Sunday, February 18, 2018

Health: Cleaning Product Risk, Conventional Treatment Risks, Diet and Fitness

Equal to 20 cigarettes a day

I use vinegar for the countertops and a mild mixture of tea tree oil (1 drop per quart) and water for floors.  Anyone that has been exposed to certain household cleaners and had severe reactions knows that it might be best to find alternatives.  

For instance, rather than using chemical that have VOC (volatile organic compounds) that permeate the air you breathe it makes more sense to use natural items that don't or actual mechanical cleaners like pumice or even abrasive pads.  I've even found the bleach coated pads now sold are great for removing stains after the surface material has been taken down by eraser type sticks of pumice.  Of course each surface is different so test a small area not visible with each item to avoid damaging a surface.

If you're an athlete then caring for your lungs is a big part of staying fit and avoid chemical odors such as paint fumes, toxic cleaning chemical fumes, and even car exhaust can reduce your risk.  We already know that smoking is a no no for top performance and long term health.  Add these other risks to the list.

Can Conventional Medicine Be Trusted

Remember to look at the profit motive behind anything you are offered as treatment.  I always worry when a doctor seems to want to sell something right out of their office such as vitamins etc.


Diet and Fitness
Go with less processing whenever possible.