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Message for CHRISTINA JONES
27th Oct, 2007
10 steps to toxic load reduction
Did you know - 93 million new toxic chemicals have been introduced into our environment since world war 2. Isn’t that even more reason for each one of us to reduce individual exposure to environmental toxins!
1. Eat as much fresh, organic produce as possible; Buying organic wherever possible means you will be consuming less of those nasty environmental toxins.
2. It is now recommended that we should all consume at least two portions of fish each week, one of which should be oily fish, but contamination from environmental toxins such as PCB’s and heavy metals such as mercury, mean that fish isn’t always the ‘healthy’ option. Choosing organic and wild varieties of fish over farmed alternatives is an excellent way to reduce your intake of these harmful toxins. To boost your intake of the essential omega 3 fatty acids found in oily fish, choose a natural, high quality fish oil that has been thoroughly tested for the presence of harmful environmental toxins. The further down the food chain (the smaller) the fish, the less pollutants will be in their tissues, eg., sardines & pilchards. Essential fatty acids are best taken as a balance of 3, 6 and 9 eg., Udo’s Choice or unshelled hemp seeds.
3. Choose glass food and drink storage containers over plastic ones. Importantly do not heat food in plastic containers as this is when phtalates are most likely to leach into the food. Avoid cling film wherever possible. Its through the use of plastics and films that we are promoting and consuming xenoestrogens (means foreign oestrogens) these mimic oestrogens in the body They cause disruption to hormone levels in men and women. PMS, heavy periods, fertility problems and the development of man boobs may all be linked to imbalances in oestrogen, see our article on Natural Progesterone. Not all plastics are equally bad. Soft plastics such as cling films are worst. Harder plastics such as Tupperware don’t seem to be such a problem.
Ways to reduce your exposure:
Try to avoid buying foods wrapped in plastic packaging if possible. Oily or acidic foods appear to absorb more from the plastic wrapper than other foods.
Remove food from wrapper as soon as possible after purchase.
Use stainless steel flasks for drinks rather than using plastic bottles.
4. Drink pure filtered water – install a water filter system onto your kitchen tap for all the water you use for drinking and cooking with.
5. Use environmentally friendly, household cleaning products. Neways have an excellent household cleaning range.
None of these products have been tested on animals and all are environmentally conscious.
6. Consider carefully your position on vaccination; it is a complex area but it is important to be aware of both the arguments for and against to be able to make an informed decision. See the discussion at www.informedparent.co.uk.
7. Avoid aerosol cans that contain ozone, especially deodorants. There are now plenty of ozone-free alternatives to choose from again Neways can provide good protective products such as Subdue. This contains herbal extracts - lime, peppermint and lichen which will keep you fresh all day without blocking sweat ducts and Aloe vera which helps support moisture levels. It is suitable for men and women.
8. Be committed to buying ‘natural’ toiletry products wherever possible. You can now find natural toothpastes, deodorants, shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, soaps, cosmetics, body creams etc. etc. See the Neways range of products or contact us for a catalogue. These products have been produced using cutting edge technology with a commitment to research and are person and environmentally friendly. Remember it is the products that you use most frequently that could do you the most harm.
9. If you are embarking on some household decorating tasks this Autumn, choose paints that are based on natural products. Cheshire-based company Earthborn Paints do an excellent range.
10. Check your house and work environment for mould or damp conditions and take the necessary steps to eradicate all traces.