Episode 24: Dr. JeNeen Ridgeway on the Importance of Detox & Using Non Toxic Products Everyday

In This Episode:

Dr. JeNeen teaches us about

-How detox works

-Our incredible Daily Detox

-Shocking information on the dangers of our personal care and beauty products

-How many chemicals and toxins we encounter before we even leave our homes every morning

It's not enough to detox from what we've done wrong in the past, we have to STOP re-toxifying with so many of the products that are extremely toxic that we use every single day. Be prepared to be alarmed, shocked, and to learn great tips on what we can do and switches we can make. Check out my favorite alternative non toxic products below!

Show Notes and Resources:

Here are some of my personal favorite bath and body alternatives that are safe, effective, and non-toxic!

Shampoo: https://andalou.com/collections/shampoo-and-conditioner or https://wellnessmama.com/beauty/wellnesse-products-review/ (lots of nontoxic beauty and skincare products!)

Toothpaste: Tom's of Maine (always get the FLOURIDE FREE version; a lot of Wal-Mart's stock this brand if you look for it and carry it in more than one flavor.

Learn more here: https://www.tomsofmaine.com/products/oral-care

I also really like Earthpaste -- many children prefer the lighter tastes of the spearmint and lemon flavors.

Learn more here: https://www.earthpaste.com/

ALWAYS make sure you are using flouride free versions of ANY brand!

Mouthwash: Make your own with essential recipes using essential oils such as Peppermint and Tea Tree. Follow a recipe like this one https://www.diynatural.com/homemade-mouthwash/

Deodorant: Toms of Maine (check your local Wal-Mart for it) If you ever suffer from excessive sweating or hormonal sweating and need some more "odor" control while you work on fixing the underlying health concern or just feel that you need extra protection - I love putting 1-3 drops of the tea tree under my arms after applying the deodorant. This works pretty much instantly to kill bad bacteria and the smell. Remember if you are suffering from this you probably have an infection in the gut that needs to be dealt with. Refer to Episode 126: Conquer the Bad Bugs! for more information. 

The #1 toxin to avoid in deodorants is probably aluminium and the parabens as these go straight to breast tissue in women and are a known driver of some instances of breast cancer.

Bath Soap: There are so many lovely soaps to choose from! My favorite bar soaps are the ones that are handmade the old fashioned way -- the charcoal soaps with essential oils or the goat milk soaps scented with oils - choose your favorite based on scent and just make sure all of the ingredients are something you could eat. Anything we put on the skin goes directly to the blood stream and causes toxicity almost immediately!

If you don't love bar soaps, one of my favorite brands for pump liquid soap is the many flavors of the Alaffia Brand and it supports a number of good causes too!

Learn more here: https://www.alaffia.com/

Bathroom Spray: Typically these are a soup of chemicals and need to be avoided at all costs! I make my own by mixing essential oils with water. Here is just one such recipe (and feel free to add other favorite oils!) https://wellnessmama.com/155904/bathroom-spray/ In addition I like a plug in diffuser in my bathroom such as this one: https://www.abundanthealth4u.com/diffusers/heat-diffusers/plug-in-diffuser-with-5-scent-pads.html I can change it up to whatever scent I like. The heat from it being plugged in activates the aroma of the oil.

Make-up: This is one of the worst offenders on the list for women! Make sure that whatever products you choose to use are free of chemicals and dyes. Look for makeup that is made up of minerals (yes minerals can provide the coloring as well!) Also be very cautious of hair treatments that require chemicals. These can go directly to the brain.

Skin Care Products: Check out the Muscadine Face Cream and Body Lotion (you can get it by creating a FREE Mfinity Global account at carolee.mymfinityglobal.com (best price) or by going to my website at www.wellnessspringsinc.com and clicking on the Members only section. 

Sunscreen/Sun Protection: Regular sunscreen (that is supposed to protect you from cancer) actually has cancer causing chemicals! There is no need for this. 

Sunscreen and Sun Protection

Make your own sunscreen recipes - https://wellnessmama.com/2558/homemade-sunscreen/ or https://www.diynatural.com/homemade-sunscreen/

Options for buying a safe one from Mama Natural - https://www.mamanatural.com/best-natural-sunscreen/

Sun clothing & hats - https://www.littleleaves.com/

I purchased my sun hat from Amazon and I love it! I will also be using a sun shawl or UV Beach cover or sun pants to protect my legs while on future adventures:) - all available at Amazon!

Shaving Cream: This is another highly toxic product that we use every day. When we shave, we are creating tiny cuts to the skin that allow the toxins in our shaving cream to enter even faster than normal. This makes no sense especially since there are so many wonderful nontoxic options - both store bought and homemade that you can use! Two of my favorite brands are Kiss My Face and Alba. You can find a list of wonderful products here plus info on what chemicals you are wanting to avoid: https://goldmountainbeauty.com/blogs/news/organic-natural-shaving-products

Air Freshners: These are outrageously toxic! They should be called chemical bombs or something! If you have any allergies or sensitivities these are a huge trigger and a danger to everyone. Replace them with a plug in diffuser as mentioned above or just a diffuser on a timer such as the incredible Whisper diffuser 

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2wG6VIC

Carpet and Hardwood Floor Freshener: I love to mix oils like lemon, orange, eucalyptus (especially if someone in the house has been sick!) with water and mist all over my carpets and hardwood or tile floors. Then vacuum over all of them or even just sweep the floor and you are helping to keep dust under control, kill germs and leave the entire house feeling clean and refreshed!

I often get compliments on how clean and fresh my home smells (and no I am NOT a clean freak -- I'm a terrible housekeeper!) Get all my favorite oils at www.wellnessspringsinc.com. 

Sanitary Napkins: Did you know that most sanitary napkins are bleached 8 times, made of plastic, loaded with chemicals, and a sitting trap for bacteria to grow? And, yes, tampons are just as bad if not worse. These ingredients don't have to be disclosed on the label. Try the AMAZING Essentiables Sanitary napkins! Ladies, these will change your life!! Be prepared to be drier, more comfortable, and more balanced during that time of the month. Plus they are toxin free! The first time I tried them, I didn't believe they would work and thought it was hype -- I will never ever go back!! No more chafing, feeling wet all the time, the odor is nearly gone, and I just feel calmer and more human now:) Get them here: https://shopessentiables.com

The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA. Statements in this podcast should not be considered as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your medical professional before starting any detoxification or nutrition regimen. Bulavita products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.