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Triclosan and triclocarban are widely used in antibacterial soaps, body washes, deodorants, lip glosses, dog shampoos, shave gels and even toothpastes.
Two Dangerous Ingredients in Everyday Products That Are Threatening Our Health
Seeded on Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:37 AM EDT
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I started removing items with these ingredients from my home months ago.
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#1 - Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:38 AM EDTI did, too. Regular soap and water work great- if one uses them.
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Power,
While I have stopped using these products in my home as well, I would like to point out that the science behind this article is alarmist and misleading. Two points:
Triclosan, on the other hand, does break down -- into dioxins.
The term ‘dioxin’ is applied a broad range of chemicals – only a few of which are carcinogenic. None of the dioxins produced by the breakdown of triclosan pose carcinogenic threats to humans. It’s bad science reporting to use such a broad term to infer risk when no risk is present.
So what are the effects of these chemicals we are putting into our environment and even into our own bodies? Setting aside the dioxins -- a class of chemicals that are well-documented carcinogens -- both triclosan and triclocarban appear to be endocrine disruptors.
Research into this area (endocrine disruptors) has been going on since at least the mid-1980s. So far, no risk has been shown in humans at the levels of exposure provided by use of common household cleaning supplies, soaps, or cosmetics. If a strong endocrine disruption was present in humans, we could expect to see the ratio of female/male babies born to be significantly altered after 25 years of using these products. It just isn’t there.
Having said all that, I don’t use them anymore, either. There are enough chemicals in our environment. But a little healthy skepticism (and a lot of accurate science reporting) would go a long way.
This is just bad reporting. Don't any scientists go into journalism?
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These type of products are a result of a "consumerism" mentality\attitude within American culture.
Everything advertised and sold through mass marketing has to be "bigger, better, stronger, extra-strength, improved" to capture the attention of an often times uneducated consumer.
Why else would millions with access to clean water sources buy bottled water?
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#2 - Wed Aug 25, 2010 4:02 PM EDTblue,
Bottled water is my biggest pet peeve. I put it right up there with Hummers.
It's such a total waste, and so hard on the environment - in so many ways.
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sometimes bottled water is necessary; in this area due to agri-processing, swine and turkey production and general agriculture, the water supply has to be filtered with a multistage r.o. as well as a green sand filter. a rather expensive system for many in rural areas. that doesn't, however, require throw-away bottles.
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the area where I live is North Central Iowa. due to the amount of contamination and the varying particulate size charcoal filters are ineffective and clog quickly. only a back-flushable green sand system will work. (and has to be flushed weekly)
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D DeMilo,
Wow.
I grew up in central Wisconsin, and had relatives about 60 miles east of Des Moines. I left about 40 years ago. Always thought of that area as rather pristine.
Things have changed, I guess.
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unfortunately it has (this is Lytton in Sac county). in addition to the corn and soybean fields that have always been here there are now far too many hog operations (averages 1 6-house operation every 20-25 sq miles in addition to 1 6 - 8-house turkey operation for every 35 sq miles). this area also has a company that reprocesses waste products from a Tyson pork plant. the aquifer in this part of the state has been badly compromised.
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wow that seems like alot of farms per square mile. The sad thing is we eat way too much meat and what we dont eat we throw away. such a waste...
I know. and the bulk of all pork produced in the US is produced in Iowa
Well I am sure glad I started to use natrual products that are good for me and the enviroment. None of my stuff has it.
Bottled water is good when needed for emergency and such.
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#3 - Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:47 PM EDTthe water here is so hard have to use a filter to drink it. otherwise yick.
I am sure that the pigs are fed hormones and antibiotics. A long time a cousin raised a pig naturally wow was that good.
thanks i will start looking around to find good pork, as i love to have smoked ribs mmmm.
the trick on processed pork. soak in cold water overnight to remove excess salt and preservatives, then par-boil before smoking or grilling. if smoking leave uncovered in the refrigerator overnight to allow to "crust" to give the smoke a dry surface to penetrate
:)
thank you we always smoke them make my own rubs and sauces. your are a foodpedia....
I never liked the idea of super soap, it seemed odd to need it when just plain soap alway got me clean clean and disinfected. Body washes are full of oils and other things I don't want on my body or in the water table.
We worry about what is in the water, they are thumping for gas here and we are waiting to see how it will affect us in the long run.
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