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Asthma Rate Increase
Asthma was once considered a rare disease, but owing to our increased use of chemicals in the home it’s now super common, with the asthma rate tripling in the last 20 years. In women, the rate has increased by 82% over the last decade, and this is thought to be down to the exposure to household chemicals. Cleaning chemicals fumes impact on our respiratory system so much that some cleaning products may induce asthma in an otherwise healthy individuals.
Spooky Stats On Indoor Air
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found the levels of air pollution inside the home can be two to five times higher (and sometimes even 100 times higher) than outdoor levels. An actual EPA study concluded that the toxic chemicals in household cleaners are 3 times more likely to cause cancer than outdoor air. Considering we spend around 90% of our time indoors, this is a scary stat!
Poisoning Potential
In Australia almost 2500 children are admitted to hospital every year due to poisonings, with all-purpose and hard-surface cleaners, detergents, bleach and toilet bowl products among the most common causes of poisoning among children. Kidsafe Australia list cleaning products as a common poisonous item found in the home.
Human Experiment
Chemical cleaning products are relatively new to humans, and until their introduction, the chemical compounds were completely foreign to us. The scary part is that only a fraction of these chemicals have been tested for human toxicity, meaning we actually have very little idea about how they could be affecting our health. Without realising it, we’re undergoing a huge human, toxicology experiment, and only in the future will be able to truly measure the impact. There is mounting evidence linking chemical exposure to the rising levels of chronic health problems.
Research .... or Lack Of
Since 1950, at least 70,000 new chemical compounds have been invented and dispersed into our environment. Only a fraction of these have been tested for human toxicity. Of the 87,000 chemicals registered in the US, only 10% have been tested for potential health effects.
Revolting Routines
On a daily basis we are exposed to hundreds of chemical products from cleaning and skin care products to chemicals used to produce or preserve the foods we bring into our homes, they are hard to escape.
Scary Statistics
A study found that 232 toxic chemicals are found in the average US newborn’s cord blood. Research by the US Environmental Protection Agency revealed that more than 150 chemicals commonly used in our homes are associated with allergies, cancer, psychological disorders and birth defects.
In a test carried out by Good Morning America and Greenguard Environmental Institute, 300 different chemicals were found in a new nursery compared to 2 chemicals right outside the same house.
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Diluting essential oils is crucial for safe application, as it helps prevent skin irritation, enhances absorption, and ensures the oils are used effectively without overwhelming the body.