Why Go Toxic Free
Every day we are exposed to hazardous products through poor indoor air quality especially in homes and offices (most of us spend more than 90% of an average day indoors), misuse of products, improper storage, or accidental spills.
Effects might be felt when concentrations become high, or if someone is sensitive to a certain substance. Children, elderly adults, or those who are indoors most of the time can be sensitive to smaller concentrations of hazardous substances. “Acute” or short-term effects include headaches, allergic reaction, breathing difficulty, dizziness, cancer, birth defects, and other problems.
How can we be exposed?
Here is an illustration of exposure to Toxic Chemicals. There are 5 main ways that one can be exposed;
- Through the air we breadth
- Through the liquids we drink
- Through the food we eat
- Through contact of soil and the things we touch
- Through the daily products we use
What do toxic chemicals do in our bodies?
Once in the body, toxic chemicals can act in a number of ways that can harm our health:
Hormone disrupting chemicals: mimic, block or interfere with hormones such as estrogen, androgen and the thyroid. Can lead to reproductive defects, reduced fertility, and neurological, behavioral and developmental problems.
Carcinogenic chemicals: cause or aggravate cancer, which is the growth of abnormal cells that spread throughout the body.
Neurotoxic chemicals: cause damage to the brain. Can lead to developmental and behavioral disabilities, particularly in children because their brains are still developing. Click here to watch video
Respiratory toxins: affect the breathing system. Can cause respiratory illnesses, such as bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema, cancer, and general breathing problems.
Reproductive toxins: can affect reproductive ability and sexual function.
Developmental toxins: can negatively affect normal childhood development and growth.
