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So, most of us like to smell good, or at least not smell bad. Have you read the ingredients of the commercial antiperspirants and deodorants out there? If you have been looking for an alternative to the toxic ingredients in most deodorants, have a got a treat for you! There's a better way. First of all, we have to get over the notion that sweating is bad. It is not bad. Sweating is one of the ways that our bodies cool down and get rid of toxins. Healthy sweat is not normally stinky, things that we ingest and put on and in and our bodies can change the smells that come out of our bodies. Furthermore, moist environments can provide a great environment for bacteria and fungus to grow, and they have their own not so pleasant smells. How about we allow ourselves to sweat and focus instead on keeping a dryer environment that the bacteria won't be so comfortable in? Non-toxic deodorant (Pit Paste) Ingredients: 1/2 Cup organic coconut oil 2 TBSP baking soda 4 TBSP organic arrowroot powder (use cornstarch if you are not sensitive to corn) 6 drops Melaleuca essential oil* or Lemon Oil 6 drops Lavender essential oil* 6 drops Frankincense essential oil (optional 2 TBSP Azomite or Bentonite mineral powder) Directions: Start with liquid coconut oil, warm it in the sun or a sauce pan until liquid (over 76 degrees). Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix everything together with a fork, until well blended. Store in a small glass jar, I was able to fill up two jelly sized mason jars. It will solidify at room temperature and get a bit runny when it's over 76 degrees, but it works either way. Use your fingers to apply it to your underarm area and let it absorb and dry a bit before putting your clothes on. This deodorant will not stop you from sweating, but the dry ingredients help absorb some moisture and all the oils used have antibacterial properties, that will prevent bacteria from growing and smelling up your beautifully soft pits. Feel free to change up the essential oils used according to your personal preferences but I chose tea tree and lavender for their antiseptic, antibacterial properties and Frankincense for it's anti-inflammatory and immune boosting and anti-cancer properties. I have been using it for over a month now and keep getting compliments on how good I smell ;) UPDATE: I came across a very simple non-messy roll on deodorant recipe and I love it. Non-toxic ROLL ON deodorant 10 drops frankincense essential oil (anti-cancer properties…helpful when applied to an area of the body with so many lymph nodes) 10 drops melaleuca or lemon essential oil (anti-fungal, anti-bacterial) 10 drops lavender essential oil (eliminates waste, anti-inflammatory and calming) Add the Essential Oils to a 10ml glass roller bottle and top it off with Fractionated Coconut Oil. You can change which oils you use to your personal preference. Apply daily & that's it!! You should only use essential oils that are are guaranteed to be 100% pure and natural and free of synthetic compounds or contaminates. That are subjected to rigorous mass spectrometry and gas chromatography testing to ensure extract composition and activity. If you are interested in purchasing oils or learning about essential oils and how to incorporate them into your quest for a healthy life let me know, I'll be glad to share. [email protected] **ask me how to save 20% or more on the best essential oils available**
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Do you have symptoms of toxins? Is your body trying to tell you that you need to detox? Do you have the warning signs that your body has reached its toxin threshold? That's what this post is all about toxins. You'll learn what causes toxicity, common sources of toxins, the top 10 symptoms of toxins, and how to tell if your body needs help detoxifying. How do you get toxic? Toxins are everywhere. From foods, drinks, food packaging, cosmetics, toiletries, perfumes, artificial colors, flavors, and fragrances, household products, pollution, pesticides, fertilizers, and more - toxins are inescapable these
You may have heard about recent studies done on phthalates (pronounced THAIL-ates) in the news recently. Phthalates are harmful chemicals that are in many everyday items that can wreak havoc on health. In this article, we’ll touch on what phthalates are, where they’re found, why they’re a problem, and how to avoid them in your everyday life! What Are Phthalates? The manufacturing of soft plastics requires various chemicals and additives to give it its designated color, shape, and flexibility. This is where phthalates come in: they are an additive called a “plasticizer” that helps make plastics and materials like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) softer, more flexible, and shapelier. The addition of phthalates facilitates unlimited variety in the pliability of plastics! Unfortunately, phthalates are far more widespread than plastics in our environments because of how cheap they are. Phthalates are also used in fragrance ingredients, inexpensive gelling agents and lubricants for products commonly put on and around our bodies. What’s the problem with phthalates? While these hard-to-pronounce additives might seem harmless from the perfumed products they regularly appear in, numerous studies have come to light that show their ill effects on human and animal health. This one chemical substituent can affect many body systems and contribute to multiple health conditions. Phthalates are endocrine disruptors, meaning they interfere with our hormone balance. These chemicals have the potential to bind to the same receptor sites that hormones can and hijack hormone function and quantity. For this reason, you may have heard of phthalates or other similar chemicals referred to as “xenoestrogens” for their ability to “mimic” estrogens. Because of this, phthalates have been linked to lowered sperm counts, low testosterone, damage to sperm, genital defects, and early puberty. Phthalates have also been linked to metabolic syndrome causing impaired glucose control and “insulin resistance” based on markers like fasting blood glucose, insulin, and Hb1Ac. While insulin resistance is most often associated with Type-2 Diabetes, it also can contribute to pre-diabetes, cancer, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and systemic inflammation. Studies continue to link phthalates to health conditions like autoimmunity, asthma, obesity, and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, and congenital disabilities. Because phthalates are transferred from mom to baby via the placenta in utero and breastfeeding, they can lead to birth and developmental defects. Related Reading: Is Sodium Hypochlorite Toxic? Dangers and Alternatives Phthalates In Everyday Products Knowing how and why phthalates are so widespread in these products is crucial to avoiding them. Considering their abundant presence in products that you may put in or on your body, it’s no wonder that phthalates have been nicknamed “the everywhere chemical.” While your mind might jump to thinking phthalates are primarily found in plastic water bottles, think again! Plastic water bottles are only one small piece of the puzzle. And while the list of phthalates you’re about to read is long, reducing exposure to them is manageable! Plastics: Phthalates are widespread in food storage, given their plastic presence. Aside from water bottles, you can also find them in plastic utensils, containers, and plastic wrap, which in turn can transfer into your food. When these containers are heated or cooled, phthalates leak even more into your food and water. Food and water: Phthalates are also found directly in foods. Because they’re found in packaging and are an ingredient used as pesticides, phthalates can find their way into produce and animal products like meats, dairy products, fish, and poultry that consume pesticide-riddled feed. Recent tests have shown phthalates in some baby food and formulas in excessively high amounts. Depending on where you live, the levels of phthalates in your tap water can be extremely high, too. Everyday household items: The use of phthalates is not limited to direct oral ingestion. Phthalates in plastic boots, toys, raincoats, blow-up mattresses, and medical devices y can be absorbed by skin contact. Electronics, construction materials, carpet, vinyl flooring, and car interiors contain phthalates, which can enter the body through inhalation or skin contact. Personal care: Phthalates are found in some of the highest concentrations in our personal care products. We never get a break from exposure to these products as they are on our skin and hair 24/7!. Phthalates are found in shampoos, conditioners, lotions, nail polish, deodorants, hairspray, perfumes, cosmetics, and baby powders. Cleaning Products: Conventional cleaning products, window cleaners, soaps, toilet bowl cleaners, dishwasher liquids, and laundry detergents are typically fragranced and therefore contain phthalates. As you can see, the list goes on! Read our blog post on how you can clean your home to reduce allergens and irritants. All these products can make their way into the bloodstream by skin-to-skin contact, oral consumption, or inhalation of dust. Although it’s often forgotten, the skin where you spread these products is your largest organ! Phthalates are lipophilic (fat loving), meaning they make their way through the skin and incorporate into our fat tissue, increasing our toxic body burden. So… How do I reduce my exposure to phthalates? It is easy to reduce your exposure to phthalates and benefit your health and wellbeing!! Here are a few tips on where it is most important to start..To reduce phthalates exposure: Store your food and water in paper or glass that is free of plastic. Replace plastic water bottles, Tupperware, utensils, wraps, cutting boards, plates and silverware, with glass or stainless-steel counterparts. Eat organic produce as much as possible to reduce your contact with toxic pesticides. Try to source animal products from organic, pasture-raised and 100% grass-fed and grass-finished sources. Invest in a quality water filter - read our article How to Choose the Best Water Filter for Every Home and Budget Replace your personal care products with toxin-free ones! Be your own advocate and vet products via the EWG’s Skin Deep Database. Avoid products with fragrance. Learn more about our passion for going fragrance-free in The Emotional Attachment To Fragrance and Fragrance Is The New Secondhand Smoke | Eliminate Synthetic Fragrance To Improve Your Health Related Reading: 8 Tips for Transitioning to Non-Toxic Living The elimination of phthalates in their entirety is impossible to achieve given their prevalence in our everyday environments. However, removing sources where you can in your household and making non-toxic swaps can dramatically improve your health and wellbeing! A study of 100 teenagers showed that just three days after the removal of only skin care products with phthalates, there was a 28% reduction of phthalates in the urine. Take the challenge to reduce your exposure to phthalates! See how Branch Basics can help your household ditch the toxins with the Premium Starter Kit. If you want to start small, check out the Trial Kit to introduce clean products into your routine. 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