5 Quick and Easy Ways to Get Rid of Harmful Toxins in Your Home

Did you know that “endocrine disruptors” are a common ingredient in many household and frequently used products? An endocrine disruptor is a chemical that disrupts your endocrine system, which is responsible for hormones that regulate your reproduction, immune system, brain, development and more.

Research shows that these chemicals have been linked to obesity, infertility issues, ADHD, premature puberty in kids and more. It’s amazing that they are so widespread, but once chemical manufacturers create and distribute products with these ingredients the “cat is out of the bag”; it’s difficult to reverse, because there are strong financial interests at play. Many countries globally have put bans in place, but restrictions vary widely, in spite of definitive evidence of reproductive and developmental toxicity and strong evidence of metabolic and cardiovascular harm, increased cancer risks, and issues related to asthma, allergies and impaired immune functioning.

Your personal diligence is your best protection. Educate yourself and then, do your best to read labels and purge your home. I know that it can be exhausting and that you can miss things in fine print! This rings particularly true for myself as I’m coping now with severe IBS (“irritable bowel syndrome”) and my system is highly sensitized. I’m reading labels…