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When it is summertime - do you lather sunscreen on
your family, confidently believing you are doing your best thing for them?
If so, then I have bad news and good news to
share with you.
The BAD News
Most sunscreens contain a surprising level of TOXINS and carcinogens. Here are
3 reasons why you should toss your sunscreen right now:
- TOXIC INGREDIENTS
95% of sunscreens on the market
are loaded with dangerous chemicals and carcinogens that absorb right into
your bloodstream. Remember that everything you put on your skin will get
absorbed right into your blood (even more so than eating it!). You must be
sure to
read ingredients and know what is toxic.
- VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
Most sunscreens only screen out UVB (which makes vitamin D), not the UVA that
causes the most damage. If you wear sunscreen, then you are blocking your
body's ability to make Vitamin D. And Vitamin D deficiency is a serious
epidemic linked to many cancers, osteoporosis, bone pain,
and depression.
- MELANOMAS
Some studies have found a link
between melanoma and the use of commercial sunscreen!
read ingredients and find out which are toxic.
The GOOD News
There are a few good brands out there committed to making sunblocks with non-toxic
ingredients. These products are safe for the whole family, including
infants.
Rockwell Nutrition has selected products with the highest standards and
effectiveness, so we've got you covered!
My Favorite Sunscreen
Although I'm a big fan
of getting some sunshine and making some natural Vitamin D, when I know my
daughter and I will be out in the strong sun for a long time, or if I just want
to protect the delicate skin on our face, I use sunblock.
It's so important to read ingredients and choose a product that is free of
carcinogens and the harmful chemicals that are typically found in 95% of
commercial sunscreens.
I have two favorites:
SunClear
Natural Sunscreen SPF 30
by Grahams Natural USA is ideal for sensitive skin and offers powerful
protection from zinc oxide without turning your skin white.
Key
features:
- Non-allergenic
- Non-toxic
ingredients
- Light
coconut smell
- Water
resistant for 2 hours
- Ideal
for extended time
in the sun
UltraSolar
50 by DevitaRX is ideal for
your FACE as a sun-block,
a moisturizer, or an
anti-aging cream! Offering full spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection with a SPF of
50, it is ideal for everyday use under makeup:
- Ultimate
solar protections with Transparent Micronized Zinc Oxide
- Light
moisturizing daytime cream for normal to dry skin
- Ideal
for those with sensitive skin and breakouts
- Safe
for infants under the age of 6 months
- Ideal
everyday use under your make-up
- Added
antioxidants help protect the skin from aging
Need good drinks and
snacks for summer fun activities?
Rehydrate Safely with Electrolyte Synergy Drink
Mix
In the summertime, we sweat a lot, and thus we lose important electrolytes from
our body which can result in fatigue and dehydration.
Most people reach for sports drinks, but if you
read the ingredients, you'll realize they are loaded with unhealthy high
fructose corn syrup, and brain damaging artificial colors and flavors.
I recommend grape flavored Electrolyte
Synergy by Designs for Health.
- Naturally
sweetened with xylitol
- No
artificial colors or flavors
- Quick
rehydration
- Increased
energy and stamina
- Shorter
recovery post exercise
- Prevention
of muscle cramps
- Packets
mix easily into water
- Freeze
them into grape popsicles!
Great Grab-and-Go Bars
for
Healthy Snacking
UltraLean
Gluco-Support Bars by BioGenesis contain all natural ingredients and
supply a balanced profile of healthy carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
UltraLean
Bars:
- Gluten
and dairy free
- Healthy
and delicious macro-nutrient balanced bar in many flavors
- Support
lean body mass maintenance
- Contain
the complex B-complex vitamins
- Contain
antioxidants
- Are
specifically formulated for blood sugar stability, and to support energy
and lean body mass
- Contain
healthy natural fats derived from almond or peanut butters
Youth-in-A-Bar
by Omega Smart are delicious gluten-free whole foods snack bars with mostly raw and organic
ingredients. They come in delicious fruit flavors.
Youth-in-A-Bar:
- Gluten
Free with raw, unprocessed ingredients
- Goat
milk protein and fermented soy (the only safe form of soy)
- Anti-aging
and rich with antioxidants
- Metabolism
boosting
- Collagen
promotion
- No
artificial flavors, colors, additives, chemicals or preservatives
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