. Some chemicals mimic the body’s natural sex steroid hormones, leading to infertility, diabetes, weight gain, and neurobehavioral disorders. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), pesticides, and BPA disrupt endocrine function and cause brain damage.
Perfumes and colognes are made with benzyl acetate, camphor, benzaldehyde, and other toxins that affect your internal organs. Mattresses have high levels of PBDEs. Household cleaning products contain chemical surfactants and phthalates that may cause cancer in the long run. The BPAs in plastic bottles produce adverse reproductive, developmental, and neurological effects. Deodorants contain aluminum, which has been linked to a higher risk of breast cancer.
Some of these chemicals have been banned in Canada and EU, but they can still be found in U.S. products. As a result, millions of Americans suffer from endocrine disorders that trigger obesity, cancer, and premature death. The only thing you can do is to limit these products as much as possible, or stick to organic brands.
