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Dying to look good Every time you make up, you lather your face with a deadly cocktail of carcinogens, preservatives, mutagens, allergens, toxic heavy metals and other poisons that slip through the loose regulatory net. Killer colours Most cosmetic colours are considered capable of causing cancer - such as D&C reds 2, 3, 4, 10, 17 and 23; and FD&C red 10 and blue 4 - and are banned from US and European cosmetics, Cancer-causing ingredients Cosmetics can contain frank carcinogens - which are inherently carcinogenic - or hidden carcinogens - which become carcinogenic under certain circumstances, such as when mixed, or Alternatives When it comes to makeup, it may be a case of choosing your poison carefully. If your lifestyle is relatively toxin-free, the use of well-chosen makeup may not add much to your total toxic load. The not-so-bad guys Makeup is an entirely unnatural phenomenon and no makeup product can claim to be 100-per-cent safe. Even those that don’t have carcinogens may use ingredients that can cause allergic reactions, irrita... A safer way to shop for toiletries When choosing personal care products, shop at health food stores and specially dedicated shops such as Planet Organic (0171 221 7171). Choose those that contain the fewest number of ingredients. ... A perfume free peer The Countess of Mar, who sits in the British House of Lords, developed MCS after over exposure to organophosphate (OP) pesticides contained in sheep dip on her Worcestershire farm. ... ...

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6 Feb 2012 | Adverse Reactions (bshubbard)

In the pocket

Our main feature this month (http://www.wddty.com/kill-not-cure.html) highlights two disturbing statistics about Big Pharma: in 2011, it was recorded as the most fraudulent industry group in the world... more »

11 Jan 2012 | Adverse Reactions (bshubbard)

When miracles happen

Praying for another’s wellbeing is problematic, even at this time of year when our thoughts might turn to miracles and healings of the sick.   It’s not a problem for the sender or rec... more »

7 Dec 2011 | Jill Purce (bshubbard)

Chanting for health

Using our voices has always been the key to healing and transformation in traditional cultures, and was a major contribution to a healthy community in our own – until we stopped. Having pioneere... more »

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