![](https://naturalhealthresponse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/NHT-230523-1000x667-1-1000x300.jpg)
Toxic Chemicals Hiding in Your Home
There are plenty of ways to make good decisions for your health. Some of the first that come to mind are improving your diet, exercising more, and getting plenty of light exposure.
But I hope you’re also paying attention to what you’re putting ON—and breathing INTO—your body.
You see if you’re not careful, hidden toxins can turn your home into a horror show that drives up your cancer risk, ruins your sex life, and more.
Now, a shocking new report reveals that the risk from these dangerous chemicals is even WORSE than we imagined. And researchers warn there can be long-lasting consequences.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are toxic chemicals that lead to a laundry list of problems.
And VOCs are everywhere. But you can’t see, taste, or smell these toxins, so you could get doused in them daily without even realizing it.
In fact, in 2020, it was estimated that over 5,000 tons of toxic chemicals were released from consumer products inside their homes and offices.
This shocking finding was uncovered in an analysis of data from the California Air Resources Board. The organization tracks VOCs in consumer products to help reduce smog.
But here’s the thing… it’s even worse than it looks. Because this analysis only focused on 33 specific VOCs listed under California’s “right to know” law.
The law states that people have a RIGHT TO KNOW when chemicals found in everyday products could cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive problems.
Believe it or not, the most common VOC found in products used on your body is formaldehyde, one of the chemicals used to embalm bodies in funeral homes. It’s in nail polish, shampoo, make-up, and other personal care products.
Other items that contain high levels of VOCs are cleaners, art supplies, and laundry detergents.
But let’s get real here. Knowing that many products contain these VOCs isn’t enough. These toxins need to be BANNED from consumer products.
In fact, based on what they uncovered, these researchers propose that the EPA regulate 5 additional chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act:
- Ethylene oxide (in antifreeze and detergents)
- Styrene (in foods like fried chicken and nectarines)
- 1,3-dichloropropene (in pesticides)
- Diethanolamine (in shampoos and perfumes)
- Cumene (a thinner in paint and used to manufacture rubber, iron, and steel)
On occasion, exposure to just one VOC might not be cause for alarm. But we’re all being exposed to countless VOCs every single day.
The worst part is that these toxins aren’t just lurking in your household products—they’re making their way INTO your body. A study from 2021 identified over 100 different foreign chemicals inside people.
Even scarier? These toxins can pass from a pregnant mother to her unborn child.
In other words, these chemicals could last for generations—having God only knows what impact on you and your children.
The best thing you can do to stay safe is to reduce your exposure by purchasing products that use fewer chemicals. Start reading labels. The fewer ingredients, the better.
And check out the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep and Guide to Healthy Cleaning. These free databases can help you find safer options for you and your family.
Products that are free of toxins will usually cost more. But the health benefits to you and your family really are priceless.
P.S. Even when you’re doing everything “right,” … regularly exercising, eating a healthy diet, and getting plenty of vitamin-D-rich sunshine… there’s a hidden risk factor that could send your heart risk soaring. And it all starts at your kitchen sink…
SOURCE:
Study: “Identifying Toxic Consumer Products: A Novel Data Set Reveals Air Emissions of Potent Carcinogens, Reproductive Toxicants, and Developmental Toxicants,” Environ. Sci. Technol. 2023, Publication Date: May 2, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.2c07247
![Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D.](https://naturalhealthresponse.com/wp-content/themes/health-child/images/author-images/Dr.RichardGerhauser,M.D..jpg)
Written By Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D.
For years he’s been the trusted doctor for celebrities, world-class athletes, and countless seniors looking to reclaim their health.
And now…for the first time ever… he’s making his medical breakthroughs available to readers all across America.
Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D. is one of the most pioneering and innovative minds in medicine today – and he delivers cutting-edge cures each month through his Natural Health Response newsletter.
Natural Health Response readers get full access to Dr. Gerhauser’s protocols for chronic pain… heart disease… diabetes… Alzheimer’s… and even cancer. These are the very same treatments Dr. Gerhauser recommends to his own patients at his practice in Tucson, Arizona.
In addition to being a board-certified medical doctor, Dr. Gerhauser has earned two master’s degrees and has served as a clinical professor at the University of Arizona.
And as a physician at the world-famous Canyon Ranch, Dr. Gerhauser treated celebrities from around the world who paid dearly for the type of next-generation health information he provides Natural Health Response readers each month.
View More Free Articles
Mother Nature's Bone-Building Secret REVEALED
Mainstream medicine has peddled the same old song and dance about osteoporosis for years. Pop some calcium pills… do some jumping jacks… and cross your fingers that your bones don’t crumble like a stale cookie. But what if I told you Mother Nature has been hiding a bone-building secret right under our noses? And we […]
The INCREDIBLE Payoff for Delaying Diabetes
If you don’t know where your blood sugar levels stand, it’s time to get them checked. It’s estimated that one in three adults has prediabetes, yet 80 percent of these folks have NO IDEA they’re in this category. That’s a BIG problem because most people will develop type 2 diabetes within just five years of […]
The Biggest Dementia Risk Factor REVEALED
I’m sure you’re familiar with the Skeleton Dance song… “The foot bone is connected to the leg bone. The leg bone is connected to the knee bone…” It’s easy to think of our bones being linked because we can physically see them. What’s less obvious is that everything else about your health is JUST as […]
It's NEVER Too Late to Kick This Dangerous Habit
You’ve heard it a million times before: “Smoking is bad for you.” If you’re still lighting up, I bet you remember a time when smoking wasn’t just accepted—it was downright fashionable. Remember when you could smoke in restaurants, on airplanes, and even in hospitals? Heck, movie stars even made it look cool and sophisticated. Well, […]
The TRUTH About ED No One's Talking About
It’s a subject most men would rather sweep under the rug… erectile dysfunction (ED). But you’re not alone if you’re having trouble in the bedroom. In fact, ED affects up to 30 million men in the U.S. alone. However, popping a little blue pill isn’t the answer. ED drugs are often just slapping a Band-Aid […]
Don’t Let Muscle Loss RUIN Your Golden Years
For older women, muscle mass can take a nosedive after menopause. This means more than trouble carrying in the groceries. Over time, the decline in muscle mass can lead to mobility problems, balance problems, falls, and ultimately a loss of independence. Staying active is a critical piece of the puzzle. But now, researchers have discovered […]
The Bad Habit Causing Lupus
All autoimmune diseases are on the rise—but lupus is one of the worst. When the condition strikes, your immune system starts to attack healthy tissues. Lupus cases have increased by 60 percent in women and have increased six-fold in men over the past four decades. What’s driving this dramatic increase? Well, we might have found […]
SHOCKING Missing Piece of the Diabetes Puzzle Discovered
I’ve been saying for years that there’s MORE to type 2 diabetes than your weight—or even your diet. Sure, they play their part. But unless you’re adding in THIS missing piece of the puzzle, you could be increasing your risk of type 2 diabetes despite your best efforts to avoid it. And you’ll never guess […]
Ditch the Chips and DEFY Aging
Sometimes, you just want something to crunch on. The craving can send even the most health-conscious among us heading straight to the snack aisle. But before you reach for the potato chips—which can contain all kinds of harmful ingredients—I have a better idea. Try THIS crunchy, healthy snack instead of loading up ingredients that can […]
Is Aspirin DEADLY? (Get the Truth Here)
Old habits die hard… especially when we’ve been led to believe they’re good ones. We were told for years that taking an aspirin a day would lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. But for many, those were empty promises that came with a LOT of risk… and LITTLE reward. That’s why, if you’re […]