Take better care of your family members and yourself. Find out more about the stuff that surrounds you at home. You might not know what items are hazardous.

The list below informs what things that you possess can cause serious health problems.

1. Water Bottles

BPA stands for Bisphenol A. This is a component that is widely used in clear plastics. This vicious element mimics estrogen in the human body hence is considered harmful to people, especially kids. It was banned in 2012 and since then hasn’t been used to produce baby bottle. However, it is still used to manufacture other items. Look for plastic bottles with “BPA-free” sign on them. Bisphenol A is sometimes replaced with Bisphenol S, which is also dangerous, because it won’t let cells in your body function well. 

Do the following: Avoid buying bottles made with BPA, BPS, or BP. Use stainless steel or glass bottles. Polypropylene plastic bottles marked with recycling code 5 or “PP”.

2. Plastic Food Containers

There is a group of chemicals that are added to flexible plastics. They are called phthalates. These elements mimic human hormones and cause interference with fetal development. They damage reproductive health and reduce sperm quality. To avoid the negative impact of these chemicals, pay attention what consumer products you buy and keep at home. 

Do the following: Do not use plastic food containers or plastic wrap. Instead, keep food in glass jars, foil, ceramic dishes. Polypropylene and polyethylene containers marked with “2”, “4”, and “5” do not contain estrogenic chemicals. Also, do not microwave meals in a plastic container.