The Benefits of NonToxic Deodorants
Our generation has seen amazing discoveries and inventions our ancestors never imagined during their time. We now live in a world where everything is instantly available. Life has become quite convenient and comfortable, but many of the products we now use are laden with additives and toxic chemicals.
Research has shown that a lot of the home and personal care products we use daily contain a lot of toxins that may lead to various diseases and illness. Allergic reactions may also be brought about by an intolerance to some of these chemical ingredients. Certain components of antiperspirants for example, contain aluminium chlorohydrate and parabens which have been suspected of contributing to symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, some cancers and other diseases.
Over the last quarter of the century, cases of breast cancer in Britain have doubled from about 20,000 per year in the late 1970s to almost 40,000 per year currently. One possibility for the alarming increase is that the majorityof anti- perspirants contain chemicals such as zirconium and aluminium that are absorbed through the sweat glands and react with water to cause irritation of the area.
Scientists at Reading University have released new research results that establish a possible link between the use of anti-perspirants (containing aluminium) and the rising rates of breast cancer. Since perspiration releases toxins from the body, researchers originally thought that blocking it could lead to a build up of toxins in the lymph nodes in the armpit and over the years contribute to changes near the breast.
Researchers now think there is another way in which anti-perspirants may increase the cancer risk. In recent laboratory tests aluminium and zirconium have been observed to enter the cells and cause DNA mutation that could lead to disruption of hormone levels and cancerous growth.
Is there any link? Underarm anti-perspirants may contribute to the risk of breast cancer because they contain aluminiumsalts with metal ions that mimic the effect of oestrogen.
“Since oestrogen is known to be involved in the development of human breast cancer, any components in the environment that have oestrogenic activity and which can enter the human breast could theoretically influence a women’s risk of breast cancer”, says Dr. Phillippa Daibre, author of the review who works in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Reading.
So why should we take the risk then? True enough toxins are everywhere in our environment and we have developed some resistance to it, but why add to it when we can avoid it?. It is in our best interest to remain cautious while research continues, so choose personal care products that are toxin-free. Check the labels, and avoid those that contain aluminum or parabens (listed as methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl parabens).
What’s the alternative? Most leading brands today contain aluminium and zirconium-based compounds. It may be hard to look for one, but there is actually a safe alternative – Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick. Forever Living Products is proud to be able to offer a safe but effective product that has eliminated these risks by avoiding aluminium and zirconium in its state-of-the-art formulation.
The Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick is a very gentle formula containing stabilised aloe vera gel that provides effective all-day protection and can be applied directly after showering. It can also be applied directly after shaving or underarm waxing without irritation.
Aloe Ever Shield can also be used during chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment, whereas most consultants will categorically tell their patients not to use chemical-based anti-perspirants during such treatments.
We don’t have full control over environmental factors that can damage our health – by using Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick, you are protected naturally without adding ingredients that could jeopardise your health. Protect yourself by making that sensible choice!
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