CAN YOU CONNECT THE DOTS ABOUT GLADE



 CAN YOU CONNECT THE DOTS  ABOUT GLADE
I was visiting a friend who complained about constant headaches.
Due to the strong perfume-like smell, I noticed at once she had all kinds of plug-ins of Glade air fresheners.  I wondered if there was a connection with her headaches and discovered the following-

Scary effects of so called air fresheners-“ 32 percent more babies suffered diarrhea in homes where air fresheners were used every day, compared with homes where they were used once a week or less, and they had significantly more earaches in these homes as well. Air fresheners also affected mothers—those who used them daily suffered nearly 10 percent more headaches. Perhaps most surprising is the finding that women who lived in homes with daily air freshener use had a 26 percent increased risk of depression.”

Glade - contains short chain aliphatic hydrocarbons, can cause ventricular fibrillation and be fatal if inhaled (Lovech & Fullton, 2001). In a 1997 study emissions of "air freshener at several concentrations (including concentrations to which many individuals are actually exposed) caused increases in sensory and pulmonary irritation, decreases in airflow velocity, and abnormalities of behavior measured by the functional observational battery score" (Anderson & Anderson, 1997).

Alternatives to health-destroying commercial air fresheners-

White 2 x the Strength  Vinegar
Place in spray bottle and spray in the air as needed to eliminate odors.

Baking Soda
Place ¼ cup of baking soda in a spray bottle of warm water.
Shake and spray in the air as needed.

Carpets Freshener
Sprinkle baking soda, work it in with a broom or brush, and vacuum like any carpet powder

Perfume the Air with Natural Scents
Simmer cinnamon and cloves, fresh ginger, or herbs in water on the stove top.
Buy your favourite essential oil and use in diffuser-not only smells lovely but has many health benefits
Use organic sachets and potpourris. 


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