Welcome to our Spring Cleaning Home Detox Edition! We are about to walk you through the first steps of our tried and true process for creating a healthy home. We are excited to see how great you and your family feel after a day, a week, a month of safer and cleaner products. Our bet is that you’ll never what …
The claims of dry brushing include stimulation of the lymph system, helping the body rid itself of toxins and increasing circulation and energy. Um hello, sign me up! But first, what is lymph?! The lymphatic system is a vital part of the immune system. It’s a network of lymph nodes connected by lymphatic vessel that transports lymph throughout the body. …
We talk a lot about the importance of liver detoxification here. But I think it’s important to discern the difference between the typical DETOX CLEANSE sold by the latest MLM scam vs. the actual DETOXIFICATION pathway of our body. A DETOX CLEANSE is a short term program involving restriction & elimination of certain foods while adding in others in order …
Take a look around, there’s likely one person you now that has been affected by cancer, endocrine conditions, infertility, or maybe even a child born with endocrine issues. It’s no coincidence that the rates of these diseases are on the increase – right in conjunction with the number of environmental compounds we are exposed to on a daily basis. And …
We’ve been on a roll lately, talking about cleaning up your living environment and reducing your exposure to toxicants. Everything from cosmetics to laundry detergent to fragrances. But what about the obvious elephant in the room? Don’t let the candid photo fool you, the little Pill we pop every day or IUD we had implanted are actually considered endocrine disruptors …
Have you ever heard the term body burden? Body burden refers to the total amount of toxic chemicals in your body at a given time. Some chemicals include, arsenic, lead, mercury, or PCB to name just a few. Body burden has become a critical health and environmental problem. It affects us all and can cause health problems ranging from cancer …
Sweating is a natural process of cooling and detoxifying your body. And it’s an important feature of the body’s most unique organ: your skin. Nontoxic deodorant can be one of the last conventional products we switch over to natural. We understand the reasons people hang on to conventional deodorants and antiperspirants: we don’t want to look sweaty, smell stinky, or …
What is oxidative damage? Oxidative stress is the precursor to oxidative damage. Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body’s ability to counteract their damaging effects through neutralization with antioxidants. Oxidative damage is the harm sustained by cells and tissues that are unable to keep up with free radical production. You’re probably …
Have you ever stopped to think about the chemical interaction of perfumes and fragrances with our body? Or perhaps you or someone you know is extremely sensitive to an air freshener or scented lotions – ever wonder why? In this post we will discover what a fragrance is, why it’s an issue in personal care products, and how your body …
Today’s guest blog is brought to you by Lauren with The Zero Waste Memoirs. You can find the original article here. Today, I will be walking you through everything you need to know to make incredible, all-natural cleaning products at home, using only ingredients that you likely already have in the house! When I first started cleaning with homemade, all-natural solutions, …