Smells Toxic: Artificial Scents to Avoid

Now, more than ever, it’s hard to avoid artificial fragrances. From garbage bags to room fresheners to laundry detergents, we live in a world where fake floral smells are everywhere. It’s important to be aware of these artificial fragrances because they can be extremely toxic to the human body over time. Many people are allergic …

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Homemade Gatorade

Homemade Energy Drink Recipe (& Why You Should Stop Drinking Gatorade RIGHT NOW!)

You walk in the door from a grueling workout, and grab a bottle of Gatorade to rehydrate. But what’s really in that bottle? It’s not just electrolytes and vitamins. Store-bought energy drinks are full of toxic ingredients, from high-fructose corn syrup and sucralose (Splenda) to artificial food colorings and preservatives. There’s no reason to let …

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Toxin Free in 30 Days: Take the Challenge

Ready to make your life toxin free? All you need to do is make one simple change to your diet or lifestyle every day for the next 30 days. These simple steps will make a big impact on your overall health and your daily life in only a short amount of time.  We are exposed to more chemicals than …

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Poisoned by Plastic: Are BPA Alternatives Just As Bad?

As I write this, next to me sits a beautiful, shiny, clear cup with flowers on it. My mother, aware of my “toxic-free” preferences, got me this cup for Christmas. It came packaged in a natural-looking brown box with a big blue sticker that said, “BPA-Free”. The clear green lid and bright green straw scream “Eco-Friendly”. …

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emotional detoxing

The Emotional Side of Detoxing: What to Expect & How to Handle It

As anyone who’s embarked on an intense cleansing program could tell you, you may experience side effects when detoxing — and not just to your skin or digestion, either. Purging years of toxins and other harmful substances from your system stirs up all kinds of reactions, and while you might already expect mild headaches, muscle aches …

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