Don’t Sweat It!
>> Saturday, March 14, 2009
What the TV Ads don't tell you about anti-perspirant...
It’s been 4 weeks since I wrapped up my 21 day detox diet, and I just noticed something that has really surprised me - I barely have to use deodorant these days. I guess I’m just not sweating it!!
I had read in the 21 pounds in 21 days book that sweating was a sign of having lots of toxins in your body and I did notice that I wasn’t sweating as much in my second week on the detox diet. But I’m very happy to report that 4 weeks later, it’s still the same. Obviously I must be doing something right in my post-detox regime.
While I was pondering how to share this revelation with everyone, I thought that the antiperspirant production companies wouldn’t want to read this blog. It’s not that I’m a huge fan of body odor (I’m not) but I don’t like the way the industry is heading with recent promotions of over the counter clinical strength antiperspirant. Does anyone ever read the list of toxic chemical ingredients in these products?? We roll on aluminum under our arms on a daily basis, and wonder why the world is seeing more degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s…
If you haven’t heard much in the press about the downsides of these products, check out these links:
http://healthinmotion.wordpress.com/category/antiperspirants/
http://www.deliciousorganics.com/Controversies/antiperspirant.htm
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20040112/antiperspirant-chemical-found-in-breast-tumors
The good news is that there are now some great products out on the market that are chemical free deodorants, and most are available in large grocery stores rather than select health food stores. Look in the organic/health aisle in your local store. Try Jason deodorant, Tom’s of Maine, Earth Science…and more. The not so good news currently is that these are a little more pricy than your average chemical laden variety, but the prices are decreasing as more people are making the decision to switch to these products.
The really good news is that if you do the 21 day detox, you may also see your need for these products decrease – so much so that you might one day turn up at work and realize midday that you forgot to apply deodorant, but it was no big deal….you just weren’t sweating it!
Has anyone else had the same experience? I'd love to hear your comments...
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1 comments:
You are so right about this. Since I started eating a raw diet I noticed that I use less and less deodorant. On some days, as you stated, I don't put it on at all. I use Tom of Maines. It does cost a little more, but because I use less it balances out.
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