In this episode, we dive deep into the "toxin bucket" theory and explore how managing your daily exposures might be your best defense against chronic illness. We discuss epigenetics—the idea that while you can't change your genes, you can influence whether they "turn on" and lead to disease.

Join us for a room-by-room tour of hidden toxins in your home, from paint and flooring to personal care products and cleaning supplies. We'll talk about your body's natural detox systems (liver, spleen, colon, and more) and practical ways to support them.

Chapters: 

00:00 Welcome to Crunchy Stewardship

00:38 Random Revelation of the Week: Contagion Theory

09:47 Deep Dive: The Toxin Bucket

32:50 Identifying Toxins in Everyday Life

33:52 Detoxifying Your Home: Room by Room

46:38 Practical Tips for Reducing Toxins

Resources Mentioned:

🎙️ Wise Traditions Podcast (Mark Gober on contagion theory)

• Episode on Contagion Theory https://open.spotify.com/episode/48c0a838pJ6lxv495o8cNx?si=yrQUKii_QXqeFx96Y3zIiA
• His Book: An End to Upside Down Medicine: https://amzn.to/49vnw2d 
• The Weston A. Price Foundation: https://www.westonaprice.org/

🎨 ECOS Paints (Low/Zero VOC Paint)

• Website: https://www.ecospaints.net/

🧼 Dr. Bronner's (Natural Soap Alternatives)

• Hand Soap: https://amzn.to/3JvFPd9 
• Bar Soap: https://amzn.to/4qBX655 

Key Takeaways:

• Your toxin bucket represents your body's total toxic load
• Focus on what you can control: food, personal care products, and cleaning supplies
• Support your body's natural detox organs
• Small switches make a big impact over time

Remember: You can't eliminate every toxin, and that's okay! Your body is designed to detox. Start with easy wins and don't let overwhelm stop you from taking action.

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