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Potentially Harmful Chemicals Widespread in Household Dust

  • September 14, 2016

The average US women uses 12 personal care products and/or cosmetics a day, containing 168 different chemicals, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). There are other chemicals risks as well, like those lurking in your household cleaning products, food packaging, furniture, and carpeting. A new study covered by, Medical Xpress, looked at dust sample and "found 45 potentially toxic chemicals that are used in many consumer and household products such as vinyl flooring, personal care and cleaning products, building materials and home furnishings."

CLEAN IT UP: Each and every day, you come into contact with a large number of items, many of which have health risks that can accumulate over time. Many chemicals appear safe yet aren't, and are not likely to be suspected when your health starts failing. Clearing your kitchen of artificial sweeteners, plastic food containers, non-stick cookware, and replacing old spices will eliminate common sources of toxins and boost your health. Check out the complete list of 10 things to throw away today for better health.