Limit Your Toxins!
Whether we want to acknowledge them or not, toxins are everywhere. We interact with tens to hundreds of them on a daily basis and they are wreaking havoc on our bodies. Particularly our hormones, but since the hormones regulate the majority of our other body systems, our entire bodies are affected. These toxins are called ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS.
Pesticides like DDT were introduced in 1936 and have grown in use and strength since then. There have been many studies confirming abnormal development in animal life and even some connections are being made in human growth, development and and fertility as it relates to toxin exposure. Remember the defected frog that was found years ago? I do. It triggered my first thoughts that “all is not well” on our planet. Clearly the frogs are not the only victims of toxic overload.
THIS IS SERIOUS!!
Take a personal inventory of your environment and eliminate as many chemicals as possible including plastics, unnatural fibers (like polyester, micro-fiber, fleece, lycra, vinyl, rayon, etc.), chemical cleaners, faux leather/suede, perfumes, dyes, pesticides/herbicides, etc. If your list is long, start with your kids and know that their immune system is even more overloaded than yours. Keep going……
When you need to replace an item, look for a natural alternative. There are so many choices and as retailers catch on, there will be more! Enjoy the process and know that you are helping yourself and all those who live in your house.
I am passionate about Natural Homes and would love to coach you through the process and share tips and information I have learned on my journey.
If you want natural cleaning products try Shaklee. I have been using these products for years and I love the economic value as well as the quality. You can contact me and I will give you my number and tell you my favorites.