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Silicone pacifiers break down with normal use and release nanoparticles of siliconALERT: A 2024 study found that silicone pacifiers break down with normal use and release nanoparticles of silicone similar to tiny microplastics. Since many parents choose to boil pacifiers to sterilize them, the scientists also tested boiled pacifiers to see if there was a change in the level of particles released. They found that boiling increased the breakdown and the number of silicone particles released during subsequent use. ![]()
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This means that babies who suck on worn silicone pacifiers are ingesting particles of siloxane-based silicone. Siloxane chemicals are linked to a list of nasty health harms including reproductive harms, liver harms, uterine cancer, adverse neurological effects, endocrine disruption and harm to the immune system. The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) published an opinion in 2015, stating that certain siloxane chemicals found in pacifiers "are very persistent and very bioaccumulative substances." For these reasons, we think silicone pacifiers are not a safe choice. If you use silicone pacifiers or nipples, replace them regularly!![]()
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What are the alternatives? Natural latex is one alternative but be sure to buy from a brand that is high quality to avoid toxic contaminants - nothing from China! If you choose a natural latex pacifier, also make sure it's made from pure natural latex which comes from the rubber tree (there is greenwashing out there - read the fine print!) Some people are allergic to latex. Latex allergies in babies are uncommon but can be severe. Children with spina bifida or requiring frequent surgeries are at higher risk because of increased exposure to latex during care. Latex allergies in your family? Your baby's risk would also be higher. Always replace any pacifier or nipple that shows signs of wear. One sign that natural latex is starting to wear is that it gets sticky.![]()
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The study also tested natural latex pacifiers. Boiling had no effect on natural latex pacifiers. The human risks associated with latex are contamination found in low quality latex and allergies.![]()
Study: journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0289377![]()
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Unless it's a true emergency, avoid drugs hospitals. Focus on real food, herbal medicine, and natural healing. Most drugs only mask symptoms-not the root cause.![]()
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If olive oil was a medication, it would be packaged as a special new medicine and pushed on everyone at a cost of thousands of dollars yearly. ![]()
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This simple and tasty addition to your diet can make a big positive impact on your health!![]()
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Benefits of Olive Oil in Dementia and Other Simple Ways to Help Your Brain![]()
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vitality101.com/content/benefits-olive-oil-dementia-and-other-simple-ways-help-your-brain
Sign the Petition to your U.S Reps. Ask them to Co-sponsor & pass the Apeel Reveal Act to label foods coated with junk food ingredients! Link: tinyurl.com/ApeelReveal![]()
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What if your fresh & healthy fruits & vegetables were sprayed with an undisclosed coating containing an ingredient that caused you to have a severe allergic reaction? Or undisclosed ingredients commonly found in processed junkfood? This is now real.![]()
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Financed by the Gates Foundation, Apeel claims to have created a plant-based coating that extends the shelf life of certain fresh fruits and vegetables. Apeel states that the ingredients, “plant-based simple fats called mono and diglycerides, baking soda & citric acid-are common, naturally occurring food ingredients found in the edible peels, pulp, and seeds of fruits and vegetables that also have a long history of safe use in everyday foods such as baby formula, dairy products, baked goods, meats, & nut and seed butters.”![]()
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The company doesn't disclose a full list of ingredients and sources. Mono- & diglycerides are emulsifiers, commonly derived from sources like soybean oil, palm oil, or sunflower oil. They're commonly used in processed junk foods like ice cream, cookies & cake, bread, margarine, mayonnaise, processed meats, frozen meals, chocolate & candy.![]()
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A new study on impacts of processed foods on human health & weight found many foods perceived to be healthy because they're minimally processed contain ingredients such as emulsifiers & negatively impact health. Some food emulsifiers alter the gut microbiome, causing inflammation & more. ![]()
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Studies link GMO soybean oil to liver & kidney damage. There are people who react to ingredients derived from soy, including soybean oil. Seed oils have high levels of omega-6 fats that can cause inflammation. “Seed oils are chemically processed, which may include cleaning, pressing, bleaching, deodorizing, refining and, in some cases, adding a chemical solvent hexane for oil extraction.” - Julia Zumpano, RD LD![]()
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Citric acid is naturally found in citrus fruits but also produced industrially, relying on GMO corn. Mold (Aspergillus niger) is used & is generally considered safe, but some with compromised immune systems may be sensitive & others allergic. ![]()
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Widespread use of Apeel on fresh fruit & veggies could make it hard for people with allergies or inflamation to find safe food. It's not good to coat healthy fresh food w/ingredients widely found in processed junk. Sign the petition to stop the madness!![]()
#APEEL #MAHA #Health #Holistic #holistichealth #food #JunkFood #gmofreeusa #toxinfreeusa
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Calling all Independent Natural Product Retailers... It is time to register for the 2024 MAHO Expo!
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