BHealthEnewsTips for Creating A Healthier Life for You, Your Family and Friends

It is no secret that obesity has reached epidemic proportions not only in the USA but other countries as well. And what is more disturbing is that childhood obesity is also on the rise. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2007 an estimated 22 million children under five were thought to be overweight worldwide. Such children are more likely to also be overweight as adults, and to develop a host of health problems—from cardiovascular disease and diabetes to various sorts of cancer (Reprod Toxicol, 2007; 23: 290–6).

The majority of the blame for the obesity epidemic has fallen on diet and lack of exercise, with some pointing the finger at genetic factors, too. But an increasing body of evidence suggests that there may also be something more sinister lying at the root of the problem: toxic chemicals that are commonly found in the environment.

Just as exposure to carcinogens can trigger cancer, scientists are finding that exposure to certain fat-promoting chemicals—especially during critical stages of human development—can potentially lead to excess weight and obesity. Click Here to read my post on BPA a plastic in cans and bottles.

Similarly, Japanese researchers have found that pre- and postnatal exposures of mice to BPA led to the development of obesity and hyperlipidaemia, a state character-ized by excess levels of lipids (fats) in the bloodstream (J Atheroscler Thromb, 2007; 14: 245–52). Although these animal findings may not necessarily apply to humans, one study which looked at BPA levels in young women did indeed find that concentrations were significantly higher in women who were obese compared with those who were not. BPA levels were also positively correlated with BMI (Endocr J, 2004; 51: 165–9).

Something you may have never heard about is that certain chemicals in our food supply and our environment, such as pesticides, herbicides, and certain petrochemicals from air and water pollution, household cleaners, cosmetics, etc. can react with your body and make your body store excess abdominal fat.

These chemicals are known as xenoestrogens.

Xenoestrogens are chemicals that you are exposed to (and are hard to avoid in the modern world) that have an estrogenic effect in your body.  Excess exposure to these can cause hormone balance disruptions for both men and women. So these can wreak havoc in the body for both guys and gals.

These estrogenic chemicals that we are exposed to on a daily basis can stimulate your body to store belly fat, along with many other problems (including cancer risks in the long term).

This is why it is critical for you to provide your body with the highest quality food supplements as possible and use only non-toxic cleaning products around your home and office. This is critical to the developing fetus in pregnant women as well.

Banned Toxic Chemicals Found in 100 percent of Pregnant Women – New Study

(NaturalNews) A new study from the University of California, San Francisco reveals that 100 percent of expectant mothers (sample size = 268) are contaminated with highly toxic synthetic chemicals. The study, published inEnvironmental Health Perspectives, concluded, “Certain PCBs, organochlorine pesticides, PFCs, phenols, PBDEs, phthalates, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and perchlorate were detected in 99 to 100% of pregnant women.”

These chemicals are known to exhibit various harmful effects on human biology, covering everything from neurological and infertility problems to cancer and hormonal disorders. Many of the chemicals found in these women have been banned for not just years, but decades. Learn more: NaturalNews

While we may not  have control over all the chemicals that we come in contact with we do have control over the chemicals we use in our home each day. We can avoid many  toxic chemicals in our home by simply using safe biodegrable cleaning products.

You know that good, healthy feeling you get when you’ve just cleaned house? Sorry to spoil it, but you may have just made your home dirtier simply by using toxic cleaning products.

Think of it this way. You wouldn’t let your kids play with toxic chemicals, so why would you let the baby crawl over a floor that’s just been wiped with them? That’s much more dangerous than the orange juice that was just there.

According to a 15-year study presented at the Toronto Indoor Air Conference, women who work at home have a 54% higher death rate from cancer than those who work away from home. The study concluded that this was a direct result of the increased exposure to toxic chemicals, many of which are found in common household products.

More than 9 out of every 10 suspected poison exposures occur at home with household products.

Even common personal care products carry a big dose of chemicals such as Formaldehyde.

Specialist and MD, Dr. Benjamin Asher  provided the following information during a lecture  regarding products that contain formaldehyde or FRP’s which can cause eczematoid-type dermatitis, headache, or symptoms of asthma.

He pointed out that aspartame or NutraSweet converts to formaldehyde and children are particularly sensitive to this compound. Some products containing formaldehyde that were listed in an article from Pediatric Annals 36:1, January 2007 include:

Shampoo: Avon Kids 2-in-1 Super Gentle Shampoo for Normal Hair, Avon, Dove Shampoo, Extra Volume, Unilver, Johnson’s Baby Shampoo, Softwash Baby Shampoo, Kissably Baby Soft, Johnson & Johnson

Conditioner:
Avon Kids Super Gentle Conditioner, Detangler, Avon, Dove conditioner, Intense Moisture, Unilever, Nizoral A-D Non-medicated Daily Conditioner, Janssen Pharmaceutica

Hair Gel:
Avon Kids Super Gentle 2-in-1 Soft Styling Gel, all hair types, Avon, Dove Shape & Lift Volumizing Gel, Unilever so multiplicity discipline smoothing gel, Innovative Styling Options

Baby Wipes:
Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes, Unscented Kimberly-Clark Huggies Newborn Baby Wipes, Fragrance Free, Kimberly-Clark Pampers One-ups, Baby Wipes with Aloe, Alchohol Free, Proctor & Gamble

Vitamins:
Flintstones Children’s Complete Multivitamin Chewable Tablets, Bayer; Centrum Kids Complete Vitamins, Chewable Tablets, Wyeth, One-a-Day Kids Scooby-Doo Multivitamin plus Calcium, Chewable Tablets, Bayer

Shaklee Corporation makes an excellent line of safe cleaning products that really work and don’t leave behind more toxins than they are suppose to clean.

Seems like you always have to choose. Either you have cleaners that clean off everything, including the earth’s topsoil. Or you have nice, sweet, eco-friendly cleaners (using the term loosely) that don’t do diddly.  With Get Clean you don’t have to make that choice.

You  can take a simple quiz at www.GreenGoesWithEverything.com to find out what your body burden of chemicals may be. Also featured on this site is Sloan Barnett’s Book, Green Goes with Everything. Her book gives some great tips on how to keep your family healthier by going green.

You will find that you not only have a safe cleaning product line for your home but you also save money. Click here to view the price comparison.

Still not convinced? Then check out this video on Toxic Chemicals in the Home called Toxic Brew.

Be Well,

Peg