10 Everyday Items To Throw Away For Better Health
POSTED ON November 16, 2015 BY Lindsay Sibson
By Lindsay Sibson
Chances are that within the first hour of your day, you have come in contact with MANY hazardous chemicals.
Take a shower this morning?
Most likely your shampoo, soap and makeup ALL contain elements that could be dramatically harming your health – SCARY!
As you move throughout your day, you continue to become exposed to toxic chemicals. From your cell phone habits to how you are cooking your dinner at night, each decision and action you take throughout the day can either be HELPFUL or HARMFUL to your health.
The good news is, there are simple and healthier solutions to these risky items.
Here Are Your 10 Everyday Items To Throw Away For Better Health.
1. Personal Care Products
| WHAT? |
WHY? |
- Makeup: mascara, lipsticks, foundation, eye liner, eye shadows
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Lotions
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
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- Chemicals are very effectively absorbed into your skin
- You can absorb 5 pounds of chemicals each year through personal care products ALONE
- Makeup is a hidden source of heavy metals (lead, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, thallium)
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WHAT to use instead:
- Organic brands of toiletries and cosmetics
- Make your own products
2. Commercial Cleaning Products
| WHAT? |
WHY? |
- Bleach
- Window cleaner
- Furniture polish
- Floor cleaner
- Other household cleaners
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- Contain hazardous chemicals
- Can irritate your skin
- Cause respiratory problems
- Poisonous if ingested
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WHAT to use instead:
Read “How To Keep Your Home Clean Naturally” to learn more!
3. Air Fresheners
| WHAT? |
WHY? |
- Aerosol can fresheners
- Plug in fresheners
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WHAT to use instead:
4. Antibacterial Soaps And Detergents
| WHAT? |
WHY? |
- Antibacterial hand soap
- Antibacterial gel
- Antibacterial laundry detergent
- Hand sanitizer
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- Promote the development of drug-resistant bacteria
- Contain triclosan, which is linked to many harmful health effects (especially in small children)
- Can irritate allergies
- Disrupt thyroid function
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WHAT to use instead:
5. Stale Spices
| WHAT? |
WHY? |
- Old spices that have been in your cabinet
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- Stale spice are not effective at flavoring your dishes
- They lose their potency of antioxidants and nutrients
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WHAT to use instead:
- Fresh, organic spices
- 4 spices that are excellent at lessening inflammation:
6. Plastic Foods Containers And Bottles
| WHAT? |
WHY? |
- Plastic storage containers
- Plastic water bottles
|
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WHAT to use instead:
7. Artificial Sweeteners
| WHAT? |
WHY? |
|
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- Aspartame and sucralose (Splenda) trick your body into storing fat and promote weight gain
- Raise your risk of diabetes by worsening your insulin sensitivity
- Can cause stroke, heart attack and Alzheimer’s disease
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WHAT to use instead:
8. Non-Stick Cookware
| WHAT? |
WHY? |
- “Non-stick” pots and pans
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WHAT to use instead:
- Ceramic or glass cookware
9. Your Chair
WHAT to use instead:
- Stand up as much as possible – avoid sitting for more than 50 minutes out of every hour
- Use a standing desk
- Walk more – aim for 7,000 – 10,000 steps per day (track using a pedometer)
10. Electronic Devices – Modify Your Use
WHAT to use instead:
- Avoid continuously carrying your cell phone on your body
- As long as your cell phone is on you it is emitting radiation sporadically
- Give yourself a break from technology several nights per week (shut down and store your electronics)
By throwing away and replacing these everyday items now, you can start building better health that will last you for years to come.
HOW To Eliminate These Items From Your Life:
- Take Inventory – Search through your personal environment (home, car, work) for any items that could be damaging your health.
- Throw Away The Dangers – Collect the hazardous items your find in your environment and THROW THEM AWAY! They don’t belong in anyone’s home.
- Replace – Make a list of what you need to replace and start with 3 items TODAY. Make a plan of how you will transition to healthier items and stick with it!
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Lindsay Sibson turned her lifelong dream of traveling the world into a reality when she first stepped on a plan in April of 2014. With the simple intention of learning more about this beautiful world, she stepped away from corporate America to explore an alternative lifestyle of long term international travel, volunteering, blogging and pursuing a blissfully happy and fulfilling way of life.
Lindsay documents her journey in hopes of empowering others to find their passion, reignite their spark and freshen their outlook on life. Connect with her on her website and follow her travels on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_traveloholic_).
Through her blog, Lindsay documents her journey in hopes of empowering others to find their passion, reignite their spark and freshen their outlook on life.
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