alternative to toxic tampons

[Guest guest]

Thought I would mention a product that we use at our house and love.

They are called menstrual sponges and work like a tampon but without

the toxic chemicals. They are very comfortable and work great! I

just wanted to share since this is a health issue too.

 

Here is the website to read more about them and some info to look

through too.

 

~A

 

http://www.jadeandpearl.com/

 

What are Sea Pearls?™

Sea Pearls™ are Natural Sea Sponge Tampons. Since sponges are

reuseable, they are an environmentally friendly alternative to

tampons.

Do you view your period as a curse rather than a blessing?

Have you been plagued with PMS, missed periods, Pelvic Inflammatory

Disease, immune system deficieny, or even worse, Toxic Shock Syndrome

(T.S.S)? Did you know that Dioxin, a chemical found in conventional

tampons is now being linked to breast cancer, ovarian cancer,

endometriosis and more? Well...have no fear...

SEA PEARLS are here!

Here is a Testimonial from one of our many satisfied customers:

" I cannot believe it took me so long to check into alternatives

to " big company " tampons despite my knowledge of TSS. It was brought

to my attention recently by a woman who is concerned about her

daughter entering into womanhood and the choices she should give her.

I then thought of my own daughter who in the not-so-distant future

will be starting her menses. Good health, healthy living and the

environment is crucial to me and my family. I run a home based

business of nutritional and herbal supplements and skin care. I had

never really checked out alternatives even though I thought I might

one day. The one day finally came and I tried another product, but

every woman's body is different and I found the other product

uncomfortable, hard and just not right for me.

I then chose the Jade and Pearl's natural sea sponge tampons.

The day after I received them, my cycle started. You know when you

know something is right. I found it simple to use. It is soft,

extremely comfortable and environmentally, you cannot get much

friendlier than this! So easy, so soft and so great! Thanks so much

for answering all of my questions! I'll be talking up a storm about

the sponges!! " Livia J. Keidan

 

 

 

 

 

Jade and Pearl

PO Box 1106, Hawthorne, FL 32640

Phone: (800) 219-9765 or (386) 684-3217

Fax: (386) 684-3359

 

 

Sea Pearls are natural, reusable Atlantic Natural Sea Sponge Tampons.

They are a safe, efficient, Dioxin and rayon free alternative to the

ordinary single use tampons. The average woman uses over 17,000

tampons during her menstruating years. Why be an average woman?

 

Atlantic Natural Sea SpongeTampons

 

$SAVE$ The more you order, the more you save! We have a special

discount based on how many packages you order.

 

Sea Pearls are also available at most natural food stores. Ask for us

by name.

If your local natural food store doesn't carry Sea Pearls, request

that they do so!

 

 

 

 

 

4 Reasons you Should Use Sea Pearls™

1. For your Health:

Our Sea Pearls™ Natural Sea Sponge tampons do not contain any Dioxin

or synthetic fibers. Research has determined that there are health

risks associated with conventional tampon usage. These risks are

related to the use of Dioxin, a by-product of the tampon fibers

bleaching process.

Risk asociated diseases related to Dioxin exposure and synthetic

fibers are: endometriosis, ovarian, cervical, and breast cancers, and

more!

 

2. To Save $$

Compare the cost* of tampons with our Sea Pearls™:

Menstrual

Product Cost Will Last You You'll spend

1 box of 40 tampons ~$ 8 1 menstrual cycle or less $84+ per yr

1 box of organic tampons ~$12 1 menstrual cycle or less $144+ per yr

1 pack of Sea Pearls™sponges ~$ 11 6-12 months ~$11 per year

*Cost is based on retail estimation.

 

 

 

3. For the Earth

The average woman uses nearly 600 pounds of paper and cotton

throughout her lifetime menstrual cycle. In North America alone, an

estimated 20 billion bleached pads and tampons end up in our sewage

systems each year. Sponge tampons are reusable for 6 months or more.

 

4. For your Comfort and Convenience

Sponge tampons are very comfortable, soft and textured like the

vaginal wall. Many women report they do not even feel their sponge.

Sponges are naturally very absorbent, and some women even use them

during intercourse.

Sea Pearls™ are convenient - no more running to the store for

emergency tampons. Sea Pearls™ are very practical when camping,

swimming or trekking. All you need is water to clean them. You will

never again need to worry about polluting the environment with used

sanitary products.

 

How to Use Sea Pearls™

 

 

It's Easy!

We feel that an important part of empowering ourselves as women

includes regaining confidence in our bodies. We must re-learn how to

listen to and trust the natural signals our bodies give us. Using sea

sponges gives women the opportunity to experience what their bodies

feel like -- both inside and out. They also give us a chance to get

into the rhythm of our special and individual moon cycle.

*Sea sponges, like tampons, are not sterile. Therefore, great

personal care should be exercised in their use.

Insertion

First, wash your hands thoroughly. Wet your sponge. Then thoroughly

squeeze out excess water. Insert the sponge into your vagina using

your fingers. You should feel comfortable. If you feel any pressure,

remove your sponge and trim around the sponge to a smaller size.

Sponges are pre-shaped, so don't cut them in half.

Removal

Sponges are soft and textured like your vaginal wall and very easy to

remove. Simply feel for the perimeter of the sponge, grasp it and

pull gently. For easy retrieval, you may sew a piece of dental floss

to the sponge. However, the sponge is delicate, so take care when

removing with the string.

Rinsing and Storage

Don't use harsh soap on your sponge. It leaves a film that upsets the

natural PH balance of your vagina. You may however, use a mild

natural soap to wash your sponge.

You may boil your sponge for about 2 minutes if you wish, however, we

do not recommend it because it shrinks and toughens your sponge, and

also shortens its useful lifetime. We have no scientific evidence,

but it is a fact that microwaving changes the molecular structure of

matter, so we would not recommend it. Between cycles, there are

several ways to disinfect Sea Pearls . You may soak them in any

of these mixtures - all work well:

1. a solution of 1 tbsp. baking soda in 1 cup of warm water

2. a solution of 1 tbsp. cider vinegar in 1 cup of water

3. a solution of 1/2 hydrogen peroxide and 1/2 water

4. a solution of 1 or 2 drops of tea tree oil and 1 cup warm water

(tea tree oil has been shown to inhibit 60 strains of bacteria,

including s. aureus)

5. a solution of 1 tsp. Colloidal Silver to 1 cup warm water. There

is not a pathogenic organism known that is not killed by Colloidal

Silver in six minutes or less. Its use is also of benefit to women

who suffer from recurrent candida (yeast) infections.

Air drying between cycles (preferably in natural sunlight) is

sufficient. Keep your Sea Pearls in their little muslin bag in a

dry cool place when not in use.

Keep in mind that your sponges may last up to 1 year, but should

probably be replaced every 6 months or so. Remember to always keep an

extra sponge on hand during your cycle in case rinsing isn't

convenient!