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Oils in Bath Products May Enlarge Boys’ Breasts… Temporarily

Researchers suspect lavender, tea tree oil disrupt hormonal balance
AP Article on MSNBC, Jan 31, 2007

Lavender and tea tree oils may temporarily enlarge boys breasts

BOSTON - Lavender and tea tree oils found in some shampoos, soaps and lotions can temporarily leave boys with enlarged breasts in rare cases, apparently by disrupting their hormonal balance, a preliminary study suggests.

While advising parents to consider the possible risk, several hormone experts emphasized that the problem appears to happen infrequently and clears up when the oils are no longer used. None of those interviewed called for a ban on sales. (more…)


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Back to School With Nature’s Pharmacy

By Andrea Candee

For many, with all the blooming and sprouting that goes on, spring represents the season of rebirth. For me, it’s the fall that heralds new growth, heightened activity and the spread of new germs! It’s school time, which means the cold and flu season can’t be far behind. (more…)


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