Everyday we try to do right by watching what we eat and exercising a few times a week. What we don’t seem to realize is that the products that we use everyday can be harming our health.

Such  products are:    
Cleaning supplies                    
Cosmetics           
Shampoo/Conditioner                                                        
Lotions 
Laundry detergents                   
Soaps             
Baby products             
Deodorants

These everyday products contribute many different types of toxins to our health by absorption on our skin and through our lungs by breathing in these chemicals. Not to mention the harmful effect it has on our environment and animals as welfare.

Health Concerns

There  are very few women who do not use cosmetics today whether it is makeup, creams  and /or lotions. These chemicals are absorbed through the skin and lungs and increases risks for diseases that appear later on in life.

Over 100 chemicals commonly found in homes have been linked to allergies, birth  defects, cancer, psychological abnormalities, skin reactions, headaches, depression, joint pain, chronic fatigue, chest pains, dizziness, loss of sleep, asthma. . .the list goes on.

Housewives have a 55% higher risk of getting cancer than do women working outside the home.

Environment
                                       
Cosmetics and household cleaning products also contribute to garbage making its way to landfills through drains and/ or used tissues.

Plastic containers, tubes and special packaging also find its way to landfills and are not disposed off properly.                                           

Laundry detergent is a huge culprit for the pollution in the ocean; affecting underwater wildlife.


Animal Welfare   

 Every year, millions of animals suffer and die in painful tests to determine the  "safety" of cosmetics and household products. Substances ranging from eye  shadow and soap to furniture polish and oven cleaner are tested on rabbits,  rats, guinea pigs, dogs, and other animals, despite the fact that test results do not help prevent or treat human illness or injury. 

Statistics points out that 50% of the animals die two or three  weeks after the experimentation.


Twelve ingredients to  avoid   

                
1. BHA and BHT: Used mainly in moisturizers and makeup as preservatives. Suspected
endocrine disruptors and may cause cancer (BHA). Harmful to fish and other
wildlife.

 2. Coal tar dyes: p-phenylenediamine and colours listed as "CI" followed by five  digits. P-phenylenediamine is used in some hair dyes; other colours are used in a variety of cosmetics. Potential to cause cancer and may be contaminated with heavy metals toxic to the brain.

 3. DEA-related ingredients: Used in some creamy and foaming products, such as moisturizers and
shampoos. Can react to form nitrosamines, which may cause cancer. Harmful to fish and other wildlife.

 4. Dibutyl phthalate: Used as a plasticizer in some nail care products. Suspected endocrine disrupter and reproductive toxicant. Harmful to fish and other wildlife.

 5. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives: Used in a variety of cosmetics. Slowly release small amounts of formaldehyde, which causes cancer.

6. Paraben, methylparaben, butylparaben and propylparaben: Used in a variety of cosmetics as preservatives. Suspected endocrine disrupters and may interfere with male reproductive  functions.

7.Parfum: Any mixture of fragrance ingredients used in a variety of cosmetics.  Some fragrance ingredients can trigger allergies and asthma. Some linked to  cancer and neurotoxicity. Some harmful to fish and other wildlife.

8.  PEGs (e.g., PEG -60): Used in some cosmetic cream bases. Can be contaminated with1,4-dioxane, which may cause cancer.

 9. Petrolatum: Used in some hair products for shine and as a moisture barrier in
some lip balms, lip sticks and moisturizers. Can be contaminated with polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons, which may cause cancer.

 10. Siloxanes: Used in a variety of cosmetics to soften, smooth and moisten.  Suspected endocrine disrupter and reproductive toxicant (cyclotetrasiloxane). Harmful to fish and other wildlife.

11. Sodium laureth sulfate: Used in some foaming cosmetics, such as shampoos, cleansers and bubble bath. Can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, which may cause cancer.

12. Triclosan: Used in some antibacterial cosmetics, such as toothpastes, cleansers  and deodorants. Suspected endocrine disrupter and may contribute to antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Harmful to fish and other wildlife.

Supplements that I recommend to help detox your body from daily toxins are:
TrueDetoxand Cleanse
TrueAntioxidant
TrueC

                        
Where to buy Chemical free house cleaning products?
Nowadays these products are more readily available. You can pick them up at your local grocery store such as metro, Sobeys, Loblaw’s, and Shoppers Drug Mart and of course any health food
store.

Where to buy cosmetics and hygiene products
Majority of health food stores and some grocery chains now carry lines of organic, chemical free cosmetics and hygiene products. There are many brands to choose from and at different price ranges. You can also check online for more selections and brands


To check whether or not your cosmetics contain these harmful ingredients check out the link below:
 www.cosmeticsdatabase.com


 

10 reasons to buy organic



1. It tastes BETTER! Many people prefer the taste of organic food.

2. MORE Nutrients! Well balanced soils grow strong healthy plants which contain higher levels of vitamins and minerals.

3. Organic farming promotes Biodiversity Buying organic and supporting organic farming promotes a less toxic planet.

4. Choosing Organic meats lessens your exposure to antibiotics, synthetic hormones, and drugsthat find their way into the animals and ingested by you.

5. Organic Farms Respect our water resources. The human body is made up of two-thirds of water. Organic farming uses less water and no chemicals which protects and conserves our water resources.

6. Organic Farmers Builds soil. Each small piece of living soil contains thousands of microorganisms which help retain water and provide nutrients to the plants. Plants grown in healthy soil can better resist disease and insects.

7. Organic Farmers helps Keep Rural Communities Healthy.  It can be a lifeline for small farms because it offers alternative market where sellers can command fair prices for crops

8. Organic farmers work in Harmony with Nature. Organic agriculture respects the balance demanded of a healthy ecosystem. Wildlife is encouraged by including forage crops in rotation and by retaining fence rows, wetlands and other natural areas.

9. Safer Working environment for farmers. Farmers are not exposed to toxins from pesticides on a daily bases

10. Pesticide FREE! There are more then 400 chemical pesticides used in conventional farming of “Non Organic” Products.

“Many people put more time into the maintenance of their cars than into their own body! Buy yourself organic vegetables and eat them. Invest in yourself”.... Annie Padden and David Jubb.

If you are exposed to toxins like enviromental pollution, pesticides and herbicides I recommend that you take an antioidant supplement that can help reduce the toxins and eliminate them from your body. For supplements that I recommend to reduce tox True Antioxidant/ Protect click Here

Food provides the building block for everything. You need a healthy balance of  Protein, Carbohydrates and fats. All these have a "job" to do in the body with a deficiency in any of these the body cannot run smoothly.

Proteins: Our body uses protein to build the following:
Muscle, Cartilage, ligaments, hair, nails.
It transports nutrients, necessary for DNA production.
A lack of protein will result in weakness, poor digestion, and food cravings for carbs.

Carbohydrates:  our body uses this as fuel or energy. There are two types simple and complex -complex contain lots of nutrients that our body needs

Fats: our body uses this to creat all cell membranes, our brain and nevous system and many hormones. Not all fats are healthy, healthy fats are needed for metabolism regulation as well as to maintain healthy immune system

To maintain a healthy lifestyle you need as much nutrient dense foods from these three categories. Learning the difference of good vs bad as well as variety of these foods is key.

With my nutritional coaching I can help you learn new foods to add to your diet as well as recommend any supplements that may be necessary for you to maintain great health long term.