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- Cholesterol
- Cognitive decline
- Depression
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Osteoporosis
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The Skinny on Fats
By Mary Enig, PhD, and Sally Fallon
IntroductionFats from animal and vegetable sources provide a concentrated source of energy in the diet; they also provide the building blocks for cell membranes and a variety of hormones and hormonelike substances. Fats as part of a meal slow down absorption so that we can go longer without feeling hungry. In addition, they act as carriers for important fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Dietary fats are needed for the conversion of carotene to vitamin A, for mineral absorption and for a host of other processes.
Politically Correct Nutrition is based on the assumption that we should reduce our intake of fats, particularly saturated fats from animal sources. Fats from animal sources also contain cholesterol, presented as the twin villain of the civilized diet.
Click Here For Story.........Emergency rooms buckle under patient load
Staff and money shortages mean some must wait hours to see a doctor
Overcrowded hospital emergency rooms are at the breaking point across the country, with potentially deadly consequences for heart attack victims and other extremely critical patients, doctors warn.
The logjam is the result of a variety of factors, from the number of patients who seek care for non-emergency conditions, to budget cuts, to nursing shortages, to the closing of failing hospitals.
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Little-known ‘failure to rescue’ is most common hospital safety mistake
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Every year, at least 61,000 people die from "failure to rescue" mistakes, a new report found.
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updated 8:28 a.m. ET, Tues., April. 8, 2008
High-profile medical errors such as operating on the wrong body part or receiving a mistaken dose of drugs should take a back seat to a far more common and insidious mistake, a new report reveals.
For the fifth straight year, an analysis of errors in the nation’s hospitals found that the most reported patient safety risk is a little-known but always-fatal problem called “failure to rescue.” More.........
Blood test that gives 'a six-year early warning' of Alzheimer's
Manufacturers say a new blood test could detect Alzheimer's up to six years before it takes hold
The test will allow doctors to alert those at risk of developing the conditions, and advise them of lifestyle changes such as improvements to their diet or more exercise.
It could also allow earlier treatment with drugs which slow the progress of the diseases.
But the breakthrough has raised fears that insurance companies could force people to undergo the check - and raise premiums for those deemed at risk.
Said by its creators to be 90 per cent accurate, the test measures the blood for proteins which can indicate the risk of brain disease, according to a report in Chemistry & Industry magazine.
U.S.-based manufacturer Power3 Medical Products plans to market the test in the U.S. and Greece later this year.
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Having trouble keeping up with our increasingly organic, eco-friendly world? Let me be your guide! From all-natural makeup to the best in eco-conscious jeans, I will test and review the products and treatments that are best for you and the planet.
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A new study commissioned by a US consumer watchdog found that leading brands of personal care products such as shampoos, lotions and body washes that are labelled organic or 100 per cent natural contain an unidisclosed carcinogenic toxin 1,4-Dioxane. The tests were carried out by a well known, reputable third party laboratory said the consumer group.
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Certified 100% Toxicfree Products Are Here!
“We look good, we smell good, and we have just exposed ourselves to 200 different chemicals a day through cosmetics” ~ U.S. News & World Report, Nov. 10, 1997
Do you suffer from headaches, dizziness, rashes, skin irritation, allergies, premature aging? Did you ever consider that your personal and skin care products may be causing your problems?
The health and nutrition of your skin is very important to your overall health. I bet you don't realize the hundreds of chemicals you apply to your body every day; whether in the form of shampoo, conditioner, hand cream, face cream, shaving cream, makeup, and so on. Even sunscreens can be hazardous to your skin because of the harsh chemicals within them. Toxic chemicals can have many negative impacts on your immune system. Why poison your skin when you can use safe alternatives that are 100% certified Toxic free?
Do you suffer from headaches, dizziness, rashes, skin irritation, allergies, premature aging? Did you ever consider that your personal and skin care products may be causing your problems?
The health and nutrition of your skin is very important to your overall health. I bet you don't realize the hundreds of chemicals you apply to your body every day; whether in the form of shampoo, conditioner, hand cream, face cream, shaving cream, makeup, and so on. Even sunscreens can be hazardous to your skin because of the harsh chemicals within them. Toxic chemicals can have many negative impacts on your immune system. Why poison your skin when you can use safe alternatives that are 100% certified Toxic free?
Editors Note:Tamco now offers a 100% toxic free wood stain and house paint, made from vegetable oil! Salad dressing house finishing! No toxins, no solvents, no VOC's and no hazardous ingrediants! www.tamcopaint.com to contact us about the product.
What Makes Up Your Makeup? Know What's on Your Face
Compared to what's in Our Paint at Tamco!
By Robert R. Barney
Make up is an integral part of most women\'s morning routine. With prices ranging from $1 to $75, there is surprisingly little variation in the ingredients found in most products. Make up consists of a coloring agent (just like automotive, fleet and house paint) and a carrier. In paint, we call the carrier "resin". Resin can be any type of polymer (hydrocarbon chemical) that resembles a liquid plastic or rubber. Some make up includes sunscreen or vitamins said to improve the skin\'s condition or allow the make up to last longer. Actually we make a non-toxic, solvent and hazard free paint made from soybeans containing both vitamins E and B! Most ingredients in make up are unpronounceable, and the ingredients are not always good for the skin. The same applies to most paints!
One of the most common ingredients in make up is talc. Talc is a known carcinogen and can cause lung damage. It clogs pores and can cause blemishes. It also fades quickly and creases easily. It is approved for use in cosmetics, because it is felt to be safe in small amounts. It is used in make up because it is cheap and widely available. At Tamco, we buy talc by the 50# bag (usually a pallet of 100 bags). Talc is used to make primer and flatteners! We use dust masks when adding this to our resins!
Propylene glycol is included in many make up and beauty products as a humectant. It is also included in brake fluid and antifreeze. According the the Material Safety Data Sheet, it can cause headaches, nausea vomiting, and central nervous system depression and can reach the blood stream through skin absorption. We use other solvents in most of our paints also found in make up. Acetone (used in nail polish remover and nail polish), Toluene (used in makeup), N-Butyl-Acetate (used in both make-up and nail polish, Xylene (found in some eyeliners) and ISO-propyl-Alcohol (used in everything from mouthwash to first aid cremes.)
Mercury in Cosmetics
Mercury is found in both house paint (as a biocide) and in your makeup, for the same reason; to kill bacteria and algae growth.
The FDA's handbook on Mercury in cosmetics state:
"Mercury compounds are readily absorbed through the skin on topical application and tend to accumulate in the body. They may cause allergic reactions, skin irritation, or neurotoxic manifestations. The use of mercury compounds as cosmetic ingredients is limited to eye area cosmetics at concentrations not exceeding 65 parts per million (0.0065 percent) of mercury calculated as the metal (about 100 ppm or 0.01 percent phenylmercuric acetate or nitrate) and provided no other effective and safe preservative is available for use."
Methylene chloride because of its animal carcinogenicity and likely hazard to human health. It is found in make up and other cosmetics. By the way, in the paint industry, it is used as a paint stripper! It is so powerful, when applied to your car, it will melt off dozens of layers of urethane paint!
Zirconium-containing complexes in aerosol cosmetic products because of their toxic effect on lungs, including granulomas. We use it as a paint film drying agent for enamel paints. It is now more understandable why the Chinese tainted dog food with melamine? Melamine is EPOXY CATALYST! However, like many chemicals, it is found in many products, so why not dog food!
Coal Tar Dye (which is usually listed as D&C Blue #1, Green #3, Yellow#5, Yellow #6, Red #33, or phenylenediamine) is found in shampoos and
Mineral oil is a petroleum by-product that clogs pores, worsens acne and slows down skin regeneration. It can cause premature aging and coats the skin so that it cannot eliminate toxins. It is in many products, including baby oil,because it is extremely cheap. Paint companies (not Tamco by the way) use it to cheapen their paints! Large, well known companies buy mineral oil as a cheap form of resin. Resins cost upwards to $4.00 per pound, whereas mineral oil can be bought as cheap as 15 cents per pound. It will thicken paint, but leaves within 30 days of application! It's bad for your face and bad for your paint!
Aluminum is found in most anti-perspirants. It blocks pores so sweat can not escape the skin. It has been linked to Alzheimer\'s Disease. We use it to make metallic that when added to clear resin, come the metallic color on your car!
Bismuth Oxychloride is a by product of iron mining. It is used in some mineral make ups. It is a large molecule and can clog pores, cause stinging and skin irritation and increase break outs in people with sensitive skin. Some cheap primers also use it.
So as you can see. Make up and automotive paint are very similar. One you apply to your face, which connects to your ORGANS and one is applied to your boat or car. Can you guess which is regulated most by the EPA? Hint, it isn't your makeup!
source:http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/183387/what_makes_up_your_makeup_know_whats.html
Looking for safer make up? Try these sites:
http://www.inspiredliving.com/organic/cosmetics/
http://www.healthyhome.net/cosmetics.htm
http://www.toxicfreelegacy.org/safecosmetics/forums_Nov06.html
http://www.bestorganicsforhealth.com/
http://www.ecomall.com/biz/natural.htm
http://www.articlesbase.com/cosmetics-articles/whats-hiding-in-your-bathroom-toxic-free-skin-care-solutions-102829.html
Cosmetics Safety: What's in Your Makeup Bag?
Environmentalists warn the average woman's makeup bag is a time bomb waiting to explode with serious health consequences. The cosmetic industry and the FDA say there's nothing to fear.
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
It's hard to ignore the headlines: The safety of cosmetics and personal care items is clearly being challenged on many levels.
To hear any well-versed environmentalist tell it, women are being set up for the health hit of a lifetime. The weapon of mass destruction: Our cute little cosmetic bags, filled to the brim with what some believe is a toxic chemical brew that could cause serious health harm.
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