Personal Detox
Before you crack on with the products in your home, have a think about your lifestyle as that also has a huge impact upon your health. If you can eliminate/reduce the following six major pollutants, you are on your way to a healthier body.
cigarette smoke - we all know smoking is bad for us but just how bad!? Tobacco smoke can include benzene (causes cancer of the blood), carbon monoxide (headaches, dizziness, loss of consciousness, brain damage, death), formaldehyde (carcinogenic), ammonia (irritation to eyes, nose & throat, burning of airways), hydrogen cyanide (interfere with the body’s use of oxygen);
alcohol - studies vary on the benefits of drinking, but if you enjoy a drink then being aware of your own tolerance and reducing the amount you consume to a reasonable quantity will help reduce the risk of potential harmful longterm effects;
drugs - whether they are recreational, over-the-counter or prescribed - they all have an effect on the body. Making yourself aware of the ingredients and the potential effect on your own body, is a good place to start so you can make an informed choice;
processed foods - have a lot to answer for! Cut down where you can and try and cook from scratch. Organic meats and veg will help reduce your exposure to pesticides, heavy metals and free-radicals;
personal care products - ditch spray deodorants for natural ones, make easy sustainable swaps from plastic bottles to natural soap and shampoo bars and seek out organic skincare brands
modernise your make-up and move away from toxic brands. https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com is a great place to start
Unsplash © Soaps - Micheile Henderson, Yoga - Wesley Tingey, Breakfast - Monika Grabkowska
If you have a project in mind and would like some healthier interior advice, please contact me for a free discovery call.