Why am I talking about the dangers of dryer sheets?

If you’ve followed me here on Geaux Organic, or on Facebook, you know that I’ve had many “health events” in my lifetime. Some have set me back from as little as a day or two, but too many that have set me back for years.

And, the vast majority were caused by toxic chemicals in everyday products.

It’s no coincidence!

The use of manufactured chemicals has risen in our daily lives.

Guess what? So has cancer!

Over 81,000 chemicals are not being used in our lives since World War I. Chronic illness travels up the same curve.

Today, I will share a short synopsis on “dryer sheets.” But, this could honestly be a whole series.

Why, because so many of you use them, and the possible chemical composition is vast. AND, many are listed on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list!!

(Eeek, is right!!)

When did all of this all get started as a standard practice? I know it’s since I was born in the 1960’s.

For the majority of my life, I have not used them! And, guess what?

My clothes wear the same!

I stopped when I realized that laundry products were some of the greatest offenders of human health–my own health, included. Immediately, I eliminated dryer sheets, along with fabric softeners, and most definitely anything with artificial fragrances.

Due to own health struggles, surviving many obstacles created by chemicals, my passion to educate others ignited.

#IgnoranceIsNOTbliss

There are many alternative products and practices that will help prevent and even overcome your own. Some symptoms contributed to the massive number of toxic chemicals are subtle until they are not!

Dangers of Dryer Sheets

Many of you may suffer from debilitating migraines or chronic fatigue. Children may experience premature puberty, attention issues, or hyperactivity. Some couples struggle with infertility, where others have lost a spouse or child to the epidemic called cancer. Nausea, vomiting, seizures, convulsions, dizziness, drowsiness, depression, attention issues, confusion, and more, are all linked to the common ingredients in dryer sheets.

WHY do you still use them?

Because you may not know of alternatives, other than NOT using them.

I will highlight a few effective alternative!

Vinegar

Add a 1/2 cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle.

Yep, it’s THAT simple! (Your clothes will NOT smell like vinegar!)

Dryer Balls

Dry clothes with the foil dryer balls

1.  You will need two or three foil balls, depending on the size of the load

2.  Use about 3 or 4 square feet of aluminum foil per ball

3. Squeeze as tight as possible

4.  Press down all of the pieces that may snag clothing or unravel the ball

5.  Each ball should be between 2 and 3 inches in diameter

Wool Dryer Balls with Essential Oils

This is personally my most recent GO-TO.

Wool balls are easy to find in stores or on line.

Some like to make a spray with essential oils, a touch of salt and purified water.

Personally, I have enjoyed the longevity of applying drops of Young Living Essential Oils directly onto the wool ball. Weeks later, the remain a aromatic as ever.

Which essential oils to apply remains a personal preference. Overall, essential oils help to enhance your mood, offer a calming effect, are anti-microbial, assist in eliminating toxins from your body, stimulate lymphatic drainage, and more. So, why not use products that actually enhance your overall well-being?

Here are some suggestions:

• Lemon
• Orange
• Lavender
• Patchouli
• Purification
• Thieves

What are your favorites? You can find mine here.

Line-Dry Clothes

Take the time to line-dry your clothes! Not only will you feel better by getting a little more activity in your life, but do not discount the health benefits of Vitamin D from good old sunlight.

And, your clothes will be fresh-air clean, and crisp!

Jennifer Griffith is also an active and successful Realtor in South Louisiana. Feel free to contact Jennifer L Griffith with Realty One Group Immobilia to help you reach your Real Estate goals.