Why Should I Make the Switch to Non-Toxic Products? The Simple Benefit
Why should I take the time, effort, and funds to make the switch to non-toxic products? What’s really in it for me?
These are valid and thoughtful questions to ask yourself before making a clean lifestyle commitment to yourself. And we’re so glad you’re asking them- curiosity, baby!
We get it. At times, “clean living” feels like a hype or a fad that might not stick around. So why would you take the plunge?
Because the pursuit of clean living is here to stay. As consumers, we’re getting smarter about what we consume. People from all around the globe have started to collectively ask questions about what’s really in our everyday products.
It feels like for the longest time you just bought the household names and brands because that’s what was available, that’s what was marketed to you, and it’s generational. It’s what your family always bought. So, you bought those same products and brands out of habit without even thinking about what’s lurking in the ingredients.
Now, these brands are being challenged by the greater good for the greater good. At the end of the day, consumers control what stays on shelves. The long-term trend isn’t looking good for those big household brands we buy on autopilot. If you pay close attention, we’re in the midst of a real-time shift in consumer behavior and product preferences. And it’s exciting!!
Let’s get to it 🙂
The Body Burden
Making the commitment to switch to non-toxic products boils down to a simple concept. It’s called the “Body Burden” or ”Toxic Burden.” We all carry one, and it refers to the build-up of synthetic and toxic chemicals within our bodies.
What is this?
Everyone carries a “body burden” or “toxic burden” of synthetic and toxic chemicals.
The CDC notes that “The body burden of a toxic substance is said to be the amount of the substance in the human body and represents the difference between cumulative absorption and excretion of the substance. Measuring body burdens provides a precise individual measurement of exposure to a toxin.”
Sources of Toxins
Our bodies are exposed to so many toxins and chemicals day-in and day-out from outside sources we can’t control. Additionally, we’re exposed to chemicals within our household and inside of our daily products, and those we can control!
Some toxin sources include, but are not limited to: metals, plastics, gas, mold, pesticides, air quality (indoor & outdoor), water, food, kitchen and cookware products, home products, and personal and beauty products.
Why Care?
The CDC reported that “the average person in the US has at least 212 chemicals in their blood and urine.”
Holy. Smokes.
Overall, our bodies do a pretty good job of managing detoxification on their own. But because our toxin exposures are so high with our modern lifestyles, our “toxin cup” can get too full and overflow.
This can cause health concerns like brain fog, hormone disruption, headaches, inflammation, a lag in immune system function, bloating, fatigue, asthma, skin conditions, or allergies.
If our “toxin cup” continuously gets too full and can’t keep up with detoxification, then these minor health concerns can lead to more serious symptoms over time.
Bottom Line
Making the switch and commitment to non-toxic products and a clean living lifestyle will always be better for our bodies. The more we care about and take control over the products we use day-in and day-out, the more we’re lessening our toxic burden. In turn, we’re keeping minor health conditions at bay and supporting our bodies for a cleaner, healthier life.
Our body works SO hard for us. Let’s support our body and give it that TLC it so deserves.
Sources
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nioshtic-2/00173360.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249606/
https://www.cdc.gov/exposurereport/index.html
