Edit Your Routine Using Natural Solutions

By: Deanna Snyder, RN Monday May 8, 2023 comments Tags: #BeWellEssentials, #DeannaSnyder, #essentialoils, #doTERRA , #ToxicLoad, #Toxins, #ReduceToxicLoad

 

Between all the things we do, and the sources we aren't aware of, we are exposed to toxins daily. Every breath, every bite we take, every minute we stand under the sun, and every chemical (natural or synthetic) that we come in contact with while cleaning our homes exposes us to substances that can negatively impact our health. While other countries have taken action to protect their citizens from chemicals linked to cancer and reproductive harm, the Food and Drug Administration doesn't even require the basic safety testing of ingredients in personal care products before they're used. Personal care products are not the only place we expose our bodies to these toxins: our cleaners, our clothes, our cookware, the surfaces in our care, shower curtains, and more contain PFAS. PFAS are known as forever chemicals because they essentially never break down naturally. And they are often added to products to make them waterproof, stain resistant, or nonstick.

 

It kind of all feels overwhelming when you think about it.

 

Identify Toxins: What's a toxin and what does toxic load mean?

Did you know that an American woman uses an average of 12 personal care products that contain 168 different chemicals? Tally up yours-you may be surprised. More than 40 countries have actually banned 1400 chemicals in cosmetic products, while the US only bans nine! What are the consequences?

 

Hundreds of makeup and skincare products containing toxic ingredients are linked to serious health issues, yet they're still available on the US market.

 

According to the EWG, "While most cosmetic chemicals likely pose little or no risk to human health, exposure to some chemicals used in cosmetics and other personal care products has been linked to serious health problems, including cancer and reproductive harm."

 

Reducing Toxic Load

Managing toxic load is one of the most important parts of maintaining overall health, yet it is rarely addressed. The good news is that our bodies are evolved to deal with a certain amount of toxins, but it is eventually going to take a toll. We can also support the proper function of our body's internal filtering and cleansing systems. But at the end of the day, all this work can feel exhausting. And sometimes you need a little boost.

 

Ditch Toxic Products and Switch to More Natural Options

We can't always control the toxins we're exposed to, like the pollution in our cities. But there is still plenty you can do to protect yourself and your family. With a lighter load, the body is better able to function properly, leaving you and those you love feeling both happy and healthy.

 

Wondering where to start? Well, it's time to say hello to nature and goodbye to toxins.

 

Here are three easy steps to help you lighten your toxic load:

1. Identify toxins
2. Ditch and switch
3. Support your body's natural detoxification processes

 

I will cover each of these in greater depth so that you can learn how to reduce your toxic load from the inside, out.

 

Step One: Identify Toxins

A "toxin" is any substance that places undue stress on the body. So, when you want to reduce the amount of toxins in your life, where do you start? The first step is to identify where toxins might be lurking in your home or daily routine, particularly when it comes to products you use on or in your body.

 

Remember the list of products in your daily routine that you identified earlier? Go read the labels on those products. You may find a list of mysterious (not to mention unpronounceable) ingredients. You may find that as you examine these daily items, you'll find that even products you use to help you sleep, clean your teeth, calm your stomach upset, or deal with other uncomfortable issues may contain negative toxins.

 

Once you've determined where some of your toxic exposure is coming from, it's easier to plan steps to lighten your toxic load. True, you do still have to wash your face, brush your teeth, shampoo your hair, and soothe your illnesses. So how do you reduce your toxic load and still accomplish these tasks?

 

Here's The Good News!

The good news is that you control what you bring into your home. There are natural products that exist that can assist you in your daily routines, and still reduce your toxic load.

 

Ditch & Switch

When you choose to ditch your old toxin-ridden products and switch them for natural alternatives, you lighten the toxic burden on your body, supporting it as it functions optimally. This is actually easier than you might think. When one of your kids comes running inside and has irritated skin that needs attention, what do you use to help? Or, when you've sat in front of your computer for hours, and you feel that familiar crick in your neck and shoulders grow worse, what do you reach for? When you've spent too much time in the sun, how do you soothe your skin? Or what about when sleep feels just out of reach?

 

These are the times when reaching for a natural alternative to a familiar product could really help reduce your toxic load.

 

Sixty Percent of What You Put On Your Skin Is Absorbed Into Your Bloodstream

I want you to think about this for a moment: 60% of what you put on your skin is absorbed into your bloodstream. Allergies, hormonal disruptions, irritation, cancer, and reproductive issues are just a few of the problems that can develop if your skin is exposed to dangerous chemicals for prolonged periods.

 

Your skin care, oral care, and even hair care are all routines that can expose your skin, and therefore your body, to toxins on a daily basis.

 

dōTERRA offers just about everything you could possibly need for a clean self-care routine. I am going to share a few of my favorites with you.

 

doTERRA Hair Strengthening Bars

These are my absolute favorite when it comes to cleaning our hair. Rather than using the more common liquid delivery, dōTERRA hair Shampoo and Conditioner Strengthening Bars offer a concentrated solid format. This form provides many environmental benefits because they save water, reduce shipping impact, and they don't require plastic bottle packaging. Also, the dōTERRA hair Shampoo and Conditioner Strengthening Bars are sustainably and ethically sourced and each one saves nearly 13.6 fluid ounces of water.

 

They're packaged in bio-based and recyclable materials, which are highly concentrated so they can hold their shape, and they're travel-friendly. Both bars are safe for color-treated hair and suitable for all hair types. They're free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, silicones, and synthetic fragrances and dyes.

 

doTERRA DIY Clay Mask

Do you like to DIY? Let me share how easy it is to customize your self-care routine for a few less dollars, and still get a luxurious experience.

Help cleanse and nourish your skin with this easy clay mask. It's great for all skin types and can be customized with your favorite essential oils.

Please note: This recipe makes enough for one facial mask and should be applied to skin at least once a week for best results.

 

Ingredients

• • 2 teaspoons of bentonite clay
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 drop Frankincense oil
  • 1 drop Lavender oil
  • 1 drop Tea Tree oil

 

Note: Bentonite clay can be purchased at your local health food store. Do not use a metal bowl or spoon with bentonite clay as it can make it less effective.

 

Instructions

1. 1. Combine clay and vinegar in a bowl and stir until well-combined.  Tip: For thicker mask, add an additional half teaspoon of clay.
   2. Add essential oils (once again these can be swapped for any other essential oil combination).
   3. Apply to clean skin, avoiding the areas around eyes and mouth.
   4. Let dry for five to 15 minutes.
   5. Rinse with warm water and follow through with moisturizer.

 

You Don't Have to Live in Fear of Toxins

When it comes to your toxic load, it can feel overwhelming to try and achieve a "toxic-free" life. The truth is, you'll never fully be rid of toxins. They're just part of life. But you do have some control over your exposure, especially when it comes to what you bring into your home.

 

Now that you know how many toxins you're around, where they come from, and how to fight them, you're already better equipped to take better care of yourself and your family. You don't have to feel powerless or hopeless when it comes to your health, and you don't have to live in fear of toxins. With the power of nature, you can take control of your life and health and enjoy a lighter toxic load and a happy body.

 

Toxic Load: What Are You Putting on Your Skin eBook
For more information on how to reduce your toxic exposure, I invite you to download this eBook.

 

Essential Oils and Personal Care eBook
For more information on how to incorporate a natural skincare routine, I invite you to download this eBook.

 

The Burden of Your Body's Internal Toxic Load Matters

Let's switch gears from external toxins that can harm the body and bring it inward.

 

The sum of substances that accumulate within the body and the burden they place on vital organs at any given time is referred to as "toxic load." Fortunately, humans have an efficient metabolic detoxification pathway that neutralizes and removes harmful chemicals via key elimination channels. These channels include our digestive system, liver, and kidneys and part of their proper functioning depends on mindful nutrition and lifestyle habits. Our most vulnerable pathways are our lungs, digestive tract and skin.

 

The most important way to detoxify is to live a healthy diet. Focusing on nutrition helps to support the highly complex processes of detoxification. As a health coach and registered nurse, I have seen how our body functions if we don't fuel it properly.  While the body's built-in systems are designed to promote everyday filtering and removal of toxins, the true challenge is creating daily habits that support these intrinsic detoxification pathways.

 

doTERRA Lifelong Vitality Pack®  (LLV)

As your body works to detox from the chemicals it's exposed to on a daily basis, it depletes its reserves for several nutrients and requires extra nutritional support. The more toxin exposure, the greater your need for copper, iron, zinc, and magnesium. Whenever you consume the proper amount of a vitamin or mineral, your body receives specific health benefits. If certain nutrients are missing, then your body isn't receiving the resources it needs to function properly. For many people, supplementation can provide their bodies with adequate vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to support healthy overall function. This is the first step to supporting your body in properly cleansing itself of toxins

 

PB Assist®

You can also support healthy digestion and immunity with PB Assist+, a powerful Probiotic Defense Formula from dōTERRA. This supplement helps to increase the number of good bacteria in the intestines, which are necessary for digestive health. Each serving of PB Assist+ delivers 6 billion CFUs of active probiotic cultures and soluble pre-biotic fiber to support proper digestive function, particularly of the colon and intestinal tract. Supplementing your diet with probiotics promotes a healthy intestinal tract, increased digestive comfort, optimal metabolism, and the absorption of nutrients in the GI tract.*

 

MetaPWR® Metabolic Assist

Now, let's talk about metabolic detoxification.

Metabolic detoxification is your body's natural process of removing toxins from your cells, ultimately eliminating them from your body. The human body has exposure to both endogenous (from our own body) toxins and external toxins on a daily basis, which can put pressure on the body's natural metabolic detoxification capacity.

 

This is where MetaPWR® Metabolic Assist comes into play.

 

This daily supplement will help you smooth out the curves in blood sugar around meal times. Smoothing out those curves is important because as those blood sugar curves smooth out, you feel better and you tend to choose food options that are more supportive of your body's natural detoxification processes. Blood sugar levels are one of the most significant markers of health. These levels naturally fluctuate, depending on our eating and activity patterns. Overtime, chronically elevated blood sugar levels can cause permanent damage to the body.

 

MetaPWR Metabolic Assist features mulberry leaf extract, which has been shown to reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes by 42% when taken with a meal.  What does this look like? When you take one capsule before a meal, the mulberry leaf extract helps your body to metabolize what you just ate more slowly. Of course, MetaPWR Metabolic Assist is designed to be paired with a healthy, whole-food approach to eating. MetaPWR Metabolic Assist also includes Berberine, which can also be beneficial for your cardiovascular health.*

 

While a whole food diet and regular exercise are the best ways to promote healthy blood sugar regulation, let's not forget that less than seven percent of the US adult population have optimal metabolic health! So, most of us can afford a little support. This is the Assist we all need at meal times.

 

When you take MetaPWR Metabolic Assist with a meal, the mulberry ingredient you heard mentioned in the overview helps your body to slow the digestion of the carbohydrates you just ate, which gives your body a bit of extra help in keeping your blood glucose levels steady. The iminosugars of the mulberry leaves interact with the digestive enzymes that metabolize carbohydrates, slowing their digestion so the glucose doesn't hit your bloodstream as quickly.

 

Bonus tip: A great way to get the most out of your MetaPWR Metabolic Assist and your PB Assist+® is to pair the two of them together. The non-digested carbohydrates that result from the enzyme inhibition of mulberry's iminosugar in MetaPWR Metabolic Assist results in "food" for the good bacteria we are putting back in our gut from the PB Assist+.

 

MetaPWR® Metabolic Blend

Back in the 1980s, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted a program called the National Human Adipose Tissue Survey (NHATS).

 

They discovered that all human fat samples contained traces of four industrial solvents and one dioxin. Nine more chemicals, including three more dioxins and one furan, were found in more than 90% of the fat samples. And on average, 83% of the samples have PCBs.

 

In order to prevent these toxins from roaming freely and damaging your organs, your body stores these toxins away in fat cells.

 

It is commonly understood that through healthy eating and beverage choices combined with regular physical activity, we can reduce the size of our existing fat cells. MetaPWR® Metabolic Blend is uniquely formulated to support these lifestyle choices by curbing hunger cravings between meals. PLUS, recent research on this new essential oil blend have shown that it can limit the development of new fat cells and the growth of existing fat cells.

 

Now, here is where things get REALLY exciting. Remember, your cells, including your fat cells, do not live forever. By using any of these MetaPWR essential oil blend products daily, combined with natural cell death and turnover, we have the potential to metaphorically "freeze" our new fat cells at their smallest size. *

 

That means that the MetaPWR Metabolic Blend can support your goals now and in the long-term. This is why it is such an important part of the MetaPWR System®.

 

The MetaPWR Metabolic Blend features clinically balanced ratios of dōTERRA Certified Pure Tested Grade® Grapefruit, Lemon, Peppermint, Ginger, and Cinnamon Bark essential oils. When all five of these oils are combined together at the right ratios, something powerful happens:

• Fat cell maturation is improved
• Cravings are curbed
• Your overall metabolic health is supported

 

There are four ways you can enjoy this essential oil: the essential oil metabolic blend, itself; the MetaPWR® Beadlets, which are great for curbing those cravings and freshening your breath; the MetaPWR® Satiety Gum, and the MetaPWR® Softgels.

 

Let's Get Started!

I've curated several of my favorite products to help you on your ditch and switch journey to natural solutions . This includes a free one-year membership for you to purchase other non-toxic products from doTERRA at 25% off retail prices.   Simply click on the button below and edit your shopping cart of the items you would like to purchase.

 

 

I invite you to hop on over to my Insta and/or Facebook pages this month. I will share daily tips to reduce your toxic load while traveling. doTERRA oils can help to ease the stress of travel, boost your immune system, and help you feel refreshed and energized upon arrival. With a little planning and the right oils, jet setting with doTERRA can make for a more enjoyable and comfortable travel experience.

 

I'd be happy to connect with you and discover what is the best plan for you and your family.

  

Until the next time,

 

Be Well, Deanna

Peace. Love. Oils.