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originally posted by: Chadwickus
a reply to: eisegesis
Oh sorry, I thought this was an ignorant, fear filled rant about chemicals?
I mean why else would you have such negativity towards chemicals?
Did you just watch a youtube video about how dangerous chemicals are?
Maybe study chemistry a little bit to assist with your fears?
originally posted by: Chadwickus
a reply to: KnightLight
And thanks for taking notice of my "history", must lead a pretty boring life to take such an interest in me, what ever did you do with yourself while I was gone for those couple of years?
originally posted by: Chadwickus
a reply to: KnightLight
Sorry for taking a stand against what I percieved as another anti science thread.
For decades, researchers have studied the long-term effects of using chlorinated tap water. Most studies have shown that when people are exposed to chlorinated water over long periods of time, it slightly increases their risk of bladder cancer. Some studies have also found links to colorectal cancer, but we need more research to be sure of this link.
Several chlorination by-products are possible causes of cancer. Studies have shown that trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs), which are the most common chlorination by-products, can cause cancer in laboratory animals.
Many scientists believe that other chlorination by-products may also increase your risk of cancer.
It's become a religion.
And thanks for taking notice of my "history", must lead a pretty boring life to take such an interest in me, what ever did you do with yourself while I was gone for those couple of years?
Researchers from France and Canada compared lung tissue and breathing tests from twenty-three elite Canadian swimmers, whose average age was 21, to ten mild asthmatics and 10 healthy, non-allergic people of the same age. Tissue samples and tests were taken during the off-season when swimmers were not competing.
The team, led by Valérie Bougault at the Lille 2 University of Health and Law in France, found that tissue samples taken from swimmers' lungs had nearly six times as many immune cells associated with asthma and allergies as the lung tissue of healthy subjects -- a similar amount to what was found in the group with mild asthma.
Swimmers and asthmatics also showed evidence of scar tissue in the lungs, while healthy non-swimmers did not.
"This study is the first to show direct evidence of airway damage associated with swimming in chlorinated pools," Alfred Bernard, a toxicologist at the Catholic University of Louvain in Brussels, Belgium, noted in an email to Reuters Health. Bernard was not involved in the study.
originally posted by: dreamingawake
I use henna(they offer more than just red hues these days for those interested) instead of bleach and peroxide hair dyes.
Homemade deodorants are also one of my favs.
originally posted by: dreamingawake
Homemade deodorants are also one of my favs.
originally posted by: KnightLight
originally posted by: dreamingawake
I use henna(they offer more than just red hues these days for those interested) instead of bleach and peroxide hair dyes.
Homemade deodorants are also one of my favs.
My ex used to dye her hair.. how would one dye their hair a lighter color without dangerous chemicals? I understand henna as a natural safe dye that is quite strong, but anyway.. asking as to bring the thread forward.
Homemade deodorants.. I can't imagine this..
I have always wondered because deodorants and especially antiperspirants are very mean to my skin. I also defeat deodorant or antiperspirant within an hour or so sometimes haha..
Do explain.. I see no way of having something less toxic do as much damage to smell as a regular deodorant does. Maybe strong herbs or essential oils or something, but I don't want to smell hippy.
And in fact I do all the things the OP talks about on a daily basis. My shower is like my second reset button after sleep.. And all those chemicals make me feel so fresh and so clean clean.. Ahaha.. If there are alternatives I havn't found them to get that good American Clean chemical shower like I like it haha.
originally posted by: DYepes
originally posted by: dreamingawake
Homemade deodorants are also one of my favs.
I would like to know more about these homemade deodorants. Could you elaborate? I can grow anything pretty well so hopefully there are plants involved.
Ingredients: 6-8 Tbsp Coconut oil (solid state) 1/4 cup baking soda 1/4 cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch (arrowroot is preferred)
Directions:
Combine equal portions of baking soda & arrowroot powder/cornstarch.
Slowly add coconut oil and work it in with a spoon or hand blender until it maintains a firm but pliable texture. It should be about the same texture as commercial deodorant, solid but able to be applied easily. If it is too wet, add further arrowroot powder/cornstarch to thicken.
You can either scoop this recipe into your old deodorant dispensers or place in a small container with lid and apply with fingers with each use. Makes about 1 cup. This recipe lasts about 3 months for two people with regular daily use.
originally posted by: DYepes
originally posted by: dreamingawake
Homemade deodorants are also one of my favs.
I would like to know more about these homemade deodorants. Could you elaborate? I can grow anything pretty well so hopefully there are plants involved.