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There is a great way to evaluate the toxic level of your home. The average Americans home is a filled from wall to ceiling with unhealthy chemicals floating around in the air. It may seem strange to think that the cleanest houses can also be the most toxic. That depends on which type of cleaning products that are being utilized.

The Children’s Health Environment Coalition (CHEC) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the environmental toxins that affect children’s health. The website supplies information about identifying and eliminating children’ exposure to man-made toxic chemicals.

They also provide what is called The HealtheHome Quiz, which gives you a personalized assessment of potential toxic exposures in and around your home, and supplies suggestions to improve your home environment to protect you and your family, and keep everyone healthy.

EVALUATE YOUR HOME

Aroma is derived from the Greek word Spice (scent) and therapy means treatment, so its literary meaning is curative treatment using scent. There are numerous essential oils obtained from flowers, leaves and other parts of plants. Each of these oils have different scents and different healing properties. Below is a list of Aromatherapy recipes for a number of common ailments and complications. Have Fun!

Abrasions 5 drops (plus 1) Lavender Clean well with 5 drops of lavender diluted in a small bowl of warm water. Apply one pure undiluted lavender directly from the bottle and leave to heal.

Athlete’s Foot & Ringworm 1 drop Lavender 2 drops Tea Tree Add one drop lavender and 2 drops of Tea Tree oil to 1 teaspoon of massage oil base. Stir gently to mix and apply to area with a cotton swab.

Minor Burns 2 drops Lavender Immediately apply ice cold water for 10 minutes. Then apply 2 drops of undiluted Lavender directly from the bottle

Chest and Sinus 2 drops Lavender 2 drops Tea tree 2 drops Eucalyptus Boil pot of water and remove from stove.While still steaming, add 2 drops of eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender, and 2 drops tea tree. Cover bowl and head with towel and inhale for at least 3 minutes. Keep eyes closed.

Colds 2 drops Lavender 2 drops Rosemary 2 drops Eucalyptus Add 2 drops Lavender, 2 drops Rosemary, 2 drops Eucalyptus to 2 teaspoons of milk or cream (organic). Pour into bath and soak. or Mix 2 drops Lavender, 2 drops Tea Tree, and 2 drops Eucalyptus. Place in a diffuser and diffuse your room.

Headaches 2 drops Lavender Massage 2 drops of Lavender into the temples and base of the skull.

Calm nerves and promote sleep 4 drops Lavender Add 4 drops of Lavender to a teaspoon of milk or cream (organic) Pour into warm bath and soak. or Add 4 drops of lavender to 4 teaspoons of massage oil base. Place in a diffuser and diffuse your room.

Muscle Pain 2 drops Lavender 2 drops Rosemary Add 2 drops lavender and 2 drops rosemary oil to 4 teaspoons of massage oil base. Use to gently massage the body.

Ease sinuses 2 drops Eucalyptus 2 drops Peppermint 2 drops Tea Tree Boil a pot of water and remove from the stove. While still steaming add 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops peppermint, and 2 drops tea tree, immediately cover the pot and head with a towel in inhale for 3 minutes. Keep eyes closed.

Ease coughs 2 drops of Eucalyptus 2 drops Lavender Boil a pot of water and remove it from the stove. While still steaming add 2 drops eucalyptus, and 2 drops lavender, immediately cover pot and head and inhale for 3 minutes. Keep eyes closed.

Ease cough throughout the day 2 drops Eucalyptus 2 drops Lavender Add 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops lavender to 4 teaspoons of massage oil base and apply to throat and chest ( this will make enough for several applications).

Combat Colds and Flu (daytime) 2 drops Eucalyptus 2 drops Lavender 2 drops Peppermint 2 drops Tea Tree Add the oils to a steaming bowl of water, let stand to the steam diffuses into the room, you may add same essential oils to a candle diffuser)

Combat colds and flu (Nighttime) 2 drops Lavender 2 drops Tea Tree Add the oils to a steaming bowl of water, let stand do that the steam diffuses into the room, you may also use a candle diffuser.

Sleep Well 3 drops Lavender 1 drop Clary sage Mix oils with a teaspoon of milk or cream (organic). Add to a warm bath and soak.

Pre-Sports rub 2 drops Rosemary 1 drop Lavender 1 drop Eucalyptus First bland all the oils together, then add 4 teaspoons of a massage oil base. Stir gently and apply to the body before exercise.

Post-Sports Rub 2 drops Lavender 1 drop Juniper 1 drop rosemary Mix the oils together, then add 4 teaspoons of a massage oil base. Mix gently and apply to the body.

These are all wonderful aromatic remedies that may be used in place of pharmaceuticals. You may sometimes be able to find essential oils at some grocery stores. If not your local health food store will have a supply of a sample kit. This provides you with a variety of essential oils. If you do not feel comfortable applying your own essential oils, consult your local massage therapist. We are trained in various aspects of Aromatherapy.

Most individuals are unaware of the harm they are bringing to themselves and their children just by cleaning their home. All commercial cleaning products contain harsh, harmful chemicals that wreak havoc on our health. I know we have all heard of the saying, “cleanliness is next to Godliness.” But now a days cleanliness is next to deadliness. If that makes any sense? So let me rephrase…” Green cleanliness is next to Godliness.”

“One million poisonings in Canada each year are due to household cleaner ingestion. Some are fatal. Thousands of children and adults are permanently disfigured or injured through contact with chemicals in the home each year.

Our pets are also at risk. Animals that don’t have access to clean, fresh water are more likely to drink out of puddles, gutters, toilet bowls, or any old container left sitting around with a liquid in it. Even though my cats always have access to clean water in a bowl, they seem to prefer the toilet, the sink, the bathtub, or even a basin with cleaning solution in it.”

AIR FRESHENERS: Interfere with your ability to smell by releasing nerve-deadening agents or coating nasal passages with an oil film, usually methoxychlor, a pesticide that accumulates in fat cells. Known toxic chemicals found in an air freshener are formaldehyde, a highly toxic, known carcinogen, and phenol. When phenol touches your skin it can cause it to swell, burn, peel, and break out in hives.

AMMONIA: Is a very volatile chemical and is very damaging to your eyes, respiratory tract and skin.

ANTIBACTERIAL CLEANERS: May contain triclosan, which is absorbed through the skin and can be tied to liver damage.

BLEACH: Is a strong corrosive. It will irritate or burn the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. It may cause pulmonary edema or vomiting and coma if ingested. Never mix bleach with acid toilet bowl cleaners or ammonia. These mixtures may produce fumes which can be DEADLY.

CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY SHAMPOO: Most formulas are designed to over power the stain itself; they accomplish the task but not without using highly toxic substances. Some include perchlorethylene, a known carcinogen that damages liver, kidney and nervous system damage; and ammonium hydroxide, a corrosive, extremely irritable to eyes, skin and respiratory passages.

CHLORINE: The first agent of chemical warfare was chlorine. WWII ended with an abundance of this cheap chemical. In the name of huge profits, it was added to our water supply and many other products. Chlorine is the number one cause of breast cancer and can be lethal. Scientists won’t handle chlorine without protective gloves, face-masks, and ventilation, yet it is in most store-brand cleaners, including dishwasher detergents. The harmful effects are intensified when the fumes are heated, as in the shower. It is in our drinking water, swimming pools, Jacuzzis, and more.

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS: Most products contain chlorine in a dry form that is highly concentrated. The #1 cause of household poisoning is dish detergent. Dish washing liquids are labeled”harmful if swallowed.” Each time you wash your dishes, some residue is left on them, which accumulates with each washing. Your food picks up part of the residue — especially if your meal is hot when you eat it.

FURNITURE POLISH: Contain petroleum distillates, which are highly flammable and can cause skin and lung cancer. They contain nitrobenzene, which is easily absorbed through the skin and extremely toxic.

LAUNDRY ROOM PRODUCTS: Laundry detergents contain phosphorus, enzymes, ammonia, naphthalene, phenol, sodium nitilotriacetate and countless other chemicals. These substances can cause rashes, itches, allergies, sinus problems and more. The residue left on your clothes, bed sheets, etc. is absorbed through your skin, as is everything else you touch.

OVEN CLEANER: one of the most toxic products people use. They contain lye and ammonia, which eat the skin, and the fumes linger and affect the respiratory system. Then there is the residue that is intensified the next time you turn your oven on. Use sea salt and baking soda instead.

TOILET BOWL CLEANERS: usually contain hydrochloric acid, a highly corrosive irritant to both skin and eyes that damages kidneys and liver; and hypo-chloride bleach, a corrosive irritant that can burn eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Toilet bowl cleaners also may cause pulmonary edema, vomiting or coma if ingested. Contact with other chemicals may cause chlorine fumes which may be fatal.

Alternatives:

Baking Soda – cleans, deodorizes, softens water, scours.

Lemon – one of the strongest food-acids, effective against most household bacteria.

Borax – (sodium borate) cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, cleans wallpaper, painted walls and floors.

White Vinegar – cuts grease, removes mildew, odors, some stains and wax build-up.

Washing Soda – or SAL Soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate, a mineral. Washing soda cuts grease, removes stains, softens water, cleans wall, tiles, sinks and tubs. Use care, as washing soda can irritate mucous membranes. Do not use on aluminum.

Isopropyl Alcohol – is an excellent disinfectant.

Cornstarch – can be used to clean windows, polish furniture, shampoo carpets and rugs.

Olive oil: Use to lubricate and polish wood furniture (three parts olive oil to one part vinegar; or two parts olive oil to one part lemon juice).

Potatoes: Halved potatoes can remove rust from baking pans or tinware – follow with a salt scrub or dip the potato in salt before scrubbing.

Tea tree oil: Can be added to vinegar/water solutions for its antibacterial properties. Use it to kill mold and mildew, and on kitchen and bathroom surfaces instead of chemical products. Add 50 drops to a bucket of water to clean counter tops and tile floors.

Recipes:

For Laundry:

1 cup baking soda in the wash 1 cup vinegar in the rinse cycle to help soften

If an extra kick is needed for whites or rugs add 1/2 cup borax

Drain De-clogger

1/4 cup baking soda 1/2 cup vinegar

Pour baking soda into drain. Follow with vinegar. Close drain tightly until fizzing stops. Flush with pot of boiling water.

Ant Traps:

1/3 C Molasses or Honey 6 T Sugar 6 T active Dry Yeast Mix together. Outside put the paste in a container near the colony. Inside put the mixture on a piece of cardboard in the areas ants come into the house.

Furniture Polish

1 T lemon juice 2 T olive oil 2-3 drops lavender oil or an essential oil you like

put in a bottle and shake. Apply with a soft cloth and wipe dry.

Lemon Mint Window Wash For the shiniest windows ever!

Juice from one fresh Lemon 2 Cups water or Club Soda 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint essential oil 1 teaspoon Cornstarch

Mix all ingredients and pour into a plastic spray bottle. Shake before using. Try using sheets of black and white newspaper, it shines without streaking. An old home remedy.

Citrus mint window spray

1/2 cup fresh lemon peel 1/2 cup fresh orange peel 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup white vinegar

combine peels and mint in a jar/bottle, pour vinegar over and cap. let steep for 2 weeks shaking bottle every 2-3 days.

decant and strain into spray bottle. the liquid should have leached out the fragrance and color of the botanicals making a pleasant sent.

Sink & Shower Tile Scrub:

3 tablespoons of coarse sea salt 4 tablespoons of baking soda 5 drops of grapefruit essential oil 4 drops of lemon essential oil Enough water (preferably distilled) to make a paste-like consistency

Feel free to share some of your recipes!