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Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You Andreas Moritz See book keywords and concepts

A note on colognes or perfumes: They can lead to serious allergies, birth defects, and even cancer. A major loophole in U.S. Federal law allows fragrance makers to include potentially hazardous chemicals in their products, including the highly toxic phthalates and artificial musk. Most fragrances contain phthalates. They are added to plastic to soften it. When absorbed by the skin, they act as the most powerful estrogens ever known. And abnormal estrogen levels cause cancer. Synthetically produced musk is linked to skin irritation, hormone disruption, and cancer as well.

The Autoimmune Epidemic Donna Jackson Nakazawa See book keywords and concepts

Studies show that many perfumes and colognes often contain phthalates and parabens (both of which are known endocrine disruptors). Instead, look for organic products that have joined the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, such as the Body Shop, Burt's Bees, Kiss My Face, Aubrey Organics, Avalon Natural Products, and Terr Essentials. Or visit thinkbeforeyoupink.org for a list of companies that produce products that are paraben and phthalate free. AVOID DARK HAIR DYES. As we learned when we went through Becky's day, women who use dark hair dye have three times the risk of developing lupus.

The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again Jack Challem See book keywords and concepts

After all, we generally find that perfumes and colognes make a person more sensual and sexually attractive. There is a difference, however, between aromatherapy and perfumes. Aromatherapy is based on natural essential oils extracted from plants, whereas perfumes and fragrances are usually made from synthetic molecules created in a laboratory. As potent as natural essential oils are, their effect can be greatly enhanced by using them to lubricate the skin during a therapeutic massage.

Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan See book keywords and concepts

Male sweat contains the chemical androstenedione, which is sometimes added to perfumes and colognes as a potential aphrodisiac. Previously, male underarm sweat was shown to improve women's moods and even possibly affect ovulation. But this is the first study to show that a woman's hormones, sexual arousal, and mood are all affected by androstenedione. especially leukemia, Hodgkin's disease (aka Hodgkin's lymphoma), and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. These serious conditions often have other signs, such as weight loss and fever. But in the case of Hodgkin's, night sweats may be the only complaint.

The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith See book keywords and concepts

Indoor pollution typically comes from formaldehyde, aerosol spray products, air fresheners, asbestos, microbes and mold spores, carbon dioxide, house dust, cooking gas, colognes, and cleaning products. In a poorly ventilated building, these pollutants are concentrated and can give rise to a number of symptoms. Airborne chemicals can also come from lead-based paints, indoor pesticides (e.g.

Warning: Toxic chemical triclosan can turn your toothpaste into chloroform Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

There are perfumes and colognes that people just slather on like they are taking a bath in them. Their senses get dulled, and soon they can't even smell the stuff anymore. People also put on clothes that have been washed in detergent loaded with fragrance chemicals. These people run around in these clothes and sweat, which helps the toxicity absorb into the skin and bloodstream where it promotes cancer. There are fake air fresheners and furniture polishes that contain toxic chemicals. These products are all promoted as being helpful when really they are quite deadly.

Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Useful in baths, skin care products, and colognes. Hyssop An antiseptic and tonic. Useful for cleansing and detoxifying. Stimulates the respiratory system. Good for bronchitis as it helps clear the lungs of congestion. Caution: Do not use if you have epilepsy or other seizure disorder. Jasmine An antidepressant, antiseptic, and sedative. Useful for anxiety, emotional imbalances, frigidity, and impotence. Benefits scalp and skin. Juniper An antiseptic, detoxifier, diuretic, and internal cleanser.

Is also used as a digestive aid and is commonly found in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, and colognes. Orange Balances and uplifts emotions. Has antispasmodic and regenerative properties. Useful in skin care products. Caution: This oil increases sensitivity to the sun. Do not use it if you will be spending considerable time outdoors. Patchouli An earthy scent used in personal fragrances, baths, and hair care products. Good for dry skin. Has antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, and fungicidal properties.

Berlock dermatitis is a heightened reaction to the sun caused by oil of bergamot, a common ingredient in perfumes, pomades, and colognes. SWEATING See under pregnancy-related problems. SWIMMER'S EAR See under ear infection. TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT SYNDROME See tmj syndrome. TENDINITIS See under bursitis. THROMBOPHLEBITIS Phlebitis means inflammation of a vein. This problem usually occurs in the extremities, particularly the legs. If the inflammation is associated with the formation of a thrombus (a blood clot) in the vein, the condition is called thrombophlebitis.

Super Health 7 Golden Keys to Unlock Lifelong Vitality KC Craichy See book keywords and concepts

Perfumes and colognes were once reserved for special occasions only. Today, man-made fragrance chemicals are used in everything from cleaning materials and toys to garbage bags and kitty litter. One study found that people wore or used an average of 21 synthetically scented products daily.13 The fragrance industry is a self-regulated industry, and the unhappy truth is that 84 percent of these chemical ingredients have never been tested for human toxicology or have been tested only minimally.14 An EPA study found the air in department stores contained more chemicals than that of car body shops.

Experiment shows medical doctors to be glorified drug dealers, easily manipulated by drug companies Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

They want you to buy the soft drinks, the snack chips, the homogenized milk products, all those sweets and candies, drugs, cosmetics, personal care products, perfumes and colognes, air fresheners, carpet cleaners, and dryer sheets. Boy, they want you to buy that stuff! But none of that stuff makes you healthy; in fact, most of it gives you disease. Only uneducated people will rely on prescription drugs Soon, organized medicine will be relegated only to those extremely uneducated people in society. It's going to be the low-income, low-education people who turn to organized medicine.

The recycling contradiction: Why recycling alone fails to protect the environment Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Their house smelled of fragrance, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, perfumes, colognes and shampoos. I could just sense the toxicity of their environment, and yet they were avid recyclers. They dutifully sorted the containers of all their toxic products into different recycling bins without even a hint of awareness about their level of self-delusion. As I saw this, I thought to myself, "You people are insane; you're not saving the planet. You're only saving yourself from guilt.

Dangerous chemicals in personal care products compromise health Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

And throw out all those perfumes and colognes, please, people, you are polluting the air for everyone else who actually has olfactory senses remaining. Maybe you can't smell yourself because your nose has been dulled from years and years of use of these products, but I tell you what - everybody else can smell you! And we're tired of it. Take those products, throw them away and try to live a day without smelling like an artificial fragrance factory, for God's sake. And while you're at it, throw out the antimicrobial soap. Er, wait a minute, that might be an EPA violation.

Staying Healthy in a Risky Environment: The New York University Medical Center Family Guide Arthur C. Upton, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Questions to Ask About Your Surroundings and Activities Toxic Possibilities If You Answered Yes* What to Do Do you wear perfumes, colognes, or cosmetics? Do you use hairspray? Do you use hair preparations, such as cold wave lotion or permanent hair dyes? Have you been renovating your home or upgrading your insulation? Do you work in a darkroom? Do you make jewelry? Do you paint, ink, or dye? There are numerous substances in many cosmetics and colognes that may cause a skin rash, notably fragrances, hair dyes, preservatives (e.g.

Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives: A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients Vitamin E Ruth Winter See book keywords and concepts

Used in perfumes, soaps, and colognes for its lemon and verbena scents. Also used in the synthesis of vitamin A. Causes discoloration of white soaps. Used in soaps and colognes for its lemon and verbena scents. Found also in detergents and furniture polish. The compound has been reported to inhibit wound healing and tumor rejection in animals. Vitamin A counteracts its toxicity, but in commercial products to which pure citral has been added vitamin A may not be present. GRAS.

Warning: many dryer sheets contain cancer causing chemicals Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

This is why intelligent consumers who wish to protect their health avoid brand name dryer sheets, laundry detergents, and even perfumes and colognes that are all made with toxic fragrance chemicals that can cause cancer, liver disorders, Alzheimer's disease and many other chronic diseases.

The Practical Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Mark Bricklin See book keywords and concepts

After much questioning, it was determined that the poor soul had developed a sensitivity to various perfumes, colognes and similar products that his wife used freely in the house. Be aware of any cosmetic products, medications or other chemicals that you might be coming into contact with directly or indirectly. One man, doctors reported, developed a rash on his arm and chest after exposure to his wife's freshly dyed hair. Another man developed contact dermatitis from his wife's acne medication: She put it on at night before retiring and it rubbed off on the sheets.

Staying Healthy in a Risky Environment: The New York University Medical Center Family Guide Arthur C. Upton, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

There are numerous substances in many cosmetics and colognes that may cause a skin rash, notably fragrances, hair dyes, preservatives (e.g., />-phenylenedia-mine), and stabilizers, as well as chromium, formaldehyde, and trichloroethane (in hairspray). The skin may be sensitized to thioglycolates in wave lotions or />-phenylenediamine, toluenedi-amines, and other aromatic amine compounds. Fiberglass can cause pinpoint lesions (small pinpricklike dots) with intense itching.

Breaking Out of Environmental Illness: Essential Reading for People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Allergies, and Chemical Sensitivities Robert Sampson, M.D. & Patricia Hughes, B.S.N. See book keywords and concepts

I avoided people wearing strong-smelling perfumes and colognes, which increased my muscle aching and clouded my thinking. Many times over the week I thought about how I was participating in the workshop from outside. A casual observer might have said I was separate and alienated from the others. Sometimes I felt that way. Although I would have enjoyed more involvement with them, any such interest had become secondary to keeping whatever health I still had and to lessening my reactivity to chemicals. Fortunately, I did not have to cope with this dilemma alone.

As soon as I entered the crowded foyer, I was assaulted by the smells of hair sprays, perfumes, and colognes. Instantly, I developed muscle cramping, confusion, and a chemical taste in my mouth. Barely mustering enough strength to wave to get Les' attention, I then stumbled out the front door. I told him staying any longer would be perilous for me. I suggested he tour the museum and then call me at the Red House when he was done. As I drove home alone, I felt crushed by the events of the last two days. Les' visit had encouraged me to again try activities which I previously enjoyed.

Age Erasers for Men: Hundreds of Fast and Easy Ways to Beat the Years Doug Dollemore, Mark Giuliucci and the Editors of Men's Health Magazine See book keywords and concepts

Some medicated soaps and colognes can also make you more vulnerable to the sun's effects. Consider switching to a different fragrance or hypoallergenic soap if you burn or break out easily. Talk to your doctor if you're concerned about any medications you're taking. A Quick Read on Repair If your sun damage is extensive, you might want to check out what a dermatologist or plastic surgeon can do. Here are several popular medical options for reversing the aging effects of the sun. Retin-A.

Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives: A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients Vitamin E Ruth Winter See book keywords and concepts

Perfumes, colognes, and toilet water containing oil of orange may cause allergic reaction in the hypersensitive. Omitted from hypoallergenic cosmetics. ORANGE PEEL, BITTER OIL • See Orange Blossoms. ORANGE PEEL, SWEET EXTRACT • From the fresh rind of the fruit. Sweetish, fragrant odor; slightly bitter taste. Used in orange and ginger ale flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, and baked goods. GRAS. ORANGE PEEL, SWEET OIL (TERPENELESS) • From the fresh rind of the fruit. Sweetish, fragrant odor; slightly bitter taste.

1001 Chemicals in Everyday Products Grace Ross Lewis See book keywords and concepts

Synonyms: CALCIUM SULFIDE, CRUDE LINALOOL_ Products and Uses: A fruity or floral-scented fragrance in toilet waters, shaving lotions, hand lotions, and colognes. Precautions: Could cause allergic reactions. Synonyms: CAS: 78-70-6 ? LINALOL ? EX BOIS DE ROSE OIL, SYNTHETIC ? BERGAMOL OIL ? FRENCH LAVENDER LINOLEIC ACID_ Products and Uses: Used in infant formula and margarine as a dietary supplement or flavoring agent. Precautions: A human skin irritant. Swallowing can cause nausea and vomiting. GRAS (generally recognized as safe). Synonyms: CAS: 60-33-3 ? LEINOLEIC ACID ?

SUMAC WAX JASMINE OIL___ Products and Uses: An odorant in perfume in colognes, toiletries, bath products, talcs, and hair products. Precautions: Could cause allergic reaction. Synonyms: JASMINE FLOWER ? SWEET JASMINE OIL lEWELER'S ROUGE__ Products and Uses: A red powdered haematite, iron oxide. Because it is a mild abrasive it is used in metal cleaners and polishes. Precautions: Not for internal use.

ISOEUGENOL Products and Uses: Usually included in room deodorants, toiletries, colognes, hair tonics, and hand creams. Fragrance variously described as spice-clove, floral-carnation, or vanillin. Precautions: Moderately toxic by swallowing. A human mutagen (changes inherited characteristics). Synonyms: CAS: 97-54-1 ? 1-HYDROXY-2-METHOXY-4-PROPENYLBENZENE ? 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXY-1-PROPENYLBENZENE ? 2-METHOXY-4-PROPENYLPHENOL ?

HEPTYL ESTER OF PARA-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID HEPTYL PELARGONATE_ Products and Uses: Frequently used in foods, beverages, colognes, and perfumes for flavoring and fragrancing. Precautions: Harmless when used for intended purposes. Synonyms: NONE FOUND. HESPERIDIN_ Products and Uses: Used in assorted food and beverage items as a synthetic sweetener. Precautions: Extracted from citrus fruit peel. Can cause allergic reaction. Synonyms: CAS: 520-26-3 ? CIRANTIN ?

RHODIACHLOR n-HEPTADECANOL_ Products and Uses: Various applications include perfumes, shaving products, shaving lotions, colognes, soaps, toiletries, and cosmetics. It is used in the manufacture of detergents; also as a plasticizer, fixative, and wetting agent. Precautions: Harmless when used for intended purposes. Synonyms: NONE FOUND. HEPTANAL_ Products and Uses: An ingredient in perfumes, fragrances, foods, beverages, ice creams, candy, and bakery products. It affects the taste or smell of final product. Used as a synthetic fruit and nut flavoring.

ETHYL ETHER OF CELLULOSE ETHYL CINNAMATE_ Products and Uses: An additive in perfumes, spicy and oriental soaps, colognes, and bath products. It is also in food spices, is a perfume fixative and food flavoring agent. Precautions: Moderately toxic by swallowing large amounts. Could cause allergic effects. Synonyms: CAS: 103-36-3 ? ETHYL-/3-PHENYLACRYLATE ? ETHYL-3-PHENYLPROPENOATE ? CINNAMYLIC ETHER ETHYL ENANTHATE__ Products and Uses: Useful in liqueurs, soft drinks, cognac, berry, grape, cherry, apricot, and fruity-type soft drinks. Precautions: Harmless when used for intended purposes.

Age Erasers for Men: Hundreds of Fast and Easy Ways to Beat the Years Doug Dollemore, Mark Giuliucci and the Editors of Men's Health Magazine See book keywords and concepts

If your skin produces age spots readily, you'll want to avoid musk and bergamot oil in your colognes, aftershaves and lotions. Do you have to give up your Night of the Musk Ox cologne? Not necessarily, but you would be better off applying it to unexposed skin rather than to your face and neck, suggests Dr. Burke. If you're on a sun-reactive medication, such as tetracycline, don't worry. Your new sunscreen ritual should keep you safe from new age spots. Wash up.

Empty Harvest Dr Bernard Jenson and Mark Anderson See book keywords and concepts

Like the woman in the preceding example, many of us do not realize the extent to which we are polluting ourselves with chemicals—hair dyes, hair sprays, permanent wave solutions, deodorants, antiperspirants, makeup, aftershave lotions, colognes, perfumes, bubble baths, room deodorizers, soaps, household cleaning solutions, chlorine bleach. We can name dozens more—and this would only begin to touch on the thousands of chemicals we use each day. Confirmation that these cause changes in health abounds.

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