Choosing the Wrong Supplements
It isn't surprising to see such an increase in supplement sales. Although statistics for many diseases are still steadily rising, it seems awareness surrounding the need for a healthy lifestyle is also gaining considerable momentum. One supermarket chain called Sainsbury's is experiencing 200 percent increased sales for their vitamin C compared to two years ago while multivitamin sales have also doubled over the same time period. In addition, sales of antibacterial hand gel are up 145 percent compared to 2010, showing that people are becoming more worried about contracting and illness as well as spreading germs.
Unfortunately, many people contributing to these sales may not know that what they are really buying into is toxic health. It is extremely difficult to find a quality health supplements in any drugstore or supermarket, and Sainsbury's is no exception. Not only are most if not all of the vitamins in synthetic form, but you can also expect to find a long list of unhealthy and toxic ingredients. Here are just some of the ingredients to look out for, which can actually be found in Sainsbury's Vitamin C Tablets:
- Maltodextrin
- Stearic Acid
- Magnesium Stearate
- Modified Maize Starch
Antibacterial Soap is Toxic, A Marketing Ploy
Antibacterial soap is another item that has gained popularity, but that popularity is solely due to faulty marketing and false advertising. While there are many harmful ingredients residing in antibacterial soaps and gels as well as other personal care products, chemicals triclosan and triclocarban are two very common ones. These two chemicals have been used for decades for their antibacterial and antifungal properties, but you'll be interested to know that they are no more effective than regular soap and water at preventing sickness. Even the FDA recognizes this fact, but still companies are allowed to market products containing these ingredients as "antibacterial" to increase sales.
In addition to being ineffective, triclosan and triclobarban are also harmful to your health. Like bisphenol A, these chemicals are endocrine disrupting chemicals, which means that your hormone system is being tampered with and negatively impacted. Endocrine disrupting chemicals have been shown to cause health problems like fertility defects, depression, adverse effects on male fertility, and diabetes.
With the exception of 3 species of pine trees, ( Lodgepole, Ponderosa & Monterrey; all mostly located in the Western USA, unless someone them planted for "landscaping". Learn the difference & about those pines in YOUR area of the world!) , the needles & bark(inner/cambium layer) of pines contains much Vit.C. & also Vit. A.. Boiling water, & then removing from heat & steeping 3/4 inch or so long pine needles or small pieces of about that size, and can be left whole, but do not use the "cluster end "parts. ( this is the part towards the branch where the needles come together). If the teas made with Hot ( not boiling) water it will be tasty, If the boiling water is added to the needles/bark, it is not so tasty, But is more"medicinal". You can actually "survive" eating the inner bark(cambium). Although eating too much of the inner bark can cause constipation.
There is much info on this & other nutritional wild plants & trees if you care to look, or ask someone familiar with these trees/plants,& their usage. You can actually supplement your bodies vitamin requirement(s) from a walk in a park if ya take the time to know what is good & what is not.
GoodLuck!
Don't spend the money to buy, if you can "forage"it for free.
NOTE: Never collect within 50- 100 feet of roadsides. Too much exhaust chemicals taint the plants& soil.