Summer is well underway now and many of us are making multiple trips to the beach and hence have been using a lot of sunscreen to protect us from the sun’s harmful rays.
But wait, before you lather on that sunscreen , do take note. According to a recent study conducted by a team at the University of Switzerland, chemicals in sunscreen have high estrogenic activity. Chemical estrogens are “gender benders” and can cause a whole host of health problems for both sexes. Chicago Healers Practitioner Dr. Martha Howard highlights some of the issues:
Women
o Increased breast and uterine cancer
o Uterine fibroid tumors
o Endometriosis
o PMS
o Irregular Periods
o Migraines
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Men
o Reduced penis size
o Increased testicular cancer
o Undescended testicles
o Breast enlargement
o Lowered sperm counts
o Sexual identity confusion
o Impaired male fetal brain patterning
Fear not, though, as it is easy to prevent exposure to these harmful chemicals and their effects by using organic, chemical free sunscreens. Applying these will ensure a happy, healthy and sunny summer! Dr. Howard recommends:
· Desert Essence Organics Age Reversal Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 30
· MyChelle Sun Shield
· California Baby SPF 30+ No Fragrance Sunscreen
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