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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 RightWith 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 thatTable of ContentsContents 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

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