Rice Water For Hair

**ktani** · March 19th, 2009, 06:32 PM

These soils are the legacy of the past in North America and the result of industry elsewhere.

**ktani** · March 19th, 2009, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by princess

Any info on rice grown in the southern region of India? That is where I am from and I have eaten rice all my life!

There is this from 2006, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science...d0d86b0628f0ee

**ktani** · March 19th, 2009, 06:50 PM

From 2002

Genetically modifying plants to remove arsenic

"Arsenic contamination is an enormous worldwide problem. .... soils are contaminated both through natural occurrences of arsenic and spills and drainage from chemical and manufacturing plants, .... most serious problems involved drinking water. .... Indian state of West Bengal and in Bangladesh, the problem is a crisis, and researchers estimate that more than 112 million people are afflicted with various levels of arsenic poisoning. .... these places, the arsenic levels in water far exceed World Health Organization maximum permissible levels."
http://www.innovations-report.de/htm...cht-13411.html

**Elenna** · March 19th, 2009, 07:04 PM

Maybe, organic brown rice is a wholesome and benign food. I do know that just because a product is currently organically grown could mean that in the past the soil had chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and/or pollution. However, Michael Pollan had some good points about organic farming versus factory farming practices. I will take my chances with organic brown rice.

**ktani** · March 19th, 2009, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Elenna

Maybe, organic brown rice is a wholesome and benign food. I do know that just because a product is currently organically grown could mean that in the past the soil had chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and/or pollution. However, Michael Pollan had some good points about organic farming versus factory farming practices. I will take my chances with organic brown rice.

Of course organic farming is better IMO. That is not the point though with this. It is about what was previously done to the soil, that is now being organically farmed.

**princess** · March 19th, 2009, 07:50 PM

How does it affect the ricewater used for rinsing hair?

**ktani** · March 19th, 2009, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by princess

How does it affect the ricewater used for rinsing hair?

"Health Information about Arsenic How can families reduce the risks of exposure to arsenic?

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Keep children from playing in contaminated dirt.

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Frequently wash toys, pacifiers, and other items that go into children’s mouths.

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Wash hands and face after working or playing in the soil or playing on equipment and decks made of arsenic-treated lumber, especially before eating.

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Avoid using arsenic-treated lumber around the home. Never burn arsenic-treated wood.

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Cover contaminated soils with grass or other material.

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Wash garden vegetables and fruits to remove soil particles.

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Remove work and play shoes before entering the house.

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If you have a job that exposes you to arsenic, shower and change clothes before you leave work and wash work clothes separately from other clothes.

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Prevent pets from tracking contaminated soils into your home.

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Damp-mop floors and wipe counters, tables, and window ledges regularly.

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Test your domestic well for arsenic if you live in an area known to have arsenic-containing minerals."
http://www.mde.state.md.us/assets/do..._factsheet.pdf

**ktani** · March 19th, 2009, 08:16 PM

2009

"You may be exposed to arsenic by

Taking in small amounts in food, water or air
Breathing sawdust or burning smoke from arsenic-treated wood
Living in an area with high levels of arsenic in rock
Working in a job where arsenic is made or used

Exposure to arsenic can cause many health problems. Being exposed to low levels for a long time can change the color of your skin. .... can cause corns and small warts. Exposure to high levels of arsenic can cause death."
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/arsenic.html

**princess** · March 19th, 2009, 08:18 PM

O.K. I have been eating rice everyday for the past all years ever since I was born. We have eaten rice grown in our farmland where they have chemical fertilizers for the past forty years or so. May be pesticides. Now we buy imported rice from India. Non fragrant, small grained variety. What do we do to continue eating rice without any harmful effects?

We wash it well before cooking it. It is white and husk removed.

**ktani** · March 19th, 2009, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by princess

O.K. I have been eating rice everyday for the past all years ever since I was born. We have eaten rice grown in our farmland where they have chemical fertilizers for the past forty years or so. May be pesticides. Now we buy imported rice from India. Non fragrant, small grained variety. What do we do to continue eating rice without any harmful effects?

We wash it well before cooking it. It is white and husk removed.

I would use extra water for cooking, limit the amount you eat and not use it on your hair except occasionally. It is about frequency and quantity, especially if you are buying imported rice, grown on possibly contaminated soils and in possibly contaminated water.