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Its Alive!! - Not Just a Fleshy Raincoat

Thanks Mike for that feedback and pointed comment. Yes, our skin is alive and a semiporous gateway to our inner environment. From sunblock to the DEET in insect repellent, summertime is full of dressings for our skin that serve a purpose but also lead to systemic exposure – Yes, use these items, but sparingly, choosing to cover up to prevent burns and bites – Covered flesh may not be sexy but it is healthier for your whole being. And especially be careful with babies as the skin is a highway of exposure for them. Regarding cosmetics and personal care items, I am personally excited that Whole Foods Market has taken on a Premium Care Line – their goal is for it to be free of phthalates, parabens and other endocrine-active or irritating agents. Kudos to WFM for leadership in this area. Gary Ginsberg 10 application/xml false Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.1.14) Gecko/20080404 Firefox/2.0.0.14 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 69.177.94.97 207059 false true false false true 179654 blog blogsite/HealthCommentary/moderated