Results: Toss These Out For Your Health!

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Old plastic containers (due to BPA. You want to get rid of ones stamped with "7", or just opt for glass).

Air fresheners (many contain phtalates which are harmful to development and reproduction).

Antibacterial soap (The FDA has shown these to alter hormone regulation in animals and also contribute to antibiotic resistance).

Diet sodas (the alternative sweeteners they use may actually mess with natural gut bacteria that aid metabolism).

Old running shoes (you should replace every 6 months, or when the tread is noticeably low, to avoid injuries).

Frayed toothbrush (dentists recommend changing every 3 months, or you will not get as effective cleaning).

Old mascara (eye doctors caution that liquid makeup can be full of germs and you should dump your opened mascar after 2-3 months).

Dirty contact lens cases (another breeding ground for bacteria, change every 3 months).

Stale spices (they won't exactly make you sick, but they won't taste as good, perhaps causing you to go overboard on other seasonings or condiments).

Last year's sunscreen (those expiration dates matter, ditch the bottle even if it's nearly full).

Old lip gloss (toss after 6 months of opening, or risk infection).

Dusty/clogged air filters (not changing according to the recommended schedule can exacerbate allergies and respiratory issues).

Stretched out bras (non-supportive undergarments often cause major back pain in women).

Your kitchen sponge (Studies have shown these to be the germiest things in the average American household. They say even the dishwasher and microwave cannot get rid of all the bacteria growing within. Supposedly a washcloth is better.)

Plastic cutting boards (Wooden are recommended. Wood contains resin that is naturally antimicrobial and kills bacterial that gets into the grooves. When bacteria gets into plastic grooves, it just breeds.)

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