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HOME & OFFICE TOXINS EXPOSURE – OTHER TOXINS
Friday, March 29, 2024 9:40 AM
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Here are other toxins to watch for -
Taken from the book “Staying Healthy with Nutrition.”
By Elson M Haas, MD
• Smoke – about 96% of cigarette smoke pollutes the air and increases carbon monoxide levels. It is also an irritant and secondary smoking is a legitimate concern.
• Garbage – this can bring insects and rodents. Keep the house clean and recycle waste.
• Gas appliances – these emit gas fumes and create carbon monoxide.
• Kerosene lamps and heaters – these emit kerosene fumes and create carbon monoxide.
• Fireplaces and woodstoves – these emit chemicals in wood and create carbon monoxide.
• Particleboard – this is created with urea-formaldehyde, which is possibly carcinogenic.
• Foam insulation – this is urea-formaldehyde foam insulator (UFFI), a carcinogenic that was banned in 1982 but then reapproved for use.
Jocelyne’s Note – You may have heard that some companies now offer building products that are eco friendly and toxic-free. They use material like Bamboo, Cork, Recycled Glass, etc.
Google " Green Building Supplies" and see what you can find. Using Eco Friendly material accomplishes two things; preserves our health and preserves our earth.
Here are other toxins to watch for -
Taken from the book “Staying Healthy with Nutrition.”
By Elson M Haas, MD
• Smoke – about 96% of cigarette smoke pollutes the air and increases carbon monoxide levels. It is also an irritant and secondary smoking is a legitimate concern.
• Garbage – this can bring insects and rodents. Keep the house clean and recycle waste.
• Gas appliances – these emit gas fumes and create carbon monoxide.
• Kerosene lamps and heaters – these emit kerosene fumes and create carbon monoxide.
• Fireplaces and woodstoves – these emit chemicals in wood and create carbon monoxide.
• Particleboard – this is created with urea-formaldehyde, which is possibly carcinogenic.
• Foam insulation – this is urea-formaldehyde foam insulator (UFFI), a carcinogenic that was banned in 1982 but then reapproved for use.
Jocelyne’s Note – You may have heard that some companies now offer building products that are eco friendly and toxic-free. They use material like Bamboo, Cork, Recycled Glass, etc.
Google " Green Building Supplies" and see what you can find. Using Eco Friendly material accomplishes two things; preserves our health and preserves our earth.
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