Medical Notes: How To Flush Out ‘Forever Chemicals’, Eat Fruit To Sleep Better, And Is Toothpaste Causing Your Allergies?

Toothpaste may be the cause of your child’s allergies.

An antimicrobial chemical called Triclosan has been a staple ingredient in everyday products like mouthwash and clothing for decades. While its purpose is to reduce bacterial growth, research suggests it may make matters worse. In fact, a study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives reveals that kids with more exposure to this chemical are more likely to develop eczema and other allergies.

A new player in the fight against forever chemicals.

New research in the journal Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology reveals that these substances may be able to be flushed from our system. Scientists believe taking a fiber supplement with meals can reduce your levels of forever chemicals. The supplement acts as a magnet and draws the chemicals out with it as it exits your body.

An apple a day may help you sleep better.

Sleep deprivation can be detrimental to your health. Thankfully, eating more fruits and veggies during the day may be the easiest way to make sure you get your beauty rest. Just five cups a day has been linked to a 16 percent improvement. The research is published in Sleep Health: The Journal Of The National Sleep Foundation.

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