Wearing sunscreen can prevent over exposure to the sun. But, did you ever stop to think what is in the sunscreen that you are liberally slathering all over your body? Some may think, “It doesn’t matter; it is only on my skin.” Every time you put a body product on your skin, it quickly penetrates and enters your blood stream. If it is not good for you, the liver, kidneys, and other organs have to deal with it.
, including major brands like Hawaiian Tropic, Banana Boat and Neutrogena. Only 39 of them are considered safe — that is a mere eight percent. That means a whopping 461 of them either don’t provide adequate protection or contain potentially hazardous ingredients, or both. Does your sunscreen measure up? Find out in the EWG Sunscreen Guide.
*The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit who is committed to using the power of public information to protect public health and the environment. One of their main goals is to protect the most vulnerable segments of the human population—children, babies, and infants in the womb—from health problems attributed to a wide array of toxic contaminants.
METABOLIC BALANCE CAN HELP
Metabolic Balance® offers a scientific basis to determine which foods are best for each of us. Participants in the Metabolic Balance® program receive individualized meal plans that include the most wholesome foods that will work best with each person’s metabolism, detox and remove toxins from the body, and reach optimum health. I offer weekly meetings for my clients for support and learning. Some of what I cover in the classes for my clients participating in my Metabolic Balance® program is to understand how chemicals in personal care products negatively affects the body and how to recognize healthy personal care products.
Metabolic Balance® has individualized programs for weight management & optimal health. If you are interested in finding out more about metabolic balance,® contact Myra. You can also visit MetabolicBalanceCalifornia.com. Sign up now for monthly news & tips.
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