Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is caused by a bacterial infection which can attack the major organs and it is often associated with
conventional tampon use.
The conventional tampon burned my insides it was awful, shocking and terrifying.
One glaring example of this I've been researching lately is
conventional tampons and pads.
When you have Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, you must avoid the use of
conventional tampons that deliver toxins quickly to your bloodstream, raising your overall toxic burden.
Part of the reason was that I had become aware of the awful ingredients in
conventional tampons, and I no longer wanted any of that in my body.
Not exact matches
If the idea of a menstrual cup or cloth pads isn't your thing, it is possible to find organic disposable
tampons or disposable pads so you can at least avoid the chemicals in the
conventional versions.
Dioxins are also found in non-organic
tampons, as most
conventional cotton is genetically engineered, sprayed with pesticides, and treated with bleach.
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Conventional pads and
tampons are not regulated.
Conventional menstrual products contain significant quantities of plastic — the equivalent of four plastic shopping bags per pad and non-biodegradable
tampon applicators — which means that traces of each item could linger on Earth for 500 years or more.