How Tampons Affect Fertility- MUST READ!!

[JellyBean]

Hi All,

I wanted to bring attention to an issue I think is very concerning - particularly for women trying to conceive.
I'm talking about Toxins in Tampons. Cheifly- Dioxins.
Many people are unaware that cotton plants are one of the most heavily sprayed crops- sprayed with chemical herbicides and pesticides, that is. Both of these substances contain known carcinogens (cancer causing substances like dioxin) as well as hormone disruptors. The effect of pesticides on the unborn child and its link with miscarriage has also been well documented.
Tampons derived from these 'conventional' cotton fields are then bleached with chlorine gas to change the cotton from its natural cream colour to make them white - which we apparently find more 'aesthetically pleasing' as consumers. Some companies have also sneakily started using the sythetic fibres rayon and polyester in tampons as they are cheaper to manufacture than natural cotton.
When inserted into the most delicate part of our bodies- the birth canal, not only do these chemicals significantly increase our risk of cervical cancer, but they also change the natural Ph balance of our cervical mucous (a primary factor for natural conception) as well as effectively kill sperm. One only has to consider the size of the insects and plants that these herbicides and pesticides effectively kill to understand how easily microscopic sperm are killed off by the presence of these substances in the vagina.

The good news?
We now have (well, we have had for some years now) CERTIFIED ORGANIC COTTON TAMPONS!!! What does this mean?
Organic Tampons are free from;

? Toxic pesticides or herbicides
? Chlorine
? Dioxins
? Rayon or polyester
? Irritating additives or preservatives

Organic tampons are made from high quality, natural material that is environmentally friendly. The pollution impact on the environment is reduced by not using synthetic fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides, and the cotton is bleached with oxygen, NOT chlorine. By choosing an organic cotton tampon you are making a positive choice for your own health and the environment.

What brands? In Australia the brands are Jolie and Natracare available from health food stores and selected pharmacies. Natracare is also sold in the UK, Europe and Asia.

So ladies- do NOT accept toxic chemicals in your tampons!!!! As informed consumers we have to put our money where our hearts are and put these companies who are risking our health, fertility and the environment out of business!!! (Either that or they will have to jump on the organic bandwagon). Together we CAN make a difference.....

Yours in health and happiness,

Jellybean X

Changing the world - one healthy step at a time