Years ago, a friend of mine was seated on a plane next to a chief executive of a major American chemical company that was notorious for polluting the environment and sickening large numbers of Americans with its products. After building a friendly rapport, my friend asked the executive what he considered the most important piece of advice he had to share. The executive immediately responded:<\/p>\n
Always wash new clothes before you put them on.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I\u2019ve never forgotten that story, and over time, my patients have helped me appreciate\u00a0how many dangerous chemicals end up on our clothing.<\/a><\/p>\n
How Your Clothes and Their Materials Shape Your Health<\/p>\n
\u2022Many dangerous chemicals end up in clothing and cosmetic products because there is almost no regulation of these products. Unless we take precautions, their toxins can enter us through our skin.<\/p>\n
\u2022Tight and constrictive clothing (e.g., ties or pants) can be particularly detrimental to health. This is best demonstrated with bras, a recent cultural invention that cause a significant number of issues. Worse still, their usage has been strongly linked to breast cancer.<\/p>\n
\u2022This article will also share the strategies for cultivating a healthy wardrobe.<\/p>\n