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52 Weeks, Week #46 – Reusable Water Bottles

This week’s change: Reusable water bottles.  Dump the plastic.

Level of Discomfort (10 being the most painful): 1

Why: Hormone disruptors.  Please read the two articles below to get clear on the effect that plastics are having on your overall health.  Because we can’t see it, taste it, smell it, we aren’t particularly aware of the harm these chemicals are doing to our body. 

Also, disposable plastics are clogging the earth with garbage that’s not going away anytime soon..  Being mindful of your own choices not only benefits you but the mother ship as well. 

Links:

https://jodibrownceo.com/bpa-is-bad

https://jodibrownceo.com/obeseogens/

My favorite glass water bottle – https://amzn.to/2PIxy4h

A stainless steel option – https://amzn.to/2RQdbCR

Affiliate links in this post.  I may receive compensation from some links I posted.  This helps me fund my blogging so that I can continue to provide you with great info to help you improve your health.

Potential Positive Outcomes:  We drink water in an effort to improve our health, right?  In my opinion, the single most important thing you can do for your health is to consume the highest quality water possible.  We are all dehydrated so consuming more is important.  What’s even more important is how you store it before you consume it.  

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52 Weeks, Week #44 – Change Your Bed Habits

This week’s change: Change your bed habits

Level of Discomfort (10 being the most painful):  4

Why:  Sleep deprivation is one of the main reasons we are tired and cranky.  It is also one of the reasons our health declines.  Sleep is your body’s time to repair and recover.  If your sleeping habits are bad, it’s likely your health is in the toilet, too. 

Many of us struggle with sleep for a wide variety of reason but this reason is one of the biggest, and potentially the easiest fix.  It will cost you nothing, so jump in and let us know how it works.

The vast majority of us have come to associate our bed and bedrooms as places where we do a LOT of different activities.  Our bed, in particular, should be used for two things and two things only – sleep and sex.  If you are working, eating, watching TV, scrolling on your phone, doing projects, etc in bed, you brain doesn’t associate it with what it’s for….rest, relaxation and sex.

There is a reason that sleep deprivation is used in parts of the world to torture folks.  I’m not trying to be funny here.  I had a 5 month window where I was sleep deprived because of some dogs loose in my neighborhood and even I couldn’t stand myself.  It’s horrible. 

Give your body what it needs to repair and recover. Sleep is the best gift you can give yourself. 

Change your bed habits.

I wish you good slumber!

Links:

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2018/may/14/only-use-your-bed-for-sex-and-sleep-and-other-tips-for-dealing-with-chronic-insomnia

Potential Positive Outcomes: Waking up refreshed, better overall heath (due to repair and recovery time) and more energy. 

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52 Weeks, Week #45 Go Organic & Non-GMO

This week’s change: Go Organic & Non-GMO

Level of Discomfort (10 being the most painful): 8

Why:  Chemical Shit Storm

Links: 

GMOS 101 – A Crash Course

Genetically Engineered vs. Genetically Modified

What do we substitute in place of it, if anything? I urge you to take the plunge.  If you cannot afford it, then continue to follow these guidelines as best you can. 

https://www.ewg.org/release/out-now-ewg-s-2018-shopper-s-guide-pesticides-produce

Potential Positive Outcomes:  This change has social implications as well as personal ones.  Our planet is in peril from the onslaught of chemical intrusion.  Choosing organic not only benefits you, but Mother Earth.  As consumers, every time we make a purchase we are telling the people who produce that product, “we want more.” 

Vote with your wallet.  When you do, the outcome is far reaching.

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52 Weeks, Week #43 – Upgrade your toothpaste

This week’s change: Upgrade your toothpaste

Level of Discomfort (10 being the most painful): 2

Why: Chemical shit storm.  Fluoride.

It took me a long time to figure out that I had a sensitivity to triclosan, a common ingredient in many personal care products, especially toothpaste.  My poor thyroid has surely taken a beating front the relentless onslaught of unnecessary fluoride.  Gah.   

Some of us have sensitive gums and while that can occur for a bunch of different reasons (poor oral hygiene being one), a common reasons for sensitive gums is inflammation.  Your mouth is part of your GI track.  If your gastro intestinal track is inflamed it could be the reason your gums are inflamed.

Links:

This covers all the reasons why you should read your tooth past labels to be sure these ingredients are not in the one you are using at your home.   

https://experiencelife.com/article/safe-toothpaste/

I have an Amazon Influencer Page that has several lists of items that I use to maintain my health.  They are all affiliate links and I may receive some compensation for your purchases.  This is the link to my personal care list where you’ll find a few toothpaste options.

https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AHPRQNO23YPU5JCWJI56CVTUHP2Q/17XH7VXBGQR1P

Potential Positive Outcomes:  Better overall health from removal of crappy chemicals and hormone disruptors that have a negative effect on our health.

Disclaimer:

All material provided on this website is provided for informational or educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your healthcare professional or physician.

 

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52 Weeks, Week #42 – Make Your Bed

This week’s change: Make your bed daily

Level of Discomfort (10 being the most painful): 1

Why: This very simple task has a powerful influence over how the rest of your day goes.  Crazy?  Sounds it, huh?  There are tons of articles on line about the power of making your bed.  I’m only including one link here because really, it’s not rocket science.

I learned the power of making my bed when I moved to New Orleans and lived in a shotgun house.  You had to pass through my bedroom to get to the bathroom and when I had guests, I didn’t want to appear to be a slob and not have my bed made.

To date, it’s still one of the best things I do daily. For me, there is nothing inviting or joyful about looking at an unmade bed. 

Chaos.

Disarray.

Unwelcoming.

The best part? Coming home at night and feeling like I’ve landed in an orderly and peaceful place, regardless of how stressful my day was.

Links:

https://www.businessinsider.com/making-your-bed-every-morning-makes-you-more-productive-2017-7

Potential Positive Outcomes:  Feelings of order, success and a general sense of overall well being.

Disclaimer:

All material provided on this website is provided for informational or educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your healthcare professional or physician.

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