As a parent who loves and wants the best for your children you make sure you take them to the doctor for their shots and their well-visits. You are mindful of the fact that they need to eat nutritious meals and you tell them to eat all their veggies. You make sure they are bathed, well groomed and that they wear clean clothes. You do your best to protect them so that they do not get sick or catch anything from others. You are determined that they get the best education available and some pay for private or charter schools, because you want nothing but the best, no matter what the cost. You tell your children do not talk to strangers, look both ways before you cross. Not to mention you protect them from the more obvious hazards such as burns, electrical shock, falls and choking.
What you may not be aware of is there is another hazard, that is present RIGHT IN YOUR OWN HOME!!!! Scientists and doctors are discovering that there is a connection between our health and the use of common everyday household chemicals. The typical home has dozens of cleaning and personal care products that contain chemical ingredients that are harmful to you and your children. There is a rise in chronic illnesses in adults and children. Doctors, scientists and government agencies are all concerned about the health consequences of children being exposed to toxic chemicals.
Shouldn't you be concerned too??
Do you know what chemicals your children are being exposed to while they are in school or in daycare? What do they clean with? What is the air quality like?
Sure your children may not show immediate effects but what about the long-term? Does it make sense to wait around and see what may happen when we have the resources to take preventive measures?
Have you noticed the amount of children that are suffering from asthma, cancer, ADD and other learning disorders. There are so many babies that are born premature...some survive and some don't. For some babies that do survive, how many have birth defects, respiratory issues, heart problems, etc.? My son was in the hospital for two months and my pregnancy was far from a walk in the park. I did all that I could do to make sure that my baby would be healthy, but I sure do wish I knew then what I know now. There are so many babies who fall victim to SIDS. These are all things that are becoming so common, but each and every one of us, can do our part to educate ourselves and be a part of the solution.
For me, it was as simple as making a switch. Switch out all the poisonous cleaners in my home and bringing in safer, healthier products that are just as effective if not better than what I had. I have changed my laundry detergent, everyday cleaners, bathroom cleaners and more. It's a small change, but I think about how great it would be to get as many people as I could who will listen and who are willing to make a change as well.
I could never put a price tag on the health and safety of the lives of my children, my husband and myself. I know what we went through during my whole pregnancy, and while I was in the hospital because the doctor put me on total bedrest and my son had to be monitored while in the womb. I know what I went through and what I saw other parents go through while our children were in the NICU fighting to survive. Most of us were blessed to be able to bring our children home, but some of us were not so fortunate.
I have made it my mission to help as many people, whether you are a parent or not to get rid of all the toxic chemicals in your home. There are safer alternatives.....all you have to do is be willing to make a change....be willing to do your research.....What do you have to lose??
If you are interested in learning more about how you can make your home safer and healthier for you and your family and all the loved ones close to you, please go to
www. livegreenandsave. tk. I would love to speak to you further about those alternatives. I am NOT a salesperson, I only share information....The decision is yours in the end. I just want to do my part to share what I know with as many people as possible.
Be well and enjoy your health!!!
My son is my miracle and has awakened in me the true meaning of life. He is my inspiration to help others!!
