Every year @environmentalworkinggroup releases their Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists to help us navigate the organic world! It helps us determine where we can focus if we are wanting to reduce pesticide exposures.
The dirty dozen list are produce items that were found to have the highest levels of pesticide residues. These items are recommended to buy organic when possible. The clean fifteen items on the other hand were found to have the least amount of pesticide residues when tested. This means you can save yourself money and purchase these as non-organic!
Reducing toxin exposure in your home doesn't have to be expensive or complicated! Check out these 5 FREE and EASY ways to reduce toxins in your home today:⠀
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💨 1. Open Your Windows⠀
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We spend 90% of our time indoors (likely more during the winter months) and the air quality in our home can be 2x-5x more polluted than outdoor air!⠀
TaTas, breasts, boobs, boobies.
Whatever you call them…… you want to protect them!
Did you know that 25% of all new cancer cases are expected to be a breast cancer diagnosis?
AND 74 Canadian women are expected to hear the words “you have breast cancer” EVERY SINGLE DAY.
So how do you protect these assets and reduce your chances?
Here are 7 simple ways:
In the world of health and toxins, you will constantly hear “buy organic”. And although this can be true, there are always exceptions:
Read MoreHydration is key. You know it but do you do it?⠀
It’s one of the most important but simplest assets for your health. And guess what?!? It’s free!⠀⠀
Water not only hydrates you it detoxifies you. It improves circulation, nutrient absorption, curbs sugar cravings, maintains energy and lowers inflammation!
Read MoreLet’s talk dirty. ⠀
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Most people try “natural” deodorant for a couple days, start smelling and switch back to an antiperspirant or chemical induced deodorant. ⠀
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If you’re thinking about making a switch here’s a few things to know:⠀
What’s a paraben?⠀
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Parabens are a commonly used preservative in cosmetic, personal care products and pharmaceutical drugs. Parabens are endocrine disruptors and are classified as a KNOWN carcinogen.
This visual shows it loud and clear! ⠀
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Cancer rates for Canada are now 1 in 2. Half of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime. ⠀
(49% for men, 45% for women)⠀
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I keep thinking about my two kids and the possibility of one of them being diagnosed with cancer.