The Stinky Truth

So I have given the advice many times before and it wasn't until recently that I decided it would be a good idea to do it myself.....a little sarcasm there. I knew what I should be doing, but I am a creature of habit so I actually have to put a lot of thought into changing my routine. Shocker for those of you who know me well!...

I finally did a little thing that I'm sure will add up to be a big improvement in my health! No, I didn't go gluten free. I'm still just thinking about that one. My "think about it" phase can last a while. I get it! I'm human! Even though I am a chiropractor doesn't mean I muscle test everything, only eat a perfect diet, exercise all the time, and live a natural, perfect life style. I admit that I am a work in progress. However, I do a lot of things very well! :)

I finally switched deodorants!!! That's my big improvement to my health for the week! I have been using a deodorant that I love for probably close to 10 years....creature of habit see? I had no complaints. No issues. But I do know what research and scientists are saying about deodorants with aluminum in them, and that happened to be mine. :( I had Justin muscle test me on it, and sadly it wasn't good for me. I switched to Tom's natural deodorant Apricot scent and am now used to it. And feeling pretty proud of myself I might mention!

Aluminum based compounds are the active ingredient in many deodorants. I suggest you read the label on the deodorant that you use to see. The aluminum based compounds create a plug that blocks the sweat ducts and stops the flow of sweat to the skin. Some research shows that these compounds are absorbed into the skin and have an estrogen like effect. Because of the location near the breast tissue and lymph nodes, the deodorant has an impact on the location of use. Estrogen and estrogen like compounds promote the growth of breast cancer cells. Some preservatives called parabans, also found in the deodorant, mimic the effects of estrogen in the body. Parabens are usually easy to identify by name, such as methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, or benzylparaben. Look on the label to know for sure.

Many people don't know, but estrogens can have a carcinogenic effect in the body. Xenoestrogen is the term used to describe estrogens that come from outside sources and are able to mimic estrogen in our bodies and act as ‘estrogen disruptors’. We are unable to break down xenoestrogens so they persist in our bodies for decades and have a cumulative and synergistic effect on our tissues. We are exposed to xenoestrogens through pesticides, plastics, petrochemicals, detergents, cosmetics, solvents, chlorinated water, fire retardants, lice shampoos and other sources. Not only that, but we ingest them when we eat dairy, meat, poultry and fish that may contain natural estrogen and (if not organic), may have been injected or fed estrogen to increase fat or milk production.

Estrogen dominant conditions are:

• Weight gain secondary to insulin resistance.
  
• Fibrocystic breast disease
  
• Certain types of PMS
  
• Migraines
  
• Menstrual disturbances--irregular and heavy bleeding.
  
• Endometriosis, the uterine tissue disorder, which is helped by the use of estrogen blockers.
  
• Fibroids, a sign of excess proliferative capacity of the uterus, which may not be balanced with sufficient progesterone.
  
• Ovarian cysts
• Breast Cancer

Anyway as you can see, those are no fun and I don't think I want any of those so I made a small change to improve my health and decrease my estrogen over load and decrease my risk for breast cancer hopefully. The deodorant that I have found that works well and is free of aluminum and parabens is Arm and Hammer All Natural deodorant. It's cheap and effective and works well. Try this one if you are looking for an easy to find switch from your current deodorant. I like little, easy things that are good for my health! Now maybe one day I will get to that gluten free point!....  :)