Still using aluminum based anti-persperants?
This is directly from the National Institutes of Health (you know, the ones who do all that federal health research?) on Nih.gov:
"Aluminum-based compounds are used as the active ingredient in
antiperspirants. These compounds form a temporary plug within the sweat
duct that stops the flow of sweat to the skin's surface. Some research
suggests that aluminum-based compounds, which are applied frequently and
left on the skin near the breast, may be absorbed by the skin and cause
estrogen-like (hormonal) effects (3). Because estrogen has the ability to promote the growth of breast cancer cells,
some scientists have suggested that the aluminum-based compounds in
antiperspirants may contribute to the development of breast cancer (3)." http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/AP-Deo
So..... perhaps stop using these products and switch instead to a safer odor masking body scent and natural, gentle anti-microbials, that prevent the nasty smells from ever forming. (Note: when I switched to aluminum free deodorant it took a month or two for it to be effective, has anyone else had that experience?)
I am not arguing whether aluminum is super dangerous, I just make it my mission to make small changes to my immediate environments to make them safer where ever I can. When I hear that there is evidence that aluminum causes estrogen fluctuations and "extra" estrogen is linked to cancer and migraines, I start to wonder if I should limit my exposure to it. Now I'm off to collect more research.
Cheers and Gears,
Domenika
questions? email:
domenika@nichemassage.com
