Symptoms of a Toxic Body

1. Headaches
2. Candida albicans
3. Allergies
4. Digestive disorders
5. Skin problems
6. Arthritis
7. Fatigue
8. Constipation
9. Depression
10. Chronic and degenerative diseases
11. Weakness
12. Nausea
13. PMS
14. Flu-like symptoms
15. Gas
16. Bloating

Top 10 Toxins in the Home

1. Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde occurs in permanent press fabrics including "non iron" sheets, pillowcases, clothing, upholstery, drapes, and in carpets.
Solution: Use 100% natural fabrics.

2. Synthetic Upholstery & Fabrics
Synthetic upholstery and fabrics often contain toxic chemicals like 4-phenylcyclohexene, mothproofing pesticides or flame proofing chemicals.

3. Toxic Paint & Paint Strippers
Paints may contain heavy metals, volatile organic compounds and other toxic chemicals including xylene. Paint strippers contain toxic chemicals, including methylene chloride. Paint manufactured before 1978 may contain deadly lead.

4. Tetrachloroethylene
Toxic chemicals used in dry cleaning solvents. Solution: Avoid dry cleaning and switch to launderable clothing.

5. Tobacco Smoke
Tobacco smoke contains formalde-hyde, hydrogen cyanide, arsenic, benzene, and other toxic chemicals.

6. Cleansing Products
Toxic cleansing products contain harsh ingredients like ethanol, ammonia, and artificial colors and fragrances that are inadvertently inhaled or absorbed through your skin. Solution: Use nontoxic cleaning ingredients from your kitchen: vinegar, oil-based soap and borax, baking soda, etc. or eco-wise cleaning products.

7. Toxic Pesticides and Herbicides
America spends more than $2.5 billion annually on chemical pesticides and herbicides for their lawns. Many of these products contain highly toxic chemicals that can cause severe illness or death. Children whose mothers were exposed to common "pest strips" during pregnancy are more likely to suffer childhood cancers, researchers say. Instead, plant marigolds to discourage pests, release a cup of lady bugs (available from most nurseries), introduce toads into your garden.

8. Plastics
Plastics contain chemicals that mimic estrogenic compounds. Respected scientists around the world believe these estrogenic compounds may be responsible for the alarming rise in male infertility, prostate cancers, and breast cancers.

9. Radon
Radon is a silent killer. This odor-less, colorless, tasteless, gas is a radioactive by-product of naturally-occurring uranium in the earth. Radon can cause lung cancer: Scientist estimate that 1 in 15 US homes has elevated radon levels. Solution: Have your home checked for radon levels.

10. Molds
Mold spores are living organisms that thrive in moist, damp places in your home. Mold can cause sinus problems, digestive problems, and more. Mold may grow in basements, heating ducts, air conditioners, on walls and windows, and on carpets. Solution: Fresh air, sunlight, and a humidifier can help, as well as cleaning your air conditioners and heating vents.