Chemicals get into our body through inhalation, ingestion, and absorption. scientist approximate that we breathe 10 to 20 thousand liters of air everyday.
Many houses trap chemical gases from cleansers. These harmful gases build up inside the home. Many members of the family spend most of their time inside the house. Expert says that people who work at home are at a gigher risk of developing cancer than those who work outside their homes. Cancer cases in the world have been rising. It is now considered as a major cause of death for children.
- Breast cancer is a major cause of death among woman. Experts say that it is caused by laundry detergents, household cleansers and pesticides.
- Bleaching chemicals are also linked to breast cancer, reproductive problems and learning and behavioral problems.
- Hosehold cleansers are usually the cause of poisoning of children.
- Hosehold cleansers and cosmetics can trigger asthma.
- Behavioral problems are linked to prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals.
- Chemicals cause all types of headaches.
- Formaldehyde, phenol, benzene, toluene, xylene are found in common household cleansers, cosmetics, beverages, fabric and cigarette smoke. These chemicals can cause cancer.
- Chemicals are stored in fatty tissues. The brain is high in fat content.
- There are ingredients inpesticides that may be toxic or poinsonous.
- There are many chemicals in cosmetics that are toxic. These cause tumors, reproductive complications, biological mutations and skin and eye irritations.
- Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, circulatory disorders, Alzheimer's Parkinson's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, and hormonal problems are diseases commonly related to chemical exposure.
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