In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the impact of toxins and chemicals present in our everyday environments. From the air we breathe to the products we use, our homes can potentially harbor a myriad of harmful substances that affect our health and well-being. Creating a low-toxicity home has become an essential aspect of fostering a healthy living space for ourselves and our families.The pivotal moment in my journey towards a low-toxic home began when I started to understand m
Non-toxic living doesn't have to be overwhelming! These 6 Tips for a Nontoxic Life (That I Wish I’d Known Sooner) will help you get started with ease.
In Part I of our lifestyle series, we focused on gaining the courage to make the jump . We focused on getting into the mindset that you can slowly do this, day by day. Even year by year. Today we will look at a few more of the reasons WHY to do this. Again, I like to reinforce the idea th
Our homes can be filled with toxins that we aren't even aware of. Learn more about how you can create a toxin free home.
Switching to a toxin-free lifestyle can be a daunting task, but it's worth it for the long-term benefits to your health and the environment. If you don't even know where to start, here's my list of simple swaps that include toxic chemical-free skincare, beauty, cleaning, and more!
Learn how to spot manipulative marketing by companies pretended to be toxin free and all natural
You would be shocked to learn how many toxic ingredients and harsh chemicals are in the products that we use in our homes. On a daily basis, we are exposed to hundreds of these toxins through consumption, absorption, and inhalation. It is truly disheartening that these toxins are allowed into our products and that there
Want a toxin-free home to improve your wellbeing but also want to keep more of your hard-earned cash? Here’s ways to earn or save money on non-toxic items!
These 6 simple swaps for a healthy non toxic kitchen are so easy and can make a huge impact on you and your families health.
Some small, practical steps you can take to make a huge different when you want to create a non-toxic home for your family.
Our homes can be filled with toxins that we aren't even aware of. Learn more about how you can create a toxin free home.
Stop guessing which products are truly nontoxic, organic, and better for the environment. I've rounded up the top non-toxic cleaning products.
Right from the time we wake up in the morning to the time we go to bed, we are exposed to so many chemical toxins in our day-to-day life.
Want to start living a toxin free lifestyle, but don't know where to start? In this post, I'm sharing my top tips on how you can switch to non-toxic products easily! It's been proven that our constant exposure to the toxic chemicals found in our environment, our food, the personal care products we use, the
Chemicals are in the products we use everyday. And these chemicals are dangerous to our health. Heres how to make the switch to toxin-free living
Improve your health with a clean living lifestyle! This free Clean Living Swaps Checklist makes it easy to swap out toxic everyday items with healthier options.
Do you have symptoms of toxins? Is your body trying to tell you that you need to detox? Do you have the warning signs that your body has reached its toxin threshold? That's what this post is all about toxins. You'll learn what causes toxicity, common sources of toxins, the top 10 symptoms of toxins, and how to tell if your body needs help detoxifying. How do you get toxic? Toxins are everywhere. From foods, drinks, food packaging, cosmetics, toiletries, perfumes, artificial colors, flavors, and fragrances, household products, pollution, pesticides, fertilizers, and more - toxins are inescapable these
These 6 simple swaps for a healthy non toxic kitchen are so easy and can make a huge impact on you and your families health.
We are surrounded by all kinds of do's and dont's as we go through life. There are opinions about everything and then opinions on those opinions! I strive to live a low-tox lifestyle as best as I can. It is important to me that my everyday life has minimal exposure to toxins and
toxic free living made easy with theses simple swaps that will save you money, improve your health, and make your life more sustainable...
Non-toxic living doesn't have to be overwhelming! These 6 Tips for a Nontoxic Life (That I Wish I’d Known Sooner) will help you get started with ease.
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3 easy tips to become a toxin free family. Reduce toxic chemicals in your home and begin to learn new healthy habits for a "green" lifestyle.
From pots and pans to cleaning supplies, we share six simple swaps to reduce your family's exposure to harmful chemicals in the kitchen.
Want to start living a toxin free lifestyle, but don't know where to start? In this post, I'm sharing my top tips on how you can switch to non-toxic products easily! It's been proven that our constant exposure to the toxic chemicals found in our environment, our food, the personal care products we use, the
We are surrounded by all kinds of do's and dont's as we go through life. There are opinions about everything and then opinions on those opinions! I strive to live a low-tox lifestyle as best as I can. It is important to me that my everyday life has minimal exposure to toxins and
Practical tips to reduce toxins in your kitchen and suggestions to swap to sustainable, lower waste, toxin free products.
I would like to start off by giving you a little background information about myself and about this blog. This will hopefully show you why I started taking this toxin-free journey and encourage you to do the same. When I started writing 9 months ago […]
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the impact of toxins and chemicals present in our everyday environments. From the air we breathe to the products we use, our homes can potentially harbor a myriad of harmful substances that affect our health and well-being. Creating a low-toxicity home has become an essential aspect of fostering a healthy living space for ourselves and our families.The pivotal moment in my journey towards a low-toxic home began when I started to understand m
Post includes affliate links, read here how these work. The party's over. We want to detox. Cleanse. Declutter our life. Put our body, mind AND home on a diet. And lose weight. Both physically and mentally.
Improve your health with a clean living lifestyle! This free Clean Living Swaps Checklist makes it easy to swap out toxic everyday items with healthier options.
Non-toxic living is important for overall health. Here are some amazing ways you can start living non toxic.
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Non-toxic living is important for overall health. Here are some amazing ways you can start living non toxic.
Have you heard the phrase “clean living” and are wondering what it’s all about? Let’s cover what clean living is and why you should consider the lifestyle.
I’m a big believer in reducing the toxin load in my home and my body as much as possible. I’ve spent so much time over the past 4 years swapping items in our home for non-toxic alternatives. Often people get...Read More
It's no fun getting eaten by mosquitoes or other biting insects! To avoid the discomfort they cause, many people reach for well known repellent brands like OFF, REPEL, or Cutter. Unfortunately, chemical insect repellents with active ingredients such as DEET and Permethrin come with potential health hazards. Let's take a look at them! Dangers of DEET and Other Chemical Insect Repellents DEET(N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide), the active ingredient in many store-bought bug sprays, is used by an estimated 1/3 of the U.S. population each year. Yes, it’s effective for keeping the bugs away. But it’s bad news for our bodies! DEET is a pesticide. A strong one. It can melt plastic and fishing line. A pharmacologist at Duke University discovered that prolonged exposure may impair cell function in parts of your brain. Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that DEET causes diffuse brain cell death and behavioral changes in rats. Although DEET is approved for use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, it is a known eye irritant and can cause rashes, soreness, or blistering when applied to the skin. Additionally, DEET has been linked to neurological problems. According to scientists at the University of Angersrchers, “We’ve found that DEET is not simply a behavior-modifying chemical, but also inhibits the activity of a key central nervous system enzyme, acetycholinesterase, in both insects and mammals.” DEET also has a negative impact on wildlife and water sources, as it is toxic to birds and aquatic life. This pesticide has been found in approximately 75% of U.S. water sources. Permethrin is another harmful chemical found in many bug sprays. This chemical is a neurotoxin, meaning it can kill brain cells (like DEET). Permethrin is also extremely toxic to bees, cats, and all aquatic life. The EPA has categorized Permethrin as carcinogenic, capable of causing lung tumors, liver tumors, chromosomal abnormalities, and immune system problems. SAFE BUG SPRAY OPTIONS If you're ready to ditch the DEET and Permethrin and switch to a toxin-free repellent, here are a few good options. Note that natural bug sprays sometimes take some experimentation before you find one that both works with your body chemistry (some of us are more susceptible to bites than others) AND is effective against the mosquitoes or other insects in your neck of the woods. Primally Pure Nature Spray Greenerways Organic Bug Spray Poofy Organics Bug Spray Badger Bug Repellant YAYA Organics Tick Ban YAYA Organics Squito Ban Sky Organics All Terrain LOVE CANDLES? YOU CAN USE THEM TO REPEL BUGS! My absolute FAVORITE toxin-free candle company recently released a beautiful insect repelling candle ! It's the perfect blend of mint leaf, citronella, and rosemary sage combined for a fresh and sophisticated herbal medley that has added benefit of a natural insect repellent. You can score 10% off using the code HHH10 at checkout! DIY INSECT REPELLENT You can easily make your own insect repellents. I previously wrote an article on how to do this that contains recipes. Essential oils are the main component in deet-free insect repellant. A 2% dilution is recommended for adults (see recipe below). A 1% dilution is safe for children over age 2. TIPS FOR DIY SPRAYS Be sure to use a glass spray bottle . Use 100% pure essential oils. Synthetic or poor quality oils will not repel insects! They are also not good for your body. Please reach out if you have questions about how to choose good quality oils. Shake lightly before use. Want more safe swaps for commonly used products? I post a new one every Saturday in the Simplified Natural Living community . We'd love for you to join us for daily clean living inspiration and guidance!
I would like to start off by giving you a little background information about myself and about this blog. This will hopefully show you why I started taking this toxin-free journey and encourage you to do the same. When I started writing 9 months ago […]
