Why Eco-Friendly is NOT a fad...living healthy is the way of the future
"Eco" &
"natural" have become trendy, and are something many thought were a passing fad (like the diets of years gone by). Truth is, so many people live feeling awful with sicknesses and illnesses, and no explanation. People are realising that natural living is the way the future, the way they can reclaim health & wellness, and a way of
living worth embracing to offer a better health to their family.
Now this isn't a "do as I say" kinda story! I
was not a leader in adopting eco-friendly products and natural living; I was certainly not an
innovator who touted the benefits & converted others. But what I am
is a mum with 2 kids that needed special attention to their
needs...needs that were met by natural & eco-friendly alternatives like bpa free products, natural medicine, and avoiding vaccinations (but that's another story!).
And this is why I'm studying now, training & learning to become a naturopath. So I can offer the best level of natural health care to my family. I do hope to practice eventually too, and help others with curious illnesses and strange health concerns find some answers.
Join me soon on this blog for the start of our "Cleaner Living" journey, where we undertake a home detox (you'd be surprised all the underhanded nasties hiding in your home, many of which you use every day. For instance, just doing your morning routine of cleansing, tone, moisturise & makeup can put over 1000 chemicals onto your skin!).
So come along soon and join the Home Detox Journey with me. Follow on facebook to be there when we kick off...
Wishing you health & happiness
Cass x
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Yes, it’s time for a home detox!
Last week we chatted on the facebook page about my current desire to do a home detox. You see, as much as I try to “do the right things” it’s gotten easier over time to cheat on things that didn’t seem to matter too much, like buying toothpaste from the supermarket instead of ordering the natural one; using chemical cleaners around the home on occasions (after helping a friend clean her house to move, I accidentally “adopted” some of the chemical cleaners); or grabbing the occasional loaf of “plastic bread” from the supermarket.
Yes, on their own these things are little I guess, but they do add up…let me tell you the story…
A little under 2 years ago we moved into a brand new house. We built it, selecting all the bits & bobs, decorating it how we wanted. But our budget didn’t extend to some of the low-allergen & eco friendly options we would have liked (like low allergen paints, carpets, solid timber cabinets etc). So , we compromised & got what we could afford, now two years on we’re wondering why we did that. Our little family now has a raft of health issues, that seem to be getting worse. That’s why I think it’s time for a home detox.
Let me tell you a little of what’s going on…
1. My kids have developed asthma. My youngest has an immune deficiency, so this is a BIG concern
2. Both my kids are more reactive these days, every little thing sets off their allergies, plus their allergies are increasing
3. Sleeping is a nightmare! Both my kids are unsettled at night (they’re 3 and 6)and get up multiple times each a night, due everything from night terrors & breathing issues, to overactive hypnagogic reflex
4. And although I’m exhausted, I have insomnia and can’t sleep
5. My youngest son isn’t growing. He’s the size and weight of an 18mth old…and he’s 3yrs….
6. Personally, I feel sick and tired all the time, literally. I have constant headaches, migraines, dizzy spells, vertigo and all sorts of weird and wonderful things going on. An MRI, catscan & blood tests failed to find reasons for it.
7. My family’s immunity seems to have completely deteriorated. My youngest get’s sick every couple of weeks, each time now it’s very croupy, and the rest of us get it too. We just get over one thing, when another hits us.
Generally, we just don’t feel “right”, and feel like we are never getting past the sickness. I think, among other things, we are dealing with MCS (mulitiple chemical sensitivity disorder), VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) and off-gassing issues (house paints, carpets, furniture etc) which is why I’m setting a course for a total home detox!
So I’ll be clearing out, cleaning up and fixing up everything I can to get my family’s health back in shape! Moving out isn’t an option for us, as I”m sure it’s not for many of you, so follow me as I take you step by step through things we can all do to make our homes healthier places for our families.
So, who’s with me???? Why not visit our facebook page to introduce yourself too, we’d love to get to know you all better!
I’d love to share this little journey with you! Please share this post so we can get as many involved as possible
Add a little comment below & tell me about your situation and why you’re joining the Home Detox Journey! The first post in our detox journey will be Mon June 4th so be sure to keep a look out. I’ll post a link on the fb page too…
Cass x
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Studying Naturopathy - mum becomes full time uni student!
Studying natural health has always been a goal of mine, after a lifetime of allergies, intolerances, IBS, coeliac disease and other health issues that seemed to defy conventional medicine. Add my two little people, one with a severe vaccine reaction, allergies & eczema; the other born with an immune deficiency and none-specific growth delays; you have a recipe for a naturopath with tons of first-hand experience!
2011 was a huge year and a great leap towards my goal. This mum, with 2 kids under 5 and a husband that works overseas, decided to go back to uni and study a BA Health Science in Naturopathy. Not only did I go back to uni, I luckily received a scholarship - how thrilled was I! Only catch….I had to study full-time…argh!
So after some thought, a little foot tapping and a few sleepless nights I decided to accept the scholarship and give it a go. “What the heck” I thought…I have two kids that sleep poorly, haven’t clocked up a full 8 hours sleep in 5 years, but yeah, I can study full time
Fast-forward to 2012 – I completed my first year studying natural health, scoring mostly D’s and HD’s (very pleased with that) and have 10 out of 36 subjects under my belt. Problem was, going back to uni this year, the timetable really wasn’t made for a mum in my situation. Lots of 3pm & 6pm lectures (nope, can’t do that), a few 8.30am lectures (nope, can’t do that either) and here I was…unable to attend any of my classes with any sort of regularity. Not happy!!!!
The Gold Coast is not an easy place to study natural medicine. There is only one uni that offers the BA in Natural Health Science I want to study – where I studied last year, Endeavour, but can’t make the lecture times this semester. Local uni’s like Griffith (where I did my Business Degree) & Bond don’t offer natural health degrees yet, and the local TAFE that used to offer Adv. Diplomas in Naturopathy no longer does (I thought I was studying a growth industry? Go figure….).
That left me with only distance study options that frankly I wasn’t keen to pursue. However, with no other option, I researched the available courses and decided to give the AIAS a try. At this point I have 6 AIAS subjects to complete, have just finished one, and am finding the motivation hard. I miss the interactive class environment and really don’t think the education is as good when you’re teaching yourself from a workbook. Plus, being an Advanced Diploma, I’m finding the content below my abilities and frankly, I’m bored.
For those of you looking to study natural health too, let’s quickly talk the pro’s & con’s of AIAS…
Pro’s of AIAS
Overall, the cost saving, lack of interaction with other students and easier level of content are not big enough ++++ for me, so next semester I plan to continue studying natural health back at Endeavour. Although it will take me a number of years to complete in a piece-meal, part-time fashion, it’s back to Endeavour I go…one subject by measly subject at a time..lol!
As the ultimate goal for me is to become a top quality natural health practitioner, I feel the only place that can offer me that is on-campus at Endeavour. Click their logo below to check out the Naturopathy course I’m studying & feel free to add your comments or questions – I’ll answer them as best I can
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Home Life Simplified - What Went Right 2011
January 4, 2012 | Author Cass
Upon reading the first challenge for “52 Weeks to Simplify your Life Challenge”
I thought “wow”, what a BIG question! So I took a few days to think
about it… Funny how we can tend to think of the negatives instead of
the positives, isn’t it?
2011 was a BIG year for me – my youngest son started kindy, my eldest son started prep, I won a scholarship and started full time uni (studying a BA Health Science Naturopathy). Very big steps for all of us, and all very positive steps forward.
Returning to study last year was a great accomplishment for me! I discovered that I am still able to learn and I achieved really good grades. I discovered that, as much as a love being a mum, I can be MORE than a mum – I have opinions that others think have merit and it was so nice to learn that. I also found that I do still know how to develop friendships (sounds funny I know, but I was really worried how I’d go “making friends” after being home for 5 years with my boys). Overall it was nice to have set myself such a high goal, and to achieve it. At the end of 2011 I had completed 10 subjects, full time, whilst raising my boys with a hubby working overseas half of the time. The first step on rediscovering me post-kids = check!
My second success last year was seeing both my boys, and my relationship with my husband in a new light. It’s so easy to accidentally take things for granted that we see/live everyday. Taking time out of the house, to pursue something “just for me” made me better able to appreciate my boys, my husband, and the small moments.
I also was motivated to include more quality in the time we spend together. Having less time to spend with them because of my studies, their kindy & school, meant that our time together was more special – I aimed to make more “moments”. One thing I started that I intend to keep up is Family Day, one day a week where we pick an activity together (might be a picnic or mini-golf, day at the beach or a bushwalk) and we all go together and do it. Great time together and the boys quickly learned to look forward to it.
I met some great people last year that help me see how crazy-mad my life had become. I had lost the ability to relax, running on adrenalin and just not feeling grounded. A couple of lecturers and some fellow students helped me see how I could be calmer and more capable, and following their lead, I started to make changes in that direction (still a work in progress!).
The biggest thing to come out of 2011 for me was a renewed gratefulness for my family. I had become complacent and my family was suffering for it. Having less time made me make better use of the time, and I was able to make some positive steps forward in my marriage and in building lasting relationships with my boys.
So I guess that’s what I’m thankful for from 2011- new opportunities, renewed relationships, a re-energised sense of self, a focus on a bettering my family-life, and starting to rediscover my relationship with my husband.
Yours in health & happiness x
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January 2, 2012 | Author Cass
After a few bad years on
the relationship front I had decided that 2012 was my year to make
changes! Changes within myself, to find my happy places, be more
optimistic and teach my children more about the joys of life and love.
Changes in my home, to repair my damaged marriage, rebuild a strong
foundation, and forge ahead with trust & security to create a strong
family.
I want to get to the end of my life, look back and know that
Under the direction of Deb we will be mentored and coached through topics of self-discovery, across the course of 2012. Some I'm sure will be challenging & confronting, others exciting and enlightening - but all of them helping us to grow.
I'm not exactly sure where I will end up on this little journey, but I do know it's a positive step in the direction I want to be heading...
Want to join us? Click on the image above to read up on it and add yourself to our group :)
In health & happiness in 2012
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December 28, 2011 | Author Cass
Detox is on many peoples resolution list for 2012. For me, it’s something I like to do once I year, like a tune-up for the body.
So tomorrow for me is D Day – the day the detox starts!
I have to admit to being excited about it. Knowing how great I feel afterwards is a good incentive. Post detox I find I can think really clearly, my memory improves, I have heaps more energy and just feel better overall. Plus this year a few extra kilos have crept up on me, so I’m hoping to part with some of those too!
I’m using the Quick Cleanse system, as I find this one works best for me, and is the easiest for me to comply with. I have tried others, but this is the one I prefer.
Looking forward to sharing my 15 day detox journey with you here! And if anyone else is doing a detox, share it with us here or on our facebook page.
Best wishes for your health & happiness in 2012!
Cass xo
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Cass x
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Yes, it’s time for a home detox!
Last week we chatted on the facebook page about my current desire to do a home detox. You see, as much as I try to “do the right things” it’s gotten easier over time to cheat on things that didn’t seem to matter too much, like buying toothpaste from the supermarket instead of ordering the natural one; using chemical cleaners around the home on occasions (after helping a friend clean her house to move, I accidentally “adopted” some of the chemical cleaners); or grabbing the occasional loaf of “plastic bread” from the supermarket.
Yes, on their own these things are little I guess, but they do add up…let me tell you the story…
A little under 2 years ago we moved into a brand new house. We built it, selecting all the bits & bobs, decorating it how we wanted. But our budget didn’t extend to some of the low-allergen & eco friendly options we would have liked (like low allergen paints, carpets, solid timber cabinets etc). So , we compromised & got what we could afford, now two years on we’re wondering why we did that. Our little family now has a raft of health issues, that seem to be getting worse. That’s why I think it’s time for a home detox.
Let me tell you a little of what’s going on…
1. My kids have developed asthma. My youngest has an immune deficiency, so this is a BIG concern
2. Both my kids are more reactive these days, every little thing sets off their allergies, plus their allergies are increasing
3. Sleeping is a nightmare! Both my kids are unsettled at night (they’re 3 and 6)and get up multiple times each a night, due everything from night terrors & breathing issues, to overactive hypnagogic reflex
4. And although I’m exhausted, I have insomnia and can’t sleep
5. My youngest son isn’t growing. He’s the size and weight of an 18mth old…and he’s 3yrs….
6. Personally, I feel sick and tired all the time, literally. I have constant headaches, migraines, dizzy spells, vertigo and all sorts of weird and wonderful things going on. An MRI, catscan & blood tests failed to find reasons for it.
7. My family’s immunity seems to have completely deteriorated. My youngest get’s sick every couple of weeks, each time now it’s very croupy, and the rest of us get it too. We just get over one thing, when another hits us.
Generally, we just don’t feel “right”, and feel like we are never getting past the sickness. I think, among other things, we are dealing with MCS (mulitiple chemical sensitivity disorder), VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) and off-gassing issues (house paints, carpets, furniture etc) which is why I’m setting a course for a total home detox!
So I’ll be clearing out, cleaning up and fixing up everything I can to get my family’s health back in shape! Moving out isn’t an option for us, as I”m sure it’s not for many of you, so follow me as I take you step by step through things we can all do to make our homes healthier places for our families.
So, who’s with me???? Why not visit our facebook page to introduce yourself too, we’d love to get to know you all better!
I’d love to share this little journey with you! Please share this post so we can get as many involved as possible
Add a little comment below & tell me about your situation and why you’re joining the Home Detox Journey! The first post in our detox journey will be Mon June 4th so be sure to keep a look out. I’ll post a link on the fb page too…Cass x
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Studying Naturopathy - mum becomes full time uni student!
Studying natural health has always been a goal of mine, after a lifetime of allergies, intolerances, IBS, coeliac disease and other health issues that seemed to defy conventional medicine. Add my two little people, one with a severe vaccine reaction, allergies & eczema; the other born with an immune deficiency and none-specific growth delays; you have a recipe for a naturopath with tons of first-hand experience!
2011 was a huge year and a great leap towards my goal. This mum, with 2 kids under 5 and a husband that works overseas, decided to go back to uni and study a BA Health Science in Naturopathy. Not only did I go back to uni, I luckily received a scholarship - how thrilled was I! Only catch….I had to study full-time…argh!
So after some thought, a little foot tapping and a few sleepless nights I decided to accept the scholarship and give it a go. “What the heck” I thought…I have two kids that sleep poorly, haven’t clocked up a full 8 hours sleep in 5 years, but yeah, I can study full time
Fast-forward to 2012 – I completed my first year studying natural health, scoring mostly D’s and HD’s (very pleased with that) and have 10 out of 36 subjects under my belt. Problem was, going back to uni this year, the timetable really wasn’t made for a mum in my situation. Lots of 3pm & 6pm lectures (nope, can’t do that), a few 8.30am lectures (nope, can’t do that either) and here I was…unable to attend any of my classes with any sort of regularity. Not happy!!!!
The Gold Coast is not an easy place to study natural medicine. There is only one uni that offers the BA in Natural Health Science I want to study – where I studied last year, Endeavour, but can’t make the lecture times this semester. Local uni’s like Griffith (where I did my Business Degree) & Bond don’t offer natural health degrees yet, and the local TAFE that used to offer Adv. Diplomas in Naturopathy no longer does (I thought I was studying a growth industry? Go figure….).
That left me with only distance study options that frankly I wasn’t keen to pursue. However, with no other option, I researched the available courses and decided to give the AIAS a try. At this point I have 6 AIAS subjects to complete, have just finished one, and am finding the motivation hard. I miss the interactive class environment and really don’t think the education is as good when you’re teaching yourself from a workbook. Plus, being an Advanced Diploma, I’m finding the content below my abilities and frankly, I’m bored.
For those of you looking to study natural health too, let’s quickly talk the pro’s & con’s of AIAS…
Pro’s of AIAS
- cost – the subjects are about half the price of Endeavour, plus they include all set textbooks, saving me $500+ a semester. Nice!
- content – the Advanced Diploma Naturopathy includes Iridology and Flower Essences, where Endeavour no longer does, you can choose either Homeopathic or Massage streams
- less stress – the subjects are self-paced & you have up to 9 months to complete them. The schedule at Endeavour was intense and I actually came close to a break-down back in November, from the pressure.
- inconsistencies – there are many errors in the workbooks,
inconsistent information from admin staff, difficulty accessing help
& support…the list goes on. However for me, the frustration is
definitely offset by the cost savings plus AIAS seem to be working hard to fix the issues.
- exam co-ordinators – it’s hard to find someone to sit your exams with. It has to be someone you aren’t good friends with (so you can’t cheat) but that you know well enough to feel comfortable asking to oversee your 3hour exams…huh???? oxymoron…
- support – it is a VERY lonely way to study and I wouldn’t recommend it. However AIAS is launching an online version of study, so hopefully that will overcome some of the loneliness & lack of information issues.
Overall, the cost saving, lack of interaction with other students and easier level of content are not big enough ++++ for me, so next semester I plan to continue studying natural health back at Endeavour. Although it will take me a number of years to complete in a piece-meal, part-time fashion, it’s back to Endeavour I go…one subject by measly subject at a time..lol!
As the ultimate goal for me is to become a top quality natural health practitioner, I feel the only place that can offer me that is on-campus at Endeavour. Click their logo below to check out the Naturopathy course I’m studying & feel free to add your comments or questions – I’ll answer them as best I can
Home Life Simplified - What Went Right 2011
Week 1 Challenge – What Went “Right” in 2011
January 4, 2012 | Author Cass
2011 was a BIG year for me – my youngest son started kindy, my eldest son started prep, I won a scholarship and started full time uni (studying a BA Health Science Naturopathy). Very big steps for all of us, and all very positive steps forward.
Returning to study last year was a great accomplishment for me! I discovered that I am still able to learn and I achieved really good grades. I discovered that, as much as a love being a mum, I can be MORE than a mum – I have opinions that others think have merit and it was so nice to learn that. I also found that I do still know how to develop friendships (sounds funny I know, but I was really worried how I’d go “making friends” after being home for 5 years with my boys). Overall it was nice to have set myself such a high goal, and to achieve it. At the end of 2011 I had completed 10 subjects, full time, whilst raising my boys with a hubby working overseas half of the time. The first step on rediscovering me post-kids = check!
My second success last year was seeing both my boys, and my relationship with my husband in a new light. It’s so easy to accidentally take things for granted that we see/live everyday. Taking time out of the house, to pursue something “just for me” made me better able to appreciate my boys, my husband, and the small moments.
I also was motivated to include more quality in the time we spend together. Having less time to spend with them because of my studies, their kindy & school, meant that our time together was more special – I aimed to make more “moments”. One thing I started that I intend to keep up is Family Day, one day a week where we pick an activity together (might be a picnic or mini-golf, day at the beach or a bushwalk) and we all go together and do it. Great time together and the boys quickly learned to look forward to it.
I met some great people last year that help me see how crazy-mad my life had become. I had lost the ability to relax, running on adrenalin and just not feeling grounded. A couple of lecturers and some fellow students helped me see how I could be calmer and more capable, and following their lead, I started to make changes in that direction (still a work in progress!).
The biggest thing to come out of 2011 for me was a renewed gratefulness for my family. I had become complacent and my family was suffering for it. Having less time made me make better use of the time, and I was able to make some positive steps forward in my marriage and in building lasting relationships with my boys.
So I guess that’s what I’m thankful for from 2011- new opportunities, renewed relationships, a re-energised sense of self, a focus on a bettering my family-life, and starting to rediscover my relationship with my husband.
Yours in health & happiness x
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Joining the journey of self discovery!
January 2, 2012 | Author Cass
I want to get to the end of my life, look back and know that
- I had enjoyed the greatest love of my life and have no regrets
- I taught my children love, respect and joy in all areas of their lives and have sent two fantastic individuals out into the world
- I had been the BEST version of ME I could be!
Under the direction of Deb we will be mentored and coached through topics of self-discovery, across the course of 2012. Some I'm sure will be challenging & confronting, others exciting and enlightening - but all of them helping us to grow.
I'm not exactly sure where I will end up on this little journey, but I do know it's a positive step in the direction I want to be heading...
Want to join us? Click on the image above to read up on it and add yourself to our group :)
In health & happiness in 2012
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it’s D day…detox day!
December 28, 2011 | Author Cass
So tomorrow for me is D Day – the day the detox starts!
I have to admit to being excited about it. Knowing how great I feel afterwards is a good incentive. Post detox I find I can think really clearly, my memory improves, I have heaps more energy and just feel better overall. Plus this year a few extra kilos have crept up on me, so I’m hoping to part with some of those too!
I’m using the Quick Cleanse system, as I find this one works best for me, and is the easiest for me to comply with. I have tried others, but this is the one I prefer.
Looking forward to sharing my 15 day detox journey with you here! And if anyone else is doing a detox, share it with us here or on our facebook page.
Best wishes for your health & happiness in 2012!
Cass xo
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Toxic Chemicals You Are Exposed to Everyday...and don't even know it!
You
probably don't know it, but each day your body is exposed to around
1000 different chemicals, toxins and dangerous gases. Many are
considered safe by regulartory bodies at the levels they are used, but
the problem is no one has considered the implications of all of these
toxic substances being using TOGETHER. Plus, these toxic chemicals are
used in so many products we come into contact with each day, that our
exposure rates are so much higher than what is considered safe. Take a
look at the list below...it's scary to say the least!| TOXIN |
WHERE USED |
WHAT IT DOES |
HEALTH HAZARD |
| Acesulfame K |
Food products and carbonated drinks |
Artificial sweetener |
Possible carcinogen; disrupts thyroid function |
| Aspartame (NutraSweet) |
Used in soft drinks |
Sugar substitute | Seizures, headaches and dizziness. Can activate cancer hormones in humans |
| Benzaldehyde |
Perfume, hairspray, laundry and dishwasher products |
Fragrance |
CNS depressant; causes kidney damage and irritation to lungs, throat, eyes |
| Benzyl Acetate |
Perfume, fabric softener, deodorant |
Fragrance and food flavouring; also a solvent |
Irritates respiratory tract. Carcinogenic, linked to pancreatic cancer |
| Bisphenol-A (BPA) |
In plastic bottles used by the food and toiletries industry |
Chemical used to harden plastics; synthetic oestrogen |
Damages DNA and sperm in men; mimics oestrogen and disrupts hormones |
| Bronopol |
Facial exfoliants, moisturisers, make-up removers, body wash |
Anti-bacterial preservative in cosmetic and pharmaceuticals |
Releases formaldehyde and carcinogenic nitrosamines |
| Butyl benzyl phthalate |
Floor tiles; upholstery |
Plasticizer for vinyl and foam products |
CarciButyl benzyl phthalatenogenic |
| Colours (e.g. Tartrazine, Sunset yellow, etc) |
Used in cosmetics and food products (juices, cereals, coffee) |
Add artificial colouring |
All coal tar dyes are carcinogenic; evidence that colours may react with other chemical ingredients |
| Di-,Tri-, Mono-ethanolamine (DEA, TEA and MEA) |
Children's bubble bath, shower gel, shampoo, facial cleansers |
Foaming agent |
Hormone disruptor; can release cancer causing nitrosamines; liver and kidney cancer |
| Diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) |
Fragrance base in perfumery and cosmetic products |
Used a plasticizer in PVC and plastic products |
Damages gastro-intestinal and respiratory tracts; endocrine disruptor; can cause irregular heart patterns |
| DMDM Hydantoin |
Antiperspirants, multiple skin and hair products |
Formaldehyde-forming preservative |
Joint pain, depression, headaches, insomnia, asthma |
| Fluoride |
Toothpaste, water, food products |
Allegedly prevents cavities and strengthens teeth |
Neuro toxin associated with dementia, depression and central nervous system disorders |
| High Fructose Corn Syrup |
Used in fruit drinks, desserts and cakes |
Food sweetener |
Causes obesity, raises cholesterol and increases risk of diabetes, liver damage and stroke |
| Hydrogenated Oil |
Margarine, spreads, crackers and biscuits |
Increases the shelf-life of food products |
Linked to heart disease, cell deterioration and nutritional deficiencies |
| Hydroquinone |
Skin products |
Skin lightener and moisturiser | Has been shown to cause skin cancer in rats |
| Imidazolidinyl Urea |
Baby bath soap, body products, nail polish, antiperspirants | Antimicrobial preservative |
Releases formaldehyde. Asthma, chronic fatigue, heart palpitations; carcinogenic |
| Isopropyl alcohol |
Hair colourants, body and hand lotions, after-shave |
A solvent and denaturant (toxic substance that changes another substance's natural qualities) |
Depression, headaches, dizziness, nausea, narcosis |
| Lead and Mercury |
Hair dye, amalgam fillings, infant vaccinations |
Preservative |
Neuro toxin, also linked with ADHD |
| Limonene |
Shaving cream, air freshener, varnish remover |
Fragrance and food flavouring; insecticide |
Respiratory problems. Carcinogenic |
| Linalool |
Hand lotion, shaving cream, after shave and perfume |
Mainly used as a fragrance; but also flea and cockroach insecticide; mosquito repellent |
Eczema; Central nervous system disruptor. Narcotic. Attracts bees and wasps. |
| Methylene chloride |
Aerosol sprays, paint stripper; tea and coffee |
Solvent used to decaffeinate coffee and tea |
Carcinogen and CNS disruptor; reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood |
| Nano particles |
Sunscreens, make-up, mascara, eyeshadow, antiperspirant |
Micro-fine particle technology (smaller than 100 nanometers) |
Faster absorption of chemical ingredient; greater damage to skin and organs |
| Petrolatum (Mineral Oil) |
Baby Oil, vaseline |
Surfactant and binding agent |
Acne, premature skin ageing. Inhibits skin's ability to breathe and expel toxins |
| Monosodium glutamate |
Used in sausages, salad dressing, canned soup and fizzy drinks |
Increases the shelf-life of instant and ready-made food |
An excito-toxin that suppresses nerve impulses and causes cell death |
| Parabens |
Multiple toiletries and cosmetic products |
Preservative |
Implicated in breast cancer due to oestrogenic properties |
| Propylene glycol (PG), (PEG) |
Used in anti-freeze, brake fluid, shampoo, shower gel, moisturizers |
Industrial wetting agent and solvent |
Dermatitis, liver and kidney damage |
| Silica |
Face powder, eyeshadow |
Caking agent |
Easily inhaled; crystalline silica listed as carcinogenic |
| Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) |
Engine de-greaser used in shampoo, toothpaste, etc |
Foaming agent |
Forms
cancer-causing nitrosamines when reacting with other chemicals.
Damage to eyes and skin; collects in heart, lungs, liver and brain |
| Sodium nitrite |
Used in foods like sausages, bacon and other processed meat products | Colour-fixing chemical used to create red pigment in meat |
Potentially carcinogenic |
| Triclosan |
Soaps, toothpastes and deodorants |
Anti-bacterial |
Central nervous system disruption. Detected in breast milk; interferes with testosterone |
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