Nowadays we are exposed to a lot of different products that contain substances harmful to our health. Many of them can be found in our own homes!’
Certain personal and home care products, products we use in work environment and in the restaurants must undergo some security measures in order to obtain a health guarantee. This way we will avoid exposing ourselves to dangerous amounts of certain substances contained in the below listed products.
1. MANUFACTURED SWEETENERS
Many individuals think of it as a decent choice to change from sugar to sweeteners. In spite of the fact that there are common ones that are truly sound, you need to know which ones aren’t!
- Acesulfame K: causes tumors and affects pregnancy
- Aspartame: related to skin cancer
- Saccharin: related to bladder cancer, as it is indigestible and is excreted by the liver
- Sorbitol: it doesn´t digest well in the bowels, causes diarrheas, swelling and gases
We recommend you to switch from the aforementioned artificial sweeteners to honey or to the following natural sweeteners:
- Stevia: can lower the blood pressure and the blood sugar levels.
- Xylitol: improves the bone density and reduces the risk of dental caries.
- Yacon Syrup: feeds the good bacteria in the bowels and helps alleviating constipation.
2. AIR FRESHENERS
In order to keep the house and certain shops clean, we mostly use a variety of chemical products. Even though certain cleaning substances are necessary to keep us safe from bacteria, truth is many of them cause health problems such as:
– Respiratory disorders and asthma
– Hormonal problems
We recommend you to use the vinegar and baking soda combined together because they contain natural anti-microbial cleaning properties.
3. ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO – ¨HEAD AND SHOULDERS¨
The anti-dandruff shampoo ¨Head and Shoulders 2-in-1 contains methylchloroisothiazolinone and ammonium sulfate which may have been contaminated during production with a component such as 1, 4-dioxane. Scientific studies have proven these components to be carcinogenic when combined together. United States Department of Health and Human Services said that they should be withdrawn from the market.
4. ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP
It is supposed that antibacterial soap serves to get rid of the bad bacteria and germs. But current studies from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that these soaps contain an ingredient called Triclosan, which is causing the following problems:
– Interference with hormonal levels (in the early age and puberty)
– Increases the risk of infertility and cancer.

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