LET'S EMBRACE A DETOX LIFESTYLE

Atelier Nubio - 30/06/2021

Detox extends beyond the food we eat. It's the entire process of cleansing and eliminating toxins that is essential.

We are in contact with many sources of toxins, but some can be easily avoided. The body constantly stores toxins and gets rid of them (it's a natural process). If all goes well, it eliminates toxins immediately. The problem today? We accumulate toxins too quickly, compared to our elimination capacity, and little by little, they literally clog up our body which begins to malfunction.

You probably already know the importance of detox, but did you know that we come into contact with toxins through the air we breathe, the hygiene products we use, household products, the furniture we buy, and much more?

Even our thoughts and emotional states can be directly toxic because when they are negative and disturbing, they create an increase in highly acidifying metabolic waste in the body. Mental detox is just as important a component as food and beauty products!

Yes, I know, this observation is not very encouraging when we find that our lives rarely resemble peaceful vacations in the countryside... But don't panic, there are plenty of things to consider to improve our quality of life and relieve the body of toxins.

Here are some steps we have taken to switch to a greener lifestyle at home without overthinking it:

Cosmetic and hygiene products

Let's try to choose organic ones, because in supermarkets, "classic" brands, so-called "major" brands, contain many toxins, aggressive allergens, and endocrine disruptors such as parabens, synthetic fragrances, and sulfates.

I am always reassured by (organic) products displaying a very short list of ingredients, which indicates to me that the product is rather pure. If the list takes up half the surface of the bottle, there's a problem – it will clearly contain too many additives. Let's also go back to raw and pure products, such as vegetable oils, cold-process soaps, and essential oils, for example, which are incredibly effective without disturbing our delicate ecosystem. Switching to "clean" products has truly changed my life; no more skin or scalp irritations, and a complexion that finally breathes well-being! For my son? Weleda baby products alternating with coconut oil, calendula, and sesame work wonders, and I'm reassured for him (and the planet ;-) )

And ladies, replace tampons with sanitary pads or a menstrual cup! The vaginal mucous membranes directly absorb all the harmful substances contained in tampon cotton (pesticides, aluminum, fragrance additives, dioxin residues, etc.) and these pass into the bloodstream shortly after. It's a very delicate area that should be treated with care.

Cooking and household cleaning

Firstly, consuming organic food or buying fresh products directly from trusted small producers saves us from many pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, heavy metals, and other substances found in non-organic and industrial products.

After the food part, I replaced all our plastic utensils with glass or wood ones - Tupperware containers are glass, cooking accessories and cutting boards are wood. For the few things that remain plastic, I make sure they don't contain BPA or phthalates (endocrine disruptors) and I change them regularly - as soon as they wear out there is always a risk of contamination of the food in contact with the plastic.

For cleaning, the bare minimum is enough! We exaggerate by using a different product for every corner of the house; this is just bluff, marketing: not only is it not necessary, but it is also very concerning from a health perspective. These products are certainly "effective" but extremely toxic, especially for our respiratory tracts. They are neurotoxic because we breathe in very volatile fine substances that have a direct influence on the nervous system and the brain. So, it's been a long time since we switched to black soap, white vinegar, lemon, and baking soda, and otherwise, organic synergistic products that are more environmentally friendly. These are products that have proven their worth, and I promise you that they are just as effective for sanitizing and making the house shine! Above all, you can calmly clean without getting a headache or stinging eyes...

To try at home, here is an example of a good natural spray to use to clean your home the green way:

All-purpose cleaning spray

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup white vinegar
20 drops lemon essential oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops tea tree essential oil

Mix all ingredients in a glass bottle (essential oils will break down plastic). Add a pretty label and use to clean surfaces in your home.

We can truly relieve the body and support natural daily detox with a cleaner lifestyle. Particularly by reducing contact with certain toxins through more judicious choices.

None of this is very complicated; it's simply a matter of choosing to consume a little differently. ;)