If you're a parent, then you are probably concerned with chemical products that we have around the house and how they can affect our children. Products that we grew up with and have been around are now being linked to hazardous toxins that cause problems for our children and pets.
In an ABC News article recently, entitled "Common Chemicals May Have Autism Link," it explains how a study out of California might have uncovered at least one household chemical worthy of investigation -- pyrenthrin, a type of pesticide found in common products from pet shampoos to household bug sprays and lice treatments for children.
This a chemical has been around for twenty years and was deemed safe. That was shocking to me. That many of us have this or similar chemicals in our cupboards or on our garage shelves without a thought to the potential harm they may cause to our health and the health of our children.
"Why have questionable products in your home when there are safer alternatives available?" Most of the time, it is because we simple weren't aware of the toxic nature of common household chemicals, and finding there is a better way.
This summer, if you feel tempted to use chemical bug repellents on your children, stop and think about the potential harm you may be doing to their long-term health. Maybe you already have a safer solution to your bug problem in your cupboard.
Click here for the ABC article on Autism and chemical sprays:
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/OnCall/Story?id=4857380&page=1
I also have several reports on other toxins if you would like additional information.
Enjoy your summer with safe products from:
Prosper From Home or Empower Me Team
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