1. BPA
This synthetic hormone has been linked to various forms of cancer, as well as reproductive problems and heart disease.
This chemical is found in pre-packaged boxes, in store receipts or in some hard plastic containers To avoid health effects, skip keeping sales receipts whenever possible and Use plastic containers marked "PC" or labeled with recycling label number 7.
2. Dioxin
This carcinogen can accumulate in the body and food chains, adversely affecting the immune and reproductive systems of those exposed to it.
Dioxin is a byproduct of many industrial chemical production processes involving chlorine such as waste incineration systems, chemical and pesticide production and bleaching lines in paper production... In print A preliminary report by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1994, described dioxin as a dangerous threat to public health. According to the EPA, there appears to be no level of dioxin exposure that is considered safe.
Because dioxin appears due to industrial production processes, you need to stay away from processed, canned foods, etc. Reduce exposure to dioxin by eating products directly from animals, such as meat. , fish, eggs, milk, butter...
3. Atrazine
This is a herbicide commonly used on corn. Atrazine is also a common drinking water contaminant that has been linked to breast tumors and prostate cancer.
To avoid the effects of Atrazine, you should buy organic products and choose a drinking water filter that is capable of removing Atrazine.
4. Phthalates
Fragrances in cosmetics also affect health.
Phthalates can kill testicular cells in men and have been linked to hormonal changes, birth defects related to the male reproductive system, and thyroid abnormalities.
Avoid plastic food containers, children's toys, and plastic bags that must be made from PVC. Phthalates also commonly appear in body care products, sometimes listed generically as fragrances. Therefore, you need to carefully check the ingredients of perfumes, cosmetics... before deciding to buy.
5. Perchlorate
The composition of this chemical can disrupt thyroid function. Perchlorate is commonly used to produce propellants in rockets, fireworks, flares and explosives. It can also be found as an impurity in some consumer and industrial products such as detergents.
In the environment, perchlorate is found in low concentrations in drinking water and some foods such as milk, wheat and many fruits and vegetables. Avoiding Perchlorate may seem impossible, but you can use a reverse osmosis water filter, which greatly reduces the amount of chemicals entering your body.
6. Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers
PBDEs are flame retardants, used as additives for materials used to produce household appliances, carpet pads and electronic items, etc. Although low density PBDEs have been banned from use, they still leaves a lasting impact.
It's almost impossible to completely avoid PBDEs, but you should use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to reduce the amount of toxic dust around your home. You should also remove carpets and carpets around the house, as they may contain PBDEs.
Toxic cosmetic chemicals are being used more and more, so when using them, customers need to pay attention to the amount of chemical ingredients in the product and pay attention to limit the use of those cosmetics.
Cosmetics made mainly from nature are now the most popular trend.