Before my encounter with stage 4 colon cancer in 2008, I believed “they wouldn’t be able to sell anything if it wasn’t safe”.
I was naive and very wrong.
My story illustrates a long and gradual erosion of my health. Perhaps it will provide some timely warnings for you. Check out how I learnt the hard way: Noela’s story
There is no one cause for cancer nor an easy way to get well again.
I made many significant lifestyle changes.
I removed harmful chemicals to help my body get well. Many years later, I am healthy and well.
Remove harmful chemicals to help your body
I changed brands when I realised the extra load most bathroom and household products put on my body. I found a company which I could trust to remove all known harmful ingredients and even potentially harmful ingredients from all my household products. Dangerous ingredients are of concern because they:
- have been linked to cancer in either animals or humans. Some ingredients in main stream products are often contaminated with carcinogens, or the ingredient readily forms carcinogen nitrosamines when mixed with other ingredients
- accumulate in organs
- may irritate skin or eye or cause allergic reactions
- may cause asthma
- damage the central nervous system
- affect the embryo.
Be vigilant
No-one else looks for dangerous chemicals or toxins in the products that you put on your skin. No-one else protects your family’s health.
Did you know that many chemicals in your personal care products enter your blood stream from your skin? These chemicals effect children even more than adults.
Yep, chemicals known to cause cancer, allergies, skin rashes and asthma as or at least suspected as dangerous could be in your soap, shampoo, deodorant, hand wash and shower gel. Chemicals in toothpaste and mouth wash are readily absorbed by the soft tissues of your mouth. Children suck wash clothes/drink bathwater and little girls are especially vulnerable to the chemicals and colours in bubble bath.
It is hard
Most dangerous ingredients have multiple names. Sodium Lauryl Sulphate has over 100 other names but is still dangerous to your health. Propylene Glycol over 20 other names.
I do not know all the long confusing names or if they will hurt me. So I will always choose ALL my bathroom products and ALL my household cleaning products from a company that I trust. Their products are safe for me and safe for the environment plus concentrated to ensure economy for my budget and transport.
Yes, there are long chemical names. But their scientists create compounds without ANY controversial ingredients and ensure they will not enter my blood stream. Each product is proven safe for human chemistry.
Natural and organic
When comparing other brands be aware that the words “Organic” or “Natural” do not necessarily mean safe. One or two natural or organic ingredients entitle the product to be labelled “Organic” or “Natural”. It may also contain numerous dangerous chemicals or chemicals that when mixed together form dangerous compounds.
It really shook me that “Made from coconut” does not even mean safe. Apparently, one of the cheapest and nastiest chemicals, sodium lauryl sulphate, can be made from coconut by-products and therefore legitimately claim to be “Made from coconuts”. See why I choose to avoid the hassle and order online from a company that I have checked out very thoroughly!
Safety and Quality to your home
I took responsibility for my recovery and I encourage you to do the same.
The secret for my recovery wasn’t in healthcare, but in knowledge and consistent self-care.
These are the ONLY products that I have in my home: to put on my skin, my makeup, use on my hair, put in my mouth or use to protect from the sun. The only cleaning products in the kitchen and laundry.
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