Sodium Laureth and Your Health

What is sodium laureth?
"A common ingredient in personal care products, sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS, is an additive that allows cleansing products to foam. According to the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database, SLS is a "moderate hazard" that has been linked to cancer, neurotoxicity, organ toxicity, skin irritation and endocrine disruption."
https://www.livestrong.com/article/174367-dangers-of-sodium-lauryl-sulfate/

Did you know?
It is a misconception that a cleaning agent cleans better if it foams well.

"So, an important question to ask is, does foam directly relate to how well the product cleans?
The answer is no. The amount of foam has almost no effect on the cleaning ability of the product. Having a lot of foam isn’t vital for actually doing the cleaning, it’s mostly for aesthetic. In fact, in some cases, the presence of foam will reduce the ability to clean."
https://cleanersolutions.net/what-you-need-to-know-about-foam/

Although the risk is moderate for negative health effects. Which would you choose: the risk of nerve damage, organ poisoning, growth and metabolism disruption or a healthy nervous and endocrine system? Remember being comfort-able is the ability to make informed choices to live more comfortably.

Please read the entire articles from the referenced websites.

Winter Weather Comfort. . . Rooibos Tea

As cold weather settles in for the winter months here is another herbal tea to try.

Rooibos tea is also known as red tea or red bush tea. It is a flavorful, caffeine-free alternative to black and green tea.

5 Proven Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy141ijZKhg

Better blood circulation

Healthier and stronger hair

Help for Type 2 Diabetes

Improved skin appearance

Bone and teeth health

Did you know?

South Africa is the only country in the world producing rooibos. Rooibos is for more than just sipping. https://www.teatulia.com/tea-varieties/what-is-rooibos.htm

Rooibos tea contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce inflammation and feelings of aches and pains. https://www.cupandleaf.com/blog/rooibos-tea-benefits

 In 1995, Charles Marais, MD, and ARC Infruitec, a South African research company, discovered that rooibos tea had antiviral, antibacterial, anti-allergic, and anti-inflammatory properties.  https://www.rd.com/health/wellness/healthy-rooibos-tea-benefits/