The concern of toxicity is ever-growing as toxin education is growing more and more every day. With that, stronger, newer chemicals are being developed, which are possible sources of pollution and radiation. This just adds to the already-problematic toxins we consume through various drugs, beauty products, processed foods, and toxins that we breathe in through the environment. This can cause various types of cancers and diseases in our body. Are you wondering if you’re toxic?
If you use antacids, antiperspirants, food or beverage cans, buffered aspirin, and more, you’re probably consuming excessive amounts of aluminum. Aluminum is in our everyday lives for most of us, but did you know it’s actually toxic in excess amounts? It can be absorbed through our skin, lungs, and intestines, meaning that any way we come in contact with it, it can harm us. It makes our bones weaker, and also affects our kidneys, stomach, and brain negatively.
If you smoke cigarettes, eat meat and seafood regularly, use pesticides or other types of weed killers and preservatives, you could be exposing yourself to the very poisonous, arsenic. Arsenic has actually been used to kill people, so if you think it’s harmless because it contains no odor think again. Excessive exposure causes problems with skin, lungs, and digestive tracts, but can also harm just about everything inside of us. In this century, we all know that cigarettes are extremely harmful, with the countless toxins inside of each stick.
If you also consume fish regularly, drink tap water, and use batteries, cosmetics, or live in an area with polluted air, then you may be exposing yourself to mercury. Mercury may seem harmless, but over time, it can take a serious toll on the central nervous system, kidneys, and liver. It basically attacks all of our “filter” organs, further weakening the immune system.
If you use water bottles or saran wrap for your daily lunches, you need to stop. Plastic byproducts are still widely used, but are ever-decreasing due to the findings proving that they can cause cancer. BPA is often found in plastic water bottles and saran wrap,so it’s always a good idea to instead drink beverages out of glass or ceramic containers.
If your house was built before the 70’s, you may be exposing yourself to the highly toxic asbestos. We have all heard the commercials speaking of how dangerous it is, and it’s true. It was used for insulation in many older houses, as well as just about any other thing you could imagine. If you’re not sure, call up a professional who can come and have a look at you. Better safe than sorry!
If you regularly handle ammunition, batteries, cosmetics, hair dyes, lead-based paints, and more, you could be exposing yourself to lead. Just like with asbestos, various house and gas products contained lead, but ended up being banned in the 70’s. However, it’s still found to be contaminating many water supplies around the country.
By reducing your exposure to all of these products, you can begin to lead a healthier life and start feeling rejuvenated!
