By Anna Maria Clement, PhD, NMD, LN and Brian R. Clement, PhD, NMD, LN. Co-Directors, The Hippocrates Health Institute. Paperback 192 pgs. How seemingly innocent clothing choices endanger your health…. And how to protect yourself! Did you know that: Wearing a bra, especially a tight one, can increase your chance of developing breast cancer. Synthetic fibers are such a burn hazard that the U.S. military prohibits troop from wearing them off base. Man-made fibers in sportswear can reduce an athlete’s competitive edge. Close-fitting synthetic underwear can contribute to infertility in men. Adequate testing has not been done to determine whether fabric additives, such as insecticides and metals, can safely be in constant contact with human skin. Man-made clothing fibers, such as nylon, spandex, and Teflon, have only replaced cotton, wool and silk over the last sixty years. During this time there’s been a significant increase in health problems that may be associated with wearing synthetic garments: fertility problems, respiratory disease, contact dermatitis, and cancer. Learn: What fabrics and chemicals to watch for when selecting clothing How to identify deceptive synthetic fabrics Why to avoid any garment that is advertised as being anti-shrink, antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-static, anti-odor, anti-flame, anti-wrinkle, or anti-stain The advantages for choosing natural fabrics Tips for ecological health-friendly cleaning Ingredientspaperback. 192 pg.Directions
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