Toxic Preservatives are “no joke.”
I put this “no joke” in quotes because this is what my doctor said to me….last year…at my first mammogram. There I was, post mammogram, freshly 40, wearing wrongly-tied, somewhat revealing hospital robe, metal-tipped mammogram “pasties” taped to my nipples, paging through waiting room magazines and waiting for the doctor to inform me of my results. It was Valentine’s Day too, reminding me that the “What’d you do for Valentines?” response would be a little more interesting this year. Anyway, out walks the doctor, x-ray in hand…wait…it’s…..not just a doctor, but one of our clients! I’m shocked, happy, and grateful all at once, never mind a little embarrassed…but you’ve seen one pair, you’ve seen them all. He tells me that everything’s fine. To which I add, “It’s all those organic products and healthy eating!” His response? “Yep, those parabens… it’s no joke.”
Parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl, etc. ), synthetic, chemical preservatives, are no laughing matter. Parabens in cosmetics, shampoos, face creams, body lotions and soaps are inexpensive, but toxic way to preserve the shelf life of a product. Be aware and read your label! Some other offenders include: solbrol, nipabenzyl, hexachlorophene, formaldehyde, phenol, phenolic compound, phenonip and phenoxyetol. There is a poisoness maze to navigate out there - but you can do it! I highly suggest getting a copy of Aubrey Hampton’s indispensable guide to natural and synthetic ingredients, “What’s in Your Cosmetics?”
So, this years’ mammogram has come and past, thankfully as uneventful as last years’. I’ve seen the doctor, his wife and babies, at juju many times in between these yearly mammograms…using, experiencing and buying quality organic products. No joke!