The document provides tips from the Breast Cancer Fund for healthy living to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals linked to breast cancer. The tips include choosing organic foods and avoiding canned foods and plastic; using simple, fragrance-free personal care products; finding sunscreens without certain chemicals; and using non-toxic alternatives to pesticides and antibacterial products. The overall message is that small changes in daily routines can help prevent breast cancer.

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Eat organic and kick the can When possible, choose organic foods and
hormone-free meat and dairy. Buying products grown organically reduces
pesticide use, which is good for families, farmworkers and the environment.
And avoid canned foods until companies replace toxic BPA-based can linings
with safe alternatives.
Take it easy on the plastic When choosing kitchenware and water bottles,
go old-school with stainless steel and glass. And never microwave in
plastic—even “microwave-safe” plastic can leach chemicals into your food
when heated.
Choose cleaning products that show you what they’re made of
Companies are not required to disclose ingredients of cleaners and
detergents, so look for products made by companies that disclose
ingredients, or make your own with things like baking soda and vinegar.
Recipes at breastcancerfund.org.
Stick with oil for pans that don’t stick, and use elbow grease to
remove stains Although there’s no denying they make our life easier, non-
stick pans and stain-resistant materials can contain toxic polyfluorinated
chemicals. Choose stainless steel or cast iron pots and pans, and consider
skipping the stain-resistant clothes and carpets.
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4. At the Breast Cancer Fund, we’re working to create a healthier world by
eliminating our exposure to toxic chemicals linked to breast cancer. Visit
breastcancerfund.org to get more tips and to join us in protecting our
families, our communities and future generations.
When it comes to personal care products, simple is best Decrease your
exposure to toxic chemicals in cosmetics by using fewer products and
choosing those with simpler ingredients. And avoid fragrance—that single
ingredient can contain dozens of chemicals.
Don’t be fooled by empty “organic” and “natural” claims on beauty care
products Because the cosmetics industry is largely unregulated, these
claims may have no meaning. Read labels for specific information on a
product’s ingredients.
Avoid these problematic ingredients
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• ingredients with “PEG” and “eth”
in the name (potential 1,4-dioxane
contamination)
• butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and
butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
• diethanolamine (DEA) and
triethanolamine (TEA) (possible
nitrosamine contamination)
• formaldehyde
• quaternium
• DMDM hydantoin
• imidazolidinyl urea
• fragrance
• hydroquinone
• nonylphenol
• parabens
• petrolatum
• phthalates (DBP & DEP)
• synthetic musks
• toluene
• triclosan and triclocarban
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6. At the Breast Cancer Fund, we’re working to create a healthier world by
eliminating our exposure to toxic chemicals linked to breast cancer. Visit
breastcancerfund.org to get more tips and to join us in protecting our
families, our communities and future generations.
Find the right sunscreen Many sunscreens contain hormone-
disrupting chemicals that are bad for us and for aquatic life. Look for
ones with non-nanoized titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, and avoid ones
with 3-(4-methylbenzylidene)-camphor (4-MBC); octinoxate/octyl-
methoxycinnamate (OMC); homosalate (HMS); and oxybenzone.
Find safe ways to fight germs These days it seems like everything claims
to be antibacterial—soaps, toothpaste, clothing, bedding, band-aids, toys,
cutting boards—you name it. Chances are, these products contain triclosan,
an antimicrobial agent that is suspected of interfering with the hormone
systems of humans and wildlife. There’s no evidence that triclosan is more
effective than soap and water, so trade in the toxics for some good, old-
fashioned elbow grease.
Go chemical-free in your garden Chemical pesticides are designed to kill
pests and weeds, so it’s no surprise that they aren’t good for humans either.
And their residue can hang around for years, allowing for ongoing exposure.
Ask your garden store about non-toxic alternatives, or look for organic pest-
management tips such as DIY recipes that rely on everyday items like vinegar
and dish soap.
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