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Detox = the act of removing toxins
We are overloaded with toxins in our modern society. Our bodies, homes, and everyday environments are overwhelmed with toxin burden. Some toxins are so severe that they act as hormone disruptors, others are known carcinogens and can effect everything from mental clarity to fertility.
Detoxing every single thing we come in contact with is impossible, but we can start taking control of our own homes and bodies one product, one shift at a time.
Here is the weekly breakdown for the Detox Month Guided Journal:
Week 1: Household Products
Week 2: Plastic
Week 3: Food
Week 4: Electronics
This month started out as waste/excess month with the goal of reducing our consumption of products in general and raising our awareness about plastic. Then it occurred to me that it is through the removal of toxins that we automatically decrease our plastic use and consumption in general. When I choose quality over quantity, look at where my food comes from, and pay attention to plastic use, I’m also removing toxins from our home, pantry, and life. The connection is undeniable. Toxins and plastic go hand in hand.
Quality over quantity + awareness over apathy
When it comes to the four topics we’ll be covering—household products, plastic, food & electronics—“too much” of anything harmful can bring with it a toxic burden on our bodies and the planet…and our society has definitely passed the “too much” mark. But to switch our lifestyle and choices in one big swoop can be overwhelming. So we’ll spend this month raising our awareness, making shifts where we can, and listening to which ideas speak to us then take action from there.
Everything is connected…and we know to honor that connection. Let’s slow down this month, consider our choices, read more labels, and commit to making at least one shift in our homes.
If this month starts to feel overwhelming, come back to SIMPLICITY. Do you need eight face cleaners in plastic containers that promise all sorts of miracle cures when you could have one Hanna’s homemade charcoal face bar? (Which uses zero plastic & has the detoxing benefit of charcoal). Do you need all those plastic bottles of shampoo bottles that you keep buying to see if one is actually as magical as they advertise? What if instead of quickly glancing at the advertising and making decisions from there, we read the labels and did the research to see what it is we actually need to get what we actually want?
Small shifts can make a BIG difference.
Bonus: you can save money. While diving into my own research for Detox Month, I found that by taking the time to slow down, read labels, research what I need, and look at the bigger picture of my own life, I made better choices and ended up saving more money. I realized I was frantically searching for the “right products” and in doing so, often bought way more than I needed. By having eco and health friendly products like Dropps shipped directly to my house, I no longer need to have that on my grocery list, saving me time and money and the stress of choosing from dozens of detergents along a massive wall in the store. (Too many choices creates stress, by the way). I also started having local produce delivered to my door. This saves me time and money and we waste less…it encourages us to use what we have. And it taking the time to research, I found non-toxic companies I trust (like Primally Pure) who have created incredibly clean products, making it easier to shop without worry because I understand their philosophies, love their natural ingredients, and appreciate the care they put into their products.
Ready to get started? Time to head to the kitchen!
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