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INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 4

CHAPTER 1: ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS ................................... 5 Try to Breathe Easy ................................................................................................... 5

When Work Makes You Sick .................................................................................... 6

Read Up on Radon .................................................................................................. 6

It's Electric .................................................................................................................. 6

CHAPTER 2: HOUSEHOLD TOXINS ........................................... 7 It’s Not Easy Being Green ........................................................................................ 7

Don’t Let it Bug You ................................................................................................. 7

Keeping it Clean ....................................................................................................... 8

Don’t Leave a Paper Trail ....................................................................................... 8

Be Careful with Clothes ........................................................................................... 8

Put Away the Plastic ................................................................................................ 9

What Are You Wearing? .......................................................................................... 9

Maybe It’s the Makeup ........................................................................................... 9

How About that Hair? ............................................................................................ 10

Poisonous Pots and Pans ....................................................................................... 10

Convenient but Deadly ........................................................................................ 11

It’s All About the Accessories ............................................................................... 11

Stop Pining Away ................................................................................................... 11

CHAPTER 3: SIMPLE TIPS FOR AVOIDING TOXINS ................ 12 Run from Pollution ................................................................................................... 12

Wash Up Before You Eat ....................................................................................... 12

Forget the Peels ...................................................................................................... 13

Filter it Out ................................................................................................................ 13

Grow Your Own Air................................................................................................. 13

What About Water? ............................................................................................... 14

Harness the Earth’s Energy .................................................................................... 14

Sleep it Off ............................................................................................................... 14

Watch the Weather ............................................................................................... 15

CONCLUSION......................................................................... 16

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INTRODUCTION Thousands of years ago, humans were lucky if they lived to see the age of twenty. In this

world of modern medicine and technology, however, it is common for us to live well into

our eighties or nineties – some even reach the ripe old age of one hundred. Your longevity is

connected to a number of different factors, including your genetics and lifestyle, a mixture

of things you can and can’t control. For some things, the line isn’t quite so clear. Some of the

world’s longest-lived people can be found in parts of the world where the air and water are

clean and stress is something not often felt. These examples make it clear that environment

plays an important role in determining longevity.

Though modern technology has brought many conveniences, there are some negative side

effects that we must contend with. For example, scientific research has brought new

medicine, and technological developments have made what was once impossible possible.

Even with all of the positives, however, there are some negatives. Some side effects of

modern progress include things like pollution and toxic chemicals in the air and water.

Changes to the way food is grown and processed have their downside as well. These have

impacted the human race in some very significant ways, and they have also contributed to

the permanent eradication of hundreds, even thousands, of animal species.

While the average human lifespan is much longer than it once was, our modern world is rife

with new diseases and new threats to our longevity. Rather than seeking to harmonize with

our environment, we seek to dominate it, and the consequences of our actions are

becoming more and more apparent. If you seek to restore harmony and balance in your life,

and in doing so, improve your health and longevity, it might be time to return to nature for

the answer. The key to longevity has to do with purging your body, your life, and your

environment of the toxins that would poison you and reduce your life expectancy. Taking

the time to understand the world around you, and to be more mindful of your interactions

with it is the key to living toxin-free and maximizing your longevity. If this is your goal,

you’ve come to the right place!

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CHAPTER 1 | ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS You don’t have to be a medical expert to understand what a toxin is and why it is bad. In the

most general sense of the term, a toxin is something that can harm you if it makes its way

into your body.

Toxins can be found everywhere, from the air you breathe and the water you drink, to the

cleaning products you use – even the clothes you wear. Most of the toxins you are exposed

to on a daily basis are environmental – ones that come from the world around you.

In this chapter, you’ll learn to identify some of the most common environmental toxins, and

you’ll receive tips for avoiding them.

Try to Breathe Easy

Pollution comes in many different forms, some of which are invisible to the naked eye –

such as carbon monoxide. A silent, but deadly gas, carbon monoxide kills more people each

year than accidental chemical poisoning. The danger of carbon monoxide is that it is

odorless and colorless, plus the effects can set in before you even know what is happening.

The best way to protect yourself and your family against this toxin is to check the flames on

your stovetop, water heater and furnace – if the flame looks very yellow, or it has an

irregular shape, you should have the appliance serviced because it might be producing

carbon monoxide.

You should also make sure to have a solid, well-sealed door between your garage and the

rest of the house, and remember to never leave it open when the car is running.

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When Work Makes You Sick

Not only do you need to be mindful of toxins in and around your home, but you should also

be aware of the risks you may be facing at work. Modern office buildings are usually tightly

sealed to ensure energy efficiencies and to minimize temperature variations.

Unfortunately, this can also contribute to something called “sick building syndrome”, in

which a nonspecific illness starts to affect the occupants as a result of the environment in

the building. This sickness can be caused by anything from cleaning products and

insecticides to fumes coming from the carpet, furniture, or printers. To keep the air in your

workplace fresh, try to open the windows early in the morning and again late in the evening

to promote circulation.

Read Up on Radon

Another dangerous gas that can sometimes be found in your home or workplace is called

radon. Radon is a radioactive gas that can be found in outdoor environments, but generally

in concentrations too low to have a negative impact. Indoors, however, radon

concentrations can build up to carcinogenic levels, which can be very dangerous. To protect

yourself and those around you, have your building tested for radon. Some simple tips for

reducing radon exposure include sealing the cracks in your basement floor, keeping the

home well ventilated, and not sleeping in rooms below ground.

It's Electric

You may not realize it, but your body has a bioelectric system and a natural pulsation rate –

so does the Earth. Both the human body and the Earth operate at an electromagnetic field

(EMF) rate around 7.8 hertz. The wiring in your home is probably closer to 60 hertz,

however, which could be enough to cause an imbalance or functional breakdown in your

body. This is commonly seen in children who live near power distribution lines. To protect

yourself and your loved ones, try to stay at least four to six feet away from household

appliances like refrigerators, televisions, electric heaters, microwaves, and the like.

The world we live in is full of toxins, even if you don’t always see them. Even though you

may not see, smell, or taste them in the air you breathe and the water you drink, they could

be affecting your health and longevity at this very moment. The best thing you can do to

protect yourself and your loved ones from environmental toxins is to educate yourself about

them and to limit your exposure as much as possible. This might mean making some

changes to your lifestyle, but it will be worth it in the end.

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CHAPTER 2 | HOUSEHOLD TOXINS It’s true what they say; there’s no place like home. Unfortunately, your home may not be

the sanctuary you think it is. There are all kinds of household toxins that might be affecting

you and your family at this very moment. Everything from the cleaning products you use, to

the food you eat and the clothes you wear, has the potential to transfer dangerous toxins.

Keep reading to learn more about what kind of household toxins to look out for and to

receive some simple tips for minimizing your exposure.

It’s Not Easy Being Green

You’ve probably heard the saying, “the grass is greener on the other side.” If it is, it is

probably because the greener grass has been treated with pesticides and fertilizers. These

common chemicals may make your lawn look better than your neighbor’s, but at what

expense? Chemical herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers are loaded with toxins that can

enter your body through your lungs or skin, and they have been linked to some pretty

serious side effects. As a natural alternative, try fertilizing your lawn with organic compost

or manure. Instead of using weed killer, pull out the weeds yourself and reseed any areas of

your lawn that have become overgrown.

Don’t Let it Bug You

Not only are fertilizers and herbicides loaded with dangerous chemicals, but so are

insecticides. The kind of pesticides you use to kill ants, roaches and other insect pests in

your home or office contain noxious chemicals which can hurt your health and shorten your

lifespan. To give you an example, a recent study revealed that children living in homes

where pesticides are used have a much higher risk of developing childhood leukemia. To

protect yourself and your family, try chemical-free pesticides or natural remedies instead.

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If you have a problem with moths, don’t use regular mothballs because they contain a

cancer-causing compound called benzene. Instead, try using cedar balls or planks, as well as

aromatic herbs like lavender or citronella. You can also try storing your clothes in vacuum-

sealed bags to keep out moths. For mosquitoes, avoid bug spray and try using lemongrass

oil instead. You can even make your own bug spray using water and witch hazel or various

essential oils.

Keeping it Clean

You might think of your home as the safest place on earth, but what you don’t know could

hurt you. The simple act of cleaning your home could actually be putting you and your

family at risk, depending what type of cleaning products you use. Many household cleaners

contain bleach and other chemicals that can be dangerous if inhaled, so look for all-natural

or chemical-free products to use instead. You can even make your own cleaning products

using household ingredients like white vinegar or lemon juice.

For example, you can make an all-purpose cleaner by mixing one cup of distilled white

vinegar with one cup of water. You also need to be very careful about how you clean your

oven because you don’t want to leech toxins into the food you eat. Baking soda is great for

powering through baked-on grease, or you can make a scouring blend by mixing

dishwashing liquid with borax and warm water.

Don’t Leave a Paper Trail

When you think of household toxins you probably think of the obvious things that contain

chemicals like cleaning products and pesticides – you probably don’t think of the paper

products you use. What you may not realize is that paper isn’t naturally white – they are

bleached in a chemical process that can leave behind a carcinogenic residue called dioxin.

This residue can be found in everything from printer paper to paper towels, coffee filters,

diapers, and napkins. Another problem with dioxin is that it can leech into the soil and

contaminate groundwater when it enters a landfill.

Be Careful with Clothes

Another type of household chemical you probably expose yourself to on a daily basis is a

chemical solvent called perchloroethylene. This chemical is used in traditional dry cleaning

processes, and it can cause negative side effects such as headache, dizziness, congestion,

and shortness of breath. To minimize your exposure, take dry-cleaned items out of the bag

and let them air out for at least 24 hours before wearing them or putting them away in the

closet.

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Put Away the Plastic

Plastic is one of the most lightweight and versatile materials out there, so you can find it in

everything from shopping bags and food containers to tools and building materials. Though

plastic is a versatile material, it has the potential to release vinyl chloride and other harmful

gasses, which have been linked to negative health effects such a birth defects, cancer, and

liver disease. These gasses mimic the effects of estrogen in the body, which can lead to

hormonal imbalances, particularly in women. Not only are plastics found in obvious places

like the ones already mentioned, but they can be hidden in things like upholstery, cosmetics,

sanitary napkins, chewing gum, and clothing. To minimize your exposure, choose wood,

glass, or paper products over plastic, and don’t heat plastic materials, because it could

increase the release of dangerous gasses.

What Are You Wearing?

You might be surprised to learn that the clothes you wear every day could be leeching toxins

into your skin and reducing your lifespan. Some of the dyes that were once used to color

clothing contain a chemical called benzidine, which is highly carcinogenic, and so dangerous

that it is no longer used in the US. Many of the clothes sold in the US, however, are

manufactured overseas and imported, so they may still contain those chemical dyes. Other

chemicals can be found in clothes too, such as a formaldehyde resin which is used in no-iron

cotton fabrics. Your clothes might also contain chemicals if you use a chemical detergent or

chlorine bleach. The best way to avoid toxins in your clothing is to wear naturally dyed

cotton and to use natural laundry detergent.

Maybe It’s the Makeup

Women often don’t realize that some of the products they use to give themselves a healthy

glow could actually have a negative impact on their health. The cosmetics industry uses a

variety of chemicals, and there is very little regulation. For example, you can find plastic

resins in lipstick, formaldehyde in mascara, and chemical solvents in liquid foundation. To

reduce your exposure, try using natural cosmetics made with vegetable oils, colored clays,

and other natural ingredients.

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How About that Hair?

Not only do you need to be concerned about chemicals in the makeup you wear, but also in

the hair products you use. The human scalp is very porous, so you could be absorbing a lot

of harmful chemicals through your skin every day when you take a shower. Hair products

like dyes, shampoos, and sprays may contain everything from plastic resins and

formaldehyde to ammonia and artificial fragrances. These chemicals can not only damage

your health, but they can damage your hair as well. As an alternative, look for natural hair

care products, or make your own at home.

Poisonous Pots and Pans

You’ve already learned about the dangers of heating plastic, but what about other cookware

materials? Copper and aluminum cookware is very common, but many people don’t know

what it could be leeching into the food they eat when the metals interact with heat.

Aluminum toxicity can cause side effects like indigestion, memory loss, headaches, and even

brain disorders like Alzheimer’s. Copper toxicity can depress your immune system or

increase the proliferation of cancer cells. You should also know that scouring stainless steel

cookware with an abrasive sponge can release small amounts of other toxic metals, like

nickel and chromium. The safest cookware is coated with a porcelain enamel coating, made

from cast iron, or lead-free terracotta clay.

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Convenient but Deadly

Cell phones may be one of the most significant technological advances of the last century,

but new evidence suggests that they may not be as safe as people think. Research indicates

that heavy use of cell phones could contribute to nonmalignant tumor formation in the ear

and brain. It also appears that cancer rates tend to be higher near cell phone towers. Some

studies have even suggested that cell phone use causes changes to your DNA and might

affect cognitive function. Children under the age of eight should not use cell phones, and

adults should limit their use as much as possible.

It’s All About the Accessories

While the jewelry you wear might not be dangerous, the jewelry cleaner you use probably

is. Many jewelry cleaners contain cyanide, a dangerous poison that you can inhale and

which can also soak into your skin. Even minor exposure over a prolonged period of time

can be dangerous and might have an impact on your longevity. As a safer alternative to

jewelry cleaner, try scrubbing with toothpaste or baking soda. Clean silver by dissolving two

tablespoons of cream of tartar in 3 cups of hot water in a glass bowl lined with aluminum

foil and soaking for one hour.

Stop Pining Away

Another common household substance – especially during the holiday season – is pine.

While pine might have a pleasant aroma, the pine oil used in hair tonics, deodorants, and

bath oils can irritate your skin. When using bath oils made with pine oil, make sure it is fully

diluted before you climb into the tub. You should also be careful not to ingest any pine oil

because it can cause symptoms such as headaches, diarrhea, chest pain, dizziness, and

nausea.

Many of the most dangerous household toxins are ones that you can’t see with the naked

eye. So how do you protect yourself against a danger you can’t see? It’s all about education.

Educate yourself about common household toxins and the side effects they can cause, then

take steps to protect yourself, your family, and your loved ones from those toxins. You’ll

learn more about avoiding common toxins in the next chapter.

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CHAPTER 3 | SIMPLE TIPS

FOR AVOIDING TOXINS The only way to completely avoid exposing yourself to toxins would be to wear an airtight

suit with a built-in filtration system. Not only is this idea silly, but it is also very impractical.

That doesn’t mean, however, that you must resign yourself to feeling the harmful effects of

toxin exposure. In fact, there are a number of simple things you can to do minimize your

exposure to toxins both at home and in your environment. In this chapter, you’ll receive

some easy tips for avoiding common toxins.

Run from Pollution

Regular exercise is important for your total-body health and wellness, but exercising

outdoors could put you at risk of toxin exposure. When you engage in cardiovascular

exercise, your heart rate becomes elevated and your breathing rate increases as well. This

means that if you are exercising in an area where pollution is high, you could be inhaling a

higher concentration than you normally would be. To minimize your exposure, try exercising

early in the morning before rush hour, or do some of your workouts indoors where there is

plenty of ventilation.

Wash Up Before You Eat

In addition to monitoring your exposure to toxins through the air you breathe, you should

also be aware of the potential for toxins in the food you eat. The only way to completely

avoid chemical toxins is to choose organic food products – these are required to be free

from chemical pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers in order to carry the organic seal.

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Even if you do buy organic products, however, it’s still important to wash it properly before

eating it. You can purchase chemical-free vegetable washes or make your own by creating a

warm saltwater solution and adding a drop of mild dishwashing liquid before scrubbing the

produce well and rinsing it thoroughly. This will help to remove toxins from the surface, but

might not get rid of any chemicals that were absorbed from the soil.

Forget the Peels

Another way to reduce your toxin exposure in the food you eat is to remove the outermost

layer. This is easy for foods like fruits and vegetables, but might not be possible for other

foods. Fruits and vegetables that tend to have the lowest concentration of pesticide residue

include squash, melons, bananas, corn, pineapple, citrus fruits, and avocado. Foods with the

highest concentration of pesticides in the peels include zucchini, cucumber, peaches, and

plums. Some of the foods that can’t be peeled and should, therefore, be eaten organic are

things like berries, celery, and grapes. Unfortunately, removing the peel from some fruits

and vegetables might also mean losing some of the nutrient content, so it is a trade-off.

Filter it Out

For airborne toxins, the best thing you can do is invest in a high-efficiency particulate air

(HEPA) filtration system. These systems were originally designed for use in hospitals but

they can now be purchased for office buildings and homes – there are even portable units

you can purchase at a home appliance outlet. The best kind of air-purifying technology

currently available, HEPA filters remove particulate matter and gasses from the air including

pet dander, dust, pollen, hair, mold, mites, soot, and auto exhaust. There are even models

that use UV rays to sterilize the air, killing off bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The key to using a

HEPA filter is to change the filter often.

Grow Your Own Air

Most homes have some sort of filtration system, but indoor air still tends to have a higher

concentration of pollution and toxins than outdoor air. If you want to keep the air in your

home clean, but you don’t have thousands of dollars to invest in a HEPA system, you can

start growing certain plants which help to purify the air around them. Some examples

include ficus, English ivy, indoor palms, chrysanthemums, and peace lilies. These plants

eliminate volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) and produce oxygen.

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What About Water?

You probably don’t want to think about it, but the water you use to wash yourself, your

clothes, and your dishes might not be as clean as you think. There is a list of some 700

pollutants that can be found in drinking water from municipal sources, and your body can

absorb those pollutants through the skin as well as through ingestion. For drinking, cooking,

showering and cleaning it is best to use filtered water. If you have some money to invest, go

with a whole-house wide-spectrum water filtration system.

Harness the Earth’s Energy

Maintaining your health and vitality isn’t all about reducing your exposure to toxins, it is also

about harmonizing with your environment. One way to do that is to use the art of Feng Shui

in your home, arranging your furniture to be in harmony with the earth’s energy meridians.

When your home is in harmony with the earth, your body will be as well, and it will help to

boost your health, improve your vitality, and protect you from imbalance and illness.

The principle of Feng Shui comes from the ancient Taoist theory of energetic polarity. The

Chinese believe that there are two opposite yet complementary energy states in the

universe – yin and yang. Keeping these two energy states in balance is important because it

helps you stay in a beneficial energy alignment which will promote health and vitality. The

yin is the negative electrical charge or contractive energy, while yang is the positive and

expansive energy. The yin and yang are associated with certain points on the compass, so

feng shui involves positioning furniture in certain ways to achieve harmony and a balance of

energy states.

Sleep it Off

Another way to harmonize with your environment is to make your bedroom a haven for

sleep. The average person spends about a third of their life sleeping, so you can understand

the importance of maintaining harmony in the bedroom. Your bedroom should be far from

the entrance to your home (and the street) in one of the least-trafficked areas of the house.

It should be kept clean and quiet with dim lighting and a comfortable temperature. Colors

like blue, green, and gray can be soothing for sleep, and you can use some quiet music for a

soothing effect. In addition to turning your bedroom into a haven for sleep, there are

certain things you should remove from your bedroom. Televisions and computers generate

electromagnetic fields and produce positive ions which could have a negative impact on

your mood. You should not keep plants in your bedroom either because they give off carbon

dioxide at night, which could deplete the oxygen content of the air you breathe during

sleep.

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Watch the Weather

Though the human body is composed of nearly 90% water, dampness isn’t always a good

thing. Wet weather conditions and high humidity can encourage the growth of fungus and

mold, which may not be visible to the naked eye, but can have a negative impact on your

health. To keep your home dry, make sure that your windows are properly sealed and that

the landscaping in your yard allows for proper drainage. Some of the signs you should look

for include a musty odor, as well as physical side effects like headaches and sinus problems.

Repair water damage quickly if it occurs and make sure you have proper air circulation in

your home.

In addition to avoiding toxins in your everyday life, you should also do things that promote

vitality and support longevity. In the same way that you seek to create a healthy and

positive environment in your body and in your home, you should also seek to build a

harmonious community around yourself.

Being surrounded by friends, family and loved ones can lift your spirits and boost your

health, potentially adding years to your lifespan. Conversely, a negative or depressing social

environment can leech the pleasure from your life and sap your energy. If you find yourself

in a negative environment don’t complain about it – take steps to change it!

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CONCLUSION

Toxins are everywhere – this fact is scary, but true. The amount of toxic exposure you

receive on a daily basis varies according to where you live and work, and you might not have

much control over it. If you live near a nuclear power plant, toxic dump, or a hazardous

waste site, your exposure might be even higher. It is important to remember that toxins

aren’t always visible and the sources aren’t always obvious. It’s easy to identify toxic

chemicals in cleaning products and pesticides, but you might not expect to find them in the

clothes you wear or the beauty products you use every morning. The environment in which

you live and work could be loaded with toxins without you ever knowing it.

In a world full of toxins, how can you ever protect yourself? While the only fool-proof

solution might be to lock yourself in a sterile room, that is no way to live. You should be able

to live your life the way you want to without constantly worrying about exposure to toxins.

Though you shouldn’t obsess about every little thing, it pays to educate yourself about

common toxins and the places they can be found. In reading this book, you’ve learned about

dozens of the most common environmental and household toxins. You’ve also learned some

simple, but practical means for minimizing your exposure, so you know it’s possible.

If you want to maximize your longevity and preserve your health, be proactive about

identifying and avoiding common toxins. You may not be able to live completely toxin-free,

but there is certainly no harm in trying!