I've had my blog for quite a while now and have never really known what to "blog" about. I am a homeschool mom and I could probably fill my blog with information of our daily adventures in our schooling. I 'm also been married to my high school sweetheart for 22 years this July, so I do have many stories to share on that topic too, but then I thought about an area that is close to my heart that I could blog about that can help other families.
When we pick up a product in the grocery store, most of us like to think we are getting something that has been tested and proven to be safe for our family’s personal use. After all – we have laws to protect our health and safety – RIGHT?
Over the last 4 years I've really gotten an education and I want to share some information with you, not to scare you, but to educate. There are more and more disturbing facts about the simple everyday cleaning and personal care products that we, the average American family, have in our homes.
- The average home contains over 62 toxic chemicals
- Chemicals enter our body through inhalation, absorbtion(skin) & ingestion
- Household cleaners are the #1 cause of poisoning in children
- “Formula 409” is considered a legal peticide
- The shiny things in “Tide” powder are fiberglass
- Formaldehyde can be found in many personal care and cleaning products, such as toothpaste and baby shampoo
Unfortunately, our government has very limited power when it pertains to regulating manufacturers or requiring testing on their products. The FDA cannot regulate a personal care product until it is released into the marketplace. Neither personal care products nor their ingredients are tested and approved before they are sold to the public. No law requires manufacturers to list the exact ingredients on the package label. A product that kills 50% of lab animals through ingestion or inhalation can still receive the federal regulatory designation as “non-toxic”.
Of coarse, household cleaning and personal care products are NOT the only source of chemicals in our homes, although they ARE some of the most deadly! They are also the easiest to replace.
After realizing that I was bringing chemicals into our home that could really effect my families health I switched to safer, healthier products in our home. I shop from an online store that has products that are safer for my family and the environment and they delivered right to my door. By removing the chemicals from our home I no longer suffer from migranes, which I suffered with for years and I have peace of mind that I am providing the very best for my family.
Don’t take my word for it. Please visit the websites below for yourself. These websites are very educational and informative. They opened my eyes to what I was exposing my family to.
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