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4. Canned Goods
It’s not the food itself that is the problem, but the BPA cans are lined with. Bisphenol A is a suspected carcinogen and hormone disruptor, which can weaken the immune system. Cook fresh foods, or buy fruits and veggies in glass bottles. This is another great reason to learn to can your own fresh fruits and veggies. It might still be called “canning,” but glass Mason jars are used. Your food will be preservative free, sugar free, and BPA free.
5. Lack of Sleep
Sleep deprivation is a serious problem in the USA, mainly because many businesses see working overtime as a virtue. These businesses really don’t care about your health- they are only thinking about their increasing profits if they can get you to work longer hours. A lack of sleep causes many health concerns but did you know that not getting your Z’s greatly reduces the number of disease-fighting antibodies you have in your blood? This makes you very vulnerable to disease and viruses such as the influenza and cold virus.
6. Pesticides
Although no one likes their house crawling with ants or roaches and pesticides do seem like a quick fix, regular use of toxic pesticides have been linked to autoimmune problems. Chemical companies use pretty-smelling perfumes so you won’t realize you are poisoning yourself along with those ants. There are plenty of natural ways to deal with pests, so ditch the spray and the bugs without ditching your immune system.
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