Xenoestrogens (xeno, meaning foreign) are other man-made chemicals found in everyday products that our bodies do not know how to handle. They have not only toxic effects but hormonal effects. Because these chemicals are similar in structure to the natural hormone estrogen, they affect the same areas of the body naturally regulated by estrogen. Found in […]
Beautiful Smiles Free from Fluoride
Toothpaste is another personal care product to choose carefully. Fluoride found in toothpaste can be very harmful to one’s health. Fluoride is a man-made chemical that adversely affects the brain, reproductive organs, and interestingly enough, the hard tissues of the body, like the teeth and nails. Fluorine, on the other hand, is a natural element […]
Stay Clean, Fresh, and Healthy Too!
Finding a healthy deodorant is very important. First, to state the obvious, you don’t want to smell bad, and also, you don’t want to put chemicals into your body. Most commercial deodorants contain aluminum. Aluminum can be toxic to the body, affecting the arteries, the digestive system, and the brain. Also, many deodorants are labeled […]
Wash Your Hair Without Toxins
Many shampoos, as well as soaps, detergents, and other products, contain the ingredients sodium laureth sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate. These chemicals are very effective foaming agents. However, they are both highly irritating chemicals that can cause damage to the hair follicle, skin damage, eye damage, and even liver toxicity. Sodium laureth sulfate is considered […]
Is Corn Syrup Controlling Your Child?
Maybe, you’ve heard that corn syrup is not healthy. Or, to the contrary, you’ve seen the commercial sponsored by the corn farmers telling you that corn syrup is “natural.” Here is one family’s experience with the very real dangers of corn syrup. When this particular little boy was in the first grade, he started to […]
