The Harmful Pesticides You Never Knew About

Although pesticides have been linked to a number of health problems, we are nevertheless inundated with them on a daily basis. They’re in our food, our garden, our air and even in our homes. Researchers have now discovered that, in addition to the other health problems pesticides pose, they can also increase our risk for diabetes and for cancer.

Here are a few ways to help eliminate pesticides through lifestyle and dietary changes.

1. Buy organic fruits, vegetables and grains grown with natural pest control methods. If you’re lucky enough to have your own garden, it’s well worth doing a little research into using plants and insects to keep your garden pest-free. At the very least, if you don’t have access to organic produce, make sure you wash your fruits and vegetables well before eating.

2. Eat organic meat and dairy whenever possible so you can avoid eating animal products from animals that have been fed genetically altered grains and other substances grown with chemicals.

3. Use natural pest control methods in your home garden. You can purchase lady bugs from many gardening supply stores to eliminate a number of pests from your garden.

4. Avoid using toxic bug sprays. Some non-natural bug repellants use DEET (a pesticide that is harmful for your skin and your health).

5. Use a shielding lotion. Shielding lotions are designed to strengthen your skin’s own natural barrier, helping to protect your skin from irritation from toxins and chemicals such as pesticides.

Eliminating pesticides from your life and avoiding them as much as possible will help you lower your risk for developing a number of health conditions.

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