Toxin Exposure Analysis

Right now, there are more than 350,000 chemicals and mixtures being used, many are known to be toxic. Nobody is testing the combination of all of the chemicals we're exposed to every day in our food and household products, much less the outdoor environment. So, this assessment will help me help you reduce your exposure and potentially improve your health. 

Studies that check people's bodies for chemicals have found hundreds of them, and a bunch of those are causing harm. There are hundreds of chemicals that we come into contact with every day, and they're linked to almost every health problem people have, like trouble getting pregnant, messed-up hormones, metabolic issues, brain problems, messed-up gut bacteria, problems with the immune system, heart disease, kids not growing right, cancer, and more. Sadly, most healthcare workers don't know much about these chemicals, how we get exposed to them, how to help their patients lower their exposure, or even why this is important.

We’ve seen big changes in the way buildings are constructed over the last 50 years. These days, we're surrounded by synthetic carpets, particle board furniture, vinyl floors, and toxic paints. Pesticides are used indoors (and outside) to eliminate bugs and rodents. The air we breathe is filled with synthetic fragrances. Let's not forget the thousands of un- or under-regulated chemicals in our personal care products. All these sources of off-gassing chemicals can really impact the air quality in our homes. And believe it or not, our energy-efficient homes might actually have worse air pollution indoors than outdoors. It’s time to step up and take charge of our indoor air and make our homes healthier! By gathering the facts, looking at the research, and finding effective ways to improve indoor air quality, we can create a healthier environment in our homes.

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Your Home
Was your home/apartment/condo built before 1978? *
  Have you ever had your home tested for lead paint?  
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  Do you live near a highway or a heavily trafficked road?
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  Do you live within 0.5 miles of conventional agricultural fields?   
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Does your home have an attached garage? If yes, does it have an outside vent?   
(Check all that apply)
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Have you done any renovations/remodeling in your home?  If so, what? Please describe briefly
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Have you ever experienced flooding, leaking, or water damage in your home?

If yes, was mold ever detected and how was it remediated?
(Check all that apply)
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Are conventional (petroleum based) pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers used on your lawn or garden?   
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  Does your home have any wall-to-wall carpeting?   
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Do you wear shoes inside your home or allow others to? *
Have you had any problems with pests inside your home (ants, roaches, etc.)?

If so, what did you use to get rid of them?   
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Does anyone living in the home smoke cigarettes or cigars, even if they smoke outside the home?  
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Do you have a working fireplace or wood-burning stove?   
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Do you use conventional scented candles, plugins, or any other kind of air freshener/fragrance in your home? 
(Check all that apply)    
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Does your home contain any vinyl flooring or vinyl siding?   
(Check all that apply)
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Do you regularly open your windows-even in the winter?   
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Do you own and use an air filter?
If yes, does it have both HEPA and activated carbon or just one of those?   
(Check all that apply) *
Do you have the typical upholstered furniture with foam cushions & and pillows?   
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Has your furniture or carpet been treated with stain-resistant chemicals?  
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Is any of your furniture or cabinetry made of composite wood (particle board, plywood, MDF)?   
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Do you have central air conditioning?  
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If you have central air, how often do you clean the ducts and replace the filters? *
In the Kitchen
What percentage of your food is eaten outside the home?  (Fast food, take-out, restaurant food)
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What percentage of your food is organic?   
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Do you follow one of these eating plans? *
Do you juice regularly? *
Which seafood do you eat regularly?
(Check all that apply) *
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How many times per week do you eat fish?
(In the "other" category, please share what kinds of fish you eat each week?) *
How often do you consume canned foods, excluding beverages (tomatoes, beans, etc.)?  
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Which animal foods do you consume regularly?
(Check all that apply) *
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If you use a microwave, what do you heat in it? *
Do you ever eat microwaved popcorn?  
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Do you ever put plastic in the microwave when reheating foods? *
Do you store your leftovers in plastic containers? *
Do you use "saran wrap" or other plastic films to cover your food? *
If you use aluminum foil, does it touch the food you are covering it with? *
Do you have a gas stove?
If yes, do you have (and use) your vent hood?
Does your hood vent to the outside?   
(Check all that apply) *
Do you use plastic cooking utensils, dishware, drinkware, cutting boards, or other plastic items for food prep?  
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Please list the top 3-5 kitchen cleaning products you use most regularly, including the brand. *
Do you use the self-cleaning cycle on your oven?   
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What kind of water do you have? *
If you have well water, please check all that apply *
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If you have a municipal system, do you have a tap water filter or whole house filter? If so, which brand (put that into the "other" category, please?
(Check all that apply) *
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Do you use any non-stick cookware, bakeware, or appliances (e.g. air fryer)? *
Please list what kind of cookware materials you use (stainless steel, cast iron, etc.).   
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Do you ever eat or serve food on unglazed ceramic ware or glazed ceramic ware?   
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Potential Exposures in the Bathroom & with Personal Care Products
Does your bathroom have windows that open/good ventilation?  (Check all that apply)
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 Does your bathroom have mold or mildew problems?   
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Do you have a filter on your bath faucet or shower?   
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Do you have a vinyl shower curtain?  
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Please list the bathroom cleaning products that you use regularly, including brands  
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Please list the personal care products that you use daily, including brands.   
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Do the sunscreen products you use, including makeup with SPF, contain only zinc oxide as the active sunblocking ingredient?

If no, what are the active sunscreen ingredients on the labels?  
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Does your toothpaste, hand soaps, deodorant, or any other personal care product contain the ingredient “triclosan”?   
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Do you dye your hair?
If yes, how often?   
Which brand? *
Do you get manicures or pedicures? If yes, how often and what kind (conventional, gels, acrylics, etc.)?   
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Potential exposures in the bedroom 
Do you have wifi enabled devices in your bedroom?   
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Is there any appliance in your bedroom that glows light at night? (Printer, TV, computer, alarm clock, etc.) *
What kind of bedding do you use?
(Check all that apply) *
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Do you use fragranced products (candles, air fresheners, diffusers, etc.) in the bedroom?   
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Potential exposures in the basement and/or laundry
Are there signs of water damage, leaks, or drips under sinks or on walls or ceilings?  
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Does your laundry room have an exhaust fan?  
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Is your clothes dryer vented to the outside with a clear and unobstructed vent?  
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Do you have any old vinyl flooring that is peeling, torn, or otherwise shoddy?  
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Where do you store chemicals, cleaning supplies, or art materials? *
What brand of laundry detergent products do you use?  
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Do you use dryer sheets, and if so, what brand? *
Do you dry clean your clothes?  If so, how often?
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Other Potential Miscellaneous Exposures
Have you worked in the dental industry?  
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Have you worked in home construction/remodeling?   
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Do you live or work near a conventional farm or orchard? *
Do you, or have you used chewing tobacco?  
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Do you, or have you, worked as a firefighter?  
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Have you ever worked in radiology or administered mammograms? *
Do you, or have you worked in the airline industry (flight attendant, pilot, crew)?   
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Do you live near an airport or under a flight path?   
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Do you, or have you lived near a superfund site? https://www.epa.gov/superfund/search-superfund-sites-where-you-live
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Do you live or work near a conventional vineyard?   
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Do you live or work near a golf course?   
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Is there anything else you want me to know regarding possible exposure to toxins? *
If you'd like me to provide the top 3 things you can do to reduce exposure to toxins based on your questionnaire, please share your email address.
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