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FACT: Vodka is healthier than your (commercial) all purpose cleaning spray.
Did you know that your typical commercial all purpose spray contains ingredients that can cause asthma and other respiratory issues in adults who previously had none and long term effects possibly include tumors, hormone disruption and cancer. According to the Organic Consumers Association, hormone disruptor chemicals can interfere with the body's natural chemical messages, either by blocking or mimicking the actions of hormones. Possible health effects include decreased sperm counts, increased rates of male birth defects and increased rates of some kinds of cancers. Other chemicals used in some detergents and cleaners have been shown to mimic the hormone estrogen. One such chemical called called p-nonylphenol, has caused estrogen-sensitive breast cancer cells to multiply in a test tube study. In 2000, cleaning products were responsible for nearly 10% of all toxic exposures reported to U.S. Poison Control Centers, accounting for 206,636 calls. You can make a safe and very effective all purpose spray at home using very few ingredients. In this video I give you 2 recipes: All purpose cleaner 1: 2 TBSP castile soap 5 drops Germ blend (I use Plant Therapy) or Tea Tree Oil Distilled water. Fill spray bottle 3/4 of the way with distilled water. Add in castile soap and essential oils. Shake before use. All purpose cleaner 2: 1:1 ratio (equal amounts) of distilled water and vodka 4 drops Germ Blend (or Tea Tree oil) 3 drops Lime (or lemon) Oil 3 drops Orange oil Add to spray bottle (preferably glass) and mix well before use. If you want to use this as a disinfectant spray. Cover surface with spray and allow to air dry on it's own. Even though these recipes take no time to make, if you prefer to purchase a spray that is safer for you, here are some choices: Aubrey Organics Earth Aware, www.aubreyorganics.com BioShield Vinegar Cleaner, www.bioshieldpaint.com Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile (Liquid) Soaps, www.drbronner.com Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds, www.drbronner.com Seventh Generation All Purpose Cleaner, www.seventhgeneration.com Shaklee Basic H, www.shaklee.com Better Life www.cleanhappens.com It's easy to set a healthy habit (or any habit), it's not even that bad to start that habit, but to KEEP the habit going forever? Yeah, that's a different beast.
In this video you'll find out WHY it's so hard as well as the ONE thing you can do to make your healthy habit last... (Spoiler at the bottom) Here are a few of the tips mentioned at the end of the video:
 We live in a time where the quality of our foods decreasing, pollution is on the rise, we don’t cook at home, we don’t eat a balanced diet AND we are more stressed and getting less sleep than ever!
Daily supplements act as a way to “fill in the gaps” of our nutrition deficiencies, improve our immunity, help us with cravings and provide us with more energy. But in a store filled with supplements, how do we prioritize what’s the most important? First, let's get a few things straight about supplements... 1. They are not a substitute for good nutrition. It doesn't matter the supplement, the promises they make (who's trying to sell it to you) or how much you pay for it, there isn't a supplement out there that will replace healthy eating. They are called "supplements" for a reason. Always start off with increasing quality veggies, fruits, complex grains and proteins (quality and sustainable if animal proteins) to get the purest forms of vitamins and minerals, then fill in the gaps aka supplement, with supplements. 2. More isn't better You CAN overdose on vitamins and minerals. 3. If you are on medications, CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR before taking supplements. There are some that will have an effect on you with your medications and not all supplements "play" well with each other. 4. One a day vitamins aren't effective for most people The high dose of vitamins and minerals in one a days are typically best for those who are already pretty "on it" when it comes to their nutrition and just want a "top off'. The biggest flaw is that you can't possibly put all the nutrients you need in one single pill a day nor can you absorb it all at once. Multiple dose supplements taken at different times of the day are much better for time release during the day and for absorption in general. 5. All vitamins are created equal. NOPE! Many lower quality multivitamins are comprised of a lot of fillers and colors, and there is a huuuge difference in how the vitamin and minerals are comprised and extracted (synthetic vs whole food) and the quality of those ingredients. Now that's cleared up, what are the most important supplements to take? Luckily, you don't need an arsenal for good health, you just need 2 important ones to start (remember to check with your doctor first before taking any supplements!). Here's what I recommend. Whole Food Multivitamin: To ensure that the ingredients are coming from as close to nature as possible, choose a whole food multivitamin. Because the vitamins and minerals are coming from whole foods, these supplements contain the most complete sources of nutrients for your body, work better with your body for absorption, and are also easy on the stomach. You can take them without food in the morning with no issues! What to look for:
Omega 3 fatty acid/Fish Oil: Most of us don’t eat the required 2 meals per week of a wild caught fatty fish to get our Omega 3’s through foods. Vegetarian/Vegans have to plan carefully to get in Omegas from flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, winter squash and seaweed. We don’t just need Omega 3’s but also DHA, which are found in most fish and seaweed. Omega 3 with DHA has been shown to help with cardiovascular risks, metabolism/fat loss, hypertension, arthritis, stroke, prostate cancer prevention, and Alzheimer’s. What to look for:
That's it for your top priorities. These two should cost you less than $50/mo. Remember you are paying for quality! In the next post, I'll go over additional supplements that are great to take as well! Please leave any questions or comments below! |
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