Healthy Choices

We know that our body's biggest organ is our skin. It's our first line of defense and protects our insides more than we think about. But it's not impenetrable. In fact, it's the opposite. It acts as a barrier, but at the same time absorbs everything.

I wanted to go back to the basics for a minute and remind myself of why I wanted to start using Young Living oils and products in the first place. It's because certain chemicals have really negative repercussions for our health; Beauty products, personal care products, cleaning products, etc. I was reminded recently that by the time an average woman steps foot out of her front door in the morning, she's absorbed over 200 chemicals simply by exposing these to her skin. From the products we use in the shower, to our makeup, to our toothpaste, to the products we use to quickly wipe down the counter-top after we've spilled our coffee :)  200 chemicals absorbed in the body before even getting the day started. 

These chemicals store up in the body's system and cause harm in different ways. You see these chemicals manifest through skin issues, joint and muscle issues, hormonal issues, etc. 

But, we have a choice in the matter. We can swap our toothpaste for one that doesn't have chemicals in it. We can swap out our shower products and our moisturizer. We can certainly ditch the all purpose sprays for a healthier alternative. 

My house, and my morning routine, are not completely toxin free, but I've balanced things out a bit. I've made some changes that have paid off in big ways. 

It doesn't take a total overhaul to become healthier. You can switch out one product at a time and notice big changes in your heath. You'll notice how your skin reacts, how your attitude and mindset change for the better, how well your body feels after a few weeks without exposing yourself to certain things. It's remarkable...You just have to start.