As I have read online, in books and at a recent presentation at Elite Fitness (http://drlewisbeecave.com/) called "Holy Hormones!" factors in our environment and our food may cause cancer to develop. The time it would take to address every item would be much to lengthy for this blog, but I will mention a few here that I am taking steps to avoid now.
Everyday Environmental toxins:
Phthalates - a component that helps make ingredients into a consistency that is not too brittle or flimsy, and adds or detracts from the scent - in items such as laundry detergent, deodorant,sunscreens, cosmetics, hair products, and perfumes. Avoid "fragrance" on the label.
Parabens - serve as antimicrobials and preservatives, and are found in lotions, shampoo and other personal care items. Avoid "methyl-, propyl-, iso- or butyl- paraben" on the label.
These two are the major offenders that are termed "xenoestrogens." This term, translated, means foreign, or fake estrogens, which, when connected with the body's system, causes a lack of ability of the body to use true estrogen. Hormones are an entirely new discussion, and scientists are not in complete agreement as to how much exposure can interrupt the endocrine system of an individual. The main thing is that they are in all sorts of daily products that we use, and in a large scale testing by the Centers for Disease Control, parabens, phthalates and the chemicals they create through metabolism were found in almost every person tested (http://tinyurl.com/kdg735a).
My point is, that I am being more observant of these xenoestrogens to further remove the risk of cancer. You can find products that promote their freedom from the ingredients. Food is full of additional "no no's" for cancer-free living, which I will address in due time.
The paraben and phthlate-free products, Bragg ACV and Nexcare tape, are below. :-)
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