My Personal Journey Toward Nontoxic Living
In the first post of this series, I shared how I used to believe that being healthy was all about diet and exercise. But as I learned more, I realized that the everyday products I was using—things I never even questioned—were filled with harmful toxins that were burdening my body. That discovery changed everything. I swapped out my toxic candles for a diffuser with high-quality essential oils, replaced chemical-laden cleaners with plant-based alternatives, and switched to nontoxic body products and makeup. The results were undeniable—our home felt fresher, the air was cleaner, and my body felt healthier. My body wasn’t fighting itself anymore and my autoimmune disease went into remission. Looking back, I only wish I had made these changes sooner.
How to Start Reducing Toxins in Your Home
Switching to nontoxic products doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Start small with these simple steps:
- Swap plastic containers for glass or stainless steel (mason jars are a great food storage option)
- Choose personal care items that are scented with pure essential oils
- Use plant based household cleaners for cleaning instead of chemical sprays
- Buy organic when possible to reduce pesticide exposure
- Open windows regularly for better indoor air quality
Simple DIY SolutionsDid you know you can clean your home with just white vinegar and baking soda? These two powerful, nontoxic kitchen items are powerhouses when it comes to cleaning. I did a two part blog series on using vinegar and baking soda as cleaners, and there are lists of ways to use them in your home as well as a couple of DIY cleaner recipes in the posts. Check them out here: Creating a Healthier Home Part 1Creating a Healthier Home Part 2
Want to Know My Easy Button?
Reading labels and trying to figure out what is safe and what isn’t can be exhausting. Add to that, many big companies are buying out the little companies (that had formulated their products with safe ingredients) and changing the formulas to use toxic chemicals in these “all natural” products.
My easy button solution is to only use plant based products from Young Living. The Make a Shift Happy, Healthy Home Kit is a great place to start. It has everything you need to ditch the toxic cleaners and switch to safe, effective, plant based products. And I am here to help you learn how to use these products to their fullest! With this kit, you can make nontoxic stain sticks, carpet refresher, oven cleaner, glass cleaner, linen spray, wood floor polish, and so many more things. Plus I’ll show you how to stretch your products, so they last as long as possible.Click this link for the Make a Shift Happy, Healthy Home Kit to get started, or leave me a comment that you’d like more information, and I will connect with you. If you are subscribed to the blog, you can hit reply to one of the blog post emails.
Little by little, these changes can create a healthier home for you and your loved ones. Don’t feel pressured to replace everything at once; even small steps over time make a big impact.
Have you made any nontoxic swaps in your home yet? I'd love to hear about your journey!
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. Any claims in this post are my personal experience and not medical advice.
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