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Is Your Home Making You Sick?

Toxic Dangers & How to Avoid Them

 

Unfortunately,quantity and conveniencehave replacedquality and safetyin many areas of our lives -- including our foods, toiletries, cleaners and even our homes. That alone leaves usvulnerable and exposedto toxic materials at work, school, and athome.

News stories are teeming with reports of problematicadditives in foodsandchemicals in building supplies.Health problems are surfacingand while individual investigations are underway, it raises an important question:how healthy is my environment?

A lot of us spend a great deal of time inside and have likely not considered the range ofpotential pollutantswe encounter in these indoor environments, including: gases emitted from carpets, paints, HVAC systems with gas packs, dust mites, mold, mildew, bacteria, pet dander, smoke, viruses and poor ventilation – all of which cancontribute to an array of health issuesnow been labeled as"sick building syndrome". Common symptoms include unexplained fatigue, headaches, and respiratory difficulties.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, sick building syndrome describes situations in which building occupants experienceacute health effectsthatappearto be linked to time spent in a building, butno specific illness or cause can be diagnosed.

Some of these symptoms can turn intochronic conditionsif left untreated. Fortunately, simple things can be done at home to improve air quality and ease symptoms.

7 at-home precautions you can't afford to forget

• FILTHY FILTERS?Avoid respiratory problems by checking your air filters often and replacing them according to manufacturer recommendations. If your filters do not get dirty, ventilation problems are likely.
  
  
• AC OKAY?Inspect your air conditioning unit and ventilation system for bypasses and leaks. Ensure that your filter is attached securely on all edges and there are no gaps around it.
  
  
• CIRCURLATION!Improve circulation of air by occasionally airing out the house on dry days with low pollen counts. Sensitive individuals with allergies may want to isolate the room they occupy most by closing the door and running a room filtration unit.

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• GO CHEM-FREE!Avoid fatigue and migraine headaches by switching to chemical-free cleaning products. They are a little more expensive but well worth the investment.
  
  
• NIX AIR FRESHENERS!Try to live without air fresheners. They may cover smells, but they reduce air quality by adding harmful chemicals into the air you breathe.
  
  
• VENT, VENT, VENT!Be sure that combustion appliances such as stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, water heaters, etc. are properly vented to the outside and the vents are unobstructed. Unvented gas or kerosene heaters should only be used in open spaces with a partially open window.
  
  
• CHIMNEY CHECK!Check for debris and cracks that may affect the flow of fumes out of your home.

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Natural remedies can also beused to provide the body with extra support. Whether to promote energy levels and clear concentration or support detox efforts, natural remedies have been used for centuries to promote well-rounded health and harmony in bodily systems.