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Rupp Holistic Health & Integrative Medicine, PCREDUCING TOXIN EXPOSUREWATERDrinking water: filtered > bottled > tap bottled choice: spring, glass bottle avoid using fluorinated waterShower filtration system (your skin absorbs contaminants!) Copper/zinc: reduces chlorineCoconut shell carbon: reduces synthetic chemicalsConsider reverse osmosis: reduces perchlorate FOODLocally-grown & organic is best!Avoid pesticides whenever possible produce before eating Thieves produce spray Meats & dairyGrass-pastured, sustainably-raised Avoid rBGH or rBST in dairy Fish should be wild-caught and lab-tested for purity can supplement with high-quality krill oilAIR Open windows when possibleRemove shoes before entering home HEPA vacuum Best air filtration system: HEPA Air return system should have MERV 11, 12, or 13 rated filter (replace every 2-3mos)Choose essential oils over synthetic fragrances Dust oftenCheck radon levels Minimize VOC’s:Keep home at low temp, low humidityChoose no- or low-VOC paintMinimize carpeting CLEANINGPesticide alternatives:Boric acid, diatomaceous earth, fatty acid soaps, horticultural oils Mechanical means (ie: fly paper)Bug spray recipe:10 drops each: lavender, citronella, lemongrass, peppermint essential oils2 oz water2 oz witch hazelAvoid the following ingredients:“fragrance”“danger/warning/poison”ammonia, bleach, chlorine, formaldehyde, hydrochloric acid, lye, naphtha, nitrobenzene, petroleum, perchloroethylene, sodium laurel sulfate, propylene glycol, trichlorethane EGBE (2-butoxyethanol), DEGME (methoxydiglycol) your own products with baking soda, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, lemons, essential oilsAvoid fabric softener, dryer sheetsFURNITURE, UTENSILS, CLOTHINGIn terms of cookware and food storage, glass & stainless steel are your best options. Choose BPA plastic if plastic necessary, although be aware that “BPA-free” does not mean “toxin-free”.Do not store food in plastic, and do not heat food in plastic containersAvoid using plastic wrapCeramic or glass cookware is better than non-stickChoose organic fabrics when possibleFor furniture, buy solid wood (not pressed)Avoid formaldehyde, toxic finishes, glues Avoid flame retardants in clothing and furnitureLeather, wool, cotton, silk and Kevlar tend to contain less flame-retardants Avoid stain- & water-resistant products Replace vinyl shower curtain with fabric or glass doors PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTSChoose GMO-free, organic, sustainable productsAvoid:Phthalates (dibutyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate, dimethyl phthalate, fragrance, MMP, MEP, MiBP, DMP, DEP, DiBP)Sulfates (sodium lauryl, sodium laureth)Triclosan (triclocarban)Parabens (-paraben, methylparaben, propylparaben) EMFAvoid “wireless” when possibleConnect desktop to wired Ethernet cable Choose wired versions of the following: gaming, printers, home phones, keyboards, mice, baby monitorsShut off wifi when not in use – especially at night Shut off electricity to bedrooms at night Use battery-powered alarm clock instead of your cell phone Avoid microwaves if possibleAvoid “smart” appliances and thermostats Regarding smart meters:Refuse for as long as possibleAdd a shield Choose incandescent light bulbs over fluorescentCell phones:Do not carry your cell phone on your body. Put in airplane mode when not in use, and do not keep cell phone in your bedroomWhen using cell phone, use speaker phone ideally 3ft away from head ................
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