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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Fit Tip Thursday's

Week #7 Tip - Lymphatic System

Your lymphatic system is responsible for cleansing toxins but it does not have a pump. The only way is with exercise! Research shows bouncing on a stability ball for 2 min helps your lymphatic system flush toxins, cellulite & waste products thus improving immune function. Sit on ball & keep feet in contact w/floor, bounce for 2 min. Boost immunity & bounce your way to optimum health!

Side Note for the Ladies: I recently learned that antiperspirant (not deodorant) has aluminum in it. Articles in the press have warned that antiperspirant with aluminum can cause breast cancer; the aluminum can be harmful as it is absorbed through the skin into the lymph area (near the breast). Before throwing away all of your deodorant note I did a little research and neither the National Cancer Institute or the FDA are aware of any conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants to the development of breast cancer. If you want to play it safe check out some men’s deodorant, many of them do not include aluminum. Or stick to a deodorant only (no antiperspirant), something like “Toms“ or “Adidas Aluminum Free”, they do not include aluminum. More info read this article by the NCI: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/AP-Deo

Tom's & Adidas are aluminum free



Check the back of your deodorant - most of them show the active ingredient is Aluminum

1 comment:

  1. 1) This is another great reason to go to Target today and buy myself a stability ball. :)

    2) Yes, aluminum is bad, bad, bad! And it is also thought to contribute to/cause Alzheimers. I switched to an aluminium deodorant about eight years ago, but I've been using Tom's calendula for two years now. I love it. Great product!

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