How to Raise Healthy Children in a Toxic World

Our children are precious little people and as parents we only want to provide the best for them in every way. We are with them from the moment they are born and our commitment to them lasts for their entire lives. Many parents even myself have often wondered how to raise children in such a toxic world. We are exposed to so many things on a daily basis that it can be almost overwhelming just to think about it. Thankfully we have the freedom to make decisions which can lesson the blow of this toxic world on our families. Good health is something we all strive for, and our children are the future, and they need to be taught healthy principals very early on.

Feed Your Children Organic Foods

Reduce your child's exposure to harmful pesticides and herbicides by feeding them organic food. Local organic food is the best because it has the most nutrients and when you buy local organic foods you help to support your local farmers. When food is shipped from various states and countries it can lose essential nutrients during the journey. There are so many benefits to eating organic. Eating organic food has been shown to reduce cancer risk, and other health problems.

Use Non Toxic Cleansers

Rather than using harsh bleach, name brand window cleaners, and other harsh chemical products opt for healthier non toxic cleansers such as Seventh generation, Method, and for laundry use Maggies soap nuts. These are berries that actually clean clothes. Check them out at: www.maggiespureland.com

Buy Your Children Organic Clothing

It is best either to make your children clothing with organic sustainable fibers like bamboo, silk or organic cotton or simply buy organic clothes for them. Many of the world's pesticides are used in the production of conventional cotton which also affects the environment. Choosing organic fibers is better for your family and for the earth.

Use Chemical Free Soaps, shampoo, toothpastes and other personal hygiene products

Many of these personal hygiene products contain harmful chemicals and parabens which can affect children over time. Parabens can mimic hormones in the body and some scientists believe that parabens are linked to several hormone induced cancers. There are many wonderful natural products on the market which don't contain any harmful ingredients. Some of the best are Burt's Bee's, Jason's, and Alba. You can find these products at your local health food store or on line.

Get a Chlorine filter

Never allow your children to drink tap water because it can contain many harmful contaminants. Always encourage them to drink pure filtered water. Tap water also contains chlorine which is very harmful to their health. Place a chlorine shower filter on your shower to help reduce their exposure to chlorine. You can find chlorine filters on line or at stores like Home Depot.