Environmental toxins can be found in countless products within our home, from all-purpose cleaners, to mattresses, to candles, to toilet paper, to foods, and beyond. And whether we feel it or not, these toxins are detrimental to our health. They can contribute to wide range of chronic and acute health issues like: respiratory problems, endocrine disruption, neurological effects, immune system suppression, and chronic health conditions.

If you generally experience, for example, symptoms like lethargy, brain fog, skin irritation, headaches, or allergies, consider creating a healthy home free of environmental toxins.

Possible Health impact:

  • Respiratory Problems: Toxins like mold, dust, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can irritate the respiratory system, leading to issues such as asthma, allergies, and other respiratory conditions.
  • Endocrine Disruption: Chemicals found in certain plastics, cleaning products, and personal care items can interfere with hormone function, potentially leading to reproductive issues, thyroid problems, and other hormonal imbalances.
  • Neurological Effects: Prolonged exposure to certain toxins, such as heavy metals or pesticides, can affect the nervous system, potentially leading to cognitive decline, mood disorders, and developmental issues in children.
  • Immune System Suppression: Toxins can weaken the immune system, making the body more susceptible to infections and diseases.
  • Chronic Health Conditions: Long-term exposure to environmental toxins has been linked to chronic conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune disorders.

Products to Remove

Start by swapping the top two most pervasive products in your home for nontoxic alternatives:

  1. Air fresheners
  2. Laundry products (detergent, fabric softener, and dryer sheets)

If you wish to take it further, proceed by swapping out products scented with synthetic fragrance for products that use certified organic pure essential oils. This includes:

  1. Household cleaning products
  2. Candles
  3. Perfumes
  4. Lotions
  5. Soaps

Product swaps

  • This product swap guide from Back to Basics offers more information on why each product is problematic as well as some safer alternatives to switch to. The owner is a homeopath with doctorate-level education. She takes product testing beyond simply reviewing toxicity levels of each individual ingredient in a product, and also completes bioenergetic testing to ensure the safety of the product as a whole – toxicity levels of individual ingredients can change when combined with others. 
  • Apps to help you find safe products:
  • The team at Branch Basics also provides guidance on how to make the transition.
  • Just because you don’t feel or see physical symptoms, does not mean you are not affected by environmental toxins. 
  • The process of creating a non-toxic home can quickly become overwhelming, so take it step by step. Do not feel pressured to overhaul everything in your life all at once. 

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  • Apps to help you find safe products:
  • Starter Product Swap Guide from Back to Basics. The owner is a homeopath with doctorate-level education. She takes product testing beyond simply reviewing toxicity levels of each individual ingredient in a product, and also completes bioenergetic testing to ensure the safety of the product as a whole once all ingredients are combined together. 
  • The team at Branch Basics also provides guidance on how to make the transition.
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