We recently posted how plastics are showing up in human blodstreamsAnyone still microwaving in plastic? Not a good idea.

We recently posted how plastics are showing up in human blodstreamsAnyone still microwaving in plastic? Not a good idea.
Sugar-rich diets generate excessive reward signals in your brain that can override normal self-control mechanisms and lead to addiction and overeating.
Research found a single week of bingeing on fast foods impaired appetite control, making the volunteers more likely to desire more junk food, even if they’d just eaten.
To learn more about overeating and junk food click on the link below
https://articles.mercola.com/…/19/junk-food-addiction.aspx
Diligent nursery workers did not realize they were using a toxic disinfectant (most are!). Sol U Guard is the world’s first all natural, totally safe, highly effective household disinfectant. And the FDA agrees it will take care of the uglies at home that you are concerned about when used as directed.
Truth: national cleaners are harmful over time to your health.
“The scientists analysed blood samples from 22 anonymous donors, all healthy adults and found plastic particles in 17. Half the samples contained PET plastic, which is commonly used in drinks bottles, while a third contained polystyrene, used for packaging food and other products. A quarter of the blood samples contained polyethylene, from which plastic carrier bags are made.”
He said previous work had shown that microplastics were 10 times higher in the faeces of babies compared with adults and that babies fed with plastic bottles are swallowing millions of microplastic particles a day.”
This article from The Guardian explains it far better than we can.
My “wish I would find time to do…” list has been too long. Each item is a little black cloud floating over my head waiting to be done. Recently, I began to act on one of those pesky items out of need. The need? My immune system needs me to breathe fresh air daily to support my immune defense against allergens, of al sorts. The decision was to stop work at 3:00 p.m and sit on my lanai with the dog running in the yard for at least 15 – 30 minutes.
That bit of time allowed me to check off several things on that long “to do” list .
I have used my outdoor seating area more in the last few weeks than I have since I I first purchased it five years ago.
That’a sad truth.
These minutes have given me time to enjoy a daily relaxing smoothie. Plus, 15 minutes of reading time has me caught up on my monthly work magazine for the first time ever! It also gives me enough time to eat a fat burning,, soreness-preventing, Access bar before my rowing session. I’m slowly incorporating lifestyle changes from my list.
You know, “Baby steps” really do work!
Okay, I have these favorite walking sneakers, They are green Easy Spirits —bright green leather Easy Spirits. I think I bought them around 2003, so they are “older” and it’s hard to find shoes in my favorite color. A few days ago, I noticed they did look tired, worn and dirty, but I like them. They are comfortable and they are still in relatively good shape.
I decided to give them a quick once over with my favorite, Ecosense cleaning product. It was a quick wipe down and I love the results!
To be sure they don’t look brand new, but they look 100% better than they did. The left side image is the before cleaning, The right is the after cleaning.
The back of the shoe looks great too!
I think they look (and feel) pretty good for 17 year old shoes! What do you think?
We love these snacks from #americasbestkeptsecret They are so good. that I shared them with my friend at the gym for a pre exercise energy boost.
October is Eat Better, Eat Together Month. This month, we encourage families to gather for mealtimes. When families enjoy their main meals together they tend to be more balanced food choices. Also, what better way to spend time together and share each other’s daily adventures? It’s exactly what National Eat Better, Eat Together Month suggests from October 1 to October 31!
Have you ever been out for a walk in your neighborhood, and gotten a whiff of someone’s laundry? It may smell great, but the perfume smell is no friend to the environment, and it’s certainly no friend to you either. Did you know that fragrances are among the world’s top five allergens?
Dryer sheets and fabric softeners were created for synthetic fabrics, to prevent static cling. They are designed to leave a chemical residue on fabric, most commonly “quats” (short for quaternary ammonium compounds).
That long-lasting fragrant smell is long lasting is called fragrance substantivity, and it is intended to last by the manufacturer. These scented sheets and softeners can be deceptively toxic—with chemicals contributing to a wide range of health problems, allergic reactions, and other symptoms through skin contact and inhalation for unknowing consumers.
Dryer sheet fragrance chemicals are not natural—they are derived from chemicals—many are known carcinogens that cause liver damage and cancer in mammals.
“Most of our exposure to hazardous pollutants occurs indoors, and a primary source of these pollutants is our everyday consumer products,” says Anne Steinemann at the University of Melbourne in Australia.Australia.
Dr. Anne Steinmann tested dryer vent emissions with 25 of the most common brands of scented laundry products, here’s what she found:
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry-generated Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) , the following is a list of chemicals used in fabric softener products.
According to the lesstoxicguide.ca site “Fabric softeners may contain quarternary ammonium compounds (quats) and imidazolidinyl, both of which are known formaldehyde releasers.
For about 5% of people, quats are an extreme sensitizer. They may cause a variety of asthma-like symptoms, including respiratory arrest. Exposure to formaldehyde can cause joint pain, depression, headaches, chronic fatigue and a variety of other symptoms. In lab tests formaldehyde has caused cancer and damaged DNA.”
Common symptoms to dryer sheet exposures
Dryer sheets have numerous chemicals which can cross your blood brain barrier, in addition many fragrances are petroleum based and can be neurotoxic. Chemicals can sensitize your immune system and build up your level of toxicity, making you more reactive with each exposure.
Due to the large number of chemicals in dryer sheets it is impossible to list all of their adverse reactions, but here is a list of common reactions:
Allergic asthma | Birth Defects |
Brain fog | Endocrine disruption |
Cancer | Central nervous system disorders |
Difficulty concentrating | Dizziness |
Eye Irritation | Headaches |
Lethargy | Migraines |
Nausea | Rashes |
Reactive Airways Disease | Sinus Problems |
Skin Itching | Vomiting |
The Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics, a leading international authority on asthma, considers many of the chemicals in dryer sheets “asthmagens,” substances that can cause asthma to develop in otherwise healthy people. Since asthma affects 1 in 10 children, dryer sheets should be avoided.
That’s why I’m so glad I discovered a brand that only uses biodegradable plant-based softening agents, and fragrance capsules without formaldehyde! This brand uses natural essential oils for fragrance. It is available in dryer sheets and liquid fabric softener. My favorite is called Clean Cotton and it uses tangerine, clove, and patchouli essential oils. My second favorite is called Spring Breeze which is a blend of chamomile, geranium, and cedar wood. My family’s favorite though, is Garden Lavender, they claim when used on the bed linens, they sleep so much better and feel more rested—the primary ingredient in Garden Lavender is lavender essential oil. With long-lasting scent encapsulation technology, clothes laundered with my favorite brand continue to smell naturally clean and fresh for days after being washed. We love the brand and are glad we are doing our part for a healthy and safer home.
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