“Is Your Home Toxin-Free?
By Mary Reid

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According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, In just seconds after an exposure to chemicals, they can be found in every organ of the body. If you want to see for yourself, just step on a crushed garlic clove and see how long it takes before you taste it.

Therefore, it’s time to take control of your own life by creating a toxin-free home!

Harmful chemicals within our homes include air fresheners, ammonia, bleach, carpet and upholstery shampoo, dishwasher detergents, drain cleaners, furniture polish, oven cleaners, dishwashing liquid, antibacterial cleaners, laundry room products and toilet bowl cleaners.

On February 23, 1998, CBS’s morning talk show, “This Morning” reported the findings of a study from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Toxicology Program stating diethanolamine, when applied to the skin, resulted in clear evidence of carcinogenic activity (causing or contributing to cancer).

Diethanolamine is an ingredient in soaps, detergents and surfactants and is found in over 600 home and personal care products including: shampoos and conditioners, bubble baths, lotions, and cosmetics. Could these chemicals and toxins be contributing to soaring cancer rates and various health problems?

Propylene glycol, an ingredient used in anti-freeze, paints, and waxes can also be found in cosmetics, toothpastes, shampoos, deodorants, lotions and many more personal care items. The primary reason this chemical is used is to retain moisture in products and make the skin feel moist and soft. These questionable substances are used primarily because they are plentiful and inexpensive. Using safer ingredients would mean higher consumer costs. Read your labels.

While reviewing labels, be sure to look for sodium lauryl sulfate which is used as a surfactant to break down the surface tension of water. One may wonder why many toothpaste labels caution one to call an 800 “Poison Control” number if swallowed. Many labels also specify that children under two should not use these products. Why do these labels tell us to “Keep out of the reach of children”?

Obviously, we’ve only touched on a few harmful ingredients. What about talc, alcohol, and aluminum, a metal found in many deodorants and anti-perspirants. Alzheimer’s disease is now the fourth leading cause of death among the elderly. Fifty years ago, it was unheard of! Are our bodies rebelling against chemical invasions?

There is hope, as American consumers are demanding safer products. Since our bodies are 76% water and our cells are made up of 96% water, imagine the “fishbowl concept.” As our bodies and cells become loaded down with toxins, our “fishbowl water” becomes cloudy and sick. When our cells are sick, they don’t work right. This condition is called acidosis. According to experts, acidosis causes 97% of the American population’s health problems. As you remove this toxic fluid from your bodies and the “fishbowl water” is cleaned, the body is able to carry more oxygen. More oxygen means more energy, clear thinking and better overall health. We call it pH and it is measured on a scale of 0 to 14, with 7 being the neutral point. pH (potential for hydrogen) actually determines how acidic or alkaline a substance is. When too much acid accumulates in the body, it acts as a poison. The body has to deal with the acid overload. If one’s body is too acidic, the body will borrow minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium from vital organs and bones to neutralize and remove the acid. pH is measured by sampling your first morning urine, prior to eating, drinking or exercising using litmus paper or pH strips. This will determine the actual pH of the physical body. Saliva pH testing actually takes into consideration our emotional state. Since the skin is the largest organ of the body and the largest excretory gland, it’s very important that the pores are not clogged from using soaps made from animal fats, oils and waxy residues. Disease, according to many, is simply trapped toxins that result in unwanted symptoms. Some symptoms of acidosis include: skin conditions and rashes, weight gain, allergies, fatigue, mood disorders, and sugar metabolism, urinary and respiratory problems.

There are products on the market that work together as a system to cleanse the body both internally and externally. They raise the body’s pH while removing toxins from the body and can be used as personal care products as well as everyday household cleaners. Can you imagine no more chemicals and toxins in your home or laundry? Let’s treat the cause rather than the symptoms.

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For additional product information , please visit: www.iknow.youcanreachhigher.com or contact Mary Reid at 800-258-6989. Mary is an educator and advocate of alkalization and detoxification using natural, chemically-free products.

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