The Dirty Dozen
The National Cancer Prevention Coalition ranks the top 12 cancer causing products (called “The Dirty Dozen”) in the average home and they include the following products:
*Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder with Talc
*Crest Tartar Control Toothpaste
*Alberto VO5 Conditioner
*Clairol Nice ‘N Easy Hair Color
*AJAX Cleanser
*Lysol Disinfectant
*Oscar Meyer Frankfurters
*Borden Lucerne Whole Milk
*Cover Girl Replenishing Natural Finish Foundation Makeup
*Zud Heavy Duty Cleanser
*Zodiac Cat & Dog Flea Collar
*Ortho Weed-B-Gone Lawn Weed Killer
Do any of these surprise you? They did me. The level of chemicals we put in our bodies is unprecedented and is certainly changing our health and that of future generations.
Did you know:
There has been a 28% increase in childhoood cancer since the addition of pesticides into household products. (Source: National Cancer Institute)
In one decade, there has been a 42% increase in asthma (29% for men; 82% for women – the higher rate for women is believed to be due to women’s longer exposure times to household chemicals.) (Source: Center for Disease Control)
Due to the increase in toxic buildup in our bodies, including the toxic buildup of formaldehyde, dead bodies are not decomposing as fast as they used to. (Source: National Institute of Health)
What can you do to help your family?! Use non-toxic products in your home:
- Safe, green cleaners
- natural, healthy skin care, make-up and personal care products
- clean water - filter chemical toxins from your water
- keep chemicals out of your body - whenever possible chose organic and use all natural vitamins and pain relievers
To your health!
Lisa and Dave Tambellini
Independent Shaklee Distributors
815-477-1218
www.bellinihealth.com
