Healthy Choices E-News
Helping you make healthy choices for life
November 2004
Welcome
to this month's edition of the Healthy Choices newsletter
and a special welcome to all our new subscribers.
Each
month we feature up-to-date information on health issues that may affect you
and your family. We also look at one of
our many product ranges; provide details of our latest special offers plus
give you a chance to win one of the products from our toxin-free range.
Our
featured product range is the Personal Care range which
contains totally safe, environmentally-friendly toiletries for all the
family. If you have not tried them yet, you will find out how to make
great savings on the personal care products in our Special Offers
section.
Do
remember to enter our competition this month if you live in the UK or
Europe. This month's prize helps to put you in the mood for
Christmas.
I
hope you find this month's newsletter interesting and informative. If you
have any suggestions for future articles, I'd be happy to hear from you.
Best
wishes
Sue
Bedford
RGN
Diploma in Nutrition
Contents:
·
Toxic Shock - what's really in our toiletries?
·
Health Bites
·
NEWAYS Personal Care range
·
November's Special Offers
·
Competition – chance to win a 15ml bottle
of Orange Essential Oil from the Aromatherapy
range
·
Useful Websites
·
Direct Account
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Toxic - what's really in our toiletries?
The adverts on TV and in magazines for
family toiletries always seem to portray an image of cleanliness and
safety. Cute little babies are seen splashing about in masses of
bubbles, smiling children appear cleaning their teeth with yummy
toothpastes, young women appear with long, shiny hair after washing
it with the latest herbal shampoo. I'm sure you could think of many
more examples but do you take any notice of them? Do you spot the
products you've seen on the supermarket shelves and think that you must try
them as they looked good in the advert? You probably wouldn't admit it,
but most of us are influenced by these ads in some way. Advertisers know just
how effective these familiar images can be in increasing sales and we
fall for it hook, line and sinker!
This has become so effective that we rarely
question the safety of the products we buy to keep ourselves and our family
clean. Did you realise that the responsibility is not on the
manufacturers to prove that their chemicals are "safe" and
"non-toxic"? Instead, it is left to the government regulating bodies
to prove that they are unsafe. Time and time again expert evidence supplied by
some of the best independent scientists in the world is disputed by industry
"experts", with vast amounts of money behind them, to discredit the
work done by decent, honest scientists providing factual and scientific
evidence of the long term, ongoing effects of these chemicals. Look how
long it took scientists to persuade the world that cigarette smoke damaged
health - over 30 years, yet tobacco is still on sale!
Does this shock you? Well it should!
This is not new. Articles are appearing more and more regularly in the
newspapers about how common chemicals are causing cancers and other immune
system diseases like asthma and eczema. Wildlife, too have shown some
alarming changes where they have been found to change sex or become
sterile. When will we wake up and accept the truth? If you have a family
with young children, you owe it to them to check this out for
yourself and avoid anything that could possibly harm their health.
Over 884 chemicals used in personal care
products and cosmetics have been identified as being harmful to health, many of
which can affect the unborn child, too. Here is a list of common
ingredients found in products some of you probably still use each day:
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate(SLS) and Sodium
Laureth Sulphate (SLES) - These are found in
shampoos, hair conditioners, toothpastes, body washes etc. They are strong
detergents also used in garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers, which can
cause irritation and permanent damage to the eyes (especially in children),
skin rashes, hair loss, flaking skin and mouth ulceration. When combined with
other ingredients, they can form nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic and can
easily pass through the skin into the bloodstream, accumulating in the heart,
lungs, liver and brain.
Propylene Glycol and Polyethelene Glycol (PEG) - Material Safety Data
Sheets warn users to avoid skin contact with this substance, and protective
clothing should be worn at all times. It is the cosmetic form of mineral
oil found in automatic brake fluid, hydraulic fluid and industrial antifreeze,
yet is also found in make-up, hair and skin care products, deodorants, and
aftershave. The related agent, Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) that is found mainly in
skin cleansers is a caustic used in industry to dissolve grease. Both of these
are strong skin irritants and can cause contact dermatitis, liver abnormalities
and kidney damage.
Diethanolamine (DEA); Triethanolamine (TEA); Monoethanolamine (MEA) - These chemicals are
commonly found in children's bubble baths. When combined with nitrosamines,
these substances can become carcinogenic. They are able to pass directly into
the blood stream and, in studies, have been found to induce cancer of the liver
and kidneys in mice.
Talc - This is found in baby powders, face powders,
and body powders as well as some contraceptives such as condoms. Talc is
a known carcinogen and is a major cause of ovarian cancer when used in the
genital area. It can be harmful if inhaled as it can lodge in the lungs,
causing respiratory disorders.
Sodium Fluoride - This is found in
toothpaste. It can cause permanent discolouration of second teeth, called
Fluorosis, especially when ingested as a baby. It is also an active component
of rat poison. In the US, it is a legal requirement to display the following
warning in bold faced capitals on the boxes of all toothpastes containing
Fluoride:
"WARNING: KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN UNDER SIX YEARS OF AGE. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE, SEEK
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE OR CONTACT A POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY."
Petrolatum & Mineral Oil - This is used
industrially as a petroleum based grease component and is also known as liquid
vaseline, mineral oil jelly, baby oil and paraffinum liquidum. This
substance strips the natural oils from the skin and forms an oily film over the
skin, which prohibits the release of toxins. It can also cause
photosensitivity, chapping, dryness and premature ageing.
Lanolin - This is found in cosmetics and body
lotions and also in nappy cream. Lanolin is a known skin sensitiser that can
cause rashes. In tests, 50 – 60% of lanolin samples were found to be highly
contaminated with organo-chlorine pesticides (used in sheepdip), which are
known carcinogens.
When I first discovered this over four years
ago, it seemed too horrific to believe - maybe that is how you are feeling
right now. I went straight to the bathroom and found these very chemicals
listed on products I was using on myself and my children. But something
inside me made me investigate further and I was shocked to discover that
scientists and toxicologists have known about this for decades.
Thankfully, my family are no longer
exposed to these or any other potentially harmful chemicals in our toiletries
or household cleaning products. It would seem irresponsible to allow my children
to use them after all I've discovered. And I certainly do not wish to
increase our chance of cancer, now affecting 2 in 5 of us, according to
the latest statistics.
Those six chemicals mentioned above are just a
small number in a long list. More chemicals can be found on http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/Toxins.html .
If you would like a small leaflet, which can fit in a purse or wallet, listing
even more, go to http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/Leaflets/Toxins_Guide.pdf to
print off pocket guides for yourself and a friend.
With Christmas fast approaching, please bear in
mind what you have just read. Do you normally buy fragranced toiletries
for any member of your family, or friends? If so, please check the labels
carefully and consider what affect your gift may have on their health.
For safe alternatives, check out http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/UKStore
or http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/EuroStore.
We shall be adding a Christmas gifts section, shortly. Also see the Exclusive
Special Offers if you want to rid your bathroom of potentially harmful
toxins in one go.
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Health
Bites
Onion Breath OK as It Fights Cancer
Researchers have known for some time that onions may help fight
cancer, but a study in the US is believed to be the first to compare
cancer-fighting abilities among commonly consumed onion varieties. It seems the
stronger the onions the more likely they will inhibit cancer growth. So feel
free to consume them and tell those that are troubled by your breath you are
just on an anti-cancer programme. Shallots and onion varieties with the
strongest flavour had the highest total antioxidant activity, an indication
that they may have a stronger ability to destroy charged molecules called free
radicals, an excess of which are thought to increase the risk of disease,
particularly cancer.
Source: Eurek Alert October 21, 2004
Lower Blood Pressure - Another Benefit of Folic Acid
Folic acid possesses many benefits such as decreasing one's risk
of colon cancer; lowering homocysteine levels associated with an increased risk
of heart disease and strokes; affecting mood and the ability to think; and
building stronger bones.
Increasing your intake of folic acid can reduce your risk of high
blood pressure too, according to a new study unveiled during a special meeting
of the American Heart Association recently in Chicago. Researchers found women
who consumed more than 800 micrograms of folic acid through food and vitamin
supplements lowered their risk of high blood pressure by almost a third
compared to those who took in less than 200 micrograms a day. More than 150,000
women in two age groups were studied to see if there was a link between the
risk of high blood pressure and their folic acid intake. Women aged 26-46 who
consumed more than 800 micrograms of folate daily showed the most dramatic
decrease in hypertension risk. Older women in the 43-70 age bracket who ate the
most folate also cut their risk of high blood pressure, but by a more modest 13
percent.
Source: Chicago
Sun-Times October 12, 2004
The Nine Triggers of Heart Attacks
How likely are you to have a heart attack? Researchers have pin-pointed nine factors
that will determine your risk. Top of the pile is cigarette smoking. Smoking 6 to 10 cigarettes a day doubles
your risk, the risk quadruples if you smoke 20 a day, while those who smoke 40
or more a day have a nine-fold risk of an attack.
Other factors include
high blood pressure, diabetes, abdominal obesity, low daily fruit and vegetable
consumption, a lack of exercise and stress.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times October 12, 2004
PROSTATE: Flaxseed
can reverse a pre-cancerous condition
There could also be some good news for men who've
reached that stage in life when thoughts turn to the prostate. A combination of flaxseed and a low-fat diet
can slow the spread of benign prostatic tissue, and may even reverse
pre-cancerous changes in prostate tissue.
Researchers tested the combination therapy on a group
of 15 men, who possibly had early-stage prostate cancer according to
biopsy. They were put on a low-fat
diet, and supplemented with 30 g daily of ground flaxseeds. Of these, two did not need a repeat biopsy
because PSA levels had normalised, while only one of the other 13 had possible
prostate cancer on follow-up biopsy.
It's been suggested that ground flaxseed may be safer
than flaxseed oil, although patients may develop vitamin B6 deficiency if not
taken in other sources.
Source: Urology, 2004; 63:
900-4
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NEWAYS Personal
Care Range
Specially formulated to avoid potentially damaging skin irritants
and other undesirable ingredients, our Personal Care products provide
safer solutions for your personal hygiene needs
Indulge
Bubble Bath
Indulge
Bubble Bath is a relaxing liquid bubble
bath, suitable for men and women. It gently cleanses and softens your skin
whilst relaxing the body in aromatic calm. May also be used as a shower gel.
Extracts of spirea, hops, matrica and laurel have been included and may
support, relax and soothe tired muscles and stiff joints. The relaxing aroma of
Chinese Geranium has been found to help migraine sufferers by simply sniffing
the bottle. May also be used as a shower gel.
50ml £3.29 / €4.91
250ml £6.58 / €9.83
500ml £12.34 / €18.41
Refresh
Bath & Shower Gel
Refresh
Bath & Shower Gel is a wonderful
addition to any bathroom. It contains mild, gentle cleansing agents and herbal
extracts to cleanse and soften your skin, leaving you feeling refreshed and
clean all day. Refresh is perfect for showering, bathing and
washing hands. Ideal for all skin types including sensitive and delicate as
well as being wonderful for babies and young children when used in the correct
dilutions.
50ml £3.71 / €4.91
250ml £5.76 / €8.59
500ml £9.87 / €14.74
Subdue Deodorant
Subdue is a roll-on deodorant containing natural herbal extracts to help
you stay fresh all day. Coriander, sage and eucalyptus gently deodorise, while
aloe vera supports the natural moisture levels of the skin. Subdue
is safe, simple and effective. After bath or shower, pat skin dry and apply Subdue,
then gently massage into skin. If preferred, and for additional protecton,
first spray with Eliminator (mouthwash), allow to dry, then
apply Subdue as described.
50ml £4.11 / €6.13
Close
Shaving Gel
Close
Shaving Gel is suitable for both
men and women. It contains penetrating ingredients that help fill each
individual hair shaft with moisture, causing the hair to straighten and
allowing for a closer shave. This is especially helpful in darker skins as it
helps to prevent the problem of ingrown hairs. For optimum results: wet the
area to be shaved and apply a small amount of Close Shave.
Leave for approximately 30 seconds, then apply another small amount of Close
Shave and rub into a lather. Shave and rinse thoroughly.
50ml £4.11 / €6.13
125ml £4.94 / €7.37
Purisorb
Talc - Free Powder
Purisorb is a wonderful safe alternative to talcum powder. It is suitable for
use on young babies and toddlers as it helps to absorb moisture and keep those
important little areas dry. It is also great for adults, too, to use after a
bath or shower to help keep you feeling fresh all day. Purisorb
contains tapioca, chitosan, aloe vera and vitamin E - safe enough to eat! It is
suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, delicate skin, and will not
interfere with your skin's natural moisture balance.
125g £8.22
/ €12.28
If
you wish to order the products listed above, you can place your order by phone,
e-mail or via the Healthy Choices website at http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/UKStore/Personalcare.html
http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/EuroStore/Personalcare.html
.
Also see our Exclusive Special
Offer for some great savings on the Personal Care
range.
Postage and Packing Rates
£1 - £14.99: £3; £15 - £29.99: £4; £30 - £49.99: £5; £60
and over: Free
€40 - €84.99: €8; €85 and over: Free
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(Available to residents of the UK & Europe,
only)
These gift packs
make great Christmas presents for family and friends, or maybe you would like
to treat yourself, instead. They both come in a smart, burgundy bag with
gift tag and are totally free from the health-damaging toxins commonly found in
similar products on the high street.
Relax and Enjoy
Gift Pack
Rush, rush, rush!!!
That’s all Christmas seems to be at times. Well here’s a great opportunity to
make some time for yourself and give yourself the pampering you know you
deserve! Relax with fabulous Indulge bubble bath, with a handy
scrunchie to really invigorate your skin, and then use Tender Care,
with a few drops of sensual Ylang Ylang, to really make you
feel good. It’s so simple – just relax and enjoy!
Normally £22.21/ €33.17
Special Offer : £18 / €27 plus
p&p, save over £4 / €6
Promotion Code for
Postal or Telephone Orders: NOV 1
Razor Sharp Gift Set
Every man knows you can’t
get a closer, smoother feel than a good “wet” shave and Neways has the products
to ensure you look sharp this Christmas. With a proper, bristle shaving brush
to really help you make the most effective use of Neways’ great Close
shaving gel, a double bladed razor for that smooth, smooth shave, and Barrier
Cream to protect your newly shaved face, you’ll look, and feel, “razor
sharp” this Christmas!
Normally
£26.32 / €39.30
Special Offer : £21 / €32 plus
p&p, save over £5 / €7
Promotion Code for Postal
or Telephone Orders: NOV 2
Credit card orders may be placed by clicking on:
http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/UKStore/Month_Offer.html or http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/EuroStore/Month_Offer.html
**
Exclusive to E-News Subscribers **
(Available to residents of the UK & Europe,
only)
Convert Your
Bathroom Pack
When
people first discover that products they use each day could be potentially
harmful, they want to throw all their old products out. This pack, available with
a choice of Silken Shampoo or Ultimate Shampoo, offers a quick and simple way
to replace your usual products with totally safe alternatives.
Silken
Pack contains:
Silken
Shampoo 250ml
Refresh Shower Gel 250ml
Close Shave Gel 50ml
Exuberance Conditioner 250ml
Eliminator Mouthwash 500ml
Subdue Deodorant 50ml
Ultra Shine Radiance 75g
Indulge Bubble Bath 250ml
Replenishing Mist 250ml
Ultimate Pack contains:
Ultimate Shampoo 250ml
Refresh Shower Gel 250ml
Close Shave Gel 50ml
Exuberance Conditioner 250ml
Eliminator Mouthwash 500ml
Subdue Deodorant 50ml
Ultra Shine Radiance 75g
Indulge Bubble Bath 250ml
Replenishing Mist 250ml
Normally £45 / €65
Special Offer : £40 / €58 plus
p&p, save over £14 / €22 off individual prices
Promotion Code for
Postal or Telephone Orders: NOV 3
Credit card orders may be placed by clicking on:
http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/UKStore/1104.html or http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/EuroStore/1104.html
Postage and Packing Rates
£1 - £14.99: £3; £15 - £29.99: £4; £30 - £49.99: £5; £60
and over: Free
€40 - €84.99: €8; €85 and over: Free
Offers end on 5th December
2004.
See next month’s issue for more offers.
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* Competition *
(Available to residents of the UK & Europe, only)
Answer the question below and you could be
the winner of a 15ml bottle of Orange Essential Oil worth £5.76/€8.60. Oil of Orange is a favourite for
enhancing the mood and soothing the spirit. The aromatic fragrance of orange
encourages feelings of joy and is excellent when added to your bath in winter
to give a warming feeling. Orange is a favourite fragrance at Christmas.
Question: Which of the following are the latest
figures estimating how many people are likely to have some form of cancer
in their lifetime?
a) 1:3
b) 2:5
c) 1:4
E-mail
your answer to competition@healthychoices.co.uk
and put your answer in the Subject line. Closing date is
5th December. Should there be more than one
correct entry, the winner will be chosen at random.
October’s
Competition Winner: Janet
from Ipswich.
Congratulations Janet.
The correct answer was c) Aloe Vera is a member of the lily
family. Quite a few of you were fooled by that one, thinking it was a cactus,
but the answer was in the article.
You
should receive your prize of a 50ml bottle of Refresh Bath
& Shower Gel, shortly
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At Healthy Choices, we frequently
come across websites which we believe you may find interesting and useful. Here are 3 sites:
NiBal Survey on Dieting
http://www.nibalprogramme.ukhq.co.uk/Questionnaire.html
If
you checked out http://www.nibalprogramme.com
which was mentioned in last month's e-news, you may be interested in a survey
that NiBal is doing. It is meant for anyone who has ever
been on a diet and will help NiBal develop new programmes to
meet the needs of dieters in the 21st Century. The survey is totally
confidential and no personal details are required. Everyone who
fills in the short survey has the option of entering a prize draw to win a NiBal
Nutrient Balancing Course by e-mail, worth £16.50.
Vitalia Health
is a company which helps people to take responsibilty for their health by
offering programmes and products that educate and promote well-being.
They include an extensive range of CDs which can help with self-esteem,
insomnia, addiction, bereavement and many more situations, simply by being
played in the background. The website contains some compelling testimonials
from people who have benefited from these CDs which contain music or
nature sounds.
Google Desktop Search Engine
http://www.mercola.com/2004/nov/3/google_desktop_search.htm
Some of you may receive the twice weekly e-news
from Dr Mercola on an amazing number of health issues from around the
world. This week he mentioned a new, free service from Google that
has nothing to do with health but which you may find useful to download to your
computer. Dr. Mercola explains it very well on the link above, so do take
a look. We have downloaded this service and it is brilliant at
finding files on the computer in the same style as searching for a website on
the internet. Once downloaded, the programme searches through all your files
and catalogues them in the same way as "spiders" trawl the world wide
web to catalogue websites. I think one of the most amazing parts of
this service is that it is free.
There
will be more sites listed next month.
If you have come across any websites which you feel would be of benefit
to subscribers of Healthy Choices E-News, please e-mail healthychoices@ecoworld.co.uk
with the details and we’ll check them out for future issues.
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Many of our regular customers at Healthy
Choices have chosen to open a direct account with Neways
International to save up to 30% off the recommended retail prices.
For £10/€14.50, to cover the cost of an Introductory
Pack, as a direct account holder, you are entitled to buy all the
products at wholesale + VAT and delivery, a saving of up to 30% depending on
the size of your order. You also receive a free, bi-monthly copy of Prime
Time magazine which gives product information, testimonials and
special offers. The only condition is to place at least one order every six
months no matter how small.
For more information, click on the link below:
http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/Direct_Acct.html
**** EXTRA SPECIAL OFFER ****
If you are interested in setting up your own
business recommending the NEWAYS range of products, the cost of starting
up has been slashed by 50% to just £12.50/€18. This
offer is only available until 31st December 2004 so if you
have ever fancied getting out of the rat race and starting your own business,
why not take advantage of this special offer, right now? Details can be
found at http://www.healthychoices.ukhq.co.uk/Business
. If you aren't interested, yourself, there may be someone you know who
would really appreciate hearing about this, so please pass the web address on
to them.
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