The Canary in the Mine
Back in the olden days before we had electronic sensing devices, canaries were used in mine shafts to detect poisonous fumes that might kill the miners. Because canaries are so small, it doesn't take much of a dose of toxic fumes to make them ill or kill them. When a canary keeled over, the miners would rush out of the mine shaft to safety. This system worked great for the miners. Not so great for the canaries.
Your pets are the modern day version of the canaries in the mine. Cats, dogs, gerbils, birds, and the like are all MUCH smaller than you. A small dose of a toxic chemical may not affect you, but it could make them ill or even kill them. If your pets are in your house all day they're exposed to household chemicals three to four times longer than are you. As you go to work, the store, run errands, etc. you get relief from the toxins in your home. (The Environmental Protection Agency states that the air inside our homes is two to five times more toxic than air outside!)
Certain chemicals in cleaning supplies and aerosols are potential sources of danger to the health of your pets... and you.
Here's some examples:
* Chlorine products may make your fabrics white, but chlorine is a highly toxic poison. It was first used in chemical warfare. Chlorine fumes are fatal in high doses.
* Carpet cleaners include a known carcinogen that damages liver, kidney, and nervous systems.
* Antibacterial cleansers often contain Triclosan, which has been tied to liver damage.
What to do?
* Alternative cleaning products without harsh chemicals are readily available in most grocery stores as well as online.
* Use natural products, such as baking soda to eliminate odors in sinks, litter boxes, and clothing.
* Dry your clothes outdoors on a clothes line. The sun will brighten your whites (no need for bleach) and the air will make your clothes, bedding, and towels smell wonderful (no need for chemically dryer sheets or fabric softners).
Additionally, clean spills and stains immediately, remove food waste promptly, and use entry way mats at all entrances. Keeping your home clean will eliminate the need for chemical aerosols.
Less use of chemicals in your home means a healthier home for you... and your pets.
Kathy Wilson helps people get their life unstuck using a multi-faceted approach. She and her clients utilize life coaching, spiritual consulting, NLP, vibrational healing, and teaching, whatever if in her client's highest and best interests. She's a Certified Professional Coach, spiritual teacher, Reiki master, vibrational healer, and author of An Inner Journey: Living Your Life Purpose. For information about her products, services, and classes, visit her website: http://www.under-one-roof.net
If you're ready NOW to begin getting unstuck and living your life of purpose, email her at kwilson@under-one-roof.net
By Kathy Wilson
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