I never used to pay attention to the ingredients in the products I purchased. If it was on sale and it worked, that was good enough for me. If it's on the shelf, it must be safe, right? That's what I thought, even though I held my breath and ran choking out of the bathroom each time I cleaned... slow learner alert - lol
One day I picked up a book and began reading about toxins in everyday products and the many health issues that can result from regular use. Headaches, allergies, asthma, hormonal issues, skin issues, brain fog, anxiety, agitation - hello!!! THIS WAS THE DAY THINGS BEGAN TO CHANGE!
-----When we KNOW better, we DO better-----
DID YOU KNOW?
The word "fragrance" or "parfum" listed on an ingredient label can represent a cocktail of more than 2,000 possible ingredients, including known carcinogens and endocrine disruptors.
Many ingredients found under the umbrella of "fragrance or "parfum" have never been tested for human safety and are permitted for use simply because they have been used for years... A quick search and you can find many commonly used ingredients on one or more "designated lists". Designated Lists are lists of chemicals that are known to be neurotoxicants, carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, reproductive or developmental intoxicants, allergens and pollutants... all permitted to be used in products you buy and use every day.
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has done biopsy studies of chemicals stored
in the fat of human subjects.
These studies have shown that 100% of people had PCBs stored in their fat.
NOT SO FUN FACT - PCBs are KNOWN to cause cancer.
OK, hold up... let's take a moment... (and brace yourself for a brief rant)
- A known cancer-causing chemical was found in the fat cells of 100% of people studied.
- Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada.
I don't know about you, but this is a significant issue to me...an issue that our profit over people industry giants don't appear to be acknowledging OR prioritizing.
I am certainly not going to wait around for industry to shift their priorities from profit to people, while my family and those I care about suffer or are at risk of suffering from exposure to harmful toxins. I'll be the one shouting from the rooftops, beating the drum, letting you know that you have options... affordable options, safe for your family options. YOU are the gatekeeper in your home... and I am here to support you on your journey of creating a safer environment for your family.
While things are not fully toxin free in our home, we continue to learn and make adjustments that have significantly reduced the amount of toxins we are exposed to. In the process, I have found some simple recipes for homemade alternatives that I would love to share with you. If you would like to receive sporadic emails (as the AHA moments arise) with quick, easy and affordable alternatives, click HERE and I will send them your way!
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Tracie
xo
