There are quite a few myths and misunderstandings out there about environmental toxins and non-toxic living.
Nope. In fact, less than 1% of the chemicals on the market in the U.S. have been tested for human safety. Chemicals are assumed safe until proven otherwise.
Think about how some people smoke cigarettes their whole lives and never end up with lung cancer. Just because that one individual does not get lung cancer from smoking does not mean smoking doesn’t increase the overall chances of getting lung cancer for the general population.
Just because an individual hasn’t been affected (or noticed any affects) of environmental toxicants so far doesn’t necessarily mean anything about the future.
My goal is leave you feeling optimistic that small steps, done consistently, can really make a difference both for your home and in avoiding questionable ingredients that are part of our daily lives. Let's get started separating fact from fiction!