Self-Care Measures to Minimize Everyday Toxic Contamination

Self-Care Measures to Minimize Everyday Toxic Contamination

By Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD

Tip! Reduce or eliminate the use of aerosol sprays or toxic chemicals for cleaning. Use natural products such as vinegar and peroxide, rubbing alcohol or baking soda instead.

Use an exhaust fan over the stove to remove cooking toxins.

Don't allow anyone to smoke in your house, office, car, or be in a house, office or car when someone smokes.

Keep damp areas such as basements, garages and bathrooms clean and dry. If you live in a high humidity area, use a dehumidifier.

Use a mask when mowing lawns, hedging or trimming plants.

Check house plant soil for mold growth. If mold is evident replace soil.

During pollen and humid weather don't hang clothes outdoors to dry, pollen and molds can collect.

Remove clothes from washer within an hour, mildew grows quickly especially in humid regions.

Change clothes after being outdoors. Air out clothes and shoes before storing.

Use high quality room air filters

Clean heating and cooling air filters and air ducts in two month intervals.

If you have inhalation allergies, keep windows and doors closed. Use AC to stay cool and filter out pollens, dirt, soot and other airborne irritants.

Use special plastic covers to seal pillows and mattresses if you are allergic to dust mites.

Clean and dust your house frequently.

Do Not use any air freshner, the chemicals are highly toxic and for some poisonous.

Avoid using heavy drapes that accumulate dust easily.

Tip! As toxic mold infestation grows and mycotoxins fill the air, symptoms may increase in severity to include asthma, sinus headache, nasal congestion, dizziness, skin rashes, hives, difficulty in swallowing, involuntary facial movements, irritable bowels, excessive fatigue, recurrent sore throat, chronic cough, bleeding lungs, pulmonary hemorrhage, increased risk of tuberculosis, and osteopenia.

Remove carpets or rugs (hard wood floors don't collect dust as easily as carpet).

Keep family pets in certain rooms, avoid the bedroom. Bathe the animal frequently.

Do not use cat litter that clumps, the chemical to create the clumping is highly toxic and for some poisonous.

Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, author, specializes in: Mind, Body, Spirit healing. As an inspirational leader, Dr. Neddermeyer empowers people to view life's challenges as an opportunity for Personal/Professional Growth and Spiritual Awakening. http://www.drdorothy.net __________________________________ I respectfully offer this information in an effort to educateeach of you about the possible effects of some of the choiceswe are making without being fully informed as to the long-termfar-reaching effects of these choices. Ali Brown Visit Wonderland for more information