Parabens

This is something new I've recently learned about, and to be honest it kind of freaks me out! I normally don't pay too much attention to the latest thing that is supposedly bad for you, but this is hitting home more for me since I realized how many products I use have parabens in them. I'll tell you a little about parabens and other endocrine disrupter's!!



What are endocrine disruptors?
An endocrine disruptor is a synthetic compound that mimics a natural hormone when it is absorbed by the body. They make plastic products softer and easier to handle and cosmetics, and skincare smoother and longerlasting. In humans, the natural level of circulating hormones needed to orchestrate bodily functions is relatively low. Synthetic endocrine disruptors are now being found in living tissue at dramatically higher concentrations than natural hormones. In a 2005 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report it was found that Americans of all ages contain an average of 148 synthetic chemicals. Experts estimate that 40 million pounds of hormonally active chemicals are produced in this country per annum, with 2000 new varieties introduced to market each year.

Common Endocrine Disruptors

**Phthalates: Synthetic substances added to soaps, shampoos, perfumes, hair spray and nail polish.

**Parabens: Compounds used as preservatives in thousands of cosmetics (skin care, makeup etc.)

These substances tip the estrogen- progesterone ratio off balance, causing a condition called ESTROGEN DOMINANCE.

Only 11% of the 10,500 chemicals in cosmetics have been tested for safety

THINK ABOUT IT!

The average person uses 10 personal care products a day (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, hair spray, shaving cream, moisturizers, etc.) According to the EPA 60% of what you put on your skin enters you blood and every organ in your body in 26 seconds.

Honestly I went through my foundation, body wash, lotions, hair products, etc and most of them had parabens in them!!!

Arbonne's products are FREE of Parabens and other Endocrine Disruptors!!

How do I attract Happy Hormones?

1. Use skincare products FREE of : 

Parabens 

Phthalates,

Propylene 

Glycol 

Mineral Oil

PABA 

Petrolatum

Diethanolamine 

Fragrances

2. Choose your food intelligently. 

Eat as organically as possible. Livestock are fattened up with estrogen. Endocrine disruptors and heavy metals magnify in the food chain. Large deep water “fatty” fish like tuna may contain high levels of synthetic chemicals and heavy metals. This is a reason to avoid fish oil.

3. Take a FULL SPECTRUM Mult-Vtiamin/Min

to ensure rich nutrition and support your body’s ability to create energy and handle stress. In today’s world this is no longer an option but a mandate. You must equip your body with the essential tools it needs to do its job.

4. Supplement with Omega 3’s .

Low blood levels of omega-3’s are associated with depression and inflammation, which is the fire beneath many joint and skin problems. Supplement with flaxseed oil that contains vitamins A, C, and E. to protect potency! It is estimated that over 80% of the US population is deficient in omega 3 essential fatty acids

5. Support your body’s detox system 

(liver,kidneys, and colon) with herbs, fiber and sea botanicals. Your liver removes stress hormones.

Drink detox tea that contains herbs like: Milk Thistle, Couch Grass, Sarsaparilla, Peppermint, Dandelion Lemon Grass, Burdock , Fennel.

Increase fiber intake. Excess estrogen is removed through the bowel

Use a 7 day sea botanical cleanse. Sea botanicals contain chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals and enzymes that help alkalize and purify the blood. Sea vegetables are so close to human plasma they help balance the cells of the body!!!

6. Get regular sleep (you detoxify at night)

Drink plenty of filtered water (1/2 your weight in ounces).

7. Drink green tea beverages

with 90mg of EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). EGCG is a powerful, detoxifying anti-oxidant. When combined with caffeine EGCG increases your body’s ability to burn fat. Multiple studies have shown that

ECGC protects the heart, brain and blood. Its anti-cancer properties are undeniable.

8. Use a soy based progesterone cream

(400-500mg of progesterone per ounce) to balance unopposed estrogen

Signs of Estrogen Dominance

PMS

Sleep disturbances

Hot flashes

Lack of concentration

Vaginal Dryness

Dry, thin, wrinkly skin

Fibrocystic breasts

Depression (including postpartum)

Water retention

Inability to handle stress

Headaches

Loss of sex drive

Unexplained weight gain?

Mood swings

Irritability

Uterine fibroids

Fatigue

Anxiety

Heart Palpitations

Foggy thinking

Enlarged prostate

Hypothyroidism

Fibromyalgia

Miscarriage and Infertility

Chronic Fatigue

John Hopkins Study

A 1996 John’s Hopkins study concluded that women low in natural progesterone have an 80% higher risk of developing breast cancer and that the risk of developing other malignant cancers increases ten-fold.