Hi I have 2 things I'd like to offer up for thought for Valentines Day; slavery, and animal testing.
Slavery in the coco fields.
Did you know that a lot of chocolate comes with a huge price tag, costing children there lives. There is a surprising association between chocolate and child labor in the Cote d'Ivoire. Young boys whose ages range from 12 to 16 have been sold into slave labor and are forced to work in cocoa farms in order to harvest the beans, from which chocolate is made, under inhumane conditions and extreme abuse. This West African country is the leading exporter of cocoa beans to the world market. Thus, the existence of slave labor is relevant to the entire international economic community. Through trade relations, many actors are inevitably implicated in this problem, whether it is the Ivorian government, the farmers, the American or European chocolate manufacturers, or consumers who unknowingly buy chocolate.
So when your picking out treats for your child, or loved one this Valentines Day please choose fair trade (fair pay for workers). And organic, means less chemicals your exposed to, as well as the people harvesting the coco beans, and it's better for the environment as well.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1625697,00.html
Animal testing funded by Mars.
Mars candy co funds animal testing, did you know. I didn't till today. I confirmed this animal testing info with them today by calling there hot line " please call us at 800-627-7852" prompt 1 gives information on there "new animal testing policy". So there now only funding tests on rats, mice, fish, and small aquatic animals. It doesn't say what the old policy was... I have to say there are much better ways of obtaining product safety information these days than animal testing. I'm asking you to think about a family pet the next time you reach out to buy a Mars product.
What are the Mars products? http://www.m-ms.com/us/about/products/
While your there you could use the contact us link in the footnotes.
Thank you for your time, Amy
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Friday, October 17, 2008
Celebrate World Veg Day
Celebrate World Veg Day at nearby vegetarian restaurants
"Detroit Evolution Laboratory, 1434 Gratiot Avenue #1, Detroit, (313) 316-1411. Call in advance. This is where you learn to make vegan meals or order unique gourmet vegan catered food such as raw, Thai, Italian and more. At Detroit Eastern Market on the second Saturday of each month Lab owners Angela Kasmala and Gregg Newsom are under Shed Two with gourmet, organic salad dressings, raw fruit bars and more. They plan to open a restaurant soon, check out: www.detroitevolution.com"
Thanks Lana!
"Detroit Evolution Laboratory, 1434 Gratiot Avenue #1, Detroit, (313) 316-1411. Call in advance. This is where you learn to make vegan meals or order unique gourmet vegan catered food such as raw, Thai, Italian and more. At Detroit Eastern Market on the second Saturday of each month Lab owners Angela Kasmala and Gregg Newsom are under Shed Two with gourmet, organic salad dressings, raw fruit bars and more. They plan to open a restaurant soon, check out: www.detroitevolution.com"
Thanks Lana!
Celebrate World Veg Day
Celebrate World Veg Day at nearby vegetarian restaurants
"Detroit Evolution Laboratory, 1434 Gratiot Avenue #1, Detroit, (313) 316-1411. Call in advance. This is where you learn to make vegan meals or order unique gourmet vegan catered food such as raw, Thai, Italian and more. At Detroit's Eastern Market on the second Saturday of each month Lab owners Angela Kasmala and Gregg Newsom are under Shed Two with gourmet, organic salad dressings, raw fruit bars and more. They plan to open a restaurant soon, check out: www.detroitevolution.com"
Thanks Lana!
"Detroit Evolution Laboratory, 1434 Gratiot Avenue #1, Detroit, (313) 316-1411. Call in advance. This is where you learn to make vegan meals or order unique gourmet vegan catered food such as raw, Thai, Italian and more. At Detroit's Eastern Market on the second Saturday of each month Lab owners Angela Kasmala and Gregg Newsom are under Shed Two with gourmet, organic salad dressings, raw fruit bars and more. They plan to open a restaurant soon, check out: www.detroitevolution.com"
Thanks Lana!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
David Byrne - Playing the Building
David Byrne has found a creative use for New York City's Battery - Maritime Building:
Playing the building is a sound installation in which the infrastructure, the physical plant of the building, is converted into a giant musical instrument. Devices are attached to the building structure — to the metal beams and pillars, the heating pipes, the water pipes — and are used to make these things produce sound. The activations are of three types: wind, vibration, striking. The devices do not produce sound themselves, but they cause the building elements to vibrate, resonate and oscillate so that the building itself becomes a very large musical instrument.Byrne invites visitors to play this instrument, using the keyboard of an antique organ:
It might be an experience in which one begins to reexamine one's surroundings and to realize that culture—of which sound and music are parts—doesn't always have to be produced by professionals and packaged in a consumable form.
I'm not suggesting people abandon musical instruments and start playing their cars and apartments, but I do think the reign of music as a commodity made only by professionals might be winding down. The imminent demise of the large record companies as gatekeepers of the world's popular music is a good thing, for the most part.
We could use that kind of thinking in Detroit. What if our historic buildings were neither left to rot, nor torn down for parking, but were instead used to encourage creativity? What if our streets were not only filled with the dust of the past, and the traffic of the present, but also the music of the future?
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Zero Waste for Zero Warming
Zero Waste for Zero Warming:
Take Action to Close the Largest Incinerator in the World!
Please take action today to support community members in the U.S. city of Detroit who are fighting to shut down their local incinerator-- the largest trash burner in the world! Please fill in your information below and click 'Send My Message'. The letter will automatically be sent to Detroit Deputy Mayor Anthony Adams and the Detroit City Council Members.
Take Action to Close the Largest Incinerator in the World!
Please take action today to support community members in the U.S. city of Detroit who are fighting to shut down their local incinerator-- the largest trash burner in the world! Please fill in your information below and click 'Send My Message'. The letter will automatically be sent to Detroit Deputy Mayor Anthony Adams and the Detroit City Council Members.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Phthalates
Cheatsheet: Phthalates
Everything you need to know about phthalates
What is it?
Phthalates are a common industrial chemical used in PVC plastics, solvents, and synthetic fragrances. They've been around since the 1930's, and now they're pretty ubiquitous; when they tested 289 people in 2000, the CDC found phthalates in all of the subjects' blood at surprisingly high levels. They're often referred to as a plasticizer, which we think sounds rather like a kind of exercise to be done on the living-room floor in front of videos hosted by Jane Fonda. But we digress.
What are the possible health effects?
Phthalates are endocrine disruptors linked to problems of the reproductive system, including decreased sperm motility and concentration in men and genital abnormalities in baby boys. (Oh, and did you know that average sperm counts have decreased significantly since the 1940's?) More recently they've also been linked to asthma and allergies.
How can I minimize my exposure?
Avoid these, and you'll also be avoiding phthalates:
1. Nail polish: Dibutyl phthalate is often used to make nail polish chip-resistant. Look for it on the ingredients list, where it may be shortened to DBP.
2. Plastics in the kitchen: Take a critical eye to your cupboards. Phthalates may be more likely to leach out of plastic when it's heated, so avoid cooking or microwaving in plastic.
3. Vinyl toys: Phthalates are what make vinyl (PVC) toys soft, so don't give them to children. Opt instead for wooden and other phthalate-free toys, especially during that age when they put everything in their mouths!
4. Paint: Paints and other hobby products may contain phthalates as solvents, so be sure to use them in a well-ventilated space.
5. Fragrance: Diethyl phthalate (DEP) is often used as part of the "fragrance" in some products. Since DEP won't be listed separately, you're better off choosing personal care products, detergents, and cleansers that don't have the word "fragrance" on the ingredients list.
6. Vinyl: Vinyl shows up in a lot of different products; lawn furniture, garden hoses, building materials, and items of clothing (like some raincoats) are often sources. Aside from carefully choosing materials when you're making purchases, there is one easy change you can make: switch to a non-vinyl shower curtain. That "new shower curtain" smell (you know the one) is a result of chemical off-gassing, and it means your shower curtain is a source of phthalates in your home.
7. Air Fresheners: Just like fragrances in personal care products, most air fresheners contain phthalates.
Where can I learn more?
1. Here's a link to Phthalates in the Chemical Index.
2. Phthalates were just one of the hormone-disrupting chemicals we found contaminating the San Francisco Bay.
3. NRDC has the low-down on phthalates in air fresheners.
4. EWG's Jane Houlihan discusses phthalates in children's personal care products.
5. Olga explains a recent study linking phthalates to asthma and allergies.
Everything you need to know about phthalates
What is it?
Phthalates are a common industrial chemical used in PVC plastics, solvents, and synthetic fragrances. They've been around since the 1930's, and now they're pretty ubiquitous; when they tested 289 people in 2000, the CDC found phthalates in all of the subjects' blood at surprisingly high levels. They're often referred to as a plasticizer, which we think sounds rather like a kind of exercise to be done on the living-room floor in front of videos hosted by Jane Fonda. But we digress.
What are the possible health effects?
Phthalates are endocrine disruptors linked to problems of the reproductive system, including decreased sperm motility and concentration in men and genital abnormalities in baby boys. (Oh, and did you know that average sperm counts have decreased significantly since the 1940's?) More recently they've also been linked to asthma and allergies.
How can I minimize my exposure?
Avoid these, and you'll also be avoiding phthalates:
1. Nail polish: Dibutyl phthalate is often used to make nail polish chip-resistant. Look for it on the ingredients list, where it may be shortened to DBP.
2. Plastics in the kitchen: Take a critical eye to your cupboards. Phthalates may be more likely to leach out of plastic when it's heated, so avoid cooking or microwaving in plastic.
3. Vinyl toys: Phthalates are what make vinyl (PVC) toys soft, so don't give them to children. Opt instead for wooden and other phthalate-free toys, especially during that age when they put everything in their mouths!
4. Paint: Paints and other hobby products may contain phthalates as solvents, so be sure to use them in a well-ventilated space.
5. Fragrance: Diethyl phthalate (DEP) is often used as part of the "fragrance" in some products. Since DEP won't be listed separately, you're better off choosing personal care products, detergents, and cleansers that don't have the word "fragrance" on the ingredients list.
6. Vinyl: Vinyl shows up in a lot of different products; lawn furniture, garden hoses, building materials, and items of clothing (like some raincoats) are often sources. Aside from carefully choosing materials when you're making purchases, there is one easy change you can make: switch to a non-vinyl shower curtain. That "new shower curtain" smell (you know the one) is a result of chemical off-gassing, and it means your shower curtain is a source of phthalates in your home.
7. Air Fresheners: Just like fragrances in personal care products, most air fresheners contain phthalates.
Where can I learn more?
1. Here's a link to Phthalates in the Chemical Index.
2. Phthalates were just one of the hormone-disrupting chemicals we found contaminating the San Francisco Bay.
3. NRDC has the low-down on phthalates in air fresheners.
4. EWG's Jane Houlihan discusses phthalates in children's personal care products.
5. Olga explains a recent study linking phthalates to asthma and allergies.
The Hidden Determinants of Good Health
The Hidden Determinants of Good Health
by Carey O'Rielly, DDS
Avoiding toxicity in any form is one of the main determinants of good health and an extension of the guiding light that is the Hippocratic Oath: First do no harm. Since October of 2002, state law requires informed consent materials at your dentist's office that describe some of the dangers of mercury. As of 2006, California and Maine are the only states to mandate this information. The most recent version of
the California fact sheet can be found at: http://www.dbc.ca.gov/pdf/dmfs2004.pdf.
Currently there is research showing that in communities with fluoridated water at 1 ppm (parts per million) for forty years or so, they found a 20-40% increase in hip fractures, 20% increase in bone cancer and a 15% increase in renal failure - which is among the top 15 causes of death in this country. The popular fluoride toothpastes you see at the store contain higher levels and are a cause of poisoning
among children, according to the Center for Disease Control, Marketing and propaganda have kept everyone in the dark, including your dentist, even though there is a poison warning on the toothpaste label.
Marketing, propaganda and the publics belief that the FDA always looks out for their interest has brought about another unexpected source of toxicity that undermines healthy living. Since 1938 when the FDA de-regulated the cosmetics industry, thousands of synthetic chemicals have been added to the full spectrum of personal care products. Items like soap, shampoo, bubble bath and baby wipes, as well as toothpaste, all contain toxic ingredients. According to a documentary made by Bill
Moyers in 2000, there is not a single child born today who is free of synthetic chemicals in their blood.
The documentary reports that more than a decade ago the cosmetics industry guaranteed the public that adequate testing would be done to insure the safety of ingredients. This assurance turned out to be a stalling tactic that has worked to our detriment. Though the doses are minute, most people use anywhere from five to ten such products daily.
Since adequate testing has not been done, the cumulative and synergistic effects of all these minute amounts of toxins has never been established.
Today limiting the damage caused by toxicity is the hidden determinant to good health. I see limiting toxicity as an even bigger problem than getting proper nutrition. Your body has the wisdom to convert whatever you feed it into nutrients it can use, but over time the response to relentless, cumulative toxicity just wears the body down. Since no one is paying attention - it's become easier to be poisoned and more and more difficult to maintain health.
Several years ago Senator Edward Kennedy introduced a bill about changing labeling laws on personal care products, but still most people are in the dark about this problem, even those who are health conscious and aware. The bottom line is that in order for the cosmetics industry to sell you a cost effective product, it must be
produced cheaply, look and smell appealing and have a shelf life. Artificial colors and scents that affect the immune system make it look good and smell good. Plastic and preservatives that are hormone disruptors enhance shelf life. Solvents keep the plastic fluid.
One of my colleagues, naturopathic physician Catherine Saltzman of Encinitas, has been testing for solvent poisoning in her practice and has found that 65% of her patients tested positive. Bill Moyers' documentary says, "We just don't know what these products are doing to us." Products full of toxins penetrate our bodies transdermally on a regular basis, eroding the skin's ability to function properly as an organ of detoxification. As a holistic dentist and health practitioner I want to go on record as saying that we do know…we know that the many toxins surrounding us are responsible for breaking down our immune systems, leading the way to chronic ill health and disease.
The following are some of the key toxins to be found in personal care and household products. Please be advised that some of the more expensive products with extensive marketing saying "pure" or "natural" still contain solvents and preservatives along with their beneficial ingredients. Most of the information on the following ingredients has been taken from the Material and Safety Data Sheets of Oxford
University, U.K.
Aluminum: On the list of likely and known carcinogens in the MSDS. A commonly found ingredient in anti-perspirants, aluminum produces this effect by blocking the pores to prevent sweating. While deodorants are useful, it is not advisable to prevent perspiration altogether since this is one of the ways the skin detoxifies.
DEA, Diethanolamine MEA Monoethanolamine TEA Triethanolamine:
According to the MSDS, a severe skin, eye and respiratory irritant, harmful if swallowed or inhaled. A facts sheet on cosmetics published by the FDA in 1999 released information on a study that showed DEA to be carcinogenic.
DMDM (Dimethylol Dimethol Hydrantoin) and Imidazolidinyl Urea: Two ingredients often used as preservatives in skin care products that break down into formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is known to be highly toxic by inhalation, ingestion and through the skin, where it is readily absorbed. It may cause genetic damage and is a known carcinogen.
Glycerine: The MSDS advises that contact be minimized with this substance, which is used as an emulsifier in food and in anti-freeze as well as in skin care products. It is known to cause dehydration at humidity below 65 per cent. It may therefore dehydrate the skin when used in lotions and be an irritant to the gums when used in products for whitening teeth.
Lye or Sodium /Potassium Hydroxide: Lye, also known as potassium or sodium hydroxide, can be purchased in the hardware store for cleaning drains. It is known to be highly caustic and can cause permanent eye damage. Bar soaps are sometimes made of lye combined with animal fats, and it is also found in toothpaste. Toothpastes that claim to get teeth whiter are sometimes using lye as a bleaching agent. No warnings
are posted on toothpaste tubes.
Methylparaben and Propylparaben: These toxic and allergenic synthetic preservatives are found in many cosmetics, including those in the health food store. Research at a university in the UK found that parabens are estrogenic, are hormone disruptors and& may interfere with fetus development.
Mineral Oil: A petroleum derivative commonly found in skin care products mineral oil, according to the MSDS, "May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion and through skin absorption." By clogging the pores mineral oil may create skin toxicity leading to acne. It is also on the list of known and suspected carcinogens.
Propylene Glycol: Classified as a hazardous substance by the United Nations, this major skin irritant is commonly found in industrial solvents along with numerous personal care products from makeup and lotions to shampoos and conditioners.
Saccharine: An ingredient sometimes found in toothpastes and mouthwashes that is a known carcinogen, according to the MSDS.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): Found in even so-called "natural" toothpaste as a detergent and surfactant, SLS can cause the gums to separate from the teeth because it denatures protein. It is found in floor cleaners, car wash soaps and used to de-grease engines. According to the American College of Toxicology, animals exposed to SLS experienced eye damage, severe skin irritation, corrosion and death. Other research indicates that SLS may be damaging to the immune system.
Talc: According to the MSDS, talc is generally considered safe, however talc with "asbestiform particles" is on the list of suspected and known carcinogens. This substance is widely used for intimate personal care of infants and common sense says that it should definitely be avoided.
Triclosan: This ingredient has gained popularity as an anti-bacterial agent in soaps and is currently being introduced into toothpastes. It is registered with the EPA as a pesticide and is similar in structure to PCB's and Agent Orange. Manufacturing may produce dioxin, a potent hormone disruptor and carcinogen. Triclosan is a chlorophenol, a class of chemicals that can kill friendly bacteria and cause skin
irritation. It is also suspected of causing cancer in humans. Scientists warn that Triclosan may be forcing the emergence of "superbugs" that it cannot kill. It's the active ingredient in the popular hand wash Softsoap.
Other additives that have raised questions are: Isopropyl Alcohols, Plastic Polymers, Coal Tar Dyes, Artificial Colors and Fragrances.
The information can seem overwhelming, but there are some simple guidelines you can follow: 1) Read your labels. Learn the main toxins to avoid. 2) Take anti-oxidants for protections 3) Have enough essential fatty acids to detoxify and 4) Eat sufficient protein to rebuild tissue.
by Carey O'Rielly, DDS
Avoiding toxicity in any form is one of the main determinants of good health and an extension of the guiding light that is the Hippocratic Oath: First do no harm. Since October of 2002, state law requires informed consent materials at your dentist's office that describe some of the dangers of mercury. As of 2006, California and Maine are the only states to mandate this information. The most recent version of
the California fact sheet can be found at: http://www.dbc.ca.gov/pdf/dmfs2004.pdf.
Currently there is research showing that in communities with fluoridated water at 1 ppm (parts per million) for forty years or so, they found a 20-40% increase in hip fractures, 20% increase in bone cancer and a 15% increase in renal failure - which is among the top 15 causes of death in this country. The popular fluoride toothpastes you see at the store contain higher levels and are a cause of poisoning
among children, according to the Center for Disease Control, Marketing and propaganda have kept everyone in the dark, including your dentist, even though there is a poison warning on the toothpaste label.
Marketing, propaganda and the publics belief that the FDA always looks out for their interest has brought about another unexpected source of toxicity that undermines healthy living. Since 1938 when the FDA de-regulated the cosmetics industry, thousands of synthetic chemicals have been added to the full spectrum of personal care products. Items like soap, shampoo, bubble bath and baby wipes, as well as toothpaste, all contain toxic ingredients. According to a documentary made by Bill
Moyers in 2000, there is not a single child born today who is free of synthetic chemicals in their blood.
The documentary reports that more than a decade ago the cosmetics industry guaranteed the public that adequate testing would be done to insure the safety of ingredients. This assurance turned out to be a stalling tactic that has worked to our detriment. Though the doses are minute, most people use anywhere from five to ten such products daily.
Since adequate testing has not been done, the cumulative and synergistic effects of all these minute amounts of toxins has never been established.
Today limiting the damage caused by toxicity is the hidden determinant to good health. I see limiting toxicity as an even bigger problem than getting proper nutrition. Your body has the wisdom to convert whatever you feed it into nutrients it can use, but over time the response to relentless, cumulative toxicity just wears the body down. Since no one is paying attention - it's become easier to be poisoned and more and more difficult to maintain health.
Several years ago Senator Edward Kennedy introduced a bill about changing labeling laws on personal care products, but still most people are in the dark about this problem, even those who are health conscious and aware. The bottom line is that in order for the cosmetics industry to sell you a cost effective product, it must be
produced cheaply, look and smell appealing and have a shelf life. Artificial colors and scents that affect the immune system make it look good and smell good. Plastic and preservatives that are hormone disruptors enhance shelf life. Solvents keep the plastic fluid.
One of my colleagues, naturopathic physician Catherine Saltzman of Encinitas, has been testing for solvent poisoning in her practice and has found that 65% of her patients tested positive. Bill Moyers' documentary says, "We just don't know what these products are doing to us." Products full of toxins penetrate our bodies transdermally on a regular basis, eroding the skin's ability to function properly as an organ of detoxification. As a holistic dentist and health practitioner I want to go on record as saying that we do know…we know that the many toxins surrounding us are responsible for breaking down our immune systems, leading the way to chronic ill health and disease.
The following are some of the key toxins to be found in personal care and household products. Please be advised that some of the more expensive products with extensive marketing saying "pure" or "natural" still contain solvents and preservatives along with their beneficial ingredients. Most of the information on the following ingredients has been taken from the Material and Safety Data Sheets of Oxford
University, U.K.
Aluminum: On the list of likely and known carcinogens in the MSDS. A commonly found ingredient in anti-perspirants, aluminum produces this effect by blocking the pores to prevent sweating. While deodorants are useful, it is not advisable to prevent perspiration altogether since this is one of the ways the skin detoxifies.
DEA, Diethanolamine MEA Monoethanolamine TEA Triethanolamine:
According to the MSDS, a severe skin, eye and respiratory irritant, harmful if swallowed or inhaled. A facts sheet on cosmetics published by the FDA in 1999 released information on a study that showed DEA to be carcinogenic.
DMDM (Dimethylol Dimethol Hydrantoin) and Imidazolidinyl Urea: Two ingredients often used as preservatives in skin care products that break down into formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is known to be highly toxic by inhalation, ingestion and through the skin, where it is readily absorbed. It may cause genetic damage and is a known carcinogen.
Glycerine: The MSDS advises that contact be minimized with this substance, which is used as an emulsifier in food and in anti-freeze as well as in skin care products. It is known to cause dehydration at humidity below 65 per cent. It may therefore dehydrate the skin when used in lotions and be an irritant to the gums when used in products for whitening teeth.
Lye or Sodium /Potassium Hydroxide: Lye, also known as potassium or sodium hydroxide, can be purchased in the hardware store for cleaning drains. It is known to be highly caustic and can cause permanent eye damage. Bar soaps are sometimes made of lye combined with animal fats, and it is also found in toothpaste. Toothpastes that claim to get teeth whiter are sometimes using lye as a bleaching agent. No warnings
are posted on toothpaste tubes.
Methylparaben and Propylparaben: These toxic and allergenic synthetic preservatives are found in many cosmetics, including those in the health food store. Research at a university in the UK found that parabens are estrogenic, are hormone disruptors and& may interfere with fetus development.
Mineral Oil: A petroleum derivative commonly found in skin care products mineral oil, according to the MSDS, "May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion and through skin absorption." By clogging the pores mineral oil may create skin toxicity leading to acne. It is also on the list of known and suspected carcinogens.
Propylene Glycol: Classified as a hazardous substance by the United Nations, this major skin irritant is commonly found in industrial solvents along with numerous personal care products from makeup and lotions to shampoos and conditioners.
Saccharine: An ingredient sometimes found in toothpastes and mouthwashes that is a known carcinogen, according to the MSDS.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): Found in even so-called "natural" toothpaste as a detergent and surfactant, SLS can cause the gums to separate from the teeth because it denatures protein. It is found in floor cleaners, car wash soaps and used to de-grease engines. According to the American College of Toxicology, animals exposed to SLS experienced eye damage, severe skin irritation, corrosion and death. Other research indicates that SLS may be damaging to the immune system.
Talc: According to the MSDS, talc is generally considered safe, however talc with "asbestiform particles" is on the list of suspected and known carcinogens. This substance is widely used for intimate personal care of infants and common sense says that it should definitely be avoided.
Triclosan: This ingredient has gained popularity as an anti-bacterial agent in soaps and is currently being introduced into toothpastes. It is registered with the EPA as a pesticide and is similar in structure to PCB's and Agent Orange. Manufacturing may produce dioxin, a potent hormone disruptor and carcinogen. Triclosan is a chlorophenol, a class of chemicals that can kill friendly bacteria and cause skin
irritation. It is also suspected of causing cancer in humans. Scientists warn that Triclosan may be forcing the emergence of "superbugs" that it cannot kill. It's the active ingredient in the popular hand wash Softsoap.
Other additives that have raised questions are: Isopropyl Alcohols, Plastic Polymers, Coal Tar Dyes, Artificial Colors and Fragrances.
The information can seem overwhelming, but there are some simple guidelines you can follow: 1) Read your labels. Learn the main toxins to avoid. 2) Take anti-oxidants for protections 3) Have enough essential fatty acids to detoxify and 4) Eat sufficient protein to rebuild tissue.
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