Achieving a Healthy Home: A Guide to Non-Toxic Living
The New Year is the perfect time to refresh your home and create a healthier living space. This article offers a comprehensive guide to transitioning to non-toxic household products and personal care items, focusing on readily available, family-friendly alternatives. It's not a sponsored post; rather, it's a curated list of product suggestions to inspire a healthier home makeover.
Oral Care:
- Dirt Don't Hurt Me Tooth Powder: An all-natural, plant-based tooth powder using activated charcoal.
- Ora Wellness Healthy Teeth & Gums Starter Kit: An essential oil-based kit for fresh breath and natural teeth whitening.
- Akamai Basics: Minimally processed oral care products.
Household Cleaning:
- Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds: A versatile biodegradable cleaner for dishes, floors, laundry, and more.
- PUR Home: Plant-based, biodegradable, sulfate-free, and non-toxic household cleaning products.
Natural Remedies & Health:
- Mountain Rose Herbs: Natural remedies for common ailments (headaches, tummy aches, colds, flu).
- Gaia Herbs: Family-friendly supplements, including elderberry syrup and immune support herbs.
- Vitanica: Natural health products specifically formulated for women by a naturopathic doctor.
Feminine Care:
- The Honey Pot: Herb-powered feminine care products.
Kitchen Essentials:
- PlanetBox: Stainless steel lunchboxes for kids and adults.
- Zero Waste Store: Environmentally friendly products (reusable bags, glass straws).
- If You Care: Eco-friendly cooking and baking supplies.
- Aquagear, ZeroWater, and Brita Water Filter Pitchers: Options to filter tap water, removing contaminants like lead, PFOA/PFOS, and microplastics.
- Victoria Cookware: Cast iron cookware (tortilla presses, skillets, Dutch ovens).
- Pyrex Glass Food Storage: Reusable glass containers to reduce plastic use.
Aromatherapy:
- Mountain Rose Herbs Candles: Natural candles free of synthetic fragrances and petroleum by-products.
- LITE + CYCLE Candles: Candles made with essential oils and plant essences.
Helpful Resources: The article also recommends several tools and apps to research product ingredients and toxicity, including Retail Report Card, Think Dirty, Clearya, MADE SAFE, EWG Skin Deep Database, and The Good Face Project.
The author encourages readers to embark on a journey towards low-toxic living, offering additional resources and blog posts on related topics.