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The What Tests have shown that 99% of breast cancer tissues contain this everyday chemical. This chemical is used as a preservative in antiperspirants, cosmetics, personal care products and sunscreens as well as in food and food packaging. This endocrine disruptor can be absorbed through the skin, blood and digestive system. Causes developmental and reproductive toxicity, allergies and immunotoxicity.  The US has no regulations on this toxin. Has been found in tissue of marine life. The Why Parabens - usually identifiable as methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and ethylparaben.  Parabens are not inactive chemicals, but rather have biological activity and act on estrogenic pathways, meaning a ilments such as decreased sperm count, endometriosis, and insulin resistance are all associated with this sort of activity. In addition, they can cause early puberty and menopause.  Less than 10% of breast cancers can be attributed to genetics meaning the majority of bre

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, we are focusing on ways we can reduce exposure to cancer causing toxins. Reading labels can be pretty overwhelming so we're breaking it down by going over some of the most commonly used offenders.  What are phthalates? It's a group of chemicals used as solvents or stabilizers in products. They're also used to  soften and improve the flexibility and durability of plastics.  Why should phthalates be avoided? They are known to be endocrine disruptors affecting the estrogen and androgen hormone systems, and exposure to phthalates has been linked breast cancer, asthma, obesity, decreased fertility, diabetes and developmental issues. Some examples in studies are decreased fertility in men and women, early development of breasts in young girls, tumor formation, increase in growth of breast cancer cells, exacerbation of asthma and  physical abnormalities in male offspring of exposed mothers, such as undescended testes, reduc