Decrease Your Cancer Risk: Use NonToxic Deodorants

Our generation has seen amazing discoveries and inventions our ancestors never imagined during their time. We now live in a world where everything is available in an instant. The trade-off however is, many of the products we now use are laden with additives and toxic chemicals.

Research has shown that a lot of the home and personal care products we use daily contain a lot of toxins that may lead to various diseases and illness. Allergic reactions may also be brought about by an intolerance to some of these chemical ingredients. Certain components of antiperspirants for example, contain aluminium chlorohydrate and parabens which have been questioned for their possible effects on Alzheimer's disease, some cancers and other diseases.

Over the past 25 years, cases of breast cancer in Britain have doubled from about 20,000 per year in the late 1970s to almost 40,000 per year nowadays. One theory behind this possible link is that the majority of anti- perspirants contain chemicals suchas zirconium and aluminium that are taken up through the sweat glands in the skin where these metals react with water and cause irritation.

Scientists at Reading University have published new research that points to a possible link between the use of anti-perspirants (containing aluminium) and the rising rates of breast cancer. Since perspiration releases toxins from the body, researchers originally thought that blocking it could lead to a build up of toxins in the lymph nodes in the armpit and over the years contribute to changes near the breast.

Researchers now think there is another way in which anti-perspirants may increase the cancer risk. In recent laboratory tests aluminium and zirconium have been found to penetrate the cells and cause DNA mutation that could lead to disruption of hormone levels and cancerous growth.

Could there be a link? Underarm anti-perspirants may contribute to the risk of breast cancer because they contain aluminium salts with metal ions that mimic the effect of oestrogen.

"Since oestrogen is known to be involved in the development of human breast cancer, any components in the environment that have oestrogenic activity and which can enter the human breast could theoretically influence a women's risk of breast cancer", says Dr. Phillippa Daibre, the University of Reading-based author of the research review..

So why should we take the risk then? We are surrounded by carcinogens all the time and we can handle a certain amount, however; the sensible thing would be to not add to our exposure unnecessarily. If you prefer to remain cautious while research continues, choose your antiperspirants, deodorants, and other personal care products carefully. Look through the labels for those that do not contain aluminum or parabens of all forms (methyl, ethyl, propyl and butyl).

Are there any alternatives? Most leading brands today contain aluminium and zirconium-based components. It's very hard to find a product without them! There is a safe alternative - look no further than the Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick. Forever Living Products is proud to be able to offer a safe but effective product that has eliminated these risks by avoiding aluminium and zirconium in its state-of-the-art formulation.

The Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick is formulated from stabilised aloe vera gel that is gentle on the underarms yet provides all-day protection and can be applied directly after showering. It can also be applied directly after shaving or underarm waxing without any pain or sting.

It can also be used during chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment, whereas most consultants will categorically tell their patients not to use chemical-based anti-perspirants during such treatments.

We don't have full control over environmental factors that can damage our health - by using Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick, you are protected naturally without adding ingredients that could jeopardise your health. It makes sense. So useit!
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