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Debra Lynn Dadd
Improving Your Health
with a
Nontoxic Home
Improving Your Health
with a
Nontoxic Home
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Identify toxic chemicals in the home
•Find safe alternatives
•Identify toxic chemicals in the home
•Find safe alternatives
Home Safe Home
Home Safe Home
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•“Green”
= Environment + Health
•Outlines basic ideas behind green products
•“Green”
= Environment + Health
•Outlines basic ideas behind green products
Really GreenReally Green
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Anyone can ask a question
•I and my readers answer
Lots of great info shared
•Anyone can ask a question
•I and my readers answer
Lots of great info shared
Green Living
Q&A blog
Green Living
Q&A blog
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
More than 1,000 links to websites that sell nontoxic, natural, and earthwise
products
More than 1,000 links to websites that sell nontoxic, natural, and earthwise
products
Debra’s ListDebra’s List
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Explains natural sweeteners—what they are and how to use them
•More than 200 recipes using sweet foods or natural sweeteners
•Explains natural sweeteners—what they are and how to use them
•More than 200 recipes using sweet foods or natural sweeteners
Sweet SavvySweet Savvy
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Explains natural sweeteners—what they are and how to use them
•More than 200 recipes using sweet foods or natural sweeteners
•Explains natural sweeteners—what they are and how to use them
•More than 200 recipes using sweet foods or natural sweeteners
Sweet SavvySweet Savvy
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
• personal illness from exposure to toxics at home
• got well from removing toxics
• personal illness from exposure to toxics at home
• got well from removing toxics
How I Became Interested in
Household Toxics
How I Became Interested in
Household Toxics
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
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researched toxicity and found safe products
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decided to educate others when learned that harm was preventable
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researched toxicity and found safe products
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decided to educate others when learned that harm was preventable
How I Became Interested in
Household Toxics
How I Became Interested in
Household Toxics
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
• toxic chemicals we use at home destroy the environment
• we need ecosystems to support our bodies --
all
one system of life
• toxic chemicals we use at home destroy the environment
• we need ecosystems to support our bodies --
all
one system of life
How I Became Interested in
Household Toxics
How I Became Interested in
Household Toxics
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•MCS
•Cancer
•Endocrine Disruption•Infertility
•Menopause
•Neurological problems
•MCS
•Cancer
•Endocrine Disruption•Infertility
•Menopause
•Neurological problems
Health Effects of Household Toxics
Health Effects of Household Toxics
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Obesity
•Autism
•Depression
•Hypothyroid
•Asthma
•Skin aging
•Obesity
•Autism
•Depression
•Hypothyroid
•Asthma
•Skin aging
Health Effects of Household Toxics
Health Effects of Household Toxics
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Insomnia
•Diabetes
•Headaches
•Liver problems
•Birth defects
•Lowered intelligence
•Insomnia
•Diabetes
•Headaches
•Liver problems
•Birth defects
•Lowered intelligence
Health Effects of Household Toxics
Health Effects of Household Toxics
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Types of toxicity
•How toxic chemicals get in our bodies
•What our bodies do with toxic chemicals
•Accumulation in bodies
•What determines toxicity
•Special needs
•Types of toxicity
•How toxic chemicals get in our bodies
•What our bodies do with toxic chemicals
•Accumulation in bodies
•What determines toxicity
•Special needs
Toxicity 101Toxicity 101
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Types of toxicity
•How toxic chemicals get in our bodies
•What our bodies do with toxic chemicals
•Accumulation in bodies
•What determines toxicity
•Special needs
•Types of toxicity
•How toxic chemicals get in our bodies
•What our bodies do with toxic chemicals
•Accumulation in bodies
•What determines toxicity
•Special needs
Toxicity 101Toxicity 101
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
Everywhere...Everywhere...
Where Toxic Chemicals are
Found in Homes
Where Toxic Chemicals are
Found in Homes
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Plastics
•Scented beauty products
•Cleaning products
•Pesticides
•Synthetic fabrics
•Office supplies
•Plastics
•Scented beauty products
•Cleaning products
•Pesticides
•Synthetic fabrics
•Office supplies
1. Indoor Air
Pollution
1. Indoor Air
Pollution
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Gas appliances & heaters
•Carpeting made with synthetic fibers
•Particleboard cabinets, subfloors, built-ins, doors...
•Gas appliances & heaters
•Carpeting made with synthetic fibers
•Particleboard cabinets, subfloors, built-ins, doors...
1. Indoor Air
Pollution
1. Indoor Air
Pollution
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•Remove pollutants at source
•Ventilate
•Air Filter
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•Remove pollutants at source
•Ventilate
•Air Filter
1. Indoor Air
Pollution
1. Indoor Air
Pollution
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Governed by federal Hazardous Substances Act
•Warning labels
•Governed by federal Hazardous Substances Act
•Warning labels
2. Cleaning Products
2. Cleaning Products
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Ammonia
•Chlorine
•Petroleum Distillates
•Artificial Fragrances
•formaldehyde
•Aerosol Spray
•Ammonia
•Chlorine
•Petroleum Distillates
•Artificial Fragrances
•formaldehyde
•Aerosol Spray
2. Cleaning Products
2. Cleaning Products
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•Make your own cleaners
•Use plant-based cleaners—as close to nature as possible
•Prevent need to clean
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•Make your own cleaners
•Use plant-based cleaners—as close to nature as possible
•Prevent need to clean
2. Cleaning Products
2. Cleaning Products
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Regulated by EPA
•Risk vs. Benefit
•Warning Labels
•Home & Garden
•Regulated by EPA
•Risk vs. Benefit
•Warning Labels
•Home & Garden
3. Pesticides3. Pesticides
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
WHAT YOU CAN DO (HOME)
•Use mechanical pest traps
•Use less toxic substances
•Pest-proof your home•take away food supply
•dry up water supply
•remove shelter
WHAT YOU CAN DO (HOME)
•Use mechanical pest traps
•Use less toxic substances
•Pest-proof your home•take away food supply
•dry up water supply
•remove shelter
3. Pesticides3. Pesticides
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Tap water not safe
•Pollutants can be absorbed through skin
•Chlorine & chloramines
•Fluoride
•Tap water not safe
•Pollutants can be absorbed through skin
•Chlorine & chloramines
•Fluoride
4. Water4. Water
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•Water Filter
•Bottled Water
•Carry your own water
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•Water Filter
•Bottled Water
•Carry your own water
4. Water4. Water
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Toxic chemicals are immediately absorbed by skin
•FDA does not require testing for safety before product is sold
•More than 3,000 ingredients—many toxic
•Toxic chemicals are immediately absorbed by skin
•FDA does not require testing for safety before product is sold
•More than 3,000 ingredients—many toxic
5. Beauty & Hygiene
5. Beauty & Hygiene
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•“Skin Deep”
website for toxic ingredient info
•Look for products without artificial colors, artificial fragrances, and preservatives.
•Best choice:
ORGANIC ingredients
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•“Skin Deep”
website for toxic ingredient info
•Look for products without artificial colors, artificial fragrances, and preservatives.
•Best choice:
ORGANIC ingredients
5. Beauty & Hygiene
5. Beauty & Hygiene
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Food additives
•Pesticides
•Package leaching toxic substances
•Toxic chemicals & metals leaching from cookware
•Lead in Dinnerware
•Food additives
•Pesticides
•Package leaching toxic substances
•Toxic chemicals & metals leaching from cookware
•Lead in Dinnerware
6. Food6. Food
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•Prepare food at home from fresh, whole Foods
•Follow Weston A. Price Foundation guidelines for healthful food choices
•Use healthy cookware
•Use lead-free dinnerware
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•Prepare food at home from fresh, whole Foods
•Follow Weston A. Price Foundation guidelines for healthful food choices
•Use healthy cookware
•Use lead-free dinnerware
6. Food6. Food
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Clothing•Beds and bedding•Furniture
•Carpets
•Curtains
•Clothing•Beds and bedding•Furniture
•Carpets
•Curtains
7. Textiles7. Textiles
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Synthetic fibers•Vinyl & other plastics•Formaldehyde finishes
•Flame retardants
•Synthetic fibers•Vinyl & other plastics•Formaldehyde finishes
•Flame retardants
7. Textiles7. Textiles
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
WHAT YOU CAN DO•Avoid finishes & flame retardants
•Choose natural fibers, preferably organic
•Cotton•Linen•Silk•Wool•Hemp
WHAT YOU CAN DO•Avoid finishes & flame retardants•Choose natural fibers, preferably organic
•Cotton•Linen•Silk•Wool•Hemp
7. Textiles7. Textiles
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
Most toxic:
•Adhesives
•Correction Fluid
•Artist paint
•Pens and markers
Most toxic:
•Adhesives
•Correction Fluid
•Artist paint
•Pens and markers
8. Office &
Art Supplies
8. Office &
Art Supplies
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•White glue, glue sticks
•Correction tape, computer
•Watercolors
•Waterbased, not “permanent”
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•White glue, glue sticks
•Correction tape, computer
•Watercolors
•Waterbased, not “permanent”
8. Office &
Art Supplies
8. Office &
Art Supplies
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Paints & finishes
•Particleboard furniture
•Candles
•Wallpaper
•Paints & finishes
•Particleboard furniture
•Candles
•Wallpaper
9. Interior Decorating
9. Interior Decorating
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•Low-
or no-VOC paints and finishes, or plant-based
•Solid wood furniture with nontoxic finish
•Beeswax or soy candles, cotton wick, natural scent
•Paper wallpaper, or stencil (preferred)
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•Low-
or no-VOC paints and finishes, or plant-based
•Solid wood furniture with nontoxic finish
•Beeswax or soy candles, cotton wick, natural scent
•Paper wallpaper, or stencil (preferred)
9. Interior Decorating
9. Interior Decorating
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
•Adhesives
•Caulk
•Grout sealer
•PVC pipe
•insulation
•Adhesives
•Caulk
•Grout sealer
•PVC pipe
•insulation
10. Building Supplies
10. Building Supplies
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•Low-
or no-VOC adhesives•Low-
or no-VOC caulk
•Water-based grout sealer
•Copper pipe
•Formaldehyde-free fiberglass bats or green insulations
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•Low-
or no-VOC adhesives•Low-
or no-VOC caulk
•Water-based grout sealer
•Copper pipe
•Formaldehyde-free fiberglass bats or green insulations
10. Building Supplies
10. Building Supplies
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
Today there are
many safe products
to choose from
YOU CAN HAVE
A HEALTHY HOME
Today there are
many safe products
to choose from
YOU CAN HAVE
A HEALTHY HOME
Debra Lynn
Dadd dld123.com
Q&AGreen Living Q&A
Debra’s List
Sweet Savvy
Private Consulting
Q&AGreen Living Q&A
Debra’s List
Sweet Savvy
Private Consulting
