We’re all carrying about 500 foreign chemicals in our bodies – trace amounts hopefully, but not exactly a good thing.  Hippocrates stated that our bodies have an innate ability to heal themselves.  We just need to give it what it needs, and try not to give it anything bad. 

One thing we can do is reduce our exposure to bad chemicals, such as biocides and pesticides.  This task may seem easier these days, since many municipalities have banned the cosmetic use of chemical pesticides, i.e. for yard and gardening applications.  Also, take a look at what homecare products you have in your house.  Typical household disinfectants contain benzyl ammonium chloride – a pesticide.  Even leading brands of air fresheners, carpet cleaners, laundry products, shampoo and cosmetics contain harmful chemicals. The corrosive symbol is a giveaway, but many proprietary chemicals don’t appear on the label, and aren’t so easy to spot.

Take a good look at the home and personal care products you use everyday.  Are you sure they are safe?