Equally as important as what we put in our bodies, is what we put on our bodies, and what we use in the environment around our bodies. Making a lifestyle change is not only about changing our eating habits, it is about changing ALL of our habits. It is about making healthier choices ALL around.
Think about all the potential chemicals/unhealthy ingredients that our bodies absorb/ingest on a daily basis, from the shampoo that we might use, to the toothpaste that we use, to the hand cream, soap, detergent, and cleaning products around the house. There are MANY brands that claim to be green, organic and natural that are not. I do not know how many times, I am told this. My response: it is your job to do your homework and to be an educated consumer, are you forgetting many companies do not care about
your health and welfare they care solely about getting your dollar...
I stumbled on the movie some time ago called
Chemical Nation, if you have a chance, watched it. Do your homework, read books and watch movies about the environmental impact and health impact of the many chemicals that we use that we may be unaware of.
Did you know that pine sol cleaner is not the smell of clean? News flash - clean does not have a smell!
There are many natural essential oils that you can purchase and add to things to give them the desired smell you want, that are much safer for you than the many fragrances. I can not walk down the aisle in the grocery store that has candles, fabric softener and detergent. I get a migraine instantly. I trust that that this is a STRONG indication of the unhealthy nature of these smells.
I myself do not use traditional laundry detergent, having children with sensitive skin. Here is a brand that I do like which is a much greener choice!
Nature Clean - solutions for a toxic-free home. There are many other popular brands as well,
Seventh Generation,
Earth Friendly Products and
Method.
Why use windex, when you can achieve better results with vinegar and water? While you are at it, recycle the Thursday newspapers, they work wonders, sometimes better than paper towel for wipping the mirrors/windows. Out of a scouring agent - use baking soda. Cleaning the counters after cooking - again use your vinegar and water.
There are many greener choices when it comes to hygiene products.
Green Beaver is a great Canadian company. I love to support local, and Canadian companies which is why I like Green Beaver and
Nature Clean. in additional to clean NC also has hygiene products like castile soap, in pump or bar, they have shampoo and conditioner.
Need a great facial moisturizer, I use aloe, straight from the plant. I buy the large organic aloe leaf and store it in the fridge. Every morning, I cut a small piece off, cut it in half and after I wash my face with yes - water and then pat it with a little bit of 100% which hazel, I take my aloe and wipe my face. So simple and it did not cost me an arm and a leg. Keep it simple.
People do not realize how much money they could save by not buying all these harmful - unneeded products. Once you become a chemical free house hold, you will FEEL the difference. It's like eating healthy - you will FEEL the difference.
Stay tuned. We had a great weekend of vegan and raw food! More to come.
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