Cancer-Proof Your House

Melanie Haiken, Caring.com

It’s scary to think about cancer, but even scarier to think that we might unknowingly be doing things that put our families at risk.

I’ll never forget the day I was cleaning my mom’s bathroom, and her caregiver arrived. She smelled the bleach spray I was using all the way from the front door and asked me what I was doing, then gently admonished me that the harsh chemicals weren’t good for my mom’s lungs, already weak from a lifetime of cigarette smoking. I felt terrible, of course, but also bewildered. After all, I’d been trying to do something nice. Using my experience as a starting point, I thought I’d round up the latest thinking on household chemicals and the risk of cancer and other serious illness. Here are my top five tips.

Next: 5 Ways to Rid Your Home of Cancer-Triggering Toxins

Cancer-Proof Your House originally appeared on Caring.com.

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Arifiana W.

6:30PM PDT on May 16, 2011

thanks. good article :)

send a green star

Monique D.

10:59AM PDT on Mar 31, 2011

Great article

Yvonne M.

10:20PM PDT on Aug 21, 2010

So use only containers specifically labeled microwave-safe; glass is safest of all, of course.

I cant believe this is true... MICROWAVE IS CONSIDERED BAD... I'm surprised that the point is changed here...

Here it says differently Microwave food in ceramic or glass containers. Care2 tip: All About Kitchen Plastic.

I cant believe this is happening....

Vicynthia T.

11:00AM PDT on May 24, 2010

Thx

Lily D.

10:10PM PDT on Mar 29, 2010

thanks

Radon T.

8:39PM PST on Jan 27, 2010

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Narges Z.

8:08PM PST on Jan 27, 2010

wow, thanks.

Jan S.

2:01PM PST on Jan 10, 2010

Nice article, but we must also cancer proof ourselves. As most people know, an acidic body can easily become a sick body. A simple way to keep from being acidic is by trying to keep the body pH at or near a 7, like water, that's why it's so important to drink good, pure water. AND a simple way to keep the body from being too acidic is to add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to a glass of water or juice at least once a day. There are some doctors that are now treating cancer with baking soda solutions. You won't hear about it on mainstream news because there's no money made with baking soda, but "google" it or check with Doug Kaufman. Here's wishing you better health!

anon a.

12:35AM PST on Dec 21, 2009

Of course there's no way of being completely cancer "protected" but these are a good list to help start. A good, balanced healthy diet I'm sure won't hurt either!

Donna B.

11:46AM PST on Dec 14, 2009

Good article, thanks.