Are you beginning to reduce your toxic exposure? Making the switch to a low-toxic lifestyle doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Start small and with things that are affordable for your household.
Open Windowns or Use Air Purifier
Reduce toxins in your environment by opening your windows and circulating fresh air. An air purifier can provide relief from other chemicals such as odors, VOCs, mold, pollen, and pet dander.
Remove Shoes Indoors
Remove your shoes inside! If you have kids, they are likely rolling around on the floor. When wearing shoes indoors, you risk tracking dirt, herbicides, and other bacteria inside your home.
Drink Filtered Water Versus Bottled
Clean water is so important, but have you taken the time to evaluate your water? Bottled water is tainted with many cancer-causing chemicals such as arsenic, BPA, and fluoride. Faucet filters and gravity filters are perfect swaps for people looking for an affordable short-term solution. Check out ewg.org to see the tap water score in your town.
Take Detox Baths
Detox baths are a great way to help remove toxins naturally from your body. Additionally, it can help improve the immune system, relieve muscle soreness, and reduce inflammation.
DIY Cleaning Supplies
Make your cleaners and clean using less. Conventional cleaning supplies have dangerous chemicals that can lead to long-term health effects such as respiratory issues, asthma, and cancer. By making your cleaners, you reduce toxic exposure, save money, and have peace of mind knowing what you’re spraying in your household.
Cook with Cast Iron
Make the switch from nonstick to cast iron. Despite the convenience factor, the coating found on nonstick cookware (PTFE, PFOAs, and PFAs) is toxic. Exposure to these chemicals has been linked to hormone disruption among other diseases. Switching to a cast iron pan isn’t intimidating once you season correctly. Cast iron pans provide many benefits such as being nonstick, long-lasting, inexpensive, easy to clean, and contributing to iron levels.
All of these are simple ways to start reducing your toxic load. It is never too late to start improving your health and lifestyle. Most importantly, don’t let this stress you out!
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