Very often, when people think that a healthy life, focus on diet and exercise. That's a good idea, what we eat and drink, and how we fit, play an important role in the overall well-being. But what we breathe, rub against each other and with our homes also can have a significant impact on how we feel.
We spend a lot of time in our homes, apartments, condos, or wherever we live, and if the indoor climate can affect our well-being in a meaningful way. And while whole books have been written on a less toxic life, here are some important tips that are easy to follow.
Water is essential for life, and our body of more than 70 percent is water. The quality and purity of water are important and while the water resources in the United States are generally health, we also know that many sources of municipal drinking water containing residues of pesticides, pharmaceuticals and industrial pollutants. To reduce or eliminate these undesirable impurity filtration of water is the best choice. A water filter at home will give you a pure fraction of the cost of bottled water and no toxic waste plastic bottles. There are many fine brands of water filters, the state of the art triple stage filter (block carbon oxide thin silver layer), countertop filters like Britta, to eliminate undesirable compounds in water.
Cleaning products are high on the list of variable elements that can make an immediate difference in the safety of your home. Most commercial detergents contain surfactants that can irritate the skin and allergic reactions to the news, and fragrances are derived from petrochemicals, which can contribute to respiratory problems in sensitive individuals. Marks natural dishwashing liquid, cleaning the house and laundry detergent like Ecover, Seventh Generation and others contain enzymatic cleaners which are very effective, and natural surfactants, and generally no fragrance. If you have small sensitive skin or respiratory sensitivities, such a product will make your experience at home easier.
The fresh air is often overlooked in the house. No matter where you live or who you are, unless the smoke from an industrial plant blows directly to your home (in this case motion you are good), keep an open or two, if only a small window. This is the oxygen flow to improve in order to keep low emissions of carbon dioxide to reduce odors and help, cooking gas toxins or plastics.
Speaking of fabrics, carpet fibers, which largely made of plastic, is an important source of gases, respiratory irritation and contribute to allergies. If you go to your home or use carpet mats, try wool, sisal, cotton or other natural untreated as commercial carpet may seem natural substances, but it is not.
Finally, consider the natural paints and varnishes. No color is good to breathe, but natural brands like Livos do an excellent job of on the walls and other surfaces without emitting dangerous toxins petrochemicals. These products are more expensive than the popular brands, but how often do you paint your walls? They are smart and healthy choices.
Sure, there are hundreds of other choices you can make, and options to create a safer environment healthy. But the review of the above recommendations is an important start. Treat your home as an extension of the body. Keep non-toxic, and you can feel better at all.
Chris Kilham is a medicine hunter who studies the natural resources around the world, from the Amazon to Siberia. He teaches ethnobotany at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, where he is Explorer In Residence. Chris reported, cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies herb and is a regular guest on radio and television worldwide. His field research is largely sponsored by Naturex of Avignon, France. Read more on MedicineHunter.com .
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