The answer is YES, YES, YES.
The skin is the largest organ we have and it absorbs everything we put on it. We know this from skin patches being used by the medical community for everything from birth control to pain management. So if we’re eating organic and putting chemicals onto our skin with make-up, skin care products and cleaning supplies, we’re exposing ourselves to more chemicals than we would get in our food.
The human body is an incredibly complex system. Our bodies are all natural and it’s important that we keep them that way.
There’s a dangerous amount of chemicals in everyday things from diapers to sunscreen and in the food we eat. Most of us have been touched by cancer in some way and we all understand that from the best athletes to children, we’re all at risk. One of the ways we can have some control is by what products we use for ourselves and our families in addition to the food we eat.
It’s been reported over and over that women eat several pounds of lipstick over their lifetime. That’s a great example of why we need to use all natural or organic products on our bodies.
We only get one body, so if you want your body to last and serve you well, stay organic and all natural, just the way you came into this world.
Are you organic? Do you feel it’s important? Why or why not?
I love questions and comments, so please, feel free to offer me your thoughts. I love it!
Here are some great companies where you can find wonderful organic and all natural products:
http://www.juicebeauty.com/store/all-products.html
http://www.seventhgeneration.com
Mardee Calkins is an ACE certified personal trainer, wellness coach, double certified Pilates teacher, a PMA certified Pilates instructor, Spin instructor, registered yoga teacher, Kettle Bell Instructor, Rebounding instructor, expert at using food as medicine, author and mom of three.
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