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"When Wyatt was a baby, I frequently used Aubrey Organics shampoos on him. • Erbaviva (www.erbaviva.com) also makes various safe, nontoxic products for babies and mothers. Sun Protection • California Baby Eve ryday/Year-Round Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 18 (www.californiababy.com) • Weleda Children's Sunscreen, SPF 18+ (www.usa.weleda .com) • Aubrey Organics Natural Sun Green Tea Protective Sunscreen, SPF 25 (www.aubrey-organics.com) • Kiss My Face Sunspray Lotion, SPF 30 (www.kissmyface .com) • Erbaviva Children's Sunscreen, SPF 15 (www.erbaviva.com) • All Terrain (www." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"The EPA's action, however, had no effect on the use of lindane shampoos, which are regulated as a pharmaceutical by the FDA, and still permitted for anti-lice shampoos. The meeting in Montevideo sent a powerful message home of what can happen when the United States excludes itself from international environmental negotiations. Even the chemical industry began indicating its support for U.S. accession to POPS." - Mark Schapiro, Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What's at Stake for American Power (Get the book.) "Lindane is also used in medicinal shampoos to kill lice, available in every state except California, where lindane-based shampoos are banned. (In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration banned the use of lindane for veterinary purposes for treatment of lice on animals; for people, the agency recommends its use for patients who cannot tolerate or have failed treatment with safer medication."10 For the first time, a developing country—Mexico —was proposing the ban of a chemical that was approved for use in the land of its long-dominant, and far richer, northern neighbor." - Mark Schapiro, Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What's at Stake for American Power (Get the book.)

"The highest phthalate levels came from the shampoos, lotions, and powders. The higher the number of personal care products used on a baby, the higher the baby's absorption of phthalates, especially among the youngest infants. As the researchers conducting this study noted, the youngest "may be more vulnerable to developmental and reproductive toxicity of phthalates given their immature metabolic system capability and increased dosage per unit body surface area." - 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.) "Lavender and tea tree oils are sold over the counter in pure form, and are also included in a wide range of soaps, shampoos, and lotions. Metalloestrogens Metalloestrogens are a new class of hormone disrupters, metals shown to have hormone disruption effects: aluminum, lead, cadmium, copper, and tin (38,39). High concentrations of aluminum salts, labeled or more commonly unlabeled, are the main ingredients in underarm and other anti-perspirants, and also appear in sunscreens. And contrary to popular belief, they are readily absorbed through intact skin, particularly after shaving." - 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.) "Part Two: Identifying Product Dangers Chapter Five: Products Targeting Infants and Children If you have raised children, you know this loving ritual from firsthand experience: You pamper your infant with all the personal care products at your disposal, bathing him or her with special infant formula soaps and shampoos, soothing his or her skin with lotions, and dusting his or her bottom with talcum powder. You go through this routine every day, thinking you're doing the right thing, never imagining you may be harming your child's health later in life." - 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.)

"S Keep at least two to three different shampoos on-hand, switching them every week. s Brushing your hair stimulates the scalp. ¦s Hair and nails are the only two places in the human body without F0LLI£L"JSSSS?"INES • HAIR THICKNESS red blood cells. ? J Yourdiet can prevent hair loss! ™ck th,n th.?? Quick Tip 1: Purchasing shampoos that have added keratin, claiming to strengthen hair or promote hair growth, don't work. Protein rich foods do. They supply the nutrients needed to nourish the dermal papilla for hairgrowth." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"Other causes may include bisphenol A and phthalates (found in many plastics such as baby containers, water bottles, and the inner lining of soda cans), other man-made chemicals that affect hormonal balance (such as those found in cosmetics, toothpastes, shampoos, and hair dyes), stress at home and at school, and excessive TV viewing and media use. Soy—A Carcinogen for Humans? The food industry, which operates in a similar way to the pharmaceutical industry, has successfully convinced the population that soy is a health food." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"These shampoos work best if you leave them on for 5 to 10 minutes. Whip up a good head of lather at the beginning of your bath or shower, then thoroughly rinse it out when you're nearly done. Since these shampoos can dry your hair, you might want to use a good conditioner for the crowning touch. Treat it with tar. Tar-based shampoos not only, well, beat the tar out of dandruff, they pump in extra body as well. You should, however, use these preparations only if you're dark haired, Dr. Webster warns. "If you are very fair haired, tar-based shampoos may turn your hair green." Oil it up." - Matthew Hoffman and William Legro, Disease Free: How to Prevent, Treat and Cure More Than 150 Illnesses and Conditions (Get the book.)

"When I shampoo our dog Virgil, I use the same organic shampoos that my son and husband and I use on our own hair: Avalon Organ-ics, Aubrey Organics, or John Masters Organics. These great-smelling, healthy products all contain essential oils with a number of useful properties. For Virgil and our other dogs at the ranch, I especially like the formulas that contain ylang-ylang, which is a natural bug repellant. Other pest-deterring shampoo ingredients include sage, lemongrass, eucalyptus, and rosemary. Which brings us to another major issue: flea prevention." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate:This is a cheap, harsh detergent used in shampoos for its cleansing and foam-building properties. Often derived from petroleum, it is frequently disguised in pseudo-natural cosmetics with the phrase "comes from coconuts." It causes eye irritation, scalp scurf similar to dandruff, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions. Petrolatum: Also known as petroleum jelly, this mineral oil derivative is used for its emollient properties in cosmetics." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Your kids will probably fall all over their beloved friend, hugging and kissing it, rubbing their faces into the animal's fur and breathing in all those toxins from the chemical shampoos. Ask your groomer to stop using toxic products on your pet. If he refuses, find another groomer. Or better yet, just bathe your animal at home. Don't think of it as a chore, but as a fun project that the whole family can conquer as a team." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.) "So rather than increase your pets' chemical burden by washing them with toxic shampoos and placing carcinogenic flea collars around their necks, you need to work on reducing that burden. Never, ever take your pet to a groomer or vet who uses toxic grooming products, because you're not just poisoning your pet; you're poisoning your child as well. Think about what happens when you bring your clean, fluffy pet home in the evening." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"I'm a huge fan of Aubrey Organics, which sells a great line of all natural shampoos, conditioners, body lotions, makeup, and even baby and pet products. By using natural preservatives such as vitamin E and grapefruit seed extract, they avoid the addition of chemical preservatives. The following are the top ten synthetic cosmetic ingredients to avoid. Aubrey Hampton calls them the "10 most wanted"; I recommend visiting the site at www.aubrey-organics.com for more information." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) "Body powders made with talc can cause scarring of lung tissue when fine particles are inhaled. Some shampoos and hair conditioners, hand lotions, and hair colors contain a potentially dangerous antibacterial chemical called methylisothiazolinone (MIT). The good news in this is that you can make the most improvements in your life through minimal changes. It's pretty easy to swap out your old products for natural, environmentally friendly ones that can do the same job. It's also important to read labels, even though all ingredients are not always listed." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) "One caveat, however, is that hair is vulnerable to external elemental contamination by means of certain shampoos, bleaches, dyes, and curing or straightening treatments. So a first step in the interpretation of a hair element report is to rule out sources of external contamination. Liver The body continually attempts to eliminate chemical toxins in the liver. By-products of liver functions are key indicators of chemical exposure, liver damage, and the capability of the liver to eliminate toxins. Some of these by-products are enzymes that can be detected in urine." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"For half an hour, Kelly and the other Aveda girls demonstrated their company's cosmetics, lotions, and shampoos. At one point Kelly massaged the scalp of a volunteer with the company's "energizer" oil. Her volunteer fell into a relaxed, compliant stupor under Kelly's expert hands. But then the Aveda girls were told their time was up. Another woman named Kelly, Dr. Kelly Reed, took the floor. Her presentation was entitled "Migraine Thoughts in 2005." Dr. Reed looked as if she had just walked out of the Ann Taylor store that was downstairs. She had pulled her blond hair back into a knot." - Melody Petersen, Our Daily Meds: How the Pharmaceutical Companies Transformed Themselves into Slick Marketing Machines and Hooked the Nation on Prescription Drugs (Get the book.)

"Toiletries, such as shampoos, conditioners, and skin care products, are thought not harmful as long as they are not ingested. Patients with open skin lesions, such as with dermatitis herpetiformis, may have reactions on the skin or systemically if gluten gets into an open wound. The education of the person newly diagnosed with celiac disease should consist of a team approach between the patient (or parents); the gastroenterologist; the primary care physician; the dietitian; and local branches of national support groups." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"A wide variety of preparations are available, including juices, gels, ointments, creams, lotions and shampoos. Sourcing herbs You should consult a reputable herbal practitioner when seeking herbal remedies, but health food stores can often supply proprietary lines. There are books on herbal medicine that will also recommend specific remedies. When you have established just which herbs are best for you, why not start your own herb garden? Small windowbox planters or pots are all you need." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"For excellent scalp care, use only organic, plant-based shampoos on the hair. Sometimes I simply use a dilute solution of lemon or orange juice as shampoo; I also occasionally use jojoba or sweet almond oil to maintain scalp and hair moisture and to avoid hair knots. Commercial shampoos and conditioners contain highly toxic chemicals and damage the scalp over time. Mucous Congestion Mucous congestion is a detoxification of the lungs and sinuses associated with sinusitis, nasal discharges, headaches, earaches, eye pain and fatigue." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"Besides being used as an herb in flavorful dishes, rosemary is also used in cosmetics, disinfectants, shampoos, herbal medicine, and as a potpourri. The oil of rosemary is formed either from distilled flowering tops or from the stems and leaves. About 100 pounds of flowering tops yields about eight ounces of oil. Rosemary (Rosmariunus officinalis) ROSEMARY'S NO BABY A Serving of Food Lore... Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean area. Many cultures view rosemary as a symbol of love and fidelity. Brides have often worn a wreath of rosemary during their wedding ceremony." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Pesticides and other chemical toxins as found in non-organic foods, conventional household cleaning products, commercial beauty products, hair dyes (see information below), shampoos, skin lotions, and other personal care products, overtax and suppress the immune system when all its energy and resources are needed to heal the cancer. Especially avoid cosmetics with aluminum bases, mineral powders that contain bismuth and aluminum-laden antiperspirants which are known to the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by as much as 300!" - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"We have body lotions, deodorant soaps, shampoos, shampoo-conditioners, conditioning shampoos, hair gels, body perfumes, etc. Chances are you have one or two—if not all of these products in your bathroom. I know we do! But again this is cleanliness on the OUTSIDE. In terms of cleanliness for the INTERIOR, our best option is a well-balanced mix of mental growth, exercise, eating habits and detoxification. Now here's the disconnect between showering habits (outer cleaning) and exercising/healthy habits (inner cleaning)." - Kevin Gianni and Annmarie Colameo, The Busy Person's Fitness Solution (Get the book.)

"You need to remove all toxic shampoos, soaps, make-up, moisturizing lotions, household cleaning supplies and the like. Don't put anything on your skin that you wouldn't eat! (See "Detoxifying Your Environment" on page 266 for more on this topic.) Stagnant, polluted air is another source of toxins. Since air inside the house is usually even more toxic than the polluted urban air outside due to plastics and other unnatural products used in the home, it is advisable to spend more time outdoors and to buy an air purifier of good quality for use indoors." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"In addition to being gentle on the hair, it smells better than commercial dandruff shampoos. To prepare the rinse: 1 Add one tablespoon of dried sage leaf to one cup of boiled water. 2 Steep for 30 minutes, strain off leaves and let cool. If you have some antibacterial tea tree oil, you can add a few drops. 3 Pour through shampooed hair. Don't rinse. DRY, DAMAGED HAIR • Spearmint Seal for Split Ends Hair subjected to sun damage or daily blow-drying is especially susceptible to split ends. A hot cup of tea—poured into your hair—might be just what you need." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (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.) "You may have to try one or two shampoos before you find one that works for you. Do 45 minutes of restorative exercise, preferably ojutside. Practice one core-strengthening exercise today (pages 182-84). If you decided to include licorice root and salt in your pro gram, continue taking them. Continue adding probiotics to this week's Smoothie of the Week: the Cherry Peach Avocado Smoothie (page 271). Continue taking a multivitamin, an adaptogenic formula, and flaxseed or fish oil." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"We have body lotions, deodorant soaps, shampoos, shampoo-conditioners, conditioning shampoos, hair gels, body perfumes, etc. Chances are you have one or two—if not all of these products in your bathroom. I know we do! But again this is cleanliness on the OUTSIDE. In terms of cleanliness for the INTERIOR, our best option is a well-balanced mix of mental growth, exercise, eating habits and detoxification. Now here's the disconnect between showering habits (outer cleaning) and exercising/healthy habits (inner cleaning)." - Kevin Gianni and Annmarie Colameo, The Busy Person's Fitness Solution (Get the book.)

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