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here are over 85,000 chemicals currently being used in an array of commercial products from paints to cosmetics. But only a handful have been properly studied to know their full impact on our health. Most of the time, chemicals are innocent until proven otherwise, and even though the future results could be incriminating, they often find shelter in the “dosage” prerogative, meaning these now “harmful chemicals” are only harmful if used in high quantities.
BY LAURA SPENCER
It is the season for all things detox, and therefore time to take a closer look into how we can bring this practice beyond our bodies and into our homes.
But the information available regarding the accumulative effects of use over time or interactions between chemicals in our bodies is small—not to mention the regulations and laws on this topic are still dismal, leaving consumers to rely on the trust they put on certain brands, retailers, or their own research. But it is not all gloomy and worrisome; there are proactive choices and changes you can make to reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals. One of the ways chemicals are being introduced into our everyday life is through plastic. It was after World War II that the production of plastic and the variety of its convenient uses started to inundate our homes and lifestyle habits. These everyday chemicals are literally everywhere, and it takes a trained eye and a strong will to eradicate their effect and limit their use in our homes. Let’s take a look at the most common ones.
LAURA SPENCER is one of Nature’s Fare Markets’ vitamin specialists and a passionate foodie. She believes we can be as happy, healthier, and fulfilled as we allow ourselves to be. As a certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant, she works with people to help them achieve a healthy lifestyle by focusing on modifying behaviours and eating habits that are not working. 27
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March/April 2022
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