Calling All Females!!!
Ladies, it's time to get personal.
I'm talking about your feminine hygiene products: pads and tampons. This was a subject brought up more than once in my surveys about topics so here we go!
Recent studies have uncovered a slew of toxic elements on and in your tampons and pads. Pesticide residue (nothing is safe from pesticides), parabens and phthalates (also found in fragrance and are linked to hormone disruption) antibacterial chemicals such as triclosan, and carcinogens including styrene and chloroform. Not to mention plastic which is also linked to cancer and endocrine disruptors. Lastly, the use of chlorine-bleached cotton! Do you really want to use these products with such harsh chemicals, etc against or in such sensitive parts? The answer is NO! This has been an industry secret for some time and now it is being exposed!
These products are causing your cramps to intensify and major health problems down the road as those toxins enter your body and disrupt the delicate balance of your PH and your hormones! Also, the less ingredients the less reactions (like itching and burning) you will endure. So what should a woman do?
Go organic! There are many new companies jumping on the safe band wagon and producing safer products. What if it is more expensive? Aren't you and the health and future health of your lady parts worth it?
Absolutely!
One user who switched to organic said "The organic/sustainable materials seem to be more absorbent and comfortable to wear". Another felt that going organic lessened her cramps! (That's a pretty good reason to switch too!)
Besides pads and tampons, there is now the Menstrual cup. One user commented: "Menstrual cups are life-changing. They allow for a much more comfortable experience for anyone who has a heavy flow and tampons are not enough. Not only that but they can be used to sleep in and are cost-saving."
Read the article and see what appeals to you: HERE’S A LIST OF THE BEST ORGANIC TAMPONS AND PADS BY NATURAL BABY MAMA
Another option is the "period underwear". Many different styles and brands to choose from. A user of period underwear particularly “loves the boy short style to sleep in because I can trust that they won’t leak through the night!” Period underwear is more reliable—and better looking—than ever. The best styles for you depend on your period.
Here’s a helpful article for period underwear by the New York Times: The Best Period Underwear
I hope this blog enlightens you and encourages you to create a healthier environment for your body. If you are focusing on eating healthier, exercising, and healing consider this another step to a healthier you!