How Your Home Could Be Damaging To Your Health

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While we are progressing in the pandemic “Safer At Home” shut down order, and we have been secluded to our homes for weeks now, I thought it would be important to talk about how we can really be SAFER at home. We are all trying to maintain our sanity at this point from finally putting those healthier lifestyle goals to work (by exercising and eating clean) to ZOOM and chill nights with our friends. However, have we really taken time to make sure our homes are safe to do these things?

Our environment has a big role to play in our health and if you are not careful, your home could be damaging your health in a lot of different ways. These are some of the potential ways that your home could be harming your health.

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Moving Home 

When you initially move into a new home, this can have an impact on your health, but a lot of people don’t consider this. It is a very stressful process and that can negatively impact your mental and physical health. That’s why it is so important that you plan your move carefully and try to find ways to reduce stress during the move so things don’t get on top of you. 

Poor Air Quality 

The air quality is becoming superb outside due to the shut down, but have you ever thought about the air quality inside your home? Most people haven’t and it can be a big problem. In fact, the air quality inside your home is often worse than it is outside because the air does not circulate. Things like cleaning products or certain types of candles can release a lot of chemicals into the air, and breathing all of that in is not good for your health. It is important that you try to open windows and circulate air as much as possible and switch to green cleaning chemicals where you can. An air conditioner can help, but only if it is cleaned and maintained properly or it will make the problem worse. You should also consider getting more plants in the home to help purify the air as well. 

Dangerous Materials 

If you live in an older home or apartment building, there may be dangerous materials like lead or asbestos in your home, and these can lead to some serious health problems. Asbestos is the main cause of a type of cancer called mesothelioma, and if you are exposed for a long period without realizing, you may be at risk of developing the condition. If this does happen, you may be entitled to some compensation, so get in touch with a mesothelioma lawyer right away. If you suspect that there are dangerous materials in your home, make sure to call in some professionals to test and remove materials if necessary. Never try to do this yourself because you could be putting yourself in more danger.

Missed Spots When Cleaning 

We all like to think that we have a clean home, but are there spots that you are missing when you clean? Most people don’t realize, but there are a lot of common spots that get missed when we are cleaning, and this can lead to a buildup of bacteria over time. Things like light switches and door knobs, for example, are touched a lot and carry a lot of bacteria, so they need to be cleaned properly on a regular basis. 


These are just some of the ways that your home could be harming your health, so you need to be careful.

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Squashing The Addictions Once And For All

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I get it, we can all find ourselves getting into bad habits when it comes to general things in life. Our lifestyle can change from one day to the next and there can be a lot of deciding factors in it. We now live in a world where technology and answers are at our fingertips, where things are more readily available to us than ever before, and with advancements in all sorts of ways, bad habits can develop. But these addictions don’t need to take over our lives.

I wanted to share with you some of the common addictions we can all face at some point,  and hopefully give you some comfort and direction on how to overcome them once and for all.

Are you addicted to drinking alcohol?

Alcohol can be the biggest issue some of us face, and it is because the addiction to it can vary so much. You have those people who just need that glass of wine at the end of each day. You have the people that can’t be out socially without a drink, and then you have the people that can’t get out of bed without a drink. All different version of addiction, but each one of them need to be handled, albeit differently. Often alcohol can be the answer after a tough day or when you are going through a tough time. But it is also known as a depressive and it can make things worse in your mind, not better. If you do think you have an issue, speak to someone regarding it.

Do you smoke more frequently?

Smoking is a bad habit that can really affect our health. It doesn't matter whether you smoke one cigarette a day or fifty, the chance of getting cancer is high because of it. Many people looking to kick the habit have switched over to vaping. Websites like License to Vape reviews different options for you, so it might be worth doing some research. You could also speak to health professionals about other methods available to you, but often just deciding to stop is the biggest change you can make.

Do you work too hard?

Would you believe me if I said there was an addiction to work and you could be struggling with it? Workaholism is a real thing, believe it or not. People are working harder than ever, chasing the big pay brackets and the difference in lifestyle it can make. But it can also be detrimental to your health if you don’t get enough rest. Try and ensure that you take time away from work every now and again. Enjoy annual leave and don’t overdo it when you don’t need to. Life's too short.

Are you endlessly scrolling your phone?

Finally, do you find that you are on your smartphone more than you should be? There is a real addiction to your phone and the endless scrolling you can do on social media. Perhaps not even taking in what your eyes are viewing. If you think you spend more time on Instagram than you do with your family, it is time to put the phone down and enjoy the art of conversation.

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Small Oversights That Are Damaging Your Health

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Staying on top of your health is difficult these days. You can try to do all of the basic things that keep you healthy, but that isn’t always enough. There are so many things that can have an adverse effect on your health that you hadn’t even considered. Regardless of what you do, if you don’t realize that you’re making these mistakes, you could end up developing health problems a few years down the line. In order to help you keep on top of things, watch out for these hidden health mistakes.

Working Too Much

Most of us are working too much these days. Hours are getting longer and holidays are few and far between. We’re all getting emails sent straight to our phones and tablets so it feels like there’s no way to escape. If this is you, you could seriously be damaging your health in a number of ways. Firstly, spending so much time rushing around working makes it far harder for you to find the time to eat properly and get some exercise. The second problem is that if you’re burning the candle at both ends, you’re going to be incredibly stressed out. High stress levels can lead to serious mental health issues, as well as damaging your physical health later in life. Without taking proper time out to relax, this stress will only get worse until it becomes too much to handle and you’ll do yourself some serious harm.

Being Too Clean

Being clean is obviously good for your health. If you don’t clean yourself and your house often enough, you are exposing yourself to more germs that can make you sick, however, you can take it too far the other way. There are so many antibacterial products out there and people tend to think that they’re good for you. But the truth is, if you’re using them too much, you could be doing yourself more harm than good. Your immune system benefits from small amounts of bacteria because it gives it a chance to build its strength and better resist disease. If you’re using antibacterial cleaning products all of the time, your immune system will be weak and you’ll be more susceptible to illness. Recent research has actually found that increases in allergies are linked to an increased reliance on these kinds of antibacterial cleaning products. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use it all, but make sure that you aren’t going overboard.

Your Home

Your home could be a source of chemicals that are making you ill without you even realizing it. If you live or work in an older building, you could be exposed to asbestos which can cause serious illness in the long-term. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is usually caused by asbestos exposure. If you’ve been affected, you could have a case for compensation. Contact a mesothelioma law firm to see whether you have a case. You could be awarded the money that you’ll need to have it removed and make your house safe again.

Radon is another dangerous chemical that could be leaking into your house without you realizing. It tends to affect older houses that have damaged foundations. Radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer so if you’re being exposed to it, you need to know right away.

Eating Too Little

When people are dieting, they often make the mistake of eating too little. Instead of changing their habits and making them healthier, they just start cutting down on the amount of food that they eat. This doesn’t make you healthier, it just means that your body isn’t getting all of the nutrients that you need. You should be eating the same amount that you normally would, but make sure that you’re eating fresh ingredients that are actually good for you instead. If you aren’t getting enough calories, your immune system can suffer so not only are you lacking in nutrients, but you’re also going to be more likely to get sick.

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Washing Vegetables

It’s a common myth that you need to wash all of your vegetables before you use them. It’s true that you need to wash a lot of them because they haven’t been washed already and they’re coated in bacteria. However, any products that are packaged are usually pre-washed. If you are unwrapping them and throwing them into the sink, you’re probably covering them in all sorts of bacteria that’s sitting in the sink and making them far dirtier than they were to start with. Always check the labels before to see whether they’re pre-washed or not.

 

All of these small mistakes can quickly add up and seriously damage your health, so make sure that you avoid them. 

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