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Hidden Hormone Bombers: How do chemical cleaners affect women's health?

 

Living in a modern world and society always means being exposed to a wide range of environmental toxins, whether at home or at work. Many people don't even realise that the cleaning products, detergents and disinfectants we use every day can also have a detrimental effect on our hormonal health. 

 

Why are household chemicals dangerous for the hormonal balance? 

 

As a naturopath, I am increasingly encountering female hormonal problems that are linked to chemicals used in the household. You may not realise it, but the cleaning products you use in your home may contain xenoestrogens -man-made compounds that affect hormone balance.

 

What are xenoestrogens and how do they affect the body? 

 

Xenoestrogens are a group of endocrine-disrupting compounds that have estrogen-like effects. What does this mean? Once in the body, they disrupt the natural hormonal balance and can cause oestrogen dominance. This can lead to a number of health problems: 

Mistakenly recognised by the body as its own hormone 

Prevent the normal functioning of real hormones 

They affect the production and breakdown of hormone levels 

They change the body's sensitivity to hormones 

 

What symptoms can xenoestrogens cause in women? 

 

The accumulation of xenoestrogens in the body can lead to various symptoms and diseases, such as: 

Oestrogen dominance: fatigue, weight gain, heavy menstruation, mood swings, sleep disturbance 

Fertility problems: difficult pregnancy, miscarriage 

Hormone disorders: PCOS, Hashimoto's, endometriosis, insulin resistance 

Tumours: breast, ovarian and thyroid cancer 

Where are xenoestrogens found in cleaning products? 

 

Cleaning products and their packaging can also contain harmful compounds: 

Plastic packaging: bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates 

Harmful chemicals: dioxins, parabens, xylene, toluene 

Traditional cleaning products: chlorinated bathroom and kitchen cleaners, detergents, dishwashing detergents, perfumes 

 

How to choose safe, chemical-free cleaning products? 

 

The best thing you can do is shop consciously! Choose chemical-free, biodegradable cleaning products that don't contain harmful chemicals. The Cycle range is one such alternative, as it's chlorine-free, made from eco-friendly ingredients and won't put unnecessary strain on your body. The bottle is made from recycled plastic with the exception of the closures.

 

Look after yourself and your hormonal balance - small changes can make a big difference! 💚 Use the coupon code TAVASZ15 for 15% discount when shopping online.

 

Written by Zita Zsolnai, naturopath

Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6701840/

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