The World Cancer Report states that cancer rates could increase by 50 %, to 15 million new cases, by the year 2020. Cancer rates are higher amongst industrial nations, with the United States amongst the top five, according to the World Health Organization.

In spite of advances in science and technology, toxic exposure from the environment, chemicals in our food, water supply, personal hygiene products, and household cleaning products contribute to our nation’s ill health.

I recently had the chance to chat with Debra Lynn Dadd, renowned author and the Queen of Green. She was one of 12 top experts in the fields of health, fitness and nutrition, who participated in The International Health and Fitness Symposium. In this ground-breaking segment from The People’s Guide to Health, Happiness and Longevity, Dadd speaks about the startling health risks created by toxic chemicals in everyday cleaning products.

Toxins in Our Homes

Craig Pepin Donat: With toxins all around us, making us sick, what products should we avoid? What should we be concerned with that could damage our health?”

Debra Lynn Dadd: Virtually any product that is in your home may have toxic chemicals in it, because there are toxic chemicals in every type of product. If you are not currently attempting to buy non-toxic products, then you probably have hundreds of toxic chemicals in your home.

You might find particleboard furniture that emits formaldehyde, and chemicals in synthetic wall-to-wall carpet, a wood stove, and a fireplace.