Changing lifestyle and its effect on health.

Compared to 70 to 80 years in the past ,present lifestyle has changed very drastically everywhere in the world. At the sametime numerous diseases are also alarming.There is a revolutionery change in the way we live today. Imagine the life without a cell phone, TV,internet and all other modern gadgets like grinders, washing machines.Dishwashers, refrigirators,gas or electric stoves, ovens,heaters etc. But it was the life of our old generation. They never used plastic containers or carrybags. Ofcourse,with all these mod ern comforts, our lives are easier than before. But we are lacking that natural and ecofriendly lifestyle now.Compared to the previous decades percentage of people suffering from cancer, heart diseases, kidney disorders,lung and liver infections is increasing at an alarming rate.Mental disorders are also widespread.There were times when our previous generations used to store drinking water in earthern pots, copper,brass or steel containers. But now mineral water is available in plastic containers. People find it easy to use plastic bottles for drinking water.Adding to environmental pollution,plastic also has a detrimental effect on our health.Research says that nano particles enter the water stored in plastic containers. This causes serious health problems . Our kitchens are replete with plastics bottles , jars,containers, utensils ,garbage bags,food and oil storage cans, buckets etc.and their usage is increasing at an alarming rate.Especially the food delivery from restaurants is done oly through plastic containers,generating thousands of tonnes of plastic waste. BPA ( Bisphenol A)is a chemical used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastic. This is used to make materials that come in to contact with food or water.BPA is an oestrogen mimicking chemical that can lead to a lot of health problems like diabetes,obesity,fertility problems,liver cancer etc.The chemicals from plastic are ingested and tend to disturb our body's immune system.Plastic waste is harmful to animals and disrupts ecosystems due to the chemicals that are leaked and infiltrate the air. Water purifiers are used everywhere, but uv rays used in them also are harmful.The best solution is to use boiled water in reusable bottles.Now a days earthern bottle are also available.Similarly, unlike our previous generations, we are using nonstick pans and vessels for cooking. But the coating on these nonstick vessels release harmful chemicals.Teflon coated nonstick cookware contain a chemical called PFOA ( perfluorooctoic acid),which causes high cholestrol, thyroid diseases,liver damage etc.There are alternatives like iron vessels, earthern and soapstone vessels which are ideal for cooking. I hope my attempt to motivate people to adopt natural lifestyle in this technically advanced world to lead a healthy life , is helpful to atleast some.