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It may be sold in some health food stores, but be cautious about burning incense sticks in your home. Recent studies suggest that burning incense can be as harmful to your health as smoking cigarettes. Of the 64 toxins identified in incense smoke, two have been classified as “highly toxic,” according to the journal Environmental Chemistry Letters. Because incense sticks are largely unregulated, there’s often no clear way of knowing exactly what’s in the package you’re buying. If you want to scent your home, consider natural alternatives like essential oil–based sprays or simply opening a window.
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