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FLORAL ACTIVES - NON TOXIC DEODORANTS
the healing choice

Terra Naturals Deodorants offer 12 hour protection from body odor. Our proprietary natural antibacterial is a combination of limonoid glucosides, bioflavanoids and lichen. There are no PARABENS, TRICLOSAN, ETHYLHEXYL GLYCERINE or any other synthetic agents.

PATENT PENDING NATURAL TECHNOLOGY

Our patent pending formula eliminates ethoxylated chemicals (ingredients subjected to ethylene oxide, a known human carcinogen). For instance when you see a number after the ingredient listed, such as PEG 100 or POLYSORBATE 20, this is a dead give away.

Although sometimes it is difficult to avoid this type of ingredient completely in some body care product formulations, we feel it is critical that underarm cosmetics be filled with only nourishing ingredients.

Dr. Philippa Darbre Senior Lecturer in Oncology, The University of Reading states "I just wonder when there comes a point where we’ve got so much our breast is just overloaded and something finally kicks the bucket over."

Source - The Sherbrooke Record, Friday January 16 2004, page 10

More on the Herbs

CAT’S CLAW

All of our deodorants contain a rainforest herb called Cat’s Claw, also known as Una de gato. This powerful herb has documented properties that include; antimutagenic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumourous, antiviral and immuno-stimulant. Italian researchers reported in a 2001 in vitro study that cat's claw directly inhibited the growth of a human breast cancer cell line by 90%.

The Asháninka Indian tribe (south America) tribe in central Peru has the longest recorded history of use of the plant. They are also the largest commercial source of cat's claw from Peru today. The Asháninka use cat's claw to treat asthma and inflammations of the urinary tract; to recover from childbirth; as a kidney cleanser; to cure deep wounds; for arthritis, rheumatism, and bone pain; to control inflammation and gastric ulcers; and for cancer. Indigenous tribes in Piura use cat's claw to treat tumors, inflammations, rheumatism, and gastric ulcers. Indian tribes in Colombia use the vine to treat gonorrhea and dysentery. Other Peruvian indigenous tribes use cat's claw to treat diabetes, urinary tract cancer in women, hemorrhages, menstrual irregularity, cirrhosis and fevers.

CLEAVERS

Cleavers is a common hedgerow weed that is a wonderful cleansing remedy, clearing toxins from the system and reducing heat and, inflammation. Cleavers has a diuretic action, aiding elimination of wastes, and also acts to enhance the lymphatic system, promoting lymphatic drainage of toxins and wastes so that they can be excreted via the urinary system.

Cleavers can be used for lymphatic problems, such as lymphatic congestion and swollen lymph glands, congestion of the breasts, and is said to have anti-tumor activity, particularly when in the skin or breasts, and the lymphatic system.

OLIVE LEAF

Olive leaf extract (oleuropein) is a natural antibiotic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal compound. It destroys only the bad bacteria and protects the good.

Oleuropein is a bitter substance that is removed from olives during processing. A number of laboratory studies have shown that this compound may help protect against both heart disease and cancer. Scientists in Rome recently published results from a study with rabbits. They found that a diet supplemented with oleuropein had a beneficial effect on the bunnies' low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol -- making it more resistant to oxidation, a change that would lower the risk of heart disease if it were proven to work in humans, too.

ROOIBOS

New to Americans, the health-giving properties of rooibos tea have been scientifically documented in Japan and South Africa.

Studies have shown this tea is comparable to green tea in the amounts of polyphenols it contains. This tea has shown to have anti-mutagenic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral activity. Recently, Japanese scientists have found that Rooibos tea contains a mimic of the enzyme Super Oxide Dismutase (S.O.D.). This antioxidant attacks the radicals and limits their damaging effects.

GREEN TEA

Every week new scientific literature is published on the health benefits of green. Its ability to prevent cancer is so well established that new studies are now testing green tea as a potential cancer therapy. Green tea may be especially protective against lung cancer in former and current cigarette smokers.

Green Tea contains vitamins A ,B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, E, P & U, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Chromium, Selenium & Iron

Green tea contains catechins - potent antioxidants that provide healthy benefits beyond their ability to neutralize free radicals. In clinical studies it has been shown to prevent cancer in the following ways:

- help neutralize dietary carcinogens such as nitrosamine and aflatoxin
- interfere with the binding of cancer-causing agents to cellular DNA, thereby protecting cells against mutations that can eventually cause cancer
- protect against free-radical DNA damage that causes some cancers
- inhibit bacterial-induced DNA mutations that also can lead to certain cancers
- work with enzymes and other antioxidants in the intestine, liver and lungs to prevent the activation of certain carcinogens before they damage DNA
- protect against the effects of ionizing radiation and ultraviolet radiation

Green tea has been shown to counteract both the initiation and promotion of carcinogenesis and some studies have shown that green tea blocks the formation of certain tumors.

Green tea also has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and serum triglyceride levels, and its potent antioxidant effects inhibit the oxidation of LDL cholesterol in the arteries wich plays a major contributory role in the formation of atherosclerosis.

The formation of abnormal blood clots (thrombosis) is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke, and green tea has been shown to inhibit abnormal blood clot formation as effectively as aspirin. When looking at coagulation risk factors in the blood, green tea specifically inhibits platelet aggregation and adhesion via effects that differ from those of aspirin. Other benefits have been shown to include lowering of blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and suppression of foul breath

CALENDULA

Calendula flowers have long been used to cleans, stimulate circulation and wound healing. A wide range of skin diseases have been treated with this flower, ranging from skin eczema to ulcerations and conjunctivitis.

The herb's active compounds include triterpenoids (anti-inflammatory) and flavonoids. Lab studies indicate that calendula petals have anti-inflammatory, astringent, antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral properties. And possibly even offer immune-stimulating actions.

Some doctors say Calendula is an important herb in cancer illnesses. The freshly pressed juice of Calendula can be used even in cancer of the skin.

Calendula is currently being investigated for its anticancer and antiviral actions.

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These statements are offered as research information that have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and should not be used diagnosing, treating, curing or preventing disease without consulting a physician.