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Story at a Glance:
•Many 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.
•Tight 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.
•Sensitive patients often have significant reactions to tight or toxic clothing, providing a pivotal window into understanding this otherwise overlooked aspect of health.
•This article will also share the strategies for cultivating a healthy wardrobe.
A Chance Plane Ride
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:
Always wash new clothes before you put them on.
I’ve never forgotten that story, and over time, my patients have helped me appreciate how many dangerous chemicals end up on our clothing. https://www.midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-your-clothes-and-their-materials-231