What's on your label?

Have you ever read the ingredients on your bottle of face wash, moisturizer, toner, shampoo, liquid soap, deoderant, etc...? It is shocking that most of these ingredients are allowed to be used on peoples skin and that they have been "approved". Even some companies who claim to be "natural" or "organic" are still using these detrimental ingredients to some degree. 

Our skin is the largest organ of our bodies, so anything you put on your skin, immediately becomes absorbed into your bloodstream! 

Some people shy away from "REAL" natural products because they don't last very long on the shelf, but wouldn't you rather use a product that may go "off" after a few months, than getting cancer from using these synthetic, carcinogenic ingredients?............ It should really be a no-brainer. 

Natural body products should be very simple, but yet they are very effective....How did we get away from the basics? 

Here is a little list of a few well known products and their ingredient list....YIKES!

Most of these ingredients should be AVOIDED! (especially by your little ones!)

It is a good idea to do your research and find out what these ingredients are and the health risks that you are taking by using them. Use of these may and do contribute to Cancer, Infertility, Endocrine disruptors, Auto-Immune disfunction, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Allergies, Asthma, Headaches, Skin irritation, Rashes, Vomiting, & Hair loss.

Nivea Moisturizing Lotion

Parafinnum liquidum, PEG-150, methylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben, isobutylparaben, propylparaben, simethicone, BHT, parfum, limonene, geraniol, linalool, hydroxycitronellal, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexane carboxaldehyde, citronell

Nivea Pure & Natural

Aqua, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Alcohol Denat., Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Methylpropanediol, Octyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glyceryl Stearate, Arctium Lappa Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylisothiazolinone, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha- Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Parfum

Jason – Pure natural hand & body lotion

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (1), Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (1), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citral, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Fragrance (Parfum)
(1) Certified Organic Ingredient

Mary Kay - TimeWise® Age-Fighting Moisturizer 

Water, glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetearyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, triethanolamine, hydrogenated lecithin, behenyl alcohol, propylene glycol, dimethicone, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2,ceteareth-20, linoleamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, silica, carbomer, diazolidinyl urea, lauramine oxide, disodium EDTA, betaine, glyceryl polyacrylate, methylparaben, sodium PCA, C9-15 alkyl phosphate, tocopheryl acetate, sorbitol, propylparaben, serine, threonine, proline, arginine, glycine, alanine, lysine, glutamic acid, thermus themophillus ferment.

Johnson & Johnson Baby Lotion

Water, Propylene Glycol, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Polysorbate 61, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Synthetic Bees Wax, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Aloe Vera Extract, Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate)

 ·         82 percent of children are exposed every week to one or more ingredients with the potential to harm the brain and nervous system.

·         69 percent of children are exposed every week to one or more ingredients that may disrupt the hormone system.

·         3.6 percent of children are exposed to ingredients with strong data linking them to cancer, including chemicals classified as known or probable human carcinogens.

·         80 percent of children's products marked as gentle and non-irritating contain ingredients linked to allergies and skin or eye irritation according to government and industry sources.

   

AVEDA HYDRATING LOTION 

Aqueous Extracts: Anthemis Nobilis (chamomile) Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (lavender) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (rosemary) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Coco-caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Maleate, Cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Panthenol, Dimenthicone, Simmondsia Chinesis (jojoba) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Stearamidopropyl PG-dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Glyceryl Laurate, Fragrance (parfum), Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Eugenol, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Diazolidinyl Urea

www.cathys-corner.ca

How to stay trim & Healthy

What is the best way to stay trim and healthy without dieting? Here are 11 key tips to help..... These principles should be applied for life!

1- Proper sleeping and eating schedule. Very important! You should be eating and sleeping roughly at the same times everyday for proper hormonal balance, bowel regularity, and health. (also, lack of sleep contributes to added fat ) Did you know night shift work is actually one of the most detrimental sources of ill health?

2- Learn how to deal with stress and if possible eliminate it! This is the biggest killer of health.....it messes up the hormonal system while adding extra pounds of flab, and also reduces life span. Sometimes we need to evaluate our lives, figure out what's important, and if possible eliminate some "cancerous" situations.....job, friends, acquaintances, spouse relationship, etc.

3- Eat only fruit in the morning roughly until noon. Our body's are in an elimination process approx. from 4am -Noon. When we eat too much heavy food in the morning, it interferes with this process. (In the winter, you may do a warm broth or blended soup). This morning routine can increase your energy and is a great way to keep regular bowel habits. (eliminating at least once a day is a must!)

4- Food combine. Eat proteins and starches seperate from each other. If you are having a meat, fish, or egg dish, eliminate the starch (potato, rice, pasta, bread, etc). If you want a starch, have that as the main part of your meal and eliminate the protein. Also have a raw dish with it (salad or cut up raw vegetables) and some steamed vegetables.

5- Always start with something raw before eating your meal....ex: have some bites of your salad or raw veggies first before consuming the cooked food. This supplies your body with needed raw enzymes for proper and easy digestion.

6- Do not eat after 8pm! Your body should not be digesting food when you are winding down for the evening and getting ready for sleep. When we sleep, the body's job is to repair & heal. The more time the body spends digesting, the less time for healing!

7- Never drink with meals. No exceptions. When you drink with meals, you are diluting your digestive juices which impairs digestion. Alcohol is the worst, but even water is a no-no. Wait at least an hour (or more) after you eat before consuming any liquid.

8- Stay hydrated during your day (away from meals)  .....drink herbal teas, fresh vegetable or fruit juices (not bottled), & pure water with fresh lemon. If it is hard for you to drink water, try putting a berry flavored herbal tea bag in a jug of water and keep it in the fridge. A nice, natural iced tea with no sugar! Also consuming raw fresh fruit & veggies helps stay hydrated due to its high water content.

9- Consuming healthy fat on a regular basis! Our body's are made from fat......do not think that real fat makes you fat! Steer clear of fat free products which are loaded with chemicals and sugars! (these actually make you fat & unhealthy)
We need all different sources of fats to stay healthy.....ex: raw nuts, raw seeds, avocado, organic butter, raw virgin coconut oil, MCT oil, flax oil, good quality cod liver oil, unrefined vegetable & nut oils, & organic egg yolks.

10- Reduce or eliminate white refined sugar intake, corn and glucose syrups, & aspartame! (all artificial sweeteners) Check your labels. These not only contribute to weight gain, but also to diseases & ailments of the body.

11- Go for a brisk walk everyday for at least 20-45min.(outside and/or treadmill) Do not stroll. You should be sweating when you are done.Take advantage of hilly areas. Also adding some strength training should be considered at least 3x a week.

Check out some of Cathy's other health tips!