How to Reduce your Household Chemical Levels

Today’s environment dictates that we have to be more conscious than ever. Women in the US on average are exposed to 80 or more chemicals before they leave their home in the morning. Looking at the water we drink or bath in, the air we are exposed to, the cleaning products we deem not harmful, the products we use daily on our bodies, and of coarse the biggest conversation in our culture how our food is being cultivated. All of these influences can greatly impact our immune, digestive and hormonal systems. Taking inventory can be a bit overwhelming but with time you can start to replace products and be more aware of your exposures and their solutions. Here is a quick and easy check list to get you started.

Water Filters:

• Whole House Water Filtration System

• Drinking Water Filtration: (check out: Berkey Water Filters)

• Shower Head Filters

Food Storage:

• Looking for either steel, glass, or ceramic containers

• Refrain from drinking out of plastic lids or straws

• Keep to go friendly containers in your car to refrain from any plastic exposure

Chemical Free Products:

• Soaps, Dishwasher Soap, Clothing Detergent, Cosmetics, Hair Products, Body Care Products

• ewg.org will give you your widest range of information on what’s in your products

Fire Retardant-Free:

• Upholstery: thrifting furniture and re-upholstering can be a great option and often this allows you to get better quality made items that you can custom to your taste and be chemical free

• Mattresses

Flooring:

• Limit carpets and vinyl flooring

• Use Wood Flooring with Natural Coatings

• Use Stone

Air Filters

• Hepa Air Filtration Systems - especially for at night when sleeping you will get at least 8 hours of clean air