The Hidden Dangers of Nail Polish

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The Hidden Dangers of Nail Polish Chemicals and How to Protect Yourself

Nail polish is more than just a beauty product; for many, it’s an expression of personality and style. However, beneath the glossy surface lies a cocktail of chemicals that can pose significant health risks. While the vibrant colors and intricate designs are tempting, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential dangers lurking in these tiny bottles. This post delves into the risks associated with nail polish and provides a guide on best practices to minimize chemical toxicity when getting your nails done.

Understanding the Risks

The allure of nail polish often overshadows the potential health hazards linked with its use. Many conventional nail polishes contain toxic chemicals known as the “toxic trio”: formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). Formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, is used as a hardening agent. Toluene, which provides a smooth finish, can affect the central nervous system and cause headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. DBP, used to add flexibility, is a suspected endocrine disruptor and has been linked to reproductive issues.Beyond the toxic trio, there are other harmful ingredients such as camphor and formaldehyde resin, which can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. Continuous exposure to these chemicals, whether through direct contact or inhalation, can lead to significant health concerns, making it imperative to approach nail care with caution.

Best Practices to Minimize Chemical Exposure

1. Opt for Safer Nail Polish Alternatives
   When shopping for nail polish, look for brands that are free from hormone-disrupting chemicals. Many companies now offer “3-free,” “5-free,” or even “10-free” formulations, indicating the absence of several harmful chemicals. These alternatives are not only safer but often just as durable and aesthetically pleasing.
2. Give Your Nails a Break
   Constant application of nail polish can weaken your nails over time. Periodically refrain from wearing nail polish to give your nails a break. Allowing your nails to breathe can prevent them from becoming dry and brittle, reducing the risk of breakage and promoting overall nail health.
3. Maintain Well-Hydrated Nails and Cuticles
   Keeping your nails and cuticles moisturized can help protect them against the drying effects of nail polish and acetone-based removers. Regularly applying a good quality cuticle oil or hand cream can maintain nail health and improve resilience.
4. Avoid Direct Skin Contact
   When applying nail polish, take care to avoid contact between the polish and your skin. Using a small brush or a cotton swab can help achieve precision and prevent the polish from touching your cuticles or the surrounding skin, minimizing the risk of chemical absorption.
5. Ensure Proper Ventilation
   Applying nail polish in a well-ventilated area is crucial to avoid inhaling toxic fumes. If you’re at home, open windows or use a fan to dissipate fumes quickly. In a salon, choose establishments that prioritize good ventilation systems to protect both clients and technicians.
6. Regular Sauna Use
   Practicing regular sauna sessions can help rid the body of toxins. Sweating is one of the body’s natural detoxification processes, and using a sauna can enhance this process, helping to eliminate any accumulated chemicals from your system.
7. Support Your Hormones with Nerve Support
   Consider using endocrine-nourishing Nerve Support supplements to support your hormones and central nervous system. These supplements can help counteract some of the potential disruptions caused by exposure to harmful chemicals in nail polish.

While nail polish remains a popular beauty staple, awareness and proactive measures can significantly reduce health risks. By adopting these strategies, you can safeguard yourself from the hidden dangers lurking in some cosmetic products. Opting for safer alternatives, allowing your nails to rest, and maintaining a healthy, toxin-free lifestyle are small changes that can make a big difference. Remember, beauty should never come at the expense of your well-being. With informed choices, you can enjoy beautifully manicured nails while prioritizing your health and safety.

Strategy 1: 

Strengthen Yourself with Quality Nutrition

It is difficult to trust the safety of commercial products, given that big corporations are strategically ambiguous regarding their ingredients. 

That is why following the Food Addiction Fix ™ (which includes safe cooking techniques) is the most effective way to drastically reduce our intake of BPA from food and water. Based on foods our body is built to eat, this nutritional plan is completely plant-based and gluten-free, with plenty of organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. It’s free from processed foods and refined sugars and, because it’s centered around fresh, natural, and organic foods, it’s free from plastic contamination. 

The Food Addiction Fix is a wonderful nutritional foundation for preventing and fighting cancer, as well as eliminating toxic chemicals like BPA!

Another benefit of adopting a healthy nutritional plan is the cultivation of a healthy microbiome. A balanced microbiome can assist in the breakdown of toxins, making it an essential focus when trying to eliminate BPA. Taking a high-quality detoxification supplement and eating foods such as cucumbers, watercress, zuchinni,  and hot water with lime and ginger cubes can support a healthy microbiome.

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Strategy 2: 

Detoxification Through Exercise

Other research shows that the body excretes BPA via sweat. Interestingly, the study that showed promising results with BPA excretion in sweat also found BPA in the sweat of individuals whose blood and urine were negative for BPA, raising the question of whether blood and urine testing are underestimating the toxic burden of this chemical (Genuis et al., 2012). BPA eliminated in sweat would not be an unfamiliar concept. In fact, it has been known for years now that the body excretes many toxins and heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic, and lead, and microplastics via sweat (Sears et al., 2012).

If the body can excrete BPA via sweat, any strategy that promotes sweating should also promote detoxification.

Strategy 3: 

Detoxification Through Sauna Therapy

Another great strategy to encourage BPA detoxification through sweating is sauna therapy. In fact, this is one of the mainstay non-toxic cancer treatments in Eclectic Healing Club because of its ability to stimulate the immune system, kill pathogens, and reduce inflammation. In our experience, near-infrared sauna therapy shows the most success as a detoxification strategy for cancer treatment, but other types of saunas can be used with great success, as well.

Strategy 4:

Optimize Your Water Intake

Tying all these detoxification strategies together is water! Drinking sufficient water is essential to flushing out toxins such as BPA. A good rule of thumb is to drink half your body weight in ounces each day (for example, if you weigh 150 pounds, you should aim to drink 75 ounces of water a day).

But it’s not just about the amount of water you drink. The quality of the water also matters. Common contaminants in water include chlorine, heavy metals, pesticides, BPA, and other endocrine disruptors. An activated charcoal-based filter can assist with filtering out many of these harmful contaminants and can easily be installed on a faucet or used as a pitcher.

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The Blood and Lymphatic System

Let’s keep this extremely simple. There are 4 MAIN STEPS to cleanse the blood and lymphatic system. Doing so will clear any damaged mucus membrane that is clogging the various glands preventing them from properly secreting and distributing hormones in both men and women.

These 4 steps need to be performed in unison and consistently for a period long enough to remove years of build up, regenerate slightly damaged cells and dispose of eroded cells.

1. Optimum Hydration: Hydration is more than drinking water. It’s about electrolytes which can come from water but there is a chance one can drink plenty of water and still suffer from dehydration.
2. Stimulate Lymphatic Drainage: There are a number of ways to stimulate lymphatic drainage. Exercise, massage, dry brushing and sweating are among the most effective.
3. Remove Processed Food From Diet: Most processed foods can be replaced with a few creative recipes and techniques that help you avoid auto-toxicity.
4. Herbal Support That Cleanses The Glands: Combining specific herbs that target the blood and lymphatic system via herbal tea and capsules interchangeably is an ancient method of addressing detoxification on a cellular level.

Herbs That Cleanse The Blood:

• Yellowdock – blood cleanser
• Burdock Root – blood cleanser
• Dandelion Leaves and Root – blood & liver cleanser
• Cascara Sagrada – blood cleanser

Suggested Daily Regimen for a minimum of 5 days for beginners and 12 – 14 days for the more advanced.

Each Morning: Break-fast: (7am – 11am)

• Digestive Tea (Digestive Reset Protocol)
• 16 oz Spring Water (reminder bottle)
• 3 Gut Support
• 3 Nerve Support
• 16oz Sea Moss Tea or Latte’ (to-go for sipping)
• Fresh Fruit or Smoothie (if anything at all)
• 80 oz of water to-go (throughout the day up to 1 gallon)

Recommendations

• Take a Food Sensitivity Test and Mineral Deficiency Analysis: Learning which foods may be silently disagreeing with you is ideal for tailoring your diet for optimum mineral absorption.
• Dietary Adjustments: Incorporate foods rich in these minerals, such as leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and natural fats for brain health like avocado and coconut meat. For a recipe system click HERE
• Supplementation: Consider supplements if dietary intake is insufficient, like Sea Moss and Immunity Support
• Regular Monitoring: Keep track of any symptoms that might indicate mineral deficiencies, such as fatigue, muscle cramps, or mood changes, and adjust your diet accordingly.

Always consider professional medical advice for personalized recommendations.

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These are high quantity sources of zinc that are pretty easy to find and can help with mineral balance.

Elderberries, Immunity Support, Nerve Support, Brazil Nuts, Walnuts, Chickpeas and Mushrooms

📚 Why Hydration is Important, Really?

If you stopped drinking water all together and only ate hydrating fruits you would surely keep living.

Dehydration can also cause cravings for sugar, salt and starch, as the body may mistake thirst for hunger. Be sure to drink better water with the Alkanatur.

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The Challenge

Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) are the progress-stopping substances that are sprinkled throughout our lives in the form of good family fun, convenience or holiday treats. This means it’s a fight to get the full spectrum of daily essential minerals through the foods we eat. You’d need to calculate and monitor every bite, all the time, and tally your score at the end of each day. Nobody has time for that.

Or, you could just take CELL SUPPORT, IMMUNITY SUPPORT and SEA MOSS daily.

The Bottom Line

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