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media use, especially when the content is adversarial or negative. People often try to pass off social media use as a viable alternative to in-person contact. But social media can’t make up for lacking “real world” social connections. More time spent on social media actually reduces opportunities for people to have social interactions and activities outside their homes—a major factor in building healthy relationships. 10 THE HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS MANY AMERICANS USE MAY BE CAUSING HEALTH PROBLEMS An independent study based on 20 years of international data revealed that cleaning your home as little as once a week with national brand cleaners is as damaging over time to your lung capacity as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day for 20 years! 11 And according to Lung.org, researchers are finding that the cleaners millions use in their
homes can cause eye and throat irritation, headaches, and other health problems. “Some products release dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs),” warns Lung.org. “VOCs are chemicals that vaporize at room temperature.” 12 75% OF MIDDLE-CLASS HOUSEHOLDS SAY THEIR INCOME IS FALLING BEHIND THE COST OF LIVING CNBC recently reported that 75% of those earning $30,000 to $100,000 a year say their earnings are falling behind the cost of living. 13 The economy has been very volatile since the pandemic started. Inflation, housing, gas prices, and food prices have been on a roller coaster ride that has only been climbing in recent months. Families across the US have less confidence about their financial futures than they did even at the end of 2020. In fact, in a recent survey, 39% of respondents expected to be worse off financially in a year. That’s up from 17% in December 2020! 13
CLEANING YOUR HOME ONCE A WEEK WITH NATIONAL BRAND CLEANERS IS AS DAMAGING OVER TIME TO YOUR LUNG CAPACITY AS SMOKING A PACK OF CIGARETTES A DAY FOR 20 YEARS!
16 FEBRUARY 2023 | MELALEUCA.COM
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