Cancer has been on the rise in recent years, with a growing concern as to why and how we can stop this horrible and usually fatal disease.
While some cancers are hereditary and in some parts, unavoidable, we can still reduce our exposure to cancer causing chemicals and substances (known as carcinogens).No one is expected to avoid all of these substances, it does seem beneficial to be aware of those which are harmful so we can do our best to at least reduce their presence in our daily routines.
Below are 5 areas to consider, though the list is so much bigger than this. Chemicals are everywhere you look and on most everything you touch.
Household Cleaners: Many cleaners are full of harmful chemicals. We use these products in our house and the residue remains on our floors, counter tops and cupboards. As we touch these surfaces, our bodies absorb, in minute quantities, these leftover chemicals.
Phthalates: Believed to be an "endocrine disruptor" because they mimic our bodies hormones, phthalates are in many products such as deodorants, shampoos, personal care lotions, baby products, nail polish and many items where "contains fragrance" is displayed. Educate yourself to be able to recognize potential phthalates and avoid them at all costs.
Personal Care Products: Never before have we been as sensitive to what we put on our skin. From the time we were babies we were being lathered in soaps, shampoos, baby powders and more, all smelling nice. Today is a new era and we must be cautious of what is put on our skin. We absorb everything into our body, be it from shampoo to lotions. Makeup for girls, deodorants, skin creams, soaps and perfumes are just some of the products used in our daily routines. Try to find more "Natural" products out there to use. For girls, there are a few lines of "Organic" Makeup solutions, including "Piggy Paint" for nail polish. Look for body lotions, shampoos and deodorants which contain Natural Ingredients, usually plant-based. Some stores have natural based products and if all else fails, visit Watkins Products to find healthier products for you and your family.
Heating up Foods and Drinks: You have probably heard about not heating up anything in plastic containers and for good reason - during the heat up process many carcinogens are released directly into the foods you are about to eat. Cover food with paper towel, not saran wrap, when heating up food. Transfer food or drink into a glass or ceramic dish or cup when heating. Those quick and easy dishes you can take to work and make in the microwave may be convenient, but think about what chemicals are leaking into your food and going directly into your system.
Aromotherapy: We live in a day and age where everything needs to smell nice. Keep in mind many of these air freshners include "fragrance" - see Point 2 above. Air Fresheners, Candles and Potpourri contain fragrances which are actually harmful to us. Find Natural Air Freshners and make your own potpourri from actual fruits,herbs and spices.
We live in a chemical world, where most everything we find in the stores is synthetic and not healthy for us. Only now are some of these products finally being recalled due to recent health risks. Being mindful of what we let our bodies come in contact with is a good step to a healthier future.
Making natural ingredients products is possible, but more costly for companies. So long as we don't complain or demand change, manufacturing companies will continue to make these harmful products.
We do have a choice and can educate ourselves to make smarter choices. We can pass this knowledge onto our children and their children's children. Living a "convenient" lifestyle was the trend 10 years ago and now we are starting to realize the ill effects of such a lifestyle. It is now up to us to put more effort into our health and do what we can to reduce cancer-causing substances from entering our bodies.
For more information on healthier products for home care and body care, visit my website (Listed below) and view the pdf documents.
Tamara Laschinsky and her family are big on healthy products and a healthy environment. Graduating Business Administration with a degree in both Marketing and E-Commerce, Tamara has turned her "side business" into her main source of Income and loves promoting her Watkins Business to customers and new associates across Canada and the USA. She is now at the Manager level of Watkins Indep. Associates and works hard to provide other associates on her team with the tools they need to succeed!
As for Tamara's thoughts on Watkins: "Watkins has been around since 1868 and is a strong and stable company. People have joined for many individual reasons. Some want a little extra income, while others just want the 25% discount on their favorite products. More and more people who are joining are looking for a business to help support them in their retirement years and a few have started this business for their Children to learn from and eventually run! Watkins has been providing Quality Natural household products for over 140 years and expanding their product line to include Body and Home Care products which are made from "Natural" Ingredients. I fully stand behind this company as I have a strong desire to reduce the amount of chemicals myself and my family are exposed to!"
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