10 Steps to Detox your Home
Transforming our health includes many steps. We think of food, exercise first, however, there are seven pillars of good health. We will discuss the other pillars on another day, but, one Pillar that that has the ability for major change is detoxing your home, what does that mean? There are environmental factors that contribute to our overall health. Hidden items we aren’t even aware of that raise havoc on our mood, health, and overall well-being. When we hear detox, we immediately think of detoxing your body with a cleanse or food detox. But detoxing your home is equal if not more important. This is my top 10 list to detox for a cleaner, safer home.
Toss out the BPA or Bisphenol-A -All your plasticware & water bottles. If you have kids pacifiers and bottles. Today everything is about convenience and is made from some form of plastic. When we Heat foods in plastic, the plastic leaches into the food. Plastics are endocrine disruptors causing problems with hormones and have been linked to cancers and even diabetes. Even items that say BPA free we are now finding out may have health concerns. There is a rating system in place indicating the type of plastic. If you plan on continuing to use plastics in your pantry do away with any marked with a (3)These are the most concerning. Use glass instead. Glasslock 18-Piece Assorted Oven Safe Container Set
Aluminum-Those cookie sheets & aluminum foil. Research has found aluminum causes inflammation and may lead to degenerative symptoms including Alzheimer’s.
Dump the dryer sheets. These little soft, sweet, smelling sheets have harmful ingredients. Some including benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol & ethanol. These ingredients are known to cause cancer and central nervous system problems, including asthma. There are many natural sheets or try making your own. See my/homemade-wool-dryer-balls/
Toss your pesticides-If you read the label it says warning! That should be our first warning…. May lead to nerve, skin, eye conditions. Headaches and nausea. There are many natural ways or even companies that help without putting our family at risk.
Making our cleaners not only saves money but also eliminates toxic levels of chemicals for our family to inhale. (see my homemade list). DIY HOME AND BEAUTYThis is one of the easiest toxins to tackle. I make all mine with the use of essential oils. You can learn more here about my essential oil favorites. Not all essential oils are created equal.https://www.mydoterra.com/abundantlivingmommy/#/
Avoid non-stick bakeware, cookware, and utensils. Teflon, as we know it by name, releases toxic fumes and PFC’s(perfluorinated chemicals). Have been found associated with smaller birth weights, elevated cholesterol, abnormal hormone levels, weakened immune system, cancer and developmental problems. Heres a list a created the the Safest Cookware
Replace skin, hair and personal products like toothpaste, deodorant, hair product. They are loaded with toxins. Parabens, formaldehyde, coal tar just to name a few. Visit the www.ewg.org to check the list of good cosmetic choices or make your own.
Water filter there are more than 700 chemicals in water. Water filters help decrease this signally. Everpure EV9328-06 High Flow CSR Triple-MC2 System
No Shoes in the house- Yes I know how inconvenient. Friends would like I was crazy after the birth of our daughter. I would ask anyone who came for a visit to remove their shoes. Our shoes are loaded! Our shoes hold not only dirt but pesticides, chemicals and even urine. We lay and play on the floor a lot.
Toxins in flooring- Use natural flooring, hardwood, tile, all cotton. Use non-toxic glue and adhesives to install.
Don’t feel overwhelmed by this list. Start with one or two items you feel are easy to tackle. It is about making small improvements each day for our families health and life.
Live Well, B Well
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