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2) Eliminate toxic products from the home found in detergents, cleaning products, bleach, and chemically scented “air fresheners.”
There are many chemical-free home fragrances available at health food stores, and you can also make some with essential oils. The same goes for cosmetics and personal care products. Only buy products without aluminum and paraben, but the best thing is to prepare them yourself.
If you have a garden, do not use commercial pesticides because they are toxic: they emit caustic gases or vapors that irritate the lungs. There are alternatives that are non-toxic to humans and animals.
3) Improve indoor air, which can be even worse than outdoor air. Try replacing carpets with other floor coverings or at least vacuum and steam clean often. Be wary of fireproof furniture or clothing. Flame retardants emit carcinogenic gaseous effluents. Formaldehyde is also found in paints and many household materials. And it’s also good to know that a law dating back a few years allows construction materials to include around 2% nuclear waste.
You may want to look into air purifiers. You can also simply place a few beautiful houseplants that add life to your home while removing toxins. List of depolluting plants that purify the air in our interiors
4) Medicinal plants for pulmonary problems are numerous. You will need to determine which type of plant is best suited to your situation.
Antitussive plants reduce respiratory spasms. Expectorant plants liquefy mucus. Emollient plants soothe irritated tissues. And antimicrobial plants treat infections.
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