We all have products that we use daily.
It can be cleaning, hygiene or gardening products...
We think we can count on these products because they have never disappointed us.
At least that's what you thought before reading this article!
Unfortunately, many commercial products that we use blindly are full of toxic substances .
Indeed, some of the staples of our homes are actually extremely harmful to the body.
Fortunately, there are 100% natural alternatives that you can use in your home, NEVER having to worry about the health and safety of your family again.
Without further ado, discover the 3 toxic commercial products to avoid — and the 3 simple and natural recipes to replace them. Watch:
An overdose of mouthwash ? As strange as it may seem, it's more likely than you think.
Indeed, most commercial mouthwashes contain substances that can quickly become toxic when ingested in too large quantities.
Among the most toxic substances in mouthwashes, we can particularly condemn:
• chlorhexidine
• ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
• methyl salicylate
Chlorhexidine has a particularly effective power:it is known for its effectiveness in eliminating bacteria that cause bad breath.
Unfortunately, when the doses indicated on the labels of mouthwashes are exceeded, chlorhexidine can disrupt the composition of cell membranes — or even potentially eliminate cellular life!
Ethanol , or more simply alcohol, is a substance potentially linked to an increased risk of oral cancer.
Indeed, alcohol acts on the membrane that covers the inside of the mouth. The alcohol in mouthwashes is thought to weaken this membrane , allowing several carcinogenic substances to enter the body.
In addition, excessive consumption of ethanol can cause drowsiness and loss of consciousness.
Methyl salicylate is a compound comparable to aspirin. Therefore, an overdose of methyl salicylate can lead to sequelae similar to the excessive use of aspirin.
It is children who are most at risk the harmful risks of toxic substances in mouthwashes.
Moreover, this is why they are always fitted with safety caps and their labels contain storage and storage instructions.
Why expose your little brats and you to such risks, especially when there is an effective and 100% natural alternative to commercial mouthwashes?
Peppermint, cinnamon and ginger:these are the 3 ingredients of the alternative to commercial mouthwashes.
Peppermint works immediately to fresh your breath .
Cinnamon and ginger, on the other hand, do the heavy lifting:long-lasting cleansing .
And to make the feeling of freshness last even longer, you can also replace all the solid ingredients in this recipe with essential oils from the equivalent product.
Discover the simple recipe here.
Insecticide poisoning? Again, this may seem unlikely — until you read the warnings on the label closely.
And even if you already knew that insecticides are bad for your health, did you know how bad they really are? ?
Here's the main culprit:N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET), the active ingredient in the majority of commercial insecticides.
Basically, this chemical compound was not developed to make our life easier when we go on beautiful family hikes in the great outdoors.
In fact, it was the US military that developed DEET during World War II, following jungle battles in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. There have also been attempts to use DEET on agricultural land as a pesticide.
However, if we follow the instructions on the labels of insecticides, we must avoid all contact with the skin — and you must also clean all the surfaces on which you applied the product.
But in reality, how many people really respect these indications?
Among the many researches and studies on DEET, we retain that of the prestigious Cornell University, in the State of New York.
The Cornell study looked at workers in Everglades National Park, who are often exposed to DEET (this is a particularly swampy area of Florida).
According to the researchers, these employees are more likely to suffer from insomnia , affective mood disorders and loss of cognitive function .
The DEET concentration of commercial products can climb up to 100%. But disease prevention experts recommend using insecticides with a DEET concentration of no more than 30 to 50%.
However, some countries (notably the case of Canada) have prohibited the sale of insecticides with a DEET concentration greater than 30%, for obvious public health reasons.
DEET is a chemical that can also have negative effects on the central nervous system. Therefore, DEET can accumulate and reach toxic levels in the synaptic cleft (the functional contact area between neurons). The result:convulsive disorders, coma and even death.
Using insecticides that contain DEET carries the same dangers as toxic mouthwash products.
So why expose yourself and your family to such risks, especially when there are easy, natural and effective alternatives ?
What if I told you that there is a natural insecticide with a fresh and pleasant scent ?
What's more, you can use this insecticide WITHOUT having to worry about breathing it in or getting it on your skin?
Indeed, this homemade insecticide presents NO health hazard . It does not disrupt the functioning of the synaptic cleft as is the case with DEET.
The ingredients that go into its composition are natural essential oils :citrus essential oil (orange, lemon, etc.), peppermint essential oil and basil essential oil.
Check out the easy recipe here.
Did you know that when you use a weed killer, it's not just the weeds that are being eliminated?
We also poison a large number of other plants, plants that all play an important role in our ecosystem.
And we also poison insects — as well as the many species that feed on these insects.
Weed killer chemicals penetrate deep into the soil and contaminate it much longer than you think.
Indeed, there are traces of these products for up to a year in vegetables , such as salads and carrots.
And of course, if you use commercial weedkillers, you also create a toxic environment for you and your family as well as for your pets.
Glyphosate is the active ingredient in weedkillers, formerly produced exclusively by Monsanto under the Roundup brand. .
Despite its high toxicity to humans and animals, it is used 85,000,000 kg per year in the United States alone — usage continues to grow worldwide...
The most recent studies indicate that glyphosate can also impair fetal development .
It is a chemical compound that infiltrates groundwater and has the power to kill virtually ANY plant — except, of course, genetically modified plants, engineered by Monsanto and company to resist weedkillers.
Instead of using weed killers loaded with chemicals that can be harmful to your health (and they surely do a lot more harm than you think), why not use your own homemade weed killer?
In addition, the alternative is ready in just 2 min and it can remove all weeds of your garden!
This alternative to toxic weedkillers contains only 2 ingredients:white vinegar and squeezed lemon juice.
And that's all you need to remove the visible parts of the weeds. Easy, right?
For weeds that regrow, spray the mixture directly on the shoots as soon as they appear.
This will prevent the roots from developing again.
And for the weeds really stubborn, try the alternative to the alternative :-)
Just mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of gin and 1 teaspoon of homemade washing up liquid.
Check out the easy recipe here.
There you go, now you can use products that make everyday life easier WITHOUT having to worry about toxic substances :-)
Disclaimer:Essential oils are powerful natural products. Most of them are strongly discouraged for children and pregnant women. Before using them, always consult a specialist or doctor.
