Phthalates have a very wide application – of capsules, tablets and plastic bags to cosmetics, and it can completely disrupt the balance of hormones in the body.

AM38GT Man looking at bill in grocery store. Image shot 2007. Exact date unknown.

AM38GT Man looking at bill in grocery store. Image shot 2007. Exact date unknown.

Unfortunately, in our daily life we ​​can hardly avoid the chemicals and most of them are poisonous, even if they are used as it should.

They are often the cause of many serious diseases in humans, so take a good note and reduce the use of these substances to a minimum.

Bisphenol A

One of the main components of the plastic bottles, and it is also used for coating the inner layer of cans.

Harmful effects: hampering the work of the endocrine glands and to the body acts like the hormone estrogen, and encourages early entry into puberty in girls and breast growth in boys.

How to avoid: Avoid canned foods, if eaten as soon as you open the can transfer the contents in a ceramic bowl. If you use plastic bottles for beverages, dial those labeled “BPA free”. -Bought plastic bottles do not use them twice.

Phthalates

Phthalates have a very wide application – of capsules, tablets and plastic bags to cosmetics. They are adding to plastic bags and shower curtains to increase svitlivosta(neznamsto e) and to cosmetics and food products continues their shelf life.

Harmful consequences: Disrupt hormonal balance in the body, particularly disturb the secretion of testosterone and the female sex hormone estrogen, which is important for the creation of women’s breasts. EU and US have banned the use of these substances.

How to avoid: Avoid products with artificial fragrances, cosmetics containing phthalates, and try to put your food in containers of glass and ceramics. Instead of plastic disposable cups, use cardboard.

Perchlorates

The salts of perchloric acid is primarily used as a propellant in some pyrotechnics and matches and lamps. All areas where the missiles arefired are contaminated by these compounds which do not even have taste our scent. Research has shown that there are perchlorates in eggs, milk, fruits and vegetables grown in those areas.

Harmful effects: affect the thyroid gland, which manages all the hormones in the body.

How to avoid: It is always good to know the origin of the foods we eat, but in this case it is difficult to avoid foods that contain perchlorates. To reduce the effects of these compounds, it is useful to eat foods rich in iodine, such as seafood or iodized salt.

Lead

Biggest polluter with lead are colors for walls based on this metal, and can be found in the water. From lead pipes, if they are very old, with large deposits of scale can be torn pieces that end up in the cup of water if not properly filtered. The second major source is the water from the water heater, which because of the high temperatures melt more minerals, and so lead.

Harmful effects: Like other heavy metals, lead is difficult to removeof the bodies. It can cause many problems, such as increased levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, and considering that accrue primarily in the legs, can cause problems with motor skills and circulation.

How to avoid it: Eat healthy and organic food and drink filtered water. If you redecorate your house, do not forget the water pipes. And do not use water from the boiler to drink.

Perfluorinated chemicals (PFC)

It is used in the manufacture of carpets and clothing that is made to reject dirt but and for food packaging. For example, they are in pizza boxes or popcorn packets intended to prepare in a microwave oven.

Harmful effects: These chemicals affect the operation of the thyroid gland, and thus to all hormones in the body. Some studies have shown that frequent exposure to these chemicals reduces fertility in both sexes.

How to avoid: Read the declaration of the products you buy.