a water-soluble cleansing agent which combines with impurities and dirt to make them more soluble.

Cleaning Action of Detergent

1. Artificial Sweeteners

Aspartame, (E951) more popularly known as Nutrasweet and Equal, is found in foods labeled "diet" or "sugar-free". Aspartame is believed to be carcinogenic and accounts for more reports of adverse reactions than all other foods and food additives combined. Aspartame is not your friend. Aspartame is a neurotoxin and carcinogen. Known to erode intelligence and affect short-term memory, the components of this toxic sweetener may lead to a wide variety of ailments including brain tumor, diseases like lymphoma, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue, emotional disorders like depression and anxiety attacks, dizziness, headaches, nausea, mental confusion, migraines and seizures. Acesulfame-K, a relatively new artificial sweetener found in baking goods, gum and gelatin, has not been thoroughly tested and has been linked to kidney tumors. Read more about the dangers of Aspartame here.

Found in diet or sugar-free sodas, diet coke, coke zero, jello (and other gelatins), desserts, sugar-free gum, drink mixes, baking goods, table top sweeteners, cereal, breath mints, pudding, kool-aid, ice tea, chewable vitamins, toothpaste.

2. High Fructose Corn Syrup

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a highly-refined artificial sweetener which has become the number one source of calories in America. It is found in almost all processed foods. HFCS packs on the pounds faster than any other ingredient, increases your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels, and contributes to the development of diabetes and tissue damage, among other harmful effects.

Found in most processed foods, bread, candy, flavored yogurts, salad dressings, canned vegetables, cereals.

3. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG / E621)

MSG is an amino acid used as a flavor enhancer in soups, salad dressings, chips, frozen entrees, and many restaurant foods. MSG is known as an excitotoxin, a substance which overexcites cells to the point of damage or death. Studies show that regular consumption of MSG may result in adverse side effects which include depression, disorientation, eye damage, fatigue, headaches, and obesity. MSG affects the neurological pathways of the brain and disengages the "I'm full" function which explains the effects of weight gain.

Found in Chinese food (Chinese Restaurant Syndrome ) many snacks, chips, cookies, seasonings, most Campbell Soup products, frozen dinners and lunch meats. 

4. Trans Fat

Trans fat is used to enhance and extend the shelf life of food products and is among the most dangerous substances that you can consume. Found in deep-fried fast foods and certain processed foods made with margarine or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, trans fats are formed by a process called hydrogenation. Numerous studies show that trans fat increase LDL cholesterol levels while decreasing HDL (“good”) cholesterol, increases the risk of heart attacks, heart disease, and strokes, and contributes to increased inflammation, diabetes, and other health problems. Oils and fat are now forbidden on the Danish market if they contain trans fatty acids exceeding 2 per cent, a move that effectively bans partially hydrogenated oils.

Found in margarine, chips and crackers, baked goods, fast foods.

5. Common Food Dyes

Studies show that artificial colorings which are found in soda, fruit juices, and salad dressings, may contribute to behavioral problems in children and lead to a significant reduction in IQ. Animal studies have linked some food colorings to cancer. Watch out for these ones:

Banned in Norway, Finland, and France. May cause chromosomal damage.

Found in candy, cereal, soft drinks, sports drinks and pet foods.

Banned in 1990 after 8 years of debate from use in many foods and cosmetics. This dye continues to be on the market until supplies run out! Has been proven to cause thyroid cancer and chromosomal damage in laboratory animals, may also interfere with brain-nerve transmission.

Found in fruit cocktail, maraschino cherries, cherry pie mix, ice cream, candy, bakery products and more!

Banned in Norway and Sweden. Increases the number of kidney and adrenal gland tumors in laboratory animals, may cause chromosomal damage.

Found in American cheese, macaroni and cheese, candy and carbonated beverages, lemonade and more!

6. Sodium Sulfite (E221)

Preservative used in wine-making and other processed foods. According to the FDA, approximately one in 100 people is sensitive to sulfites in food. The majority of these individuals are asthmatic, suggesting a link between asthma and sulfites. Individuals who are sulfite sensitive may experience headaches, breathing problems, and rashes. In severe cases, sulfites can actually cause death by closing down the airway altogether, leading to cardiac arrest.

Found in wine and dried fruit.

7. Sodium Nitrate/Sodium Nitrite

Sodium nitrate (or sodium nitrite) is used as a preservative, coloring, and flavoring in bacon, ham, hot dogs, lunch meats, corned beef, smoked fish and other processed meats. This ingredient, which sounds harmless, is actually highly carcinogenic once it enters the human digestive system. There, it forms a variety of nitrosamine compounds that enter the bloodstream and wreak havoc with a number of internal organs: the liver and pancreas in particular. Sodium nitrite is widely regarded as a toxic ingredient, and the USDA actually tried to ban this additive in the 1970's but was vetoed by food manufacturers who complained they had no alternative for preserving packaged meat products. Why does the industry still use it? Simple: this chemical just happens to turn meats bright red. It's actually a color fixer, and it makes old, dead meats appear fresh and vibrant.

Found in hotdogs, bacon, ham, lunch meat, cured meats, corned beef, smoked fish or any other type of processed meat.

8. BHA And BHT (E320)

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are preservatives found in cereals, chewing gum, potato chips, and vegetable oils. This common preservative keeps foods from changing color, changing the flavor or becoming rancid. Affects the neurological system of the brain, alters behavior and has a potential to cause cancer. BHA and BHT are oxidants which form cancer-causing reactive compounds in your body.

Found in potato chips, gum, cereal, frozen sausages, enriched rice, lard, shortening, candy, jello.

9. Sulfur Dioxide (E220)

Sulfur additives are toxic and in the United States of America, the Federal 🤬 Administration have prohibited their use on raw fruit and vegetables. Adverse reactions include bronchial problems particularly in those prone to asthma, hypotension (low blood pressure), flushing, tingling sensations or anaphylactic shock. It also destroys vitamins B1 and E. Not recommended for consumption by children. The International Labour Organization says to avoid E220 if you suffer from conjunctivitis, bronchitis, emphysema, bronchial asthma, or cardiovascular disease.

Found in beer, soft drinks, dried fruit, juices, cordials, wine, vinegar, and potato products.

10. Potassium Bromate

An additive used to increase volume in some white flour, bread, and rolls, potassium bromate is known to cause cancer in animals. Even small amounts in bread can create problems for humans.

Found in bread.

In some Asian and African countries, up to 80% of the population relies on traditional medicine for their primary health care needs. When adopted outside its traditional culture, traditional medicine is often called alternative medicine.^[1] Practices known as traditional medicines include Ayurveda, Siddha medicine, Unani, ancient Iranian medicine, Iranian (Persian), Islamic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Korean medicine, acupuncture, Muti, Ifá, and traditional African medicine. Core disciplines which study traditional medicine include herbalism, ethnomedicine, ethnobotany, and medical anthropology.

Sunset yellow (E110), carmoisine (E122), ponceau 4R (E124), tartrazine (E102) and allura red (E129) are all azo compounds, containing the Ar-N=N-Ar group. The delocalisation of electrons around both aryl rings is responsible for the compounds’ absorption of visible light, making characteristic bright colours. Like the remaining food colouring involved in the study, quinoline yellow (E104), they are all synthetic dyes not existing in nature. ’These additives give colour to foods but nothing else,’ says Deirdre Hutton, the chair of the FSA - which is why the agency felt it was sensible to remove them from food and drink products in the light of the study. 

Sodium benzoate (E211), the sodium salt of benzoic acid, is a preservative which stops bacteria and fungi growing in food and drink. In acidic conditions, benzoic acid is absorbed into bacterial cells, and prevents anaerobic glucose fermentation, so blocking bacterial growth. The preservative is found in apples and some berries, and is widely added to drinks.

First Health Benefits of Sea Cucumber is for blood clotting. There is a study conducted by Brazilian scientist on a sea cucumber that published in Journal of Biological Chemistry. He found out that sea cucumber contains anti-coagulant activity comes from its chondroitin sulfate which will prevent blood clotting.

If we left it untreated, blood clotting could be very dangerous for our health since it will lead to pulmonary embolism, a condition where the blood clots accumulated in the lungs and thus, it will restrict the blood flow which is very fatal. So, consuming sea cucumber is one of the best way to protect you from blood clotting.

Do you know that sea cucumber could be very beneficial to make your wound gone away so quickly? Some studies say that consuming sea cucumber and its extract can speed up the recovery against your wounds. Sea cucumber is widely known for its ability to regenerate its own body tissue when injured and some studies believed that this advantage will be very beneficial for human too if they are consuming sea cucumber.

In fact, a study conducted by “Marine Drug” evidence that the arachnodic acid that contained in a sea cucumber is one of the compound that has responsibility to speed up wound healing.

This is one of the most important benefits for sea cucumber. This echinoderm would be very beneficial to boost your protein and some studies already prove that. A study on sea cucumber conducted by the Director of Institute for Traditional Medicine in Oregon shown that the protein that contained in sea cucumber is higher than any other foods, except egg whites.

Besides, a study conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health stated that the high intake of a protein will be very useful to protect people from cardiovascular diseases.

Some studies also believed that sea cucumber can cure diseases associated with arthritis and joint pain. Thanks to its compound called chondroitin sulfate. This chondroitin sulfate is one the most important component in cartilage.

When you have insufficient amounts of chondroitin sulfate in the body, you will be more likely to suffer from any diseases associated with arthritis and joint pain. A study conducted by H.Benedikt, D.C also evidences that you’re strongly suggested to consume sea cucumber to reduce the joint pain and arthritis.

A study conducted by Chinese scientist that published in “Cancer, Biology, and Therapy” evidence that sea cucumber contains a compound called philipnoside E. which is very beneficial to inhibit the formation of blood vessel that transported the nutrients to the tumors.

Advances in trauma treatment through modern medicine have life-saving implications. Through adequate training and practice, surgeons and nurses work together in emergency situations treating severe injuries caused by accidents such as automobile crashes or natural disasters.

Modern medicine treats symptoms in addition to the presenting illness in order to alleviate patient discomfort and speed the healing process. With symptoms under control, patients can resume daily activities while the illness is treated.

Advances in medical technology and tools allow doctors to quickly and precisely identify patient issues. For example, X-ray machines diagnose broken bones and determine that a cast is the appropriate treatment to allow the injury to heal.

Indian Traditional Medicine functions through two social streams:

Classic Health Tradition (Ayurveda, Siddha and Amchi)

Oral Health Tradition (Folk and Tribal)

Oral health traditions have developed from:

More on what to do with this stuff in the instructions below

These instructions are for a top loader. I don’t have any experience with front loaders, sorry!

This soap is low-sudsing, so theoretically it should be fine for HE washers. A very similar recipe found on the Kirk’s Castile Soap website is said to be safe and offers the following information and tips:

Special notes: