When we talk about toxins, people often imagine dramatic cleanses or extreme detox programs. But the truth is… most toxic load comes from everyday, repeat exposure — not one big thing. The good news? You don’t need to change everything at once. A few thoughtful swaps can meaningfully reduce what your body has to process every single day. Here are some simple, realistic ways to lower toxic burden without turning your life upside down: 🧺 Laundry & Cleaning - Switch laundry detergent to biodegradable, fragrance-free, or plant-based options - Avoid fabric softeners and dryer sheets (they’re one of the biggest hidden offenders) - Dish soap matters — choose simple, non-toxic formulas or make your own 💡 If it touches your skin or your dishes daily, it matters. 🧴 Skin, Hair & Makeup - Your skin absorbs what you put on it — think less, not more - Choose products with short ingredient lists - Avoid artificial fragrance when possible - Makeup doesn’t need to be perfect — just cleaner over time 👉 Start with what you use most often: soap, shampoo, lotion, deodorant. 🚿 Water Matters - Filter drinking water if you can - Shower filters help reduce chlorine and chemical exposure through the skin - Cooking with filtered water is an underrated win Your body uses water for detox — quality matters. 👕 What You Wear - Choose cotton or natural fibers when possible - Synthetic fabrics trap heat and chemicals - Breathable clothing supports skin health and natural detox pathways This isn’t about throwing everything out — just being mindful with new purchases. 🫧 Sweat the Way You’re Designed To - Use deodorant instead of antiperspirant - Sweating is not a flaw — it’s a detox pathway - Blocking it forces the body to reroute waste elsewhere Let the body do what it knows how to do. 🥦 Food Choices (Without Perfection) - Buy organic when possible — especially produce with heavy pesticide exposure - Wash all fruits and vegetables well - Focus on whole foods, not packaged “health” foods

Does anyone eat pasture eggs AND have a food sensitivity to eggs?

Let’s be honest—sometimes the hardest part of exercising isn’t knowing what to do, it’s actually showing up. And that’s where community makes all the difference. Use this thread to find gentle accountability and supportive encouragement for movement of any kind—walks, stretching, strength, yoga, dancing in your living room… all of it counts. 💛 How to use this space: - Post your movement goal for the day or week - Share when you’ve completed your movement (celebrate those wins!) - Encourage others who are showing up - Ask for a walking buddy or check-in partner No perfection required—just presence and progress.We move together, not alone. 🌿 Who’s in? Tell us what kind of movement you’re committing to this week. 👇

I had leftover steak from last night. It's REALLY hard having breakfast with a food sensitivity to Dairy AND Eggs! This morning, I sliced a half of an onion and sauteed with Salt, Pepper and Garlic, then added asparagus, cut into about 1" pieces and continued to sauté. Then I added the leftover steak cut into bite-size pieces and served it for breakfast. My husband was VERY skeptical, but he said it was very good. WINNING!

Friends—while we were driving home from Pensacola, something big quietly shifted. This isn’t politics. This is Health Freedom finally catching up with common sense and real science. The Food Pyramid is Turned upside down on it's head! For the first time in a long time, our country’s nutrition guidelines publicly turned toward what many of us have lived, taught, and practiced for years: 🌿 The New (and Long-Overdue) Focus - Whole, real food as the foundation - Protein prioritized (especially for women, aging bodies, healing, and metabolism) - Healthy fats welcomed (yes—fat is not the enemy) - Vegetables, fruits, whole grains emphasized without fear-based rules - Cholesterol myth debunked with actual science - Added sugars & artificial sweeteners exposed for what they do to hormones and the gut - Appropriate sodium encouraged (no more blanket fear—electrolytes matter) - Dairy expanded with nuance (quality + tolerance matter) - Gut health centered as the root of immunity, mood, metabolism, and inflammation - Ultra-processed foods & refined carbs examined for their true health impact - Special populations recognized (children, elders, pregnancy, chronic illness—finally!) ✨ Translation: One-size-fits-all nutrition is out. Personalized, body-aware nourishment is in. 💛 Why This Matters I’ve been teaching these principles for over 20 years—often quietly, sometimes controversially, always compassionately. Not because it was trendy. But because I watched bodies heal when we stopped fighting biology and started supporting it. This moment matters because it validates what so many of you already feel in your bodies: - You need more protein, not less - Your brain and hormones need healthy fats - Your gut—not your willpower—drives cravings and energy - Healing doesn’t come from extremes, restriction, or fear 🌱 Health Freedom Is… - Listening to your body - Understanding your gut - Eating to support your nervous system - Choosing nourishment over punishment