Xeno-estrogens refer to other environmental compounds (usually but not always pharmaceutical) that generally have a very potent estrogen like activity on our bodies and thus can be considered very toxic. Put simply they disrupt hormone balance and promote the growth of fibroids, fibrocystic breasts, endometriosis and even breast cancer!
Typical sources of xenoestrogens include:
Plastic containers (including water bottles) tupperware food storage, microwavable dishes, cleaning fluids, such as dishwasher soap, bleach, laundry detergents, fabric softeners... to name but a few!! - believe me this isn't even the tip of the iceberg!
So I thought I'd tell you about one of my favourite products that not only works! but is kind to you and your environment. Ecover are a UK based company who manufacture cleaning products that are made from natural, sustainable plant-based ingredients.
I stopped using chlorine based bleaches some years ago and was over the moon when I found this little laundry dynamo, it whitens natural cotton bed linen and white towels like nothing else and I even used it today in my dishwasher to 'bleach' my coffee stained mugs - and whilst I no longer drink coffee the rest of the family still does.
It's an oxygen bleach and chlorine free but is fantastic at lifting difficult stains such as tea, coffee and blood.
It's sold predominately in the UK through health food stores but is widely available to buy on the internet and I've even found it for sale on amazon.com so it is available in the US.
