Thursday, October 25, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
When You Know Better! You Do Better!
"According to the report, obtained by The Associated Press, one of the suspect chemicals, quaternium-15, is a preservative that kills bacteria by releasing formaldehyde. Formaldehyde, used as a disinfectant and embalming fluid, was declared a known human carcinogen this past June by the U.S. National Toxicology Program. Formaldehyde also is a skin, eye and respiratory irritant."
In today's world we have become mass consumers due to the system of capitalism . Spending money, evaluating your wants/ needs, has become an everyday habit in the lives of many. Taking into consideration the fluctuating economic statics that we are given everyday, 7.8% unemployment rate, the GDP being at 15.09 trillion, the populous must quickly become more conscientious of what they exchange their notes for. The key to being a conscious consumer is that we must began to know what we are spending our money on and what its significance is in our life. Instinctively ignoring the products we are purchasing, rather it be food, clothing, cleaning agents, or bath and body products can bring not only harm to you physically but mentally as well .
One thing that may slip our minds in the frenzy of buying is asking ourselves the questions "What chemicals are in these products" or "Are these products safe for my family".The products that we allow to enter our homes or touch the most important organ the SKIN is something we must seriously take into consideration when using our purchasing power! Taking care of ourselves is very important not only for continual survival of self, but to provide a safe environment for our children to survive in. Exposing ourselves to toxic chemical ingredients causes immunotoxicity in the body. As the nurturers of our families we must take the route of researching alternatives and avoiding the price of sickness(doctors bills, doctors visit $$). Prevention is vital to eliminating dis-ease out of our existence. The discussion and findings of these chemicals are necessary to be able to live healthy and obtain longevity.
Freedom to choose. Freedom of expression. Yes, we know our constitutional rights, but when do we use our Mental Freedom to safeguard our families from entities that will cause harm or even death. Being that a substance such as Quaternium 15 is found in lip gloss, mascara, facial cleansers, eye shadows, and mainly baby shampoo should cause a person to second guess a lot of the products that are used daily. Effects of these chemicals on the human body have been shown to cause multiple health illnesses even worst cancer.
With the rise of continual labeling in our community, ADHD/ADD/Autism, especially of our children, the on slot of confusion and bewilderment has become an unwanted position for many parents to be in. When making decision on what is preeminent for dealing with these dis-eases we must contemplate the well being of our children . So, if the children come first, having knowledge of certain chemicals or even drugs should be put in the psych of parents to know what is the BEST product or vitamin for you and your child to ingest. You only get one body, using your knowledge is your weapon to tear down the veil of pacifism. Such as, another chemical found in baby shampoo
1,4-dioxane, is considered a likely carcinogen. It's a
byproduct of a process for making chemicals more soluble and gentler on the
skin. Opening the eyes and observing the findings forces the responsibility on parents to fix the problem and just not patch it up. Taking advantage of freedoms we take for granted must subside if we want to become free.
"The thought has prevailed, until recently, that if a product is available on the store shelf, it is safe; however, many people have found, through painful experiences, that this fact is not true. Most toxic products are not required to list ingredients. However, most natural products DO list ingredients because they are harmless." Knowledge is power. Knowing the product that you have in your hand and reading label is the first step in taking control. A safer, healthier, conscious lifestyle is what is needed to avoid harm to you and your loved ones! Take advantage of the facts because when you know better you do better.
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