121/365 Anti Antiperspirants

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

During a discussion about Alzheimer's, my friend Elizabeth brought up antiperspirant. It has been speculated that the aluminum compounds in antiperspirants which render them effective are responsible for causing Alzheimer's. Researchers have found that there is a greater prevalence of aluminum in the cells of people with Alzheimer's; we cannot be certain that aluminum is the causal factor for the accumulation. Still, it is a good idea to stay away from aluminum in large doses and antiperspirants in general.

Our bodies were meant to sweat. We have sweat glands so that we can release water and cool our bodies down when we exercise or are sick. Antiperspirants stop this from happening by causing our cells to suck up lots of water and swell to the point where they cannot absorb any more water. This swelling of the cells cause our sweat gland pores to close. Not only are you absorbing toxins from the antiperspirant, you are also not allowing your body to release toxins from inside or to cool itself.

Deodorants are different from antiperspirants in that they do not keep you from sweating. You have to look at the label though to make sure there isn't anything questionable in your deodorant. Elizabeth and I are both fans of Tom's Natural Deodorant. I sweat as God intended me to. If you sweat excessively but don't want it to show, you should consider purchasing underarm pads that can absorb your sweat; I found one here.

Sweat is natural. It cools you off, it releases toxins. It's a trophy at the end of an intense work out. Don't stop it using possibly harmful antiperspirants. Let it go or have it absorbed with underarm pads.

In health,

Lauren