I know, I know…August is long over already. So I’m a little late and playing catch-up. This information is so interesting and vital, though, that we’re going to Analyze Aluminum in September for one day to finish out the series. (See all the Analyzing Aluminum in August posts here.)
Let me start by saying I’m not [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Analyzing Aluminum in August'
Analyzing Aluminum in Vaccines
September 4th, 2009 · 13 Comments · Analyzing Aluminum in August, Food for Thought
Monday Mission: Switch your Baking Powder to Aluminum-Free
August 31st, 2009 · 4 Comments · Analyzing Aluminum in August, What to Buy
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to switch your baking powder to one that doesn’t contain aluminum.
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Level of Commitment: Baby Steps
When I first heard about aluminum potentially causing Alzheimer’s, I was very surprised that it was in baking powder. I went home and checked! I decided, baby step style, [...]
Effective Homemade Deodorant: My Baby Steps Story
August 27th, 2009 · 61 Comments · Analyzing Aluminum in August, Big Changes, Do It Yourself, KS lifestyle, What to Buy, frugality
I told you Wednesday when we talked about hazards of antiperspirants that I considered making a baby step away from antiperspirant last December. I have used Degree for years, because many other name brands didn’t work for me. I’m not a dainty little lady who doesn’t sweat!
It was Christmas break, and I’m an at-home-mom, so [...]
Tags: aluminum foil·antiperspirant·baking soda·coconut oil·deodorant·homemade·natural body products
Analyzing Aluminum in Antiperspirants: Hazard or Hoax?
August 25th, 2009 · 33 Comments · Analyzing Aluminum in August, Big Changes, Food for Thought
My husband is not a violent man at all, but he may just kill me if I tell the world I haven’t worn deodorant since last Christmas. So I won’t tell you that. I like sleeping in my bed and don’t want to make up the couch each night. So I’m not going to tell [...]
Tags: aluminum·antiperspirant·deodorant·natural body products·personal care
Food for Thought: Why Analyze Aluminum?
August 21st, 2009 · 6 Comments · Analyzing Aluminum in August
Why Analyze Aluminum?
It’s a non-renewable resource.
It is something you spend your money on.
It may cause health problems.
My motivation in paying attention to something like how much aluminum I consume/use/ingest/etc. is as with most things in the kitchen: I want to be a good steward of my family’s health and all our resources, [...]
Tags: aluminum·aluminum foil·Alzheimer's Disease·antiperspirant·baking powder
Monday Mission: Analyzing Aluminum Cookware and Bakeware
August 17th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Analyzing Aluminum in August, What to Buy
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to determine whether you have any aluminum cookware in your house. If so, seek out alternatives. I’ll give you ideas beyond “replace entire cookware set”!
Impact Ratings:
Level of Commitment: Making Strides
First, figure out what your pots, pans, and cookie sheets are made of. My pots [...]
Mental Mission: What are your pots and pans made of?
August 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Analyzing Aluminum in August
Time to go peeking in your cupboards…as part of Analyzing Aluminum in August, I want you to find out what your pots, pans, and baking sheets are made of. (The one in the photo, which my mother cooked with all my young life, is aluminum, for example.)
Most pots and baking sheets are either stainless steel, [...]
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