Antibacterial Products - Not only ineffective, but unsafe too

[Guest guest]

Most people have been convinced that antibacterial products like liquid hand

soap, bar soap, deodorants, body washes, household cleaners, and other consumer

products will help them stay well.

 

Triclosan, the main antibacterial agent found in these kinds of products, is

supposed to prevent infections and illnesses by killing more germs than regular

soap.

 

But says who? The companies that sell them to you, of course.

 

Here's a reality check - these companies' claims are false. And their products

are actually a danger to both our health and the environment.

 

Five reasons why you shouldn't use antibacterial anything:

 

1. There is absolutely no data to support that antibacterial products kill germs

better than regular soap. Although many studies have been done, absolutely no

evidence suggests that the use of antibacterial soap containing triclosan

provides any benefits over plain soap in reducing bacteria and infections.

 

2. The American Medical Association (AMA) has expressed strong concerns over

antibacterial products. The AMA publicly stated that, " it may be prudent to

avoid the use of antimicrobial agents in consumer products " (Tan 2002).

 

3. There is growing concern that use of these products is creating bacterial

resistance. Germs are repeatedly being exposed to low levels of antimicrobial

agents found in consumer products, predisposing them to resistance against

therapeutic antibiotics.

 

4. Triclosan is toxic to people. This chemical bioaccumulates, meaning that it

builds up in our fatty tissues and is difficult for the body to get rid of. Lab

studies have linked triclosan to cancer, hormone disturbances, developmental

defects, and liver toxicity. It also combines with chlorine in tap water to

create small amounts of chloroform gas.

 

5. Triclosan is toxic to the environment. This chemical has been found in many

bodies of water, no doubt through waste water contamination. Animals, like

humans, are affected even at low levels of exposure.

 

Triclosan is in many more products than you might think.

 

Unfortunately, it's impossible to avoid products that contain triclosan -

because of the blatant misinformation campaign by companies that sell these

products - and the FDA's inability to do its job.

 

But we can reduce our exposure dramatically by simply not using personal

products that claim to " kill bacteria, " " fight germs, " provide " protection

against mold, " are " odor-fighting " or that " keep food fresher, longer. "

 

We can also use all natural personal products and household cleansers that do a

fine job at keeping germs at bay.

 

Melissa

 

http://www.how-to-boost-your-immune-system.com

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--- On Tue, 12/22/09, MelissaM <melissa_makris wrote:

 

MelissaM <melissa_makris

Antibacterial Products - Not only ineffective, but

unsafe too

 

Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 10:44 PM

 

Most people have been convinced that antibacterial products like liquid hand

soap, bar soap, deodorants, body washes, household cleaners, and other consumer

products will help them stay well.

 

Triclosan, the main antibacterial agent found in these kinds of products, is

supposed to prevent infections and illnesses by killing more germs than regular

soap.

 

But says who? The companies that sell them to you, of course.

 

Here's a reality check - these companies' claims are false. And their products

are actually a danger to both our health and the environment.

 

Five reasons why you shouldn't use antibacterial anything:

 

1. There is absolutely no data to support that antibacterial products kill germs

better than regular soap. Although many studies have been done, absolutely no

evidence suggests that the use of antibacterial soap containing triclosan

provides any benefits over plain soap in reducing bacteria and infections.

 

2. The American Medical Association (AMA) has expressed strong concerns over

antibacterial products. The AMA publicly stated that, " it may be prudent to

avoid the use of antimicrobial agents in consumer products " (Tan 2002).

 

3. There is growing concern that use of these products is creating bacterial

resistance. Germs are repeatedly being exposed to low levels of antimicrobial

agents found in consumer products, predisposing them to resistance against

therapeutic antibiotics.

 

4. Triclosan is toxic to people. This chemical bioaccumulates, meaning that it

builds up in our fatty tissues and is difficult for the body to get rid of. Lab

studies have linked triclosan to cancer, hormone disturbances, developmental

defects, and liver toxicity. It also combines with chlorine in tap water to

create small amounts of chloroform gas.

 

5. Triclosan is toxic to the environment. This chemical has been found in many

bodies of water, no doubt through waste water contamination. Animals, like

humans, are affected even at low levels of exposure.

 

Triclosan is in many more products than you might think.

 

Unfortunately, it's impossible to avoid products that contain triclosan -

because of the blatant misinformation campaign by companies that sell these

products - and the FDA's inability to do its job.

 

But we can reduce our exposure dramatically by simply not using personal

products that claim to " kill bacteria, " " fight germs, " provide " protection

against mold, " are " odor-fighting " or that " keep food fresher, longer. "

 

We can also use all natural personal products and household cleansers that do a

fine job at keeping germs at bay.

 

Melissa

 

http://www.how-to-boost-your-immune-system.com

 

 

 

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What are the best natural products to use?

Baking soda, vinegar, lemon, salt... What else?

 

Rena

 

 

-

MelissaM

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 3:44 PM

Antibacterial Products - Not only ineffective,

but unsafe too

 

 

 

Most people have been convinced that antibacterial products like liquid hand

soap, bar soap, deodorants, body washes, household cleaners, and other consumer

products will help them stay well.

 

Triclosan, the main antibacterial agent found in these kinds of products, is

supposed to prevent infections and illnesses by killing more germs than regular

soap.

 

But says who? The companies that sell them to you, of course.

 

Here's a reality check - these companies' claims are false. And their products

are actually a danger to both our health and the environment.

 

Five reasons why you shouldn't use antibacterial anything:

 

1. There is absolutely no data to support that antibacterial products kill

germs better than regular soap. Although many studies have been done, absolutely

no evidence suggests that the use of antibacterial soap containing triclosan

provides any benefits over plain soap in reducing bacteria and infections.

 

2. The American Medical Association (AMA) has expressed strong concerns over

antibacterial products. The AMA publicly stated that, " it may be prudent to

avoid the use of antimicrobial agents in consumer products " (Tan 2002).

 

3. There is growing concern that use of these products is creating bacterial

resistance. Germs are repeatedly being exposed to low levels of antimicrobial

agents found in consumer products, predisposing them to resistance against

therapeutic antibiotics.

 

4. Triclosan is toxic to people. This chemical bioaccumulates, meaning that it

builds up in our fatty tissues and is difficult for the body to get rid of. Lab

studies have linked triclosan to cancer, hormone disturbances, developmental

defects, and liver toxicity. It also combines with chlorine in tap water to

create small amounts of chloroform gas.

 

5. Triclosan is toxic to the environment. This chemical has been found in many

bodies of water, no doubt through waste water contamination. Animals, like

humans, are affected even at low levels of exposure.

 

Triclosan is in many more products than you might think.

 

Unfortunately, it's impossible to avoid products that contain triclosan -

because of the blatant misinformation campaign by companies that sell these

products - and the FDA's inability to do its job.

 

But we can reduce our exposure dramatically by simply not using personal

products that claim to " kill bacteria, " " fight germs, " provide " protection

against mold, " are " odor-fighting " or that " keep food fresher, longer. "

 

We can also use all natural personal products and household cleansers that do

a fine job at keeping germs at bay.

 

Melissa

 

http://www.how-to-boost-your-immune-system.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Use soap, just regular good old soap. Dr. Bronner's or another castile type is

preferable for the body, Ecover and Seventh Generation both have good products

for the house (vinegar is good too!).

Regards, Tymothy

 

 

 

>

> What are the best natural products to use?

> Baking soda, vinegar, lemon, salt... What else?

>

> Rena

>

>

> -

> MelissaM

>

> Tuesday, December 22, 2009 3:44 PM

> Antibacterial Products - Not only ineffective,

but unsafe too

>

>

>

> Most people have been convinced that antibacterial products like liquid hand

soap, bar soap, deodorants, body washes, household cleaners, and other consumer

products will help them stay well.

>

> Triclosan, the main antibacterial agent found in these kinds of products, is

supposed to prevent infections and illnesses by killing more germs than regular

soap.

>

> But says who? The companies that sell them to you, of course.

>

> Here's a reality check - these companies' claims are false. And their

products are actually a danger to both our health and the environment.

>

> Five reasons why you shouldn't use antibacterial anything:

>

> 1. There is absolutely no data to support that antibacterial products kill

germs better than regular soap. Although many studies have been done, absolutely

no evidence suggests that the use of antibacterial soap containing triclosan

provides any benefits over plain soap in reducing bacteria and infections.

>

> 2. The American Medical Association (AMA) has expressed strong concerns over

antibacterial products. The AMA publicly stated that, " it may be prudent to

avoid the use of antimicrobial agents in consumer products " (Tan 2002).

>

> 3. There is growing concern that use of these products is creating bacterial

resistance. Germs are repeatedly being exposed to low levels of antimicrobial

agents found in consumer products, predisposing them to resistance against

therapeutic antibiotics.

>

> 4. Triclosan is toxic to people. This chemical bioaccumulates, meaning that

it builds up in our fatty tissues and is difficult for the body to get rid of.

Lab studies have linked triclosan to cancer, hormone disturbances, developmental

defects, and liver toxicity. It also combines with chlorine in tap water to

create small amounts of chloroform gas.

>

> 5. Triclosan is toxic to the environment. This chemical has been found in

many bodies of water, no doubt through waste water contamination. Animals, like

humans, are affected even at low levels of exposure.

>

> Triclosan is in many more products than you might think.

>

> Unfortunately, it's impossible to avoid products that contain triclosan -

because of the blatant misinformation campaign by companies that sell these

products - and the FDA's inability to do its job.

>

> But we can reduce our exposure dramatically by simply not using personal

products that claim to " kill bacteria, " " fight germs, " provide " protection

against mold, " are " odor-fighting " or that " keep food fresher, longer. "

>

> We can also use all natural personal products and household cleansers that

do a fine job at keeping germs at bay.

>

> Melissa

>

> http://www.how-to-boost-your-immune-system.com

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Agreed. Burt's Bees also makes great personal care products.

 

The brand " Earth Friendly Products " makes some good household cleaners too.

 

I remember a program on the DIY network called the " Queen of Clean. " She always

gave excellent tips on how to keep the whole house clean with natural products

that most people already have in their home.

 

Here is one of her articles:

 

http://queenofclean.com/free-stuff/five-must-have-cleaning-product/

 

HTH,

 

Melissa

 

, " tymothys " <tymothys wrote:

>

> Use soap, just regular good old soap. Dr. Bronner's or another castile type is

preferable for the body, Ecover and Seventh Generation both have good products

for the house (vinegar is good too!).

> Regards, Tymothy

>

>

>

> >

> > What are the best natural products to use?

> > Baking soda, vinegar, lemon, salt... What else?

> >

> > Rena

> >

> >

> > -

> > MelissaM

> >

> > Tuesday, December 22, 2009 3:44 PM

> > Antibacterial Products - Not only

ineffective, but unsafe too

> >

> > We can also use all natural personal products and household cleansers that

do a fine job at keeping germs at bay.

> >

> > Melissa

> >

> > http://www.how-to-boost-your-immune-system.com