“Most consumers don’t know it, but antiperspirant deodorant products often contain extremely toxic chemicals and heavy metals that can cause severe harm to the human nervous system.” Mike Adams
Make them sweat! That will teach them to listen to these liars! (Ex. 5:9b; NLT)
With the summer temperatures being in the triple digits, there’s a whole lot of sweatin’ going on. Some people such as my husband will have sweat trickling down their brow and rolling down their arms within ten minutes of just standing in the heat. So, what’s a sweaty person to do?
Perhaps you’ve heard that your deodorant or antiperspirant is dangerous to your health, but you’re not sure why or what to do about it? Antiperspirants are different than deodorants. Antiperspirants work by clogging, closing, or blocking the pores that release sweat by using aluminum as the active ingredient which prevents the body from releasing sweat. Deodorants work by neutralizing the smell of the sweat but don’t actually prevent sweating.
According to a study conducted in 2004 by Dr. Kris McGrath, a Chicago allergist, immunologist, and internist, there is a connection between antiperspirants, underarm shaving, and cancer.
According to a recent post by Dr. Mercola, McGrath “believes the culprits in these antiperspirants are the toxins in aluminum salts such as aluminum chlorohydrate. He says they don’t normally penetrate the skin enough to cause a problem–unless the skin is shaven. If you disrupt the skin by shaving, it can open up the door, because just under the skin is the lymphatic system, which is connected to the breast.”
In Dr. McGrath’s study, “more than 400 Chicago-area breast cancer survivors recalled their lifetime history of using antiperspirants and underarm shaving. He found that women who perform underarm shaving more aggressively had a diagnosis of breast cancer 22 years earlier than the non-users.”
I stopped using traditional deodorants many years ago with the realization that my body was sensitive to the chemicals they contained. I’ve tried many of the more natural ones available on the market. Many people use and think the stones or deodorant crystals are good. I developed a rash with intense itching when I used those. I soon learned that most of them contain aluminum salts.
The first thing to do, (if you haven’t already) is to eliminate the use of any and all antiperspirants. The body was meant to sweat. Sweating is good for us! Don’t interfere with that process. When looking for a natural deodorant to help with odor control, make sure it doesn’t contain parabens or propylene glycol. Parabens are used as preservatives, and the label may say, methyl paraben, ethyl paraben, propyl paraben, butyl paraben, or isobutyl paraben.
Today’s link from Mike Adams is a great article on the dangers of antiperspirants and commercial deodorants. He also offers some acceptable brand names for personal use. I’m currently using one from Aubrey Organics.
PS–When I wrote this article, I had no idea that Jerry was going to post the article, The Price of a Pretty Face and a Sweet Smell, but the two articles sure go hand in hand.
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Father, thank You for Your love and care for our readers. Bless them with health and wisdom this day.
Link of the Day
Beware of aluminum in deodorant products
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