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The Parent Fairy


Toxin Alert - Reducing Exposure

Unfortunately most children come in contact with toxins from the moment of birth, sometimes earlier, as many toxins such as alcohol and mercury can be transferred to unborn babies through the placenta during pregnancy.

A toxin is defined as any chemical or natural substance that can harm humans and other living things. They can poison, sicken, or irritate through contact or absorption. The effect of a toxin depends on the type, the duration of exposure and the health of the person exposed. Toxins produce general effects such as fatigue, headaches, depression, excess mucus, or digestive unrest. More specific effects include slowed learning, muscle and joint problems, lowered immunity, allergies and even cancer. Even pets are highly susceptible to toxin damage. Toxin effects on pets

A healthy body will be more efficient in removing toxins and reducing their effects. Today you are going to learn where toxins come from and how to ensure your child’s body is healthy enough to ward of toxin effects.

Where the Heck to do they come from?!

The Environment
  • Pollution (factories, exhaust fumes, gas stations, war zone radiation)
  • First and second hand cigarette smoke
  • Herbicides and other chemicals used on lawns and gardens and agriculture
Household
  • Paint and glue
  • Candles (contain lead)
  • Cleaning items
  • Insecticides and insect repellents
  • Air fresheners and incense
  • Water supply (may contain medical and industrial residue and copper pipes)
  • Plastics containing hot food, cling film, aluminum foil
  • Aluminum pots and pans of old, scratched or chipped
  • Gas ovens and leaky gas pipes
  • Fireplaces
  • Dust
Foods and Drink
  • Inorganic, sprayed fruits and vegetables
  • Animal products treated with antibiotics and hormones
  • Smoked or char-grilled food (particularly the blackened part)
  • Contaminated fish (such as tuna. It is best to eat white tuna)
  • Tinned food(containing acidic food such as tomatoes)
  • Caffeine and alcohol
  • Food additives
Personal products
  • Beauty and hygiene items (shampoo, soaps, body lotions, antiperspirants, fluoride toothpaste, cosmetics and perfumes)
  • Medicines (pain killers, sedatives vaccines and anesthetics)
  • Mercury-amalgam dental fillings
Don’t Panic – Minimize Exposure

We have to face the facts that we cannot minimize ourselves or our children from ALL the toxins around us every day. Don’t Panic! – You can minimize the damage and ensure a healthy body that can counteract the effects of toxins.

The Top 20 Tips – To minimize your family’s exposure to toxins

  • Limit exposure to car fumes, busy roads and polluted areas. Close windows when filling the car with gas to avoid gas fume inhalation
  • Do not smoke around your children. Second hand smoke is also harmful to children and can affect them even from smelling it on your clothes or in your hair
  • Use stainless steel or ceramic cookware in the kitchen. Illuminate aluminum foil. Switch off gas source when not in use.
  • Do not let your dentist use mercury fillings. If you already have mercury fillings it is best to have them removed.
  • Make sure your children do not eat crayons and play dough. Buy non-toxic crayons, and have fun making your own play dough from natural ingredients. toxin free homemade play dough
  • Use mixture of water and vinegar for house cleaning as much as you can. It is just as effective as a commercial product
  • Avoid using insect sprays and repellents in the house. Try natural products such as Neem leaves and Neem products, garlic and cinnamon oil. For ants spray a mixture of vinegar and water or tea-tree oil and water near entrances. Sweep their trail and sprinkle ground pepper in places where they tend to gather.
  • Do not paint or redecorate when your children are around. Always use water based paint.
  • Decorate your household with indoor plants. They absorb carbon dioxide and toxins from the air surrounding them.
  • Avoid foods and drinks that contain chemicals and colorings such as fizzy drinks and candies.
  • Minimize use of over-the-counter medicines unless they are truly needed. Try natural remedies and baby lymphatic massage for common illnesses
  • Check food labels to illuminate additives
  • Avoid foods with a lot of preservatives and additives such sausages and cured meat. Avoid charred food.
  • Do not put hot food or drinks into plastic containers. Heat causes some plastics to release in the food.
  • Do not drink or cook with tap water. Drink mineral water. Do not leave plastic water bottles in the sun or heat.
  • Buy organic food when you can.
  • Void eating seafood contaminated with heavy metals such as tuna, swordfish and shellfish. Eat those that are small in size, as large fish tend to eat smaller fish and carry more toxins.
  • Make sure your children get fresh clean air by going to the park or the seaside at least once a week.
  • Consider natural options for soaps, shampoos, bubble baths, antiperspirants, lotions, etc .
  • Avoid use of talc powder it irritates the lungs. Discourage your kids from using perfume or body sprays. Use natural moisturizing creams such zinc, vitamin E and almond oil for massage.
Natural Detox – Kids Safe

Children should never use “Detox” supplements. Try these slow, natural detoxifiers.
  • Fiber from fruits and vegetables, and whole grains
  • Sulfur containing foods such as garlic and onion
  • Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage
  • Protein from high quality sources such as organic meats, beans pulses, nuts, and seeds
  • Freshly squeezed organic juices
  • Foods rich in the detoxifying nutrients of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, selenium, and zinc
  • Pectin, and natural substance found in fruits and vegetables such as apples, bananas and carrots
  • Epsom salts added to a 20 minute bath to promote natural detoxification through the skin
Toxic Free Cleaners - Yes, they are just as effective

If you would like to make your home cleaners toxin free, which I highly recommend as there are several benefits. One, you and your family are not breathing in toxins everyday from household cleaners. Secondly, it will save you money; thirdly, there will be less poisonous supplies in your home.

Change from over the counter household cleaners to natural disinfectants today by making them at home! Toxin free household cleaners