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chemicals in cosmetics Beauty Products: The Dirty Thirty
The Dirty Thirty is a list of 30 chemical ingredients that may be linked to cancer. Many have been banned by the European Union on suspicion of their toxicity. What you may not know is that many of the biggest manufacturers of these products reformulate without these chemicals for the European market, but continue to manufacture with these potentially dangerous chemicals for the US market. Thanks to Teens for Safe Cosmetics who surveyed over 500 teens about the products and brands they use daily. They then worked with a chemist to investigate the ingredients for potential harm to our health. View the list »

bottles Foods: Buy Local and Organic
Get to know your farmer. More and more pesticides, herbicides, additives, preservatives, growth hormones are being used. Avoid when you can. If any food is eaten in excess…ie peanut butter…buy organic. Pesticides can accumulate in a child´s body. Any fatty foods hold onto pesticides more than other foods and so fat should be trimmed from animal products. Likewise, fruits and veggies with soft skin can allow pesticides to permeate making washing less effective.

claning products Cleaning Supplies: Back to Basics
Back in the mid 20th Century cleaning supplies were made at home and chemicals were not widely used. When Baby boomers came to be, and the number of working woman were then increasing, there was an even more demand for fast and easy cleaning supplies. In truth, cleaning CAN be fast and easy WITHOUT being toxic. Not up to mixing your own cleaners? IIn response to consumer demand, more natural products are popping on store shelves.

plastics Plastic Containers: Know the Numbers
#2,4,5 are ok…#1 is usually for water bottles…do not use again….3 and 7 are BAD – they contain BPA (Bisphenol A) known endocrine distruptor.This chemical disturbs the hormonal messaging in our bodies Synthetic xenoestrogens are linked to breast cancer and uterine cancer in women, decreased testosterone levels in men, and are particularly devastating to babies and young children. BPA has even been linked to insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes. Never use plastic containers in the microwave. Scratches hide bacteria and can leach chemicals into your food.

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	Small changes can make a BIG difference! Beauty Products: The Dirty Thirty The Dirty Thirty is a list of 30 chemical ingredients that may be linked to cancer. Many have been banned by the European Union on suspicion of their toxicity. What you may not know is that many of the biggest manufacturers of these products reformulate without these chemicals for the European market, but continue to manufacture with these potentially dangerous chemicals for the US market. Thanks to Teens for Safe Cosmetics who surveyed over 500 teens about the products and brands they use daily. They then worked with a chemist to investigate the ingredients for potential harm to our health. View the list » Foods: Buy Local and Organic Get to know your farmer. More and more pesticides, herbicides, additives, preservatives, growth hormones are being used. Avoid when you can. If any food is eaten in excess…ie peanut butter…buy organic. Pesticides can accumulate in a child´s body. Any fatty foods hold onto pesticides more than other foods and so fat should be trimmed from animal products. Likewise, fruits and veggies with soft skin can allow pesticides to permeate making washing less effective. Cleaning Supplies: Back to Basics Back in the mid 20th Century cleaning supplies were made at home and chemicals were not widely used. When Baby boomers came to be, and the number of working woman were then increasing, there was an even more demand for fast and easy cleaning supplies. In truth, cleaning CAN be fast and easy WITHOUT being toxic. Not up to mixing your own cleaners? IIn response to consumer demand, more natural products are popping on store shelves. Plastic Containers: Know the Numbers #2,4,5 are ok…#1 is usually for water bottles…do not use again….3 and 7 are BAD – they contain BPA (Bisphenol A) known endocrine distruptor.This chemical disturbs the hormonal messaging in our bodies Synthetic xenoestrogens are linked to breast cancer and uterine cancer in women, decreased testosterone levels in men, and are particularly devastating to babies and young children. BPA has even been linked to insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes. Never use plastic containers in the microwave. Scratches hide bacteria and can leach chemicals into your food. Do You Have Questions? Join our Tee's Tips email list. Submit your question and look for the answer on the Tee's Tips eNewsletter!	Our "Detox Detectives" have put together a list of the sources of may chemicals, pesticides and other know toxins that may be lurking in your home. Click here » Natural Household Cleaners Lemons The acid in lemons can help to remove dirt and when mixed with salt is great for scouring pots and pans. Put a half of lemon down your garbage disposal to clean it. Put a 1/2 cup in your laundry rinse cycle to brighten whites. White Vinegar Distilled White vinegar can help inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and some bacteria. You can use it to clean your coffee maker, to disinfect your dishwasher, clean your drains and wash your floors and countertops....WITHOUT the use of any toxic chemicals!!! (never use vinegar on marble, granite or wood) Follow Tee on Twitter »
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