Everyday, whether we are conscious of it or not, our bodies are bombarded by unnatural and harmful toxins. This ranges from the air we breathe to the lotions and soaps we put on our skin. Most of these harmful chemicals seem normal to us or we are completely unaware that they are present. But general hysteria isn’t the reason why we are finding out every day that more and more chemicals we are exposed to are cancer-causing–it’s because a lot of the compounds found in our foods, household products, etc that were accepted for a long time as safe are now found to be compounding in our systems and causing bodily harm.
On the one hand it’s important not to live in a bubble- you can’t shield yourself or your children from every little passing chemical compound foreign to the body. That’s why our immune systems are so effective and highly evolved- they thrive on fighting down harmful compounds and building up tolerance and strength. In fact, recent studies all stress the importance of not directing limiting your child’s exposure to common allergens at very young ages, because introduction of these can increase the risk of more sever allergic reactions later in life. Rather, it is more important to educate yourself and your family on the risks of exposure to known carcinogenic toxins, and be aware of where and how this exposure happens. Understanding this will help you make informed decisions about what kind of fuels you will burn, the kind of vehicle you’ll drive and the household products and foods you’ll purchase.
To read more, check out this article on MedPage Today: http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/EnvironmentalHealth/19956.
