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Thanksgiving is coming up which means you will probably be visiting family and traveling.  I wanted to share with you the plethora of chemicals you may find  while traveling and where and how to avoid them when you take your next trip.

On the road you breathe exhaust fumes which contain nasty carcinogens like benzene. Use a car air filter like the one we suggest below if you can. If not, roll up the windows in heavy steady traffic. If at a stand still, roll down the windows and crank up the air to circulate out the fumes.

Whenever I travel, I always seek eco hotels and restaurants like the ones from Kimpton Hotels. Even though these hotels may be green, take a look at where they are located. Don't book a room too close to a busy street if you can avoid it and look out for any power lines or cell towers which may take a toll on your sleep. Unplug your alarm clock and turn off your cell phone next to you while you sleep to decrease electromagnetic frequencies.

Most mattresses are made with synthetic materials with loads of chemicals like PBDE's (fire retardants) and stain guards. Bring your own pillow if you can so you have a barrier between the mattress and your mouth and nose.

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