On the Coast – Families Issue 98 I February/March 2019 | Page 25

The majority of toxins we’re exposed
to enter the body via food, liquids,
medications or are inhaled, or absorbed
via the skin. A two-pronged approach is
needed including identifying/reducing
exposure to toxic chemicals, as well
as supporting the body in the natural
detoxification and elimination processes
to reduce the chemical burden. Some
ways we can reduce our exposure to
these toxic chemicals include:
3 Buy Australian produced food (our
regulations regarding pesticides aren’t
good enough but better than many
other countries)
3 Store food in beeswax wraps or glass
3 Use natural personal care products,
sunscreen and cleaning products,
avoid nail polish, glues, dyes.
3 Avoid dry cleaning clothes or air them
outside for 24 hours after dry cleaning
3 Drink filtered water and use glass or
stainless steel water bottles
3 Buy organic food where possible and
wash all fresh food before
consumption, grass fed meat, wild
caught sea food (from unpolluted
waterways) free range eggs and
chicken
3 Avoid large predator
fish such as tuna,
swordfish and shark.
3 Buy food in glass or
BPA free containers
and avoid canned food
and plastic packaging
3 Use stainless steel, cast
iron or ceramic cookware
3 Avoid synthetic fabrics
and dyes, wash all clothes
and linen before use
3 Avoid cigarette smoke – first
hand, second hand and third hand
(chemical residue from smoking that
accumulates in furniture/clothing has
been linked to reproductive issues)
Ways to support the natural elimination
pathways of the body include:
3 Support elimination via the skin
through perspiration by regular
exercise and saunas
3 Epsom salt baths to encourage
elimination via the skin
3 Stimulate lymphatic flow via exercise
and lymphatic drainage massage
3 Dry skin brushing before showering
to improve circulation and elimination
3 Support good kidney function by
adequate hydration with water
3 Herbal medicine and nutritional
supplementation can additionally
reduce chemical burden by supporting
detoxification and elimination via
liver, kidney and bowel health.
Mainly commercial
cleaning products contain
chemicals that can disrupt
hormones in our bodies
and have been labelled
as endocrine disrupting
chemicals (EDCs). Here
are a few recipes
for natural
cleaning
products
that will not
only reduce
your family’s
toxic exposure,
but also reduce
expenses.
Diana Arundell is a university-qualified naturopath and consults from her Avoca Naturopath clinic. She has
a special interest in fertility and pregnancy health, digestive health, immune function and family wellness
programs. She was a nutrition lecturer at Macquarie University for 10 years, and is an accredited Journey
Practitioner. For further information please contact Diana Arundell at Avoca Naturopath on 0410 465 900.
Natural Kitchen Cleaner
Spray bottle
½ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons baking soda
5 drops eucalyptus or lemon
essential oil
Water
METHOD:
Pour the vinegar into a spray bottle
and add baking soda. Fill the bottle
with water and add essential oils.
Shake well. Yes that’s it!
Bathroom Cleaner
Spray bottle
1 2/3 cup baking soda
½ cup liquid soap (Dr Bronner’s is good)
½ cup water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
10 drops lemon essential oil (optional)
10 drops peppermint essential oil
(optional)
METHOD:
Combine baking soda and liquid soap
in a spray bottle. Add water, vinegar
and essential oils and shake before
using. Great for tiles, vanity and
bathtub.
Loo cleaner
1 cup water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 cup liquid castille soap
(Dr Bronner’s is good)
1 cup baking soda
10 drops tea tree oil
10 drops lavender oil
METHOD:
Stir the baking soda into the water in
a bowl. Add the liquid soap. Gradually
add the vinegar a little at a time as it
will fizz up. Add the tea tree oil and
lavender oil. Pour the mixture into an
old toilet cleaner squeeze bottle and
shake before using.
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