In many cases, our homes can be rife with mold and bacteria. And while we might not realize it at first, this often results in us being sick. The question is: how do you know if your home is making you sick? This article will give you the answer to that question!
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We all want the best for our children, particularly in terms of their health. However, giving your children nutritious foods is simply the first step; there are many health concerns in our houses that we sometimes overlook.
Young children, particularly those under the age of five, spend a lot of time at home. Do you consider the health risks you expose your children to in your home?
When it comes to health, we must consider the quality of our water and air, the toxins we expose our children to, and the effects of electromagnetic radiation.
We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 health dangers that we expose our children to at home, as well as tips on how to mitigate or remove these risks.
(as well as what we can do to help)
1. The quality of the water
Did you realize that your drinking water might include up to 1000 different contaminants? From heavy metals to fluoride, germs, and even cysts, there’s a lot to worry about. Filtration and disinfectants are used in the process of getting water from reservoirs to your tap at home. Regrettably, not everything can be taken away. Using a water filter, such as the ones we examined in THIS POST, is the best approach to decrease or remove most of these toxins.
There are several water filters on the market, some of which may remove fluoride from drinking water and others which just remove common pollutants and particles, improving the flavor and health of your water.
2. The state of the air
The air within our houses grows drier during the winter months. Dry skin, dry coughs, and other respiratory difficulties, as well as nose bleeds, are all symptoms of dry air. You may add moisture to the air in your house and remove the issues by utilizing a humidifier. Humidifiers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. A post on the finest humidifiers for newborns and children can be found HERE.
Too much moisture in the air might also cause the opposite issue. Mold may develop in your bathroom, laundry room, basement, and crawl space, causing respiratory difficulties and allergy symptoms. Using a dehumidifier in your bathroom is the best method to combat this. You may also try other methods for lowering humidity in your bathroom, such as employing moisture-absorbing bathroom plants.
Make sure you get rid of any mold that has grown in your bathroom as a consequence of the high humidity. Bathroom ceilings are infested with mold. Bathroom mold may be removed using natural cleaning agents.
3. Cleaning Agents
We’ve been trained to clean our houses until they’re absolutely germ-free. Just look at any TV commercial for a cleaning product to see how dread of germs has been drilled into our heads. In reality, we now clean our houses excessively, preventing our bodies from being exposed to microorganisms that may help our immune systems. A weakened immune system results, which implies more colds, flus, and viruses. And, as a result, patients often use additional antibiotics, exacerbating the situation.
We’re not only not exposing our bodies to healthy germs and bacteria, but we’re also cleaning them with chemicals that harm them.
Why not use vinegar, one of the safest and healthier cleaning solutions that is better for our bodies and the environment?
We’ve created a blog post on how to get rid of bathroom mold using natural materials that you probably already have in your cupboard!
4. EMFs and Wi-Fi
Because of the prevalence of electrical gadgets and wi-fi, EMFs (short for electromagnetic fields) are everywhere around us: at home, work, and school. But did you realize that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) might affect our health and well-being?
EMFs influence human bodies, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), since our bodies have their own electric and metabolic reactions. EMFs in our environment interfere with our bodies’ natural activities. Health difficulties such as headaches, dizziness, exhaustion, sleep problems, skin disorders, infertility, and others might result as a result of this.
But what can we do to reduce the harmful effects of EMFs on our bodies?
Switching off your Wi-Fi at night, avoiding using a cordless phone, and utilizing an ionizer are just a few options. It’s also a good idea to learn about the radiation levels released by various gadgets before acquiring them, so you can choose a better and healthier alternative.
5. The absence of nature
We all understand the need of getting our children outdoors in the fresh air, but how often do we consider the consequences of not doing so?
Because of the detrimental impacts of overexposing our children to computers and television, we speak of having them “switch off” from technology. However, if we do not expose our children to nature, there are detrimental health consequences.
Strolling barefoot on the ground, also known as earthing or grounding (which you can read more about in THIS POST), swimming at the beach, or even walking outdoors after an electrical storm are all natural methods to enhance our health. We need to connect with the ground on a daily basis because it gives us with much-needed energy. As a result, make sure your children go outdoors and interact with nature.
Also, bring nature inside by placing indoor plants in strategic locations around your house to improve air quality. Here are some excellent indoor bathroom plants for absorbing moisture and reducing mold.
If we pay attention to the possible threats that we’ve discussed with you, our houses may be a tremendous source of health and well-being. This will provide our children with a positive start in life and guarantee that they have the greatest health possible throughout their lives.
What steps do you take to make your house a safer and healthier place for your kids? Please share your ideas in the comments section below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my house make my child sick?
A: This is a difficult question to answer. In this case, your house does not have any direct effect on the health of your child.
How can I tell if my house is making me sick?
A: If your house is making you sick, its likely the temperature or humidity levels have changed and are impacting how well youre able to breathe. Your symptoms might include headaches, difficulty breathing, dry skin, sinus problems and fatigue.
Can a child get sick from a dirty house?
A: No, a child cannot get sick from just being in a dirty house.
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