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Dangerous & Toxic Tampons

Could toxic tampons be fatal?

Many people today are health conscious and want healthier tampon alternatives.

In general, many of the manufacturers of products are relatively unmonitored and unregulated.

About 85% of women who buy into the over $2 billion dollar a year feminine care industry are in the dark about what’s really lurking in these products and how they can negatively impact their health.

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What we put inside of us, either by eating or inserting, can impact our health. The vagina is the most absorbent organ in a woman’s body. That can result to an 80% increase of absorption of a chemical, as compared to oral exposure of the same toxin.

Many top-selling feminine care products contain chemicals and ingredients that are known carcinogens, reproductive toxins, endocrine disruptors and allergens.

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That is an unacceptable situation that should be stopped by the FDA.

The bottom line is that in this situation with tampons and with all other situations, you must be your own healthcare advocate.

Women use an estimated 11,000 tampons in their lifetime. What would 11,000 toxic tampons do to your health?

Beware Of:

1. Artificial Fibers

2. Pesticide Residue

3. Bleaching Agents, Dyes & Fragrances

Organic Tampon Companies' Website:

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