Foundational Work #3: Detox Your Daily Life

Detox Your Daily Life: One Simple Swap at a Time

Have you ever thought about how much stuff touches your body every day? The soap you lather on, the candle you light, the lipstick you swipe, the food you grab on the go—these small, daily choices either help or harm your body. And let’s be real: most of us don’t realize just how much our modern lifestyles are bombarding us with toxins.

Here’s the not-so-fun truth: a toxic lifestyle filled with processed foods, chemical-laden products, and stress (yes, that too!) creates the perfect storm for cell inflammation, gut imbalances, and hormone chaos. 

Your body wasn’t designed to live in a toxic soup! Before you panic and start throwing everything away, take a deep breath.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress.

why should you care about toxins?

When your body is overloaded with toxins, it responds with inflammation, like a silent alarm system that never stops blaring. Here’s what that can look like:

• Chronic Inflammation: That achy, sluggish, always-tired feeling? That could be inflammation at play.

• Hormone Imbalances: Toxins can mimic or block natural hormones, leaving you feeling moody, exhausted, or out of sync.

• Gut Dysfunction: A toxic load can wipe out the good bacteria in your gut, leading to bloating, brain fog, and digestive issues.

• Low Energy & Poor Sleep: When your body is in overdrive trying to detox, it leaves little energy for, well… YOU.

The Micro-Movement Method: 1% Better Today

The good news? You don’t have to overhaul your entire life overnight. (And honestly, that kind of “all or nothing” thinking just leads to burnout!) Instead, let’s focus on making small, sustainable changes—just 1% better today than yesterday.

Here’s where to start:

1. Upgrade What You Put On Your Body

Your skin is your largest organ—it absorbs what you put on it! Scan your soap, lotion, deodorant, and makeup for toxic ingredients like parabens, phthalates, and artificial fragrances.
✨ 1% Better Step: Swap your body lotion for one with clean, simple ingredients (like coconut oil, shea butter or my favorite lotion, Mo’ Soft).  🔗 on product page. Comment NON TOX. 

2. Rethink What You Breathe In

Your favorite candle or air freshener might be releasing toxins into your home. The same goes for cleaning products with synthetic chemicals.
✨ 1% Better Step: Switch to essential oil-based sprays or natural beeswax candles.

3. Clean Up Your Kitchen

Processed foods often contain additives, dyes, and preservatives that disrupt hormones and gut health.
✨ 1% Better Step: Trade one processed snack for a whole-food alternative today (like swapping flavored yogurt for Protein Coconut yogurt with monk fruit).

4. Ditch the Plastics

Plastic contains hormone-disrupting chemicals like BPA, which leach into food and water.
✨ 1% Better Step: Use a glass or stainless-steel water bottle instead of plastic.

5. Support Your Detox Pathways

Your body wants to detox—it just needs a little help! Hydration, sweating, and fiber-rich foods help flush toxins out.
✨ 1% Better Step: Drink an extra glass of water today and move your body for 10 minutes. 

Progress Over Perfection—But Take Action!

You don’t have to do all of this at once. Just start somewhere. One step, one swap, one better choice today. Your future self will thank you!

And if you’re thinking, This all sounds great, but where do I even start?—you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Let’s Do This Together!

True wellness isn’t just about ditching toxins; it’s about aligning spirit, soul, and body for deep, lasting transformation. If you’re ready for personalized guidance, encouragement, and practical steps toward a healthier lifestyle, I’d love to walk this journey with you.

Let’s simplify, detox, and transform—one step at a time.

Sending you much LIGHT and LOVE!