If you read the entire list, you can see that the word carcinogen pops up a heck of a lot. So those who are still wondering about whether or not microwaves promote cancer, there goes your answer!
But that’s not all, microwaves have also been connected to a variety of other illnesses and symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, swollen lymph nodes, impaired cognition, weakened immune system, irritability, depression, appetite loss, night sweats, insomnia, nausea, vision problems and frequent urination.
Still, these symptoms have also been linked to other radiation-producing devices like cell phones, cell phone towers and Wi-Fi routers (but that’s another story).
How to properly warm your oils* for hair treatments
Unless you don’t mind placing dead, carcinogenic oils* into your scalp, you should instead resort to other methods that are just as simple. Remember, whatever you put onto your skin absorbs, so you can imagine what putting that onto your head for many years could do to your brain!
Likely, you’ve seen people do this before with hard oils like shea and chilled coconut oil* — all you have to do is place the oil inside of a glass or metal bowl, and set it inside of a pot of water that is set on medium.
You don’t want the water to boil because it will produce too much heat, which will also kill the nutrients within your oils. Just keep an eye on it and once it’s warm enough, set it aside and use it.
Keep this method in mind if you are one who likes to melt hard butters* for hair or body use. You don’t want to radiate anything that is going to seep into your skin. Also, never place the oil or butter directly into a heated pot because this will warm it up too much, and will again alter the nutritional state.
As naturals, we have to be mindful of what we put into and onto our bodies. If we aren’t keen about using chemicals on our locks, then why would we allow radiated oils?
This poses a huge health risk that can and should be avoided by all means. The method I present takes a little more work, but can’t the same be said for maintaining natural hair?
You decided to take this journey even with all the hard work and resistance needed to get the results you want. So don’t start to slack now!
Are you surprised to learn about the damaging effects of microwaves? Will you continue to use it or will you take heed and use the stove top instead?
Great information! I wonder…are the vegetables that come in the frozen bags to be heated in the microwave to “steam” the vegetables bad for you as well? I’ll try more hot oil treatments using the stove. Thanks for this article
Nope, you don’t want to steam your veggies in the microwave either — it still becomes radiated. Best to use a steam cooker, steam pot (I have one of these) or just place the veggies in a pot/skillet with a cover, use just a little bit of water and set it on low so that it can steam that way.
Great information! I wonder…are the vegetables that come in the frozen bags to be heated in the microwave to “steam” the vegetables bad for you as well? I’ll try more hot oil treatments using the stove. Thanks for this article
Nope, you don’t want to steam your veggies in the microwave either — it still becomes radiated. Best to use a steam cooker, steam pot (I have one of these) or just place the veggies in a pot/skillet with a cover, use just a little bit of water and set it on low so that it can steam that way.
They do not get radiated. Microwaves only heat water, they do not have enough energy to irradiate. Actually proper scientific tests show that boiling leads to the greatest loss of nutrients, the least are microwaving and baking. If you add water to vegetables before microwaving, it acts as boiled and leads to nutrient loss.
Actually, each time you turn on a microwave it irradiates everything around it. I’ve read studies that say that boiling at high temperatures does kill nutrients, which is why you shouldn’t overcook your foods. However, my issue with microwaves is that it kills nutrients and it irradiates the food and everything close to it. You can use an ion tester to see that this is true. And never heard of food babe — my sources came from scientific studies. http://www.naturesbeginnings.com/healthyalternatives/id26.html
Wow. Thankfully I always used hot water in a bowl. A YouTube tutorial finally came in handy LOL.
I never use microwave. Double boiler is your best friends ladies under low heat
You’re using that crazy anti sense and anti logic FoodBabe as a source. This is nonsense. Microwaves don’t have enough energy to break molecular bonds which can cause cancer, they heat water.
I’m really disappointed with this article. I imagine that all microwaved food has the chemical dihyrogen monoxide which is also found in most toxin, proof!
You’re using that crazy anti sense and anti logic FoodBabe as a source. This is nonsense. Microwaves don’t have enough energy to break molecular bonds which can cause cancer, they heat water.
I’m really disappointed with this article. I imagine that all microwaved food has the chemical dihyrogen monoxide which is also found in most toxin, proof!
Here is a source that is from a doctor, since credentials are something that’s important to a lot of people. http://www.naturesbeginnings.com/healthyalternatives/id26.html. I don’t even know food babe, so not sure why you’re referencing “her”…
They do not get radiated. Microwaves only heat water, they do not have enough energy to irradiate. Actually proper scientific tests show that boiling leads to the greatest loss of nutrients, the least are microwaving and baking. If you add water to vegetables before microwaving, it acts as boiled and leads to nutrient loss.
Microwaving doesn’t lead to nutrient loss or irradiation. Please do not use FoodBabe as a source. She doesn’t understand science.
Actually, each time you turn on a microwave it irradiates everything around it. I’ve read studies that say that boiling at high temperatures does kill nutrients, which is why you shouldn’t overcook your foods. However, my issue with microwaves is that it kills nutrients and it irradiates the food and everything close to it. You can use an ion tester to see that this is true. And never heard of food babe — my sources came from scientific studies.
Here is a source that is from a doctor, since credentials are something that’s important to a lot of people. http://www.naturesbeginnings.com/healthyalternatives/id26.html. I don’t even know food babe, so not sure why you’re referencing “her”…