May 24, 2021
Episode 11: Living in a Toxic World & How to Reduce Your Toxic Burden
<p>Episode 11: Living in a Toxic World & How to Reduce Your Toxic Burden</p>
<p>After my amazing interview with <a href='https://intothelightwithcrazycait.podbean.com/e/episode-10-with-dr-alexander-borsand-living-imperfectly-healthy-in-a-toxic-world/'>Dr. Alexander Borsand in Episode 10</a>, there was still so much that I wanted to cover about living in a toxic world. The fact is we are surrounded by toxins of all kinds, some we can control and others we can't. </p>
<p>I know that this may feel like like a dark and gloomy topic, but remember, I am giving you this information so you can be empowered to take control of your health. There is so much that we can control from within and implementing just a few of the suggestions in this episode can make a huge difference in the way you feel. </p>
<p>And as always, remember, perfection is not the goal. It's about gaining the knowledge to do better for ourselves. </p>
<p>We have the power friends!</p>
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<p>Notes to help you tap into your inner healer:</p>
<ul><li>This episode focuses on physical toxins. </li>
<li>Physical toxins are man made toxins in our environment that might be impacting our health. </li>
<li>Understanding of the toxins that you encounter on a daily basis, you might realize that some health condition you have been experiencing may be a result of toxic overload that you can work to eliminate. </li>
<li>More than 95% of all chronic disease is caused by food choice, toxic ingredients, nutritional deficiencies, and lack of physical exercise. </li>
<li>Skin care and household cleaning products fall into three categories: carcinogens, endocrine disrupters, neurotoxins. </li>
<li>If you can't eat it, don't put it on your skin.</li>
<li>Toxic overload can lead to depression and daily detox habits can have a huge positive impact on mental health. </li>
<li>Why are we such a sick society? Here are some common toxins to be aware of:
<ul><li>Plastics, food that comes in plastic, aluminum cans, amalgam tooth fillings, microwaves, tap/unfiltered water, processed foods, skin care products, household cleaning products</li>
<li><a href='https://www.ewg.org/the-toxic-twelve-chemicals-and-contaminants-in-cosmetics'>The Toxic 12</a></li>
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<li>When looking to detoxify, it's best eliminate your toxic intake first, then replace with positive daily detox habits. </li>
<li>Detox with caution, ease into it. </li>
<li>Take your power back with daily detox habits:
<ul><li>Start with habits that improve your circulation. </li>
<li>Repair you gastrointestinal system with probiotics, aloe vera, bone broth, collagen, celery juice, apple cider vinegar and clean water with lemon or cucumber. </li>
<li>Daily Body Movement, like simple walking or yoga. Sweat promotes the release of toxins from your body. </li>
<li>Detoxifying foods: Garlic, ginger, onions, turmeric/turmeric lattes, beets, cruciferous vegetables (<a href='https://www.healthline.com/health/glutathione-benefits'>glutathione</a>), greens (chlorophyll), herbal teas.</li>
<li>Other detoxifying therapies: IV Therapy, chelation therapy, infrared sauna, dry skin brushing, and coffee enema. </li>
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<p>Crazy Cait's Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Tea Recipe:</p>
<ol><li>Warm/hot water</li>
<li>1 shot of organic apple cider vinegar</li>
<li>1/2 a fresh lemon squeezed</li>
<li>teaspoon of honey</li>
<li>dash of cinnamon</li>
<li>dash of cayenne pepper (optional)</li>
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<p><a href='https://www.ewg.org/'>CLICK HERE FOR AN AMAZING RESOURCE</a> that allows you to see what toxic ingredients are in your every day products; beauty, cosmetics, skincare, foods, etc. Also, and can type in your area code to see what contaminants are currently in your tap water!</p>
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<p>Feed your wellness challenge:</p>
<ol><li>Eliminate/Reduce 2 toxic habits. </li>
<li>Add in 1 new daily detox habit. </li>
</ol><br/><p>As always, let me know how it's...
