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Low toxic living is what you make of it...you can't avoid everything so sometimes you just have to make up your own rules and wing it on the way...

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BREAKING: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a proposed rule to designate two PFAS “forever chemicals” as "hazardous substances."

🤢 Exposures to PFAS chemicals are linked to a wide range of health problems. And, our testing has uncovered PFAS pollution in people and in products—including breast milk, food packaging, and stain- and water-resistant items like raincoats, hiking pants, mattress pads, comforters, napkins, and tablecloths. Yuck!

👏 We applaud EPA’s action to address the PFAS crisis plaguing communities across the country.

➕ We need continued action — to declare the full class of PFAS hazardous and to prevent further pollution by ending use of all PFAS chemicals in common products like food packaging and firefighting gear.

🔗 For more, check out our press statement: https://bit.ly/3CALZmy

Just a handful of places where BPA can be found...

Bisphenol chemicals are ubiquitous - they are one of the highest-volume produced chemicals in the world and are used in hundreds, if not thousands of applications. ⁠⁠
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The most common places that we interact with bisphenol-a and its replacements are in cash register receipts, thermal paper, polycarbonate plastic, canned foods, and dental sealants. ⁠⁠
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With BPA, BPS, BPF, and other hormonally active compounds, small doses matter a lot.⁠
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The federal government has been relying on an older method of measuring the levels of BPA and its metabolites in humans. This data is what helped them establish the "safe" level of exposure.⁠
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Newer, more accurate methods (that have been used by environmental health researchers, specifically those studying endocrine disruption) have been developed that show that the average level of BPA measured was 44 times higher than the average for adults tested in the NHANES study. 44X!⁠
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Study authors write: "because estimates of human exposure have been based almost exclusively on data from indirect methods, these findings provide compelling evidence that human exposure to BPA is far higher than has been assumed previously. Because negligible exposure levels have been a cornerstone of regulatory decisions, including the FDA conclusion that BPA poses little health risk, the present data raise urgent concerns that risks to human health have also been dramatically underestimated." (⁠10.1016/S2213-8587(19)30381-X)⁠
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What this means is that all of the current research on BPA, and regulatory decisions need to be re-analyzed.⁠
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BPA is the poster-boy of endocrine disruption and the research linking it to NUMEROUS chronic health issues, from behavioral issues in children, to hormone disruption, to metabolic disease is extensive. ⁠
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There is also good research linking BPA exposure to alteration in the gut microbiome that can result in dysbiosis, immune system imbalances, and altered glucose sensitivity. ⁠
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👉️ 👉️ 👉️ I'll be talking more about this in a FREE WEBINAR happening THIS THURSDAY, July 21st called Environmental Toxins & The Gut Microbiome. ⁠
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Head to the link in my bio to register!

Green cleaning with vinegar!

https://www.simpleholisticgirl.com/ways-to-use-vinegar-to-clean-your-home/

9 Ways to Use Vinegar to Clean Your Home Vinegar is such a versatile, eco-friendly product that you can use around the home to clean without the use of chemicals. These are just a few of the ways that vinegar can be used to clean around the home.

Yes, LEGALLY...

💥Safer Beauty Week of Action💥
Companies can LEGALLY use toxic chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, hormone disruption, learning disabilities and reproductive harm. While some cosmetic companies do right by their customers, others treat cosmetic safety as if it’s the Wild West. It’s been 83 years since the measly 2 pages of U.S. law governing the $100 billion beauty industry has been majorly updated. You can create change and make safer beauty a reality for everyone.

SEND A LETTER: https://www.bcpp.org/take-action/support-the-safer-beauty-bill-package/?source=bcppFB&referrer=group-bcppartners

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SAVE THE DATE: Wed. April 27th for our national call-in day!

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Safer Beauty Bill Package - Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) A suite of four new bills in Congress would make beauty and personal care products safer for everyone by getting the toxic chemicals out, reducing unsafe chemical exposures for the most vulnerable, and making ingredient transparency the new industry standard. Support safer beauty for all!Read More

Do you practice integrative medicine? You may actually be practicing it and don't even realize it.
I have had my share of conventional medicine and know first hand that sometimes that's what it takes. And on the other hand I love the natural remedies & therapies that are readily available. This is integrative medicine and it has been my philosophy for years. I've worked with both a conventional medicine doctor as well as a naturopath. I've taken antibiotics & blood pressure meds and then drank herbal teas, inhaled aromatherapy, taken elderberry syrup and probiotics, practiced meditation, gone to the chiropractor and a massage therapist. There is nothing wrong with relying on both. The key is knowing when to rely on one vs. the other.

No more toxic TVs!

🎉Great news! Best Buy announced the first-ever retail ban on organohalogen flame retardants in its exclusive brand televisions, starting this year.

Time for Amazon.com and big TV makers like Samsung & Hisense to follow their lead!

https://saferchemicals.org/2022/02/07/great-news-best-buy-restricts-a-class-of-toxic-flame-retardant-chemicals-in-its-exclusive-brand-tvs

I'm pretty sure you've seen activated charcoal being advertised in items such as ice cream, coffee, and other food and beverage items. But, is that really healthy?
There are great ways to use activated charcoal as well as easy ways to misuse it. Swipe to explore shall we?
Read the whole article here: simpleholisticgirl.com/how-to-use-activated-charcoal/

How to Use Activated Charcoal Activated charcoal is the familiar black powder you see in your water filter. It’s also been used in emergency rooms for many years to treat certain kinds of overdoses and poisons and can be …

Have you checked out my book of yet?

https://www.simpleholisticgirl.com/75-simple-smoothie-recipes-for-real-people/

My daughter looooooves anything pomegranate flavored. She will also drink the juice straight (it can be very sweet/tart)...whew, but it does taste good and is good for you! Try pomegranates lately?

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Thinking about starting a detox program?

First, you should be eating and living a generally healthy lifestyle before you consider a detox.

https://www.simpleholisticgirl.com/things-to-do-before-starting-a-detox-program/

6 Things To Do Before Starting a Detox Program Thinking about starting a detox program? First, you should be eating and living a generally healthy lifestyle before you consider a detox. Second, have you read 5 Reasons You Should NOT Detox? If s…

Are you trying to discover healthier, sustainable products and/or groceries that you can get delivered right to your home? Without depending on Amazon?

https://www.simpleholisticgirl.com/natural-organic-and-sustainable-online-places-to-shop-that-are-not-amazon/

5 Natural, Organic, and Sustainable Online Places to Shop That Are NOT Amazon Are you trying to discover healthier, sustainable products and/or groceries that you can get delivered right to your home? Without depending on Amazon? OK. So I wanted to put together a list of pla…

Looking for healthy printables? I have officially reopened my ETSY shop! Check it out: https://www.etsy.com/shop/simpleholisticgirl

New year, new website!!!!!
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is what I did this past weekend. It was the first time in I don't know how long I actually didn't have to go anywhere. It was great. Didn't leave the house for two days. Here's a little reminder of some self care...specifically for the winter. Take care of yourselves. It's a new year.

Not feeling so well? Is your body trying to tell you something? Take the "How Toxic Are You?" Quiz

How toxic are you? Is your body trying to tell you something? Hormones are responsible for keeping you healthy, looking good, and thinking clearly. Endocrine disruptors are constantly present in the environment around us and in our lifestyles. Ready to see how these toxins have affected your body?

The holidays are literally here, so you know what that means! The New Year is coming! But what better way to bring in the new year then to make your home a healthier one?

So many detox programs out there in the new year for your body, but how about for your home?

Sometimes it is just a matter of knowing where and how to start.

Don’t worry. I have put together a list of 19 products/brands to start making over your home and they are also great non-toxic choices for the whole family. Here’s to a healthy new year!

https://www.simpleholisticgirl.com/new-year-healthy-home-makeover/

New Year Healthy Home Makeover The holidays are literally here, so you know what that means! The New Year is coming! But what better way to bring in the new year then to make your home a healthier one? So many detox programs out…

Shortcut to healthier produce shopping...

DIY gift guide!!!!! Go check it out!

2021 DIY Gift Guide + Free Herb-Inspired Gift Tag Template Find DIY gift inspiration with this 2021 DIY gift guide, complete with a FREE gift tag template. Choose from 35 homemade gifts ideas for foodies, herbalists, essential oil lovers, and natural product enthusiasts.

Sometimes you post things to give advice to other people. Sometimes that same advice is for you. 🤦🏾‍♀️ Happy Monday! Because sometimes you need your own accountability post. Stay hydrated my friends...holidays can be stressful and simply drinking more water can help you get through it.
How much water should you drink? You can start with half your body weight in ounces per day and increase as you need. Of course, remembering is easier said than done.
Some tips to remember to drink more water:
- drink a cup upon waking, add a lemon slice if you please
- carry a water bottle around with you
- space it out throughout the day
- use a water drinking app to monitor your intake and/or remind you when to drink more
- plan your bathroom breaks, even when you think you don't need to go, trust me
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Happy December! Here are 4 tips to help keep your toxic exposure low for the holidays. What's your favorite holiday tradition?

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Having trouble switching to safer products for your home? Here are 6 resources that can help you navigate toxic products out there so you can find better choices.

1. Retail Report Card ranks the largest retailers in the US and Canada on toxic chemicals such as PFAS in the products and packaging they buy and sell.

2. Think Dirty is a mobile app that tells you about the product's ingredients after scanning the product's barcode. You can scan the barcodes of any of your beauty, personal care, or household product.

3. Clearya is a free Chrome extension and mobile app that notifies you when there are unsafe ingredients in your makeup, personal care, baby care, cleaning and other products, and helps you find safe alternatives while shopping online at places like Amazon, Walmart, Sephora, Target, and more.

4. MADE SAFE focuses on certification for nontoxic products from baby to personal care. They screen ingredients against their database of known harmful chemicals. Any product using their seal will mean it was made with safe ingredients, without toxic chemicals known to harm our health.

5. EWG Skin Deep Database lists hazard ratings for 70,000 products in personal care and beauty and 9,000 ingredients. Just search by ingredient or product to see how your favorite product rates.

6. The Good Face Project os a mobile app that analyzes your product labels and screens every ingredient for toxicity, which results in a Safety Grade for your product.

Part 3 of Month - Tips for those already living with a breast cancer diagnosis. This information is from the website of which provides reliable, thorough, and easy to understand information about breast cancer and breast health for patients and caregivers and offers comfort and support through every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. SWIPE to see tips and more resources for those already living with a breast cancer diagnosis.

28 Risk Factors for Breast Cancer:

Some of the factors associated with breast cancer - being a woman, your age, and your genetics, for example - can't be changed. Other factors - being overweight, lack of exercise, smoking ci******es, and eating unhealthy food - can be changed by making choices. By choosing the healthiest lifestyle options possible, you can empower yourself and make sure your breast cancer risk is as low as possible.

Read about the known risk factors for breast cancer...

https://www.breastcancer.org/risk/factors

Breast Cancer Risk Factors Every woman wants to know what she can do to lower her risk of breast cancer. Some of the factors associated with breast cancer — being a woman, your age, and your genetics, for example — can't be changed. Other factors — being overweight, lack of exercise, smoking ci******es, and eating unhea...

Sounds like a great online event!

What toxic products are lurking in your home? And how are chemical companies polluting communities and the climate to make them?

From PFAS in carpets, to toxic flame retardants in televisions, to phthalates in personal care products, what chemicals are we exposed to in our day-to-day lives? What can we do to get companies to make products that are sustainable for people and the planet?

And here’s where you can breathe a little easier: What is already safer in your home because of Toxic-Free Future’s work? And what are we doing to hold governments and corporations accountable, so that one day we won’t have to worry about these toxic chemicals in our homes and environment?

Please join us for a fun and informative online event on Wednesday, October 20, where we’ll explore these topics and more with our science and policy staff. Ample time will be reserved for answering questions.

The event will be offered twice on October 20. Register for either event at the links below!

4 p.m. Pacific/7 p.m. Eastern: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rm_DvDDJToWvwvg306LoyA
7 p.m. Pacific/10 p.m. Eastern: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EW12LZ_DTdWojei0a4l-0g