RE: Herbal Remedies - Homemade deodorant

[Guest guest]

I use one of those "natural mineral salt" deodorants, but noticed when I was prompted to read the label by this post that it also contains "Potassium Alum". A google search turned up the fact that potassium alum contains 5.69% aluminum. So, does the aluminum problem only occur with "free aluminum" (meaning that the potassium alum would be fine since it's in the molecule) or is it all aluminum? Anyone know? Should I follow Suzi to WalMart?

 

Kelli

 

 

pam [peetee1965] Sunday, January 25, 2004 4:20 PMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Re: Homemade deodorantHi Lateefah,I use an herbal stick deoderant, one w/o all the bad stuff

[Guest guest]

Kelli,

There are recipes in the member contribution files.

SuziKelli Bever <kelli wrote:

 

I use one of those "natural mineral salt" deodorants, but noticed when I was prompted to read the label by this post that it also contains "Potassium Alum". A google search turned up the fact that potassium alum contains 5.69% aluminum. So, does the aluminum problem only occur with "free aluminum" (meaning that the potassium alum would be fine since it's in the molecule) or is it all aluminum? Anyone know? Should I follow Suzi to WalMart?

 

SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it!

[Guest guest]

Hi Kelli,

 

Here is some info on Potassium alum as opposed to aluminum chlorhydrate (used in mainstream deoderants):

Very soluble aluminum compounds, such as aluminum chlorhydrate or aluminum zirconium, are commonly used in antiperspirant and readily absorbed. Once in the body, the aluminum portion of the molecule ionizes, forming free or radical aluminum (Al+++). This passes freely across cell membranes, and forms a physical plug, that when dissolved is selectively absorbed by the liver, kidney, brain, cartilage and bone marrow. It is this concentration of aluminum that has been the source of concern in the medical community and has prompted the research being done on ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE and BREAST CANCER victims. Potassium alum molecules have a negative ionic charge, making it unable to pass through the cell wall. THEY ARE NOT ABSORBED. This is why THAI deodorants are safe to use and will not cause high levels of ALUMINUM in your system. ALUM and ALUMINUM are two different substances, with distinct chemical signatures. They possess different chemical properties which create different chemical attributes.

 

Don Q.

 

-

Kelli Bever

herbal remedies

Tuesday, January 27, 2004 1:58 AM

RE: Herbal Remedies - Re: Homemade deodorant

 

I use one of those "natural mineral salt" deodorants, but noticed when I was prompted to read the label by this post that it also contains "Potassium Alum". A google search turned up the fact that potassium alum contains 5.69% aluminum. So, does the aluminum problem only occur with "free aluminum" (meaning that the potassium alum would be fine since it's in the molecule) or is it all aluminum? Anyone know? Should I follow Suzi to WalMart?

 

Kelli

 

 

pam [peetee1965] Sunday, January 25, 2004 4:20 PMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Re: Homemade deodorantHi Lateefah,I use an herbal stick deoderant, one w/o all the bad stuffFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington