What You Don't Know Can Harm You: Know Your Cleaners Before You BuyWritten by Vincent Platania
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Ingestion is what most parents of young children worry about when it comes to cleaners. Putting them up high or locking your cabinet may help, but unfortunate accidents still happen, leaving parents of about 1.5 million children devastated each year when their children are poisoned in home. Now you're aware that ingestion shouldn't be your only concern. Armed with this information, perhaps you can better protect yourself and your family. However, there are a lot of other things most people don't know about household cleaners they're using. For example: 1. Of 17,000 household chemicals, only about 5,100 (or approximately 30%) have been adequately tested. 2. The government has very limited power to regulate and require proper testing of household cleaners for their potentially harmful effects. 3. Less than 10% of our household cleaners have been tested on human nervous system. 4. Products that kill 50% of lab animals they're tested on may still be legally designated as non-toxic. 5. No law requires manufactures to list exact ingredients on cleaning products package label. If those facts make you a bit nervous, you're not alone. Many parents and consumer protection agencies are already calling for stricter regulations and better testing. More research is also needed to find safer alternatives to harmful chemicals currently being used. Still, many families are simply opting to avoid these cleaners altogether and purchase bio-safe, non-toxic household products. Many of these safe cleaners are not only worry-free, but clean just as well or better than their commercially-made counterparts. These products are readily available online and elsewhere. Those who are concerned about their family's health can purchase a myriad of safer products, and find numerous outlets to voice concern, including calling their state representatives to ask for government action.
Author Vincent Platania represents the Fuller Brush Company. Fuller Brush has been in business since 1906, and offers safe, environmentally friendly products for keeping your home and your body clean. Visit http://www.fuller-brush-products.com
| | Accutane without the ouchWritten by Naweko San-Joyz
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Reduce spread of bacterial infection: Using an astringent such as witch hazel or apple cider vinegar to disinfect skin significantly reduces presence of bacteria on face. This reduction limits skin inflammation and likelihood of a pimple developing. Enhance Fat Metabolism: Free fatty acids can irritate skin and provoke acne eruptions. Reducing intake of foods containing hydrolyzed fats will improve fat metabolism. However, do consume essential fatty acids such as Omega-3 and Omega-6, which are found in foods such as salmon and olive oil. These essential fats aid gastrointestinal tract eliminate pro-inflammatory substances, which reduces possibility of experiencing acne lesions. Reduce inflammation: A strong immune system serves as a buffer against inflammation. Stress reducing activities such as exercising, eating a well-balanced diet and sleeping well boosts immune system. A diet supplemented with B-Complex, zinc and vitamins C and E likewise enhances effectiveness of immune system. Like Accutane, these five steps will not work overnight. Accutane works via creating a bodily environment that is not conducive to acne. By adhering to nutritional and aesthetic steps above, anyone can attain clear skin while simultaneously augmenting their health.
Health author and Stanford University graduate Naweko San-Joyz lovingly writes from her home in San Diego. Her works include “Acne Messages: Crack the code of your zits and say goodbye to acne” (ISBN: 0974912204) and the upcoming work “Skinny Fat Chicks, Why we’re still not getting this dieting thing” (ISBN: 0974912212) for release in June of 2005. For useful acne self-help articles visit http://www.Noixia.com
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