The gut is your second brain. This is a fact, scientifically proven. Your gut is responsible for absorbing all the nutrients your body needs to function, separating waste, and ensuring it gets disposed of instead of accumulating. Your gut also produces some of the most important hormones your body uses. For example, 90% of serotonin, the neurotransmitter that directly influences mood, happiness, and the risk of depression, is regulated by your gut. No wonder so many people in the developed world are now depressed (hint: they most likely have a dysfunctional gut). Disruptions to this balance, known as dysbiosis, can lead to a wide range of health issues, affecting digestive and mental health, brain and immune function, metabolism and weight regulation, skin health, hormonal balance, cardiovascular health, sleep quality, and overall energy levels.
Modern diets high in GMOs, ultra-processed foods, artificial additives, and environmental toxins are gut health killers. These disrupt gut bacteria, weaken the gut-brain connection, and compromise the gut lining, allowing toxins to leak from the gut into the bloodstream.
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Switch to Glass Containers and Non-Toxic Cookware.
Replace plastic containers with glass jars, especially for storing hot or acidic foods, to prevent harmful chemicals like BPA from leaching into your meals. Glass is chemically inert and promotes safer food storage, supporting hormonal balance. Additionally, opt for non-toxic cookware such as stainless steel, cast iron, or ceramic to avoid the release of harmful chemicals from non-stick surfaces, ensuring safer, toxin-free cooking.
Lower Your Toxin Load
Reduce daily exposure to harmful chemicals by making simple swaps. In personal care, use fluoride-free toothpaste, aluminium-free deodorants, and plant-based soap bars made from organic oils to support your skin and hormone health. For makeup and skincare, opt for beef tallow-based products and those with a low chemical load, apps like Think Dirty, OnSkin, and INCI Beauty can help you find safer options. In menstrual care, switch to reusable alternatives like silicone menstrual cups or organic cotton pads instead of disposable tampons and pads. For baby care, choose non-toxic, organic cotton or bamboo diapers over conventional ones to protect your child from harmful chemicals. These small changes help minimise toxin exposure and support overall health.
Sweat it Out
Sweating helps eliminate heavy metals, plastics, and toxins through the skin. Support detoxification by engaging in exercise until you sweat, using saunas and steam rooms to enhance deep detoxification, and getting a lymphatic massage when you can to stimulate toxin removal. These practices help your body naturally detoxify.Choose natural fragrances for hormonal health
To keep your hormones in balance and avoid endocrine-disrupting chemicals, choose natural, toxin-free alternatives for fragrance in your home and personal care routine. Conventional air fresheners, candles, and body products often contain synthetic fragrances, phthalates, and other harmful chemicals that interfere with your endocrine system.
Instead, opt for natural essential oils like lavender, lemon, or peppermint, which provide pleasant scents without the toxic side effects. Beeswax candles are another excellent option as they’re free from harmful paraffins and emit a subtle honey-like aroma while purifying the air. Herbal sachets with dried chamomile or rosemary are great for freshening up spaces, and homemade products like coconut oil infused with essential oils can double as both a skin moisturizer and a natural fragrance. Burning cinnamon can also help regulate blood sugar levels while filling your space with a warm, inviting scent.
