Showing posts with label flooring. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 14 October 2015

Dangers Of Chemical Exposure - Doctors Warn

Chemical Exposure Threat
Once again Chemical dangers have been highlighted.  We cannot be too vigilant when choosing furniture and cleaning materials.  Dangers are simply lurking everywhere.  It is best to seek out natural materials as this video shows.


  • According to a report by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, chemical exposures from pesticides, air pollutants, and plastic chemicals represent a major threat to human health and reproduction
  • An Endocrine Society task force has issued a scientific statement on endocrine-disrupting chemicals, noting that everyone needs to take proactive steps to avoid them
  • Phthalates can be absorbed transdermally, through your skin, via ambient air. Phthalates in vinyl flooring can make pregnant women more susceptible to high blood pressure and heart disease