7 BIGGEST CANCER CAUSERS IN YOUR CUPBOARDS

1. Baby Products
1,4-dioxane, a known carcinogen, exists as a byproduct of certain manufacturing processes
involving petroleum ingredients such as sodium laureth sulfate.
As such, it is not an additive in personal care and cosmetic products, but is present in
many adult and baby products by association. By some estimates, it is present in 57% of
all baby soaps

2. Lipsticks
Lead can be found in a whole host of cosmetics and personal care products, including
makeup (foundation, eye shadow, concealer, lip gloss, blush, and bronzers), sunscreens,
and moisturizers

3. Make - Up Products
Asbestos can be found in many common makeup products based on talc formulations.
Talc is a natural mineral that when mined can be naturally infused with asbestos

4. Bath Products
Many products by reputable brands contained the carcinogen formaldehyde, yet none of
the products included this chemical on the ingredient list.
It was revealed that formaldehyde enters our personal care products when conventional
preservatives (such as quaternium-15 or DMDM hydantoin) off-gas formaldehyde into the
product containers. This chemical can be found in things like shampoos, soaps, and bubble
bath products

5. Mascara
A metal element, chromium is found in a surprising array of products, including things like
mascara, eye shadow, blush, lip plumper, and anti-aging creams.
Chromium VI is on the American Cancer Societys list of known human carcinogens

6. Hair Dyes and Anti-itch Creams
Coal tar, which is derived from coal can be found in things like hair dyes, dandruff
treatments, anti-itch creams, rosacea treatments, eczema creams, as well as bath salts and
soaks.
Coal tar can also be found in dyes that go by names such as FD&C Blue 1 (found in
toothpaste) and FD&C Green 3 (found in mouthwash).

7. Foot Powders
Some foot powders as well as wart removal treatments, and corn/callus treatments can
contain petroleum distillates which are also carcinogenic.
They are identified as liquid paraffin or petroleum and similar terms on ingredient
labels.


TOP 10 CANCER FIGHTING FOODS
1. Tomatoes
Most experts agree that tomatoes can help fight free radicals that cause cancer and other
cell damage.
It is the lycopene contained in tomatoes that helps in this activity. Tip tomato puree,
sauce and ketchup are concentrated forms that deliver more of this compound
2. Cruciferous Vegetables
Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts, horseradish, and watercress and so on are
known to help in fighting cancers such as those of the larynx, stomach pharynx and food
pipe
3. Dark leafy vegetables
Spinach, romaine lettuce, kale, and collard greens and so on contain folate, fiber and
carotenoids, all of which can contribute to fighting cancer
These vegetables are known to contain leutein and zeozanthan which help in repelling
cancer
4. Garlic
A study showed that garlic consumption may reduce risk of stomach cancer by up to 50%.
This strong flavored food can block cancer cells from appearing and progressing
5. Green Tea
Though some studies on the cancer fighting properties of green tea have been shown to be
inconclusive, there is anecdotal evidence to show that green tea is effective against cancer
6. Turmeric
This curry ingredient has long been hailed for its medicinal properties.
7. Jalapeno and chili peppers
The chemical capsaicin that these foods contain, are known to help prevent and fight
cancer
8. Grapes and berries
The antioxidant properties of grapes and red wine are well known.
Resveratrol is the phytochemical in grapes that helps reduce inflammation and oxidation in
the body.
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc. have beneficial nutrients as well as
antioxidants and fiber to help combat cancer.
The high fiber content of berries is also known to help reduce incidences of cancers relating
to the bowel.
9. High fiber foods
Whole grains, beans, lentils, peas, soy and so on are known to have anti cancer properties.
10. Nuts and Seeds
Nuts such as walnuts, brazil nuts, and seeds such as flax seeds, safflower and sunflower
seeds are known to provide valuable nutrition to the body in the form of omega 3 fatty
acids, etc., and which are known to help in fighting cancer