Intro Environmental Health:
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The world we live in is incredibly toxic; the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat all harbor dangerous chemicals that wreak havoc on our bodies and our minds. While the world has been trying to play catch-up with its environmental health initiatives, many are more focused on profits than people and leave us unprotected from harmful chemicals and toxins that can cause serious damage to our health. That’s why it’s important to choose your environmental health products carefully, ones that are both effective and affordable, like these 11 incredible items that should be part of everyone’s environmental health regime!...
Air purifiers:
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With air pollution levels on a steady rise worldwide, investing in an air purifier can be quite beneficial. Air purifiers come in three types: ionizers (which use technology to remove particles from your home’s atmosphere), HEAP filters (which remove dust from your home by filtering out 99% of airborne particles) and UV lights (which work by destroying some harmful bacteria and viruses). The best thing about owning one is that it makes you breathe easier as there are no side effects of using these products. Apart from being effective at cleaning your indoor environmental health without causing any harm to you or your family, most models run quietly and are easy to use. Simply plug them into a power source and leave them on overnight while you sleep.
Bottled Water Filters:
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As mentioned in #1 above, bottled water is no safer than tap water. And it's also no healthier. The most significant concern surrounding bottled water is its plastic or epoxy-lined containers—these chemicals have been linked to cancers and other life-threatening illnesses. (Ref) So instead of purchasing bottled water for your health and well being, consider investing in a simple filter to purify your tap water at home. Several reputable brands offer large pitchers with built-in filters that eliminate many impurities from your daily drinking supply, including fluoride. But not all are created equal; some filters will remove certain contaminants more efficiently than others do.
Dental Floss:
Dental floss has a reputation for being an annoying part of your routine. However, it’s actually quite helpful in removing food from between your teeth that you can’t reach with a toothbrush. It also serves as a psychological reminder to rinse out your mouth after meals and snacks—something many people forget to do. Plus, new research shows that dental flossing may help prevent gum disease! So make sure you keep some floss handy. You never know when it might come in handy.
Drinkable/Seltzer Water Bottles:
These are two of my favorite things. I don’t drink plain water—at least not at home or in restaurants—because I find it boring. But if you want to lose weight safely and quickly or if you just want to be healthier, drinking a lot of water is a great place to start. With so many seltzer bottles on store shelves these days, it can be hard to choose which one is best for you; fortunately, there are plenty of reviews online that will help make your decision easier. For example: The bottle cap design allows users to easily adjust from one size shot up to full liter/2-liter increments by simply pushing down on a lever.
Electric Kettles & Tea Kettles:
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Every tea drinker knows that water temperature is critical
when making a good cup of tea. In addition to heating up liquids such as soups
and broths, you can use an electric kettle to safely bring tap water up to
boiling temperatures so you can quickly brew your tea leaves or coffee grounds.
Kettles with variable temperature settings will also make it easy for you to
customize every cup of tea or coffee for every member of your family. It’s
convenient and efficient...and makes perfect sense from an environmental health perspective.
Electric Toothbrushes & Replacement Heads:
Oral hygiene is of utmost importance in today’s society. The
more you practice good oral hygiene habits, such as flossing and brushing your
teeth twice a day, the healthier your teeth will be and it will be easier to
maintain them. Nothing is better than an electric toothbrush because not only
does it remove plaque, but also massages your gums while you brush. Using an
electric toothbrush is also proven to reduce bleeding on gum tissue by 49%! Not
only that, but if you purchase one with replaceable heads, then you can easily
swap out worn-out heads for new ones without having to buy a whole new
toothbrush. These are also much cheaper than buying a whole new toothbrush
every few months. To get started with using an electric toothbrush, I recommend
starting with one from Philips Sonic are – they have great products that won’t
break your bank account!
Food Storage Items:
This category should include any food storage options. From your typical Rubbermaid totes to BPA-free water bottles and everything in between. You’ll also want to make sure that you’re including items that will help keep your stored food fresh. If you have experience with these types of things, it may be worthwhile to include some homemade recipes or instructions on how certain foods should be kept. Just a heads up: If you do want to include food items in your list of environmental health products, they can quickly go from being a good idea to being non-consumable, so it might be best not to provide specifics on what types of meals are included with each item.
Humidifiers:
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If your air is excessively dry and you don’t have allergies or a sinus problem, you might consider using a humidifier. When choosing a humidifier you need to keep in mind that there are many different types of humidifiers: whole house humidifiers (which cover all or most of your home), room humidifiers (which only cover one room) and mini-humidifiers (which are meant for smaller spaces). Some humidifiers use warm mist but others use cool moisture vapor; although warm mist can be used with children and babies, cool mist tends to be safer for those who are sick. The benefits of using a humidifier range from better sleep to keeping your skin soft and looking younger.
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