What things in your home could be affecting you hormones and overall health?
Karalynne Call is a Certified Nutritionist and Owner of Just Ingredients. She began her health journey 15 years ago as she battled severe depression, and has helped many others begin their own health journey. She shares the how-to’s and why’s behind choosing better, whole, non-toxic ingredients in your diet and daily product use. In addition to having an incredible social platform reaching hundreds of thousands of people, she is ALSO a mom of 6!
When you learn how to live better you will FEEL BETTER
Today we chat about what toxins are in our products and food that can be disrupting our hormones and possibly leading to PMS, infertility, heavy bleeding, migraines, depression, anxiety, etc. We discuss how to identify these toxins and small changes you can make in the food that you eat and the products in your home to start living a healthier life.
Why avoid endocrine disruptors?
They are disrupting our hormones and altering the ability to properly function!
-causing PMS, infertility, heavy bleeding, migraines, depression, anxiety, etc.
4 endocrine disruptors we should be aware of;
Parabens: preservative in lotions and body wash. This is easy to find because you will see the word parabens on the label.
Phthalates- what keeps the fragrance lasting so long. These are harder to find because they don't have to be listed on products.
aluminum- used as the antiperspirant in deodorants.
BPA's- plastic food storage containers (tupperware). Easy switch to glass containers!
These are in products all over our home! Plug ins, air fresheners, laundry detergent, candles, cleaners, feminine products *ANYTHING WITH SCENT*
Karalynne tells us that there was a study with findings that the average home is more polluted than the air in NYC because of what we use IN OUR HOME!
We can't control everything but we can control what's in our home!
What should we be aware of in our cleaning products?
BOCs
Formaldehyde Releasers
Artificial Dyes
Bleach- should only use in situations we need a serious disinfectant, NOT on a daily basis! (Or look for brands like Force of Nature for alternative non-toxic bleaches!)
Typically if a company is phthalate free they have cleaned up other ingredients too
Alright, we know toxins in our home but what about our food?
Here is the moral of the story;
1. Foods: focus on adding in fruits and veggies
2. Read labels: look for Whole Foods, means better choice!
*i.e high fructose corn syrup compared to maple syrup
ORGANIC VS NON-ORGANIC
processed food: snacks, crackers- word that government created to say NO artificial sweeteners, dyes, preservatives, flavors, high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, added hormones
produce: tells about the pesticides and herbicides- only 25 (better option chemicals) out of 900 allowed.
SO NOW WHAT?
BE AWARE: Start reading labels and make small changes (use what you have and buy the better choice next time).. over time you will have so many better choices by replacing products slowly with better ones
ADD: add fruit and vegetables means you will eat less processed.
I know I learned an insane amount of information from this episode and I hope you did too. This information NEEDS to be heard, so share it! Print this page and refer back, and follow Karalynne on social to stay up to date on all things health!
Find her on Instagram @just.ingredients, check out her website to shop her products (organic face serum, deodorant, face scrub, lip balm, dry shampoo, & more) is justingredients.us. You also can hear more from Karalynne on The Just Ingredients Podcast.
Always, Jess
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Hi Friends! I'm Jessica Haizman. I'm 28 years old and married to my best friend. We spend 98% of our time together, and no we don't spend it all cleaning and organizing. I have a daughter, Adalynn and an Australian Shepherd, Bali and they get the majority of my attention.
I have created efficient systems in all areas of our home, our phone, our careers, and our lives- and I have made it my mission to share these tips with anyone and everyone that will listen.
Why? Because these systems make my life SO MUCH EASIER and SAVE ME SO MUCH TIME. These systems keep my home clean, bring joy and calmness into my life, and allow me to spend less time picking up clutter and more time living life- I want that for you too.
The goal is to help, whether its a quick tip or life hack that I share to Tiktok or a day in the life on my social networks @jessicahaizman, a printable chart that helps me stay organized or my all-time favorite apps, an intensive course answering all the FAQ's or working 1:1 with clients to create healthy habits- these resources are all available to you!
Some things you will stumble upon are how I use non-toxic natural cleaners, have made the change to no-waste by switching to reusable towels instead of paper or glass storage containers instead of ziplocks. You will also find lots of DIY recipes and how to use common household ingredients like baking soda, white vinegar and hot water to tackle some of your toughest messes. You'll learn about my favorite cleaning supplies and cleaning products including all purpose cleaners, glass cleaners, stain removers and more.
Having a clean home drastically affects your physical and mental health, so jump on board and learn all the tips I have to share! Take the time to explore my website and interact with me on social media. I'm so excited to see how organization and a new approach on cleaning the home will change your life and leave you full of joy!