Toxin Free (ish)

The slimy green stuff they sell at the store with the promise that it will relieve your sunburn…won’t do much for you. Save yourself the money by tuning in to this episode where i’m giving you actual solutions to that unbearable sunburn. You don’t need the unnecessary, toxin ingredients piled into that aftersun solution.

On todays Ask Me Anything episode, i’m answering a listener question - what do you use for sunburns? Unfortunately, we probably all know the pain of a sunburn after a relaxing day at the pool. And even more unfortunately, the most popular products that are selling themselves as “Aloe Vera” are primarily water & alcohol with a little bit of Aloe Vera there in the middle and TONS of toxins in between.

If you’ve ever seen an actual Aloe Vera plant, the slime is clear. Not fluorescent green. So why are we buying these toxic sunburn solutions?   I’m taking you on a deep dive to discover what is in that green slimy aloe gel.  You’ll walk away from this episode with products that actually work and the concoction I personally love to keep in the fridge  for sunburns.  

Wendy’s DIY After Sun Care Lotion

In a 4 ounce jar,  mix 1/4 cup each of coconut oil and pure aloe vera gel.  Add  10 drops lavender essential oil  and 5 drops peppermint essential oil.  Mix well and store in fridge.   Slather on Sunburns.

(Disclaimer: Essential Oils are healing only when they are pure.  Do not use store bought oils that could contain synthetic oils and fillers for this, you could make your sun burn worse.)

Lavender and Peppermint Essential Oils can be found in my list of Summer Must Haves

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Related Episodes:

• Episode 16:  The Truth About Sun Exposure and Sunscreen
• Episode 2:  The Fragrance Dilemma: How an Entire Industry Hijacked Your Hormones

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“Balancing your hormones” has become a popular catch phrase,  but today’s  guest, Dr. Erin,  describes it more as “finding harmony. “

She started her career as a chiropractor and shifted over to women’s health after experiencing a lack of comprehensive care in her own health journey.

We talk about all the foundations of happy hormones and what you can do today to get yours in the right path.

Tune in to begin your journey of taking your health into your own hands!

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Erin's Natural Foundations Course

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With so many dentists peddling fluoride as a harmless option for your teeth, it can be difficult to parse out misinformation when it comes to dental health. Let’s be clear - fluoride is always a no go.  So what’s the alternative? Hydroxyapatite toothpaste. But you have to use deliberate discretion while you shop because companies are being sneaky with a little prefix that changes everything - nano. (specifically nano shaped)

I will always sing the praises of  Hydroxyapatite toothpaste. It’s a non-toxic alternative to fluoride toothpastes that effectively remineralizes your teeth! But why is Hydroxyapatite toothpaste an incredible alternative while nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste is a huge no?  Today, I’m doing a deep dive to un-muddy the waters when it comes to your dental health.

Join me and I’ll share my favorite Hydroxyapatite toothpaste and the specifics on what you should avoid.

Find my top picks for all natural toothpaste that works here.

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Have you ever compromised your sleep schedule in order to get a few more hours of “rest and relaxation” in doom scrolling or binging your favorite show? I definitely have. Whether you’re a mom or not, it can often feel like the only real free time we get is in the late hours. This week, I polled my audience to ask what has been the hardest thing about healing or going more holistic? And you’re going to want to tune in because I took my audiences answer, and went on a deep dive.

In this Episode, I Cover:  

• The risks associated with not getting seven to nine hours of sleep 
• Six steps to get your circadian rhythm working naturally again and ditch the melatonin gummies
• The products i’ve found that support me in my pursuit of better sleep

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Supplementing with Vitamin D has been all the rage in the past few years. But today, I’m giving you a not so popular, but important perspective that will hopefully help you make an informed decision for your health.   

Statistically, the majority of people with chronic health conditions do have low Vitamin D levels.  So the assumption was made in the medical community (pretty early on) that supplementing with Vitamin D would have a beneficial effect.  But, an article released  by some of the most published researchers on this topic suggest that the actual sun exposure and the lifestyle habits of those who spend time outdoors provides the correlation to good health, not Vitamin D.  Another important point that researchers are making is that Vitamin D deficiency is likely the result of chronic disease, not the cause.

In todays episode, I’m going into why taking vitamin D might not all it's cracked up to be, the harm it could cause and what you can do instead.

Studies Discussed:

Read the study here
Another one here

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With summer fast approaching, questions about sun exposure and sunscreen are resurfacing. So let’s talk about it! With conflicting information from bloggers, holistic health practitioners, dermatologists, and the media, it can be hard to know what to believe. A lot of extreme narratives tend to cause confusion and pose a real health risk for people who are just trying to safe. So whether you're a parent wanting to protect your kids at the pool or someone who wants to make informed decisions about sun exposure, I’ve got you covered with todays episode.

Shop my top toxin free, mineral sunscreens here.

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I put my Hashimotos into remission. Dr. Hannah Lindsey, our guest today healed her Crohns disease through her diet alone.  I’m so excited about this episode because it hits close to home after the health struggles I, and so many in my audience, have been through.

Dr. Lindsey knew she wanted to become a naturopathic physician after her own personal experience with Crohns disease and never looked back.  If you’re somebody with thyroid issues, you’re not going to want to miss this.

On todays episode, we dig into why western medicine doctors won't do full thyroid panels, the root causes of thyroid issues in Hashimoto's, and more. Dr. Lindsey tells the story that led her to become a naturopathic physician and why she is so passionate about identifying and treating the underlying cause of disease instead of slapping a band-aid on our health issues. We get a behind the scenes look at Dr. Lindsey's process with her patients and gain a better understanding of the comprehensive care that needs to go into treating thyroid issues. If you’re sick and tired of scouring the internet for answers to your thyroid questions because your doctor won’t give you an answer that makes sense, this episode is for you.


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When you think of pollution, I'm willing to bet the first image that comes to mind is smog.  But what if I told you that according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the levels of indoor air pollutants in your home are between 2 and 5 times higher than outdoors?  So if you’re a citizen of a developed country who spends 90% of your time indoors, detoxing your indoor air should definitely be a priority. 

This is the third and final installment of my Spring Cleaning Series so if you’re currently in clean up mode like I am, go check out my last two episodes for the full scoop. According to the World Health Organization, around three point eight million people a year die from exposure to household air pollution.

One of the largest contributors?   Your cleaning supplies...

So be sure to tune in to todays episode because i’m exposing which companies are trying to pull the wool over your eyes with greenwashing tactics.  I’m also  giving affordable solutions to clean your house without falling victim to marketing ploys.

I clean my house exclusively with Thieves.
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Are you ready for a really bold statement? In my honest opinion, and one that I strongly believe is backed by all the data and all the science, your dryer sheets and fabric softeners are most likely the most toxic product in your entire home. Let that sink in for a moment. Not only are they full of toxins, but they also have multiple exposure pathways. They’re polluting the air in your home while also soaking your clothing in toxins. So, i’m arming you with all of the knowledge you need to swap these products for more holistic alternatives.

We’ve become really accustomed to having “soft” clothing with no static. But fabric softener and dryer sheets are relatively new additions to our laundry routines. And I promise, it’s possible to have clean, soft laundry without the use of these products. I want this Spring Cleaning series to be as comprehensive as possible, so download my Green Cleaning Guide for a clear breakdown that will make shopping so easy.

In this Episode, I Cover:  

• The history behind dryer sheets and fabric softeners invention 
• Why your clothes might feel soft after using these products, but they’re actually not
• One of the most toxic ingredients - quats. How to spot them and why they should be avoided. 
• “Clean” alternatives that are greenwashing their fabric softener and dryer sheets
• My suggestions for toxin-free alternatives 

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In honor of Spring cleaning, i’m starting a three part cleaning series. Each of the next three episodes will be my bite-sized hot takes and we’re starting off strong by tackling laundry detergent. Laundry detergent should be one of the items at the top of your list for detoxifying your home goods. Not only are we exposed to a laundry detergents toxins through our clothing, but we’re also breathing in polluted air as our washing machine runs and sleeping in toxic sheets.

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