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 "Because parabens are used in commercial deodorants, particularly antiperspirants, scientists are now considering a link between the use of common deodorants and an increased risk of breast cancer in women. A woman is eight times more likely to develop breast cancer in the area of the breast closest to the underarm than in any other part of the breast.
Diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA):
As emulsifiers and/or foaming agents, these villains also can cause allergic reactions, eye irritations, and dryness of hair and skin."- Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) |
| "Note: These are deodorants only, not antiperspi-rants, so they won't prevent you from sweating.
Time to "Change Your Oil"
Of course you can try to snuff out excessive body odor with deodorants from the drugstore, but did you ever consider that both the problem and solution may lie inside the body? Some nutritionists suggest a food-based remedy that has mostly to do with fats and oil.
Eating excess fats in food, especially saturated fats in dairy foods and meats, can cause body odor. Make a conscious effort to replace those fats with olive oil or sunflower seed oil." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) |
| "Because parabens are used in commercial deodorants, particularly antiperspirants, scientists are now considering a link between the use of common deodorants and an increased risk of breast cancer in women. A woman is eight times more likely to develop breast cancer in the area of the breast closest to the underarm than in any other part of the breast.
Diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA):
As emulsifiers and/or foaming agents, these villains also can cause allergic reactions, eye irritations, and dryness of hair and skin." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) |
 "To combat the bacteria most people use deodorants, and to tackle the excessive underarm wetness, they apply antiperspirants. deodorants contain germicides that kill the microbes and, as is the case with most of the brands, a synthetic perfume to mask the smell of the germicide. The two most common active ingredients in commercial deodorants/antiperspirants are chlorohydrate or aluminum zirconium chlorohydrate. These chemicals react with the protein contained in the sweat and form a gel that partially blocks the sweat gland's ability to excrete liquid."- Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.) |
 "But air fresheners alone should not be the focus of our concern: when a coalition of environmental and public health groups contracted with a major laboratory in 2002 to test seventy-two cosmetic products for phthalates, three-quarters of the products contained them, including nine of fourteen deodorants, fourteen of eighteen hair sprays, and all seventeen fragrances. As reported in the "Not Too Pretty" report, by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), DEP and DBP were found in 71 percent and 8 percent of the products, respectively."- 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.) "Another kind of ingredient in deodorants and anti-perspirants that may contribute to breast cancer are hormone-disruptive parabans, discussed in more detail in chapter five. At least a dozen rodent tests since 1998 have documented parabens' hormonal effects. Notably, parabens' estrogen-like effects did not occur when the animals were fed the parabens, but did show up when parabens were applied to their skin." - 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.) |
 "SIGNIFICANT FACT
Americans spend almost $2 billion a year on deodorants and antiperspirants. smelly sweat can also be a clue to your culinary tastes. If you eat a lot of garlic or onions, or use curry or other strong spices, you might start smelling like your stockpot. This type of body odor is medically known as eccrine bromhidrosis because the odor emanates from the eccrine sweat glands. (See Sweat, above.)
An odd odor can be a reaction to certain medications, including penicillin, some antidepressants, glaucoma drugs, and some cancer drugs."- Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.) |
 "Irritant vaginitis can be due to allergies to such substances as latex in condoms, spermicides, deodorants, soaps, perfumes, semen, or douches.1 Irritation may also be due to hot tubs, mechanical abrasion, sanitary napkins, tampons, toilet tissue, or topical medications.
However, most vaginitis is due to a vaginal infection. More than 90 percent of vaginitis in reproductive-age women is caused by bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, or trichomoniasis."- Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) |
 "Avoid paraben-containing deodorants and body lotions. Limit your alcohol intake to a maximum of two or three drinks per week.
Evaluate your genetic SNP to determine if inherited problems with estrogen metabolism are present.
Methylation is essential for good estrogen metabolism. Evaluate your methylation abilities by measuring homocysteine in the blood and methylmalonic acid levels in the urine (offered by specialty labs). You may need vitamin B6, or methylated folic acid and B12 if these are abnormal."- Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.) "Nearly all skin products, deodorants, and cosmetics contain preservatives, known as parabens, that have been linked to breast cancer. Methylparaben has been shown to enter the skin and is concentrated in our fat cells. In 1998 it was found that parabens can behave like estrogen, and studies since have shown that parabens cause breast cancer in rats. A British study in 2004 showed high levels of methylparaben in breast cancer cells." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.) |
 "It is present in pots and pans, antacids, and even deodorants. Avoiding exposure would be practically impossible. The weight of evidence suggests that we need take no actions with regard to avoiding exposure to aluminum despite the early observations that have created the considerable consternation and worry that persists today. stress-free is the way to be
We all worry that the constant stress in our lives will wear us down. Unfortunately, these concerns are well warranted."- Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George, The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis (Get the book.) |
| "Tom's of Maine, for example, can be found at most health food stores and offers an array of hygiene products, including a line of natural deodorants and toothpastes.
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." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) |
| "What particularly concerned Darbre was the impact of the multiple chemicals in deodorants and antiperspirants acting together. Most studies examine one chemical at a time, and these alone may not have measurable effects on people, meaning that study results can project an illusion of safety. "Each of these agents on their own may not have a powerful effect, but we need to see what happens when a number of them act together," she commented. "It could be that this would have a significant effect on diseases like breast cancer." - 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.) |
| "Among the most damaging personal care products are those that are scented, including cologne, deodorants, lotions, creams, bath salts, shampoo, cosmetics, soaps, body powders, and oils. Scented products can contain up to 5,000 different chemicals in various combinations, the vast majority of which have had little or no human toxicology testing.
Cosmetics contain not only fragrances (with all their component chemicals) but also metal salts. Mascara and eyeliners may contain lead or coal tar dyes, which are also found in hair dyes." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) |
 "While the function of underarm deodorants is to close skin pores so that one doesn't perspire in these areas, some of the deodorant's chemicals are absorbed into the body where they become stored as toxic waste. If you do choose to use an antiperspirant, read the labels to ensure that they are all natural ingredients.
Additives such as chemical flavor enhancers, dyes, and preservatives in food products can cause or contribute to problems ranging from allergies to cancer. All synthetic additives are strong acid producers."- Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "Antiperspirants work because aluminum chlorhydrate, found in most underarm deodorants, is so toxic to the body the pores immediately close in an attempt to keep it out of the body. Nevertheless, some of the chemical is inevitably absorbed through the skin. It is thought that there is a strong link between aluminum and the development of Alzheimer's disease. An excellent exercise for the skin is brushing it vigorously and regularly with a soft, natural fiber brush, which can be purchased from a healthfood store. A good time to brush the skin is just before a shower." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "Do not use deodorants that contain aluminum. Install a carbon filter unit on your shower to remove chlorine from the water, so it won't be absorbed by your skin. Take care of your teethbrush regularly. Avoid fluoride, amalgams (fillings) that contain mercury, and root canals. A good resource on self-care (without the dentist) for healthy teeth can be found on the Internet at www.mizar5.com. Wear loose-fitting clothing made from natural fibers. Avoid synthetics nylons, acetates, et cetera, as these interfere with the body's electrical balance." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "Aluminum phosphate, a toxin used in deodorants. Aluminum is a neurological poison that accumulates in the brain. žAcetone, a solvent used in fingernail polish remover; very volatile, passes easily through the placenta. Glycerin žSodium chloride Pig or horse blood Cow pox pus Rabbit brain tissue Dog kidney tissue žMonkey kidney tissue Chicken or duck egg protein Other decomposing protein Various chemicals The decision to vaccinate a child rests with the parents. Parents are encouraged to read the research on this subject to understand the risks of vaccinations." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) |
 "They are used as preservatives in cosmetics, deodorants and food. Concern has arisen that these estrogen sources may increase the risk for breast cancer. [Journal Applied Toxicology 24: 167-765, 2004] Of course suspicions such as these fuel many research grants for toxicologists, who like to "blow smoke" on these issues.
The use of parabens in underarm deodorants has come into question because of proximity to the breast during application and its estrogen-like effects. [Journal Applied Toxicology 24: 5-13,2004]
Parabens are generally regarded as safe."- Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.) |
 "He says to avoid or eliminate any sources of aluminum exposure: aluminum cookware, utensils, or foil; underarm deodorants; drinking water and any juices or drinks packaged in aluminum-lined cartons. Cut out those vitamins as well as bottled water packaged in bottles with aluminum across the top.
Dr. Hodes suggests a brain and body detoxification program, which should include a supervised fast. "Now don't attempt to detoxify on your own," he warns. "- Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) |
 "And thanks to the significant amounts of aluminum found in food emulsifiers, antiperspirant deodorants, hair sprays, baking powder, many toothpastes, much of our drinking water, and most of our cookware, we are exposed to quite a lot of aluminum over the course of our lives. There has been much speculation, therefore, that aluminum may be one of the prime factors in the onset of Alzheimer's disease."- Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.) |
 "Fragrances" are found in most shampoos, deodorants skin care, and body care products.
diethanolamine ( d e a ) a n triethanolamine (tea)
DEA and its variants are suspected of increasing the risk of cancer. DEA and TEA can combine with amines present in cosmetic;formulations to form nitrosamines (N-nitrosodiethanolamine), which are known to be highly carcinogenic.9 DEA can also show up as a contaminant in products containing related chemicals, such as cocamide DEA."- Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.) |
| "The second type of preservative is triclosan, an active ingredient in many cosmetics and personal care products, including nearly half of all commercial anti-bacterial soaps, deodorants, detergents, toothpastes, and mouthwashes. Triclosan and its chemically related cousin triclocarbon have been shown to produce a variety of hormonal effects, including on the development of the thyroid gland in tadpoles (14), and on sex ratios and fin length in fish. In humans, this preservative chemical has been linked to allergies, asthma, and eczema (15)." - 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.) |
| "Nonantiperspirant deodorants may contain the bactericide tridosan, which can cause liver damage when absorbed through the skin.
SAFE ALTERNATIVES Brand Name/Ma// Order
Look for aluminum/zirconiumr-free antiperspirants and deodorants m natural-foods stores and dmgstores. Umcented
A Tom's Unscented Roll-On Deodorant (Tom's of Maine). Klew-nedy's Natural Foods.
Natural Scent
A Aubrey Organics Natural Roll-On deodorants (Aubrey Organics).
A The Body Shop (England). Herbal roll-on deodorant with antiper-spirant properties.
A Nature de France French Clay deodorants (Nature de France)." - Debra Lynn Dadd, Nontoxic & Natural: how to avoid dangerous everyday products and buy or make safe ones (Get the book.) |
 "And with deodorants, avoid phtha-lates, which are plastics used to help the fragrance stay on our skin and block endocrine function, especially in the male fetus. Parabens, which are used as preservatives in these products, should also be avoided since they could be linked to breast cancer.
Avoid air fresheners, which have gaseous chemicals like those found in moth balls, and the hockey-puck-shaped deodorants in urinals (for those readers lucky enough to frequent the male restroom). They can become toxic when combined with the ozone."- Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.) |
| "Stick deodorants have a higher concentration of PG than is allowed for most industrial use! Direct contact can cause brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities.The EPA requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing, and goggles when working with it.Yet the FDA says we can put it into our mouths even though it has determined that it is not safe to use in or on cat food!17
triclosan
This is a synthetic antibacterial ingredient that has been compared to Agent Orange. The Environmental Protection Agency registers it as a pesticide, highly toxic to any living organism." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.) |
 "It is also found in our water, cookware, foil wrap, and most underarm deodorants.
Up until recently, mercury, in the form of thimerosal, was the most common disinfectant placed in vaccines (and is still in most flu vaccines) and contact-lens fluid.
Other studies "prove" that mercury exposure from vaccines is harmless.29 Or is it?
A recent CDC study in the New England Journal of Medicine appears to have been designed to show no harm. Notably:
1. They excluded all kids with autism from the study! These are the kids with the genetic susceptibilities to problems."- Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.) "Reduce or eliminate the use of toxic household and personal care products (aluminum-containing underarm deodorants, antacids, petrochemical-/and toxin-containing creams and cosmetics, and pots and pans. Avoid or minimize exposure to bright and fluorescent lit areas. Use subdued full-spectrum/natural incandescent bulbs or candlelight as much as possible. Get Your Fluids Moving In addition to exercise, which is a powerful natural detoxifier, you can include the following in your UltraMind program. Remember the only way toxins have to get out of your body is through urine, stool, and sweat." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.) |
| "Time to "Change Your Oil"
Of course you can try to snuff out excessive body odor with deodorants from the drugstore, but did you ever consider that both the problem and solution may lie inside the body? Some nutritionists suggest a food-based remedy that has mostly to do with fats and oil.
Eating excess fats in food, especially saturated fats in dairy foods and meats, can cause body odor. Make a conscious effort to replace those fats with olive oil or sunflower seed oil. As for margarine, make sure that it is polyunsaturated." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "Aluminum or aluminum sulfate (found in commercial deodorants and foot sprays) tighten pores, so sweat can't escape. Instead, mix a heaping teaspoon of alum (found in herb shops) with a cup of water and one-quarter cup alcohol. Store in an atomizer and spray on feet when needed. TOENAIL FUNGUS A Unique Fungus Fighter First thought: Yuck. Second thought: What now? No one much likes to think or talk about toenail and fingernail fungus. But if you suffer through a case of this fungus related to athlete's foot, you will be wondering how to stop thinking about it." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) |
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