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How to find cleaner, non-toxic Perfumes [Infographic]

July 1July 1Posted in HealthTagged diethyl phthalate, ecogreenlove, fda, hormones, infographic, ingredients, natural, non-toxic, organic, perfume, phthalates, skin care, toxic free6 Comments

According to the Environmental Working Group, the average fragrance has 14 chemicals that are not featured on the label. Rather than listing out the specific chemicals, companies can simply include “fragrance” as an ingredient, thanks to an FDA loophole that makes it legal.

It’s tough to know exactly which chemicals are hidden in each formula, but any scented product likely includes phthalates. The petroleum-based chemical keeps all the elements in a perfume evenly distributed, but the troubling concern is that one in particular, diethyl phthalate, has been shown to disrupt certain hormones.

Other studies have linked phthalates to liver and breast cancer. It’s unclear how much is too much, but rubbing perfume onto skin daily allows these chemicals to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Other troubling chemicals include octoxynols and nonoxynols. These can also result in hormonal problems. In addition to perfumes, these chemicals can be found in facial cleansers, aftershave, astringents, hair color, and acne treatment.

The European Union plus several countries, including Canada and Japan, have banned phthalates, yet the chemical remains legal in the U.S.

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Foods that fight PMS [Infographic + Video]

June 2June 1Posted in Food, HealthTagged cravings, cycle, diet, fight, foods, Health, healthy, hormones, infographic, natural, nutrition, period, pms, relief, remedies, tips, video, womanLeave a comment

Foods that fight PMS [Video + Infographic] | ecogreenlove

«There’s a scientific reason women jones for junk food in the days preceding and during that time of the month. Estrogen, testosterone and progesterone—the main reproductive hormones—plummet in the days leading up to your period and remain low for the first few days of it, according to gynecologist Rebecca Booth, M.D., author of “The Venus Week: Discover the Powerful Secret of Your Cycle…at Any Age.”

“This sharp decline in hormones results in falling levels of mood-supporting brain chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine, causing cravings for foods that elevate them, like chocolate (dopamine) and starchy foods (serotonin),” explains Dr. Booth.»

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Factory vs. Sustainable Farming [Infographic]

February 12February 11Posted in Food, Garden & NatureTagged animal welfare, antibiotics, environment, factory, farming, farms, food, fossil fuel, Health, hormones, infographic, pesticides, pollution, sustainable, transportation, Waste1 Comment

Did you know that since factory farms and slaughterhouses are highly unsanitary, this contributes to 5,000 deaths from food borne illnesses a year in the U.S.? At the same time, sustainable farms produce foods without hazardous chemicals, leading to food with higher levels of antioxidants which can help fight against cancer. Factory farms pollute the air, land, and water with millions of gallons of animal waste.

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8 Foods Even The Experts Won’t Eat

February 10February 16Posted in FoodTagged artificial, biotech, Cancer, canned, conventional, experts, farm, farmed salmon, food, foods, gmo, hormones, microwave, nonorganic, organic, specialist, tips, unfermentedLeave a comment

Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals–and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and supersized health. Experts from different areas of specialty explain why they won’t eat these eight foods.

Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they’re organic, and rarely (if ever) should they contain additives. But in some cases, the methods of today’s food producers are neither clean nor sustainable. The result is damage to our health, the environment, or both. So we decided to take a fresh look at food through the eyes of the people who spend their lives uncovering what’s safe–or not–to eat. ” Their answers don’t necessarily make up a “banned foods” list. But reaching for the suggested alternatives might bring you better health–and peace of mind.

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