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 "Conventional household cleaning products, like chlorine bleach, can remove too much bacteria, both the good and the bad, from children's environments. antibacterial soaps present similar issues, according to Dr. Boscamp. "We've seen this real proliferation of antibacterial soaps—people crazed about their kids not being exposed to anything," he said. "People are now starting to think about that, too—maybe you're supposed to grow up around bacteria. We think of bacteria as being terrible, but in fact they're critical to our well-being. The bacteria in your intestines are good bacteria."- Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.) |
 "In addition to whatever phthalates and parabens soaps and other cleansers may contain, there are two ingredients common to antibacterial soaps and cleansers which pose particular dangers: triclosan and triclocarbon, first discussed in chapter 5.
Just since 2000, more than 1,500 new antibacterial products have entered the marketplace."- Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.) "Still another contaminant found in half of the cord blood samples was triclosan, an antibacterial ingredient in toothpaste, deodorants, antibacterial soaps, and cosmetics. Lab studies on rats have shown that triclosan is toxic to normal liver enzymes. Of equal concern, triclosan persists in the environment and in our bodies, accumulating as it is passed up the food chain, and contributes to reduced resistance to antibiotics. Commenting on these findings, a toxicopathologist and expert on the fetal effects of chemicals, Dr." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.) |
 "Expunge the antibacterial soaps. I know they've been enormously popular recently but they will kill the good bacteria along with the bad. They may also contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. All-natural soaps will do the job without robbing you of the bacteria you need to maintain good health and a robust immune system.
A Chemical-Free Bedroom
Next, consider your bedding, closets, and clothing. We spend about a third of our time in the bedroom (and, above all, in bed) so it's wise to make this spot as chemical free as possible."- Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) |
 "Because we've been so well vaccinated, our homes are kept largely free of dust, dirt, and disease, and we lather up with antibacterial soaps, our immune systems haven't had to do enough battle to become seasoned fighters. And that makes our immune cells a bit like dangerously underchallenged teenagers who are loose on the street just looking for something, anything, to occupy themselves. So when a foreign virus invades, our immune system overreacts, kick-starting a hyper-driven response, provoking everything from allergies to allergy-induced asthma to autoimmunity."- Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.) |
 "Antibacterial Soaps
Because of their potential to cause antibiotic resistance, the AMA (American Medical Association) and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) have been concerned about the overuse of antibacterial soaps for several years. Now research published in Environmental Science & Technology, April 2005, has now shown that in notmal dishwashing situations antibacterial soaps (with the ingredient triclosan) have been shown to react with the chlorine from typical tap water."- KC Craichy, Super Health 7 Golden Keys to Unlock Lifelong Vitality (Get the book.) |
 "Antibacterial soap: Washing with antibacterial soaps and soaking the affected area with wet compresses to remove the crusts should be practiced in addition to using antibiotics. Good hygiene is also an important part of preventing a recurrence of the condition.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
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Herbs:
• Xia Gu Cao: Literally translated to "summer-withered herb," Xia Gu Cao's pharmaceutical name is Spica prunellae vulgaris. This herb grows in most climates and is widely available in powder, bulk, or syrup form from Chinese herbalists."- Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) |
| "Now research published in Environmental Science & Technology, April 2005, has now shown that in notmal dishwashing situations antibacterial soaps (with the ingredient triclosan) have been shown to react with the chlorine from typical tap water. The result of this reaction is chloroform and in some cases dioxins, which are suspected and known human carcinogens respectively.
Do not use antibacterial soaps. Avoid soaps and othet products with the ingredient triclosan (i.e., toothpastes, lotions, and acne treatments)." - KC Craichy, Super Health 7 Golden Keys to Unlock Lifelong Vitality (Get the book.) |
 "For years, hospitals and doctors have battled postoperative wound infections by meticulous hand washing with powerful antibacterial soaps, and even the use of expensive laminar flow devices and UV light; however, little headway has been made in preventing these infections. The best protection is good nutrition for the patient and correction of bladder infections and colon overgrowth before the patient arrives in the operating room.
Fermentation Excess and Putrefaction
When bad bacteria overgrow in the colon and enter the small bowel, malabsorption and maldigestion of foods can take place."- Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.) |
 "In the study, published in March 2004 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, it was found that people who used antibacterial soaps and cleansers developed a cough, runny nose, sore throat, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and other symptoms such as acne, just as often as people who used products that did not contain antibacterial ingredients. What's more, many traditional medical circles now accept the hygiene hypothesis that states that children need to be exposed to some bacteria in early childhood in order to strengthen their immune systems."- Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton, Toxic Overload: A Doctor's Plan for Combating the Illnesses Caused by Chemicals in Our Foods, Our Homes, and Our Medicine Cabinets (Get the book.) "Antibacterial ingredients have become so prevalent in the United States that there are now antibacterial soaps, personal care preparations, laundry detergents, shampoos, toothpastes, body washes, dish soaps, Beware of Preservatives Preservatives in cosmetics extend shelf life by preventing bacterial contamination. Formaldehyde, methyl, and propyl paraben are used in a wide range of traditional cosmetics. Avoid all products containing these preservatives and opt for those that use natural alternatives such as antioxidants like vitamin E." - Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton, Toxic Overload: A Doctor's Plan for Combating the Illnesses Caused by Chemicals in Our Foods, Our Homes, and Our Medicine Cabinets (Get the book.) |
 "Avoid antibacterial soaps and cleansers, which are harsh and add to the problem of antibiotic-resistant organisms. Some chemicals we use daily in our homes are not all that toxic on their own, but once they come in contact with other chemicals they turn into toxic chemical compounds. For example, when chlorine bleach combines with ammonia it forms a deadly gas. There are so many effective natural cleaning products available today that there is no reason to continue using toxic formulas (see the resources that follow and at the back of the book)."- Elson M. Haas, M.D., The New Detox Diet: The Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality With Recipes, Menus, and Detox Plans (Get the book.) |
| "Do not use antibacterial soaps. Avoid soaps and othet products with the ingredient triclosan (i.e., toothpastes, lotions, and acne treatments).
Pharmaceutical Personal Care Pollutants CPPCPsD
There is a new contaminant that we are creating in our environment from what we take into our bodies. Neither water treatment plants nor the EPA knows what to do with this massive problem. It is in our sewage treatment plants, our streams, creeks, rivers, and lakes. It's called PPCPs (Pharmaceutical Personal Care Pollutants)." - KC Craichy, Super Health 7 Golden Keys to Unlock Lifelong Vitality (Get the book.) |
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