Shampoo containing methylisothiazolinone – Can it affect your nerves

Methylisothiazolinone – what is it and can it affect me?

Methylisothiazolinone is otherwise known as MIT.

What is it in?

MIT Hideouts

• Shampoo (Head and Shoulders, Suave, Clairol)
• Pantene hair conditioner
• Revlon hair color
• Hand lotions
• Paint

When taking a shower, it is doubtful the thought, “How is this shampoo affecting my nerves ?” ever comes to mind. Though perhaps more people should pay attention to the products they are using on a daily basis, as some contain a potentially dangerous chemical, methylisothiazolinone (MIT), which may have detrimental effects on the nervous system. While the purpose of MIT is to prevent bacteria from developing, researchers found that contact with it restricted growth of axons and dendrites of immature nerves found in rat brain cells. The rat studies also showed that chronic exposure to this chemical led to a malfunction in the way neurons communicate with one another. One researcher explained that direct exposure to high concentrations of MIT would irritate the skin because it can damage skin cells. Yet since the chemical only affects the cells it comes in contact with, there is no way the chemical can get into the bloodstream and go to the brain.

Based on their findings, researchers concluded that people working directly with MIT are the most at risk; however, additional tests still must be administered in order to determine if MIT is harmful to humans in the concentrations found in household products.

Is there reason to examine what we are using every day.  Certainly.  That’s why I became an Arbonne distributor.  I worked for ICI Australia for 14 years and saw first hand the nasty nature of chemicals.

Arbonne is Pure, Safe, Beneficial using the best nature can provide and the least chemicals that man produces.

For more information about Arbonne go to www.myskincareproducts.myarbonne.com.au or email me

Here’s some more information for you.

·         Get the book – Consumers’ Guide to Cosmetics by Ruth Winter ·         Incidence of Adverse Drug Reactions in Hospitalized Patients o       Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) 1998, Volume 279.  ·         Menopausal Estrogen and Estrogen-Progestin Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk o       JAMA 2000, Volume 283. ·         Health Affairs March/April 2002;21:207-217o       Healthcare spending will top $2.8 trillion in the US by 2011, driving an even larger chunk of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) than previously forecast, government actuaries reported on March 12.

o        Spending may reach 17% of GDP by 2011, up from 13.2% in 2000,according to actuaries at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Said another way, annual healthcare spending by 2011 will rise to $9,216 per person in America — double the amount spent per capita in 2000.

David Cassidy’s wife overcomes skin condition

David Cassidy’s wife reports:

“One of the reasons I’ve had so much trouble signing autographs and shaking hands in the past is because I have had a horrible condition on my hands that caused them to crack, bleed and cause me tremendous pain. And then Sue brought me an amazing group of products that virtually cured my symptoms.”

“I feel compelled to tell you about this. Sometimes, something happens and you feel that you just have to share it with people. Most people –except the closest ones to me – haven’t known about the pain, embarrassment and self consciousness I have experienced associated with this condition.”

“Those of you who have been fans of mine from the beginning know that I have never been an advocate for or recommended products of any kind in the past. It’s just not my style.”

“Well… a few months ago, after coming off the road from a number of concert performances, I experienced a recurrence of this very painful and ugly skin condition on my hands.”

“Since I am a skeptic by nature, and having tried so many prescriptions and various remedies, Sue practically forced me to try 2 products when I got home called Intelligence Hand Cream and Intelligence Conditioning Oil.”

“I, of course, rolled my eyes and thought-“Ok- I’ll humor her”, but, remarkably, in 5 days of using these 2 products- for the first time in my life- the condition completely cleared up and my hands were healed.”

“I have suffered from cracking, bleeding and peeling skin on my hands for years. It had become so painful that often it was almost impossible to play my guitar. The frustration and pain as well as the embarrassment of the way my hands looked had become almost intolerable.”

“So, kids… I became extremely interested in finding out who manufactured these products. I learned that the company, Arbonne International, has been around for nearly 30 years, although I had never heard of it before. The products are formulated in Switzerland and manufactured in the USA. It is a “green” company, the products botanically based and the company has no animal testing and uses no animal by-products- and you all know my love for animals.”

“Sue did extensive research on my behalf and purchased a number of other skin, hair and body products. Now, our whole house has become “Arbonnized” and I’m telling you that this stuff is fantastic! All I know is, it really works for us and for our friends who have tried it.”

“Sue became so enthusiastic after seeing the results I had, researching the company and using the products, that she has now started her own Arbonne business. She has completely thrown herself into this because she is blown away.”

“As fate would have it, Arbonne just opened their business in the U.K. on November 4th, having just recently become available in Canada and Australia.”

“Sue is planning several trips to help educate people and assist them in opening their own Arbonne businesses and I will be accompanying her on some of them, as my schedule allows. That’s how much I believe in this!”

“I hope that what I have shared with you about my own personal experience and my opinion of these products is helpful to you or anyone you may know who suffers as I did. I certainly can’t guarantee results for you. All I know is what I’ve experienced and it would have been selfish of me not to share the information with you.”

“These products are not just for problems, though. Arbonne has tons of stuff for everyone from the cradle to the grave, and I gotta tell you that Sue’s skin has never been softer and she has never looked better. Even Beau is using it!”

Hair Loss – Mens hair loss is it a sign of virility

Hair Loss – Who needs it?

Well, hair loss may or may be not a sign of your manliness but it sure is annoying to many men.
I can’t say anything about hair loss that would convince you that one could restore lost hair. 
But but here are some pictures taken over several months that can tell you that there is a possible solution to hair loss.

The pictures speak for themselves.

       July 2006                October 2006          February 2007 
Wow!  What a difference.

But is this product safe?  Here is a testimonial given by a two medical practitioners.

Video testimonial from Dr. Joseph Mark, Certified Plastic Surgeon and Dr. Hevia, Dermatologist.

Television report about Arbonne.  It was shown on ABC 7 News Chicago
Want to know more then visit www.myskincareproducts.myarbonne.com.au or
contact John R Gilbertson
E johng@bitemark.com.au
P +61 401 340 992

Liquid Hand Soap Under Scrutiny

Miami Herald 2005 

o       Based on a study conducted by the Environmental Working Group, some products that are under close scrutiny by the FDA include:

·        Liquid hand soap, which may contain ingredients suspected of raising the risk of breast and skin cancers

·        Mascara, which can contain ingredients linked or potentially linked to cancer

·        Hair dye, which can contain coal tar, which has been linked to bladder cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

·         Important factors that companies often leave out of product testing include the possibility the product may cause cancer or birth defects

The FDA has maintained a hands-off approach to performing any kinds of tests on cosmetics and toiletries prior to when they reach the market shelves. An independent panel of experts appointed by the cosmetic industry performs the only regulation that is done.