Essential Oils
Some essential oils – Rosemary is harmful to epileptics.Sage is not recommended for pregnant women. DEA, MEA, Ta – It causes allergic reactions, eye irritation and dry hair and skin (Fairley, 2001). Dibutyl phthalate – Found in all persons tested by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control, USA) in a study by Fall 2000. – The highest levels were found in women of reproductive age. – Causes birth defects in animals, and damaging to the male reproductive system (ABC News, Internet Ventures 2000). – Used in cosmetics to help the absorption of other ingredients.
Formaldehyde – a preservative. – Causes skin reactions. – Imidazolidinyl urea is the second most identified preservative causing contact dermatitis (American Academy of Dermatology: Fairley, 2001). – DMDM Hydantoin – Quaternium 15 – Diazolidinylurea – 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1-3-diol Fragrances – can contain up to 200 undeclared substances (Fairley, 2001). – The major cause, as well as artificial colors, from skin irritations and allergies (Antczak, 2001). – Dizziniess May the cause, skin irritation and hyperpigmentation (Fairley, 2001).
Genetically Modified Organisms – Soy, corn – Effects still undetermined. Isopropyl Alcohol – Drying agent, from petroleum. Keratolytic chemicals – Such as hydroxyl acids, retinoic acid. – Corrosive, used in skin peels. – Dissolves the stratum corneum of the epidermis (outer layer), which makes the skin more sensitive to sun damage. – Accelerates production of dead skin cells, skin thickens to repair its surface so that the skin cells underneath vulnerable are protected from the effects of skin peeling. (Antczak, 2001).
Recent studies say that reading does increase intelligence and make matters worse, prevent mental decline in old age. Also if you want to prevent Alzheimer’s you must exercise your mind.It is scientifically proven that simple arithmetic and reading aloud, mitigate and slow the symptoms of dementia or progressive deterioration of functions cognitivas.El Japanese researcher