BOULDER, Colo., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Regular daily activities can expose us to hundreds of toxins -- in the air we breathe as well as the common body care and household products we use. Toxicologists assert that these toxins interact with each other when they are combined in the body and have named this synergy the "cocktail effect." A variety of illnesses, including cancer and internal organ damage, can result.
The May issue of Natural Solutions: Vibrant Health, Balanced Living, on newsstands now, provides the background on the most harmful chemicals we encounter, how they may affect our health, and tips to reduce our risk of illness.
"Between environmental pollution and the chemicals in the beauty and household products we use every day, our bodies have to process a lot of toxins," says Editor-in-Chief Linda Sparrowe. "Changing our buying habits is the first step toward cleansing our overloaded systems."
Here are the four chemicals profiled in the article, "Toxic (Over) Load," and ways to avoid them:
-- Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) -- found in jackets, carpet, furniture, and
personal care products. PFCs cause liver, pancreatic, testicular, and
mammary-gland tumors in lab animals. Avoid products labeled "stain
resistant" or containing "fluoro" and "perfluoro."
-- Phthalates -- found in personal care products, phthalates are absorbed
into the skin and stored in fat tissue. Male fetuses and infants risk
abnormal testicular development. Switch to phthalate-free natural or
organic personal care products for adults and babies.
-- Triclosan -- an ingredient in antibacterial soaps and detergents that
emits chloroform gas when combined with chlorinated water and can cause
liver and kidney damage. Avoid antibacterial products.
-- Benzene -- a petrochemical found in tobacco smoke, gasoline, exhaust,
and industrial emissions. Long-term exposure may increase the risk of
leukemia, low birth weight and bone marrow damage. Minimize gas station
stops, don't idle your engine, and exercise away from heavy traffic
areas.
About Natural Solutions
Natural Solutions: Vibrant Health, Balanced Living, formerly Alternative Medicine magazine, has been the trusted voice in the natural health arena for more than 14 years. Natural Solutions guides and inspires its readers to make informed decisions about their health and well-being in all aspects of their lives. Visit naturalsolutionsmag.com. To view a preview of the May issue, visit http://www.zinio.com/read?issue=255230024&;ns=usa.
To speak with Editor-in-Chief Linda Sparrowe, contact Kathy O'Neill: 773.401.0714, Kathleen@naturalsolutionsmag.com.
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