Allopathic medical care is widely available and more likely to be covered by insurance, so why do I recommend *almost* always consulting with an alternative health practitioner? Does it make sense to go through the extra expense and effort of finding another provider when you could simply walk into the hospital or clinic that is available in just about every town of any size.
Though I agree that medical care has its place, it has some significant shortcomings that prevent it from providing the help that it should.
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Most women experience the same point on their non-toxic journey – the one where it seems like EVERYTHING in their lives is toxic. Usually, this is followed by a feeling of complete overwhelm when they realize that they can't swap it all right now – or even in the near future.
I've been on a mission to reduce my toxin exposure since 2012, and I still have moments where I hear someone talking about something they swapped, and I think, "What?! That is toxic, too?! I never would've thought about that!"
It is completely okay to have these feelings, and you are most definitely not alone in them!
What is absolutely crucial, though, is to not let these feelings make you give up.
One mindset shift to not stress about everything has made my toxin-free journey more sustainable.
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One of the most common struggles with adopting a non-toxic home and lifestyle is the cost. Clean products and healthy food can be expensive!
Here are some tips to help you work toward a toxin-free home on a budget.
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Most of us start right where you are now. We’ve realized the toxic habits and products in our lives are detracting from our health, and we want to make better choices.
This realization is all too often followed by extreme overwhelm. It seems like everything is toxic. The lists of ingredients to avoid are so long with so many unpronounceable words. And it seems like every person gives you conflicting advice.
This all adds up to feeling like you’ll never do it right, and if you’re not careful, that can lead to not making any changes at all.
I’ve been there. I’ve felt what you’re feeling. And I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to overhaul your entire life all at once to create meaningful change.
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Sleep is a crucial component of overall health. Lack of sleep not only affects you physically in being tired, but it also affects you mentally – brain fog, difficulty concentrating, and trouble making decisions – and emotionally – mood swings and irritability.
However, knowing you need sleep does not necessarily equal actually getting that sleep. Many people have trouble either falling asleep or staying asleep for various reasons.
One simple and proven way to naturally get more and better quality sleep is to use essential oils.
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