Description
Book Synopsis
“If you are looking for a tangible, stress-free guide to protect you and your family from everyday environmental toxins, THIS IS IT!”
—Dr. Vivian Chen, MD, founder of Plateful Health and Detox Right
With all the time spent at home in recent years, you probably realize how much the inside of your home contributes to your mental and physical health, for better or worse. But did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that indoor air is 2–5 times (and occasionally more than 100 times) more polluted than outdoor air?
The good news is that you can control and improve the environment inside your home, and A Healthier Home provides an accessible, room-by-room roadmap for doing just that. Wherever you are on your journey to a healthier home, author and founder of A Little Less Toxic, Shawna Holman, offers realistic steps you can take to maintain a less toxic living environment that
Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction
Quick Start Guide
What is Toxic?
On Toxins and Terminology
Important Terms
Common Toxins Found in the Home
Certifications
the Living Room (and
Other Shared Spaces)
Indoor Air Quality
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Go Further, When Finances Allow
Walls, Furniture, Floors, and More
Walls
Furniture
Floors
Miscellaneous Materials
EMF Protection
Cleaning
Aroma
the Kitchen and Food
Food
When to Buy Organic
The Pantry
Fermented Foods and Eggs
Produce
The Freezer
Pots, Pans, and Bakeware
Stainless-Steel Pans
Cast-Iron Pans
Baking, Mixing, and Measuring
Tools and Gadgets
Cleaning Products
Simple DIY Recipes
Cleaning Tips
the Bathroom
The Big Picture
Bath and Shower Water
Cotton Products
Shower Curtains
Bath Mat
Towels and Washcloths
Cotton Hygiene Products
Feminine Hygiene Products
Toilet Paper
Personal Care Products
Hair Care
Oral Hygiene
Toothpaste
Tooth Whitening
Skin Care
How to Oil Cleanse
Simple DIY Recipes
Detox Baths
Epsom Salts Baths
Lymphatic System Care
Dry Brushing
Gua Sha
The Medicine Cabinet
First-Aid Kit
the Laundry Room
The Washing Machine
The Detergent (etc.)
Fabric Softener
Bleach
Treating Stains
the Bedroom
Everything for the Bed
Mattress
Pillows
Bedding
More than Materials
Blue Light and Electronics
Bedroom Activities
Candles
Contraceptive Options
Lube
Outside the Home
Get Outside!
Sun Protection
Insect Protection
Grounding
The Garden
Pest Control
Compost
Watering
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Dedication
Index
