Hidden Chemical Triggers & Epilepsy

Scented Candles:

Scented candles can release harmful chemicals, so use them cautiously! For a safer and eco-friendly option, choose beeswax or soy candles with natural essential oils. They smell great without harming your health or the planet. 🌿🕯️

Fragranced Products:

Many everyday products such as cosmetics, toiletries, cleaning supplies, air fresheners, contain fragrances, yet the ingredients are usually hidden as trade secrets.

Research shows that fragrance exposure can cause health issues like asthma, allergies, migraines, and even neurotoxicity in repeated exposures (seen in animal studies). Some fragrance chemicals can build up in fat tissue, appear in breast milk, and may act as hormone disruptors.

With so little transparency about what’s inside, it’s wise to choose fragrance-free or naturally scented products whenever possible. 🌿

Perfume:

Early exposure to certain perfumes during pregnancy may affect brain development in newborns, potentially contributing to autism and other neurological issues.

Perfumes can contain chemicals like triclosan (banned in hand soaps but still in some fragrances and personal care products) that may lead to a wide range of health problems, including:

Neurological issues: depression, dizziness, migraines, convulsions
Respiratory problems: asthma, cough, shortness of breath
Immune and cardiovascular effects: fatigue, fever, irregular heartbeat
Gastrointestinal symptoms: nausea, bloating, diarrhea

TIP: opt for fragrance-free or naturally scented products, especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding. 🌿