- hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils
- vegetable oils (corn oil, canola oil, cottonseed oil, soybean oil, safflower oil, and sunflower oil)
- Trans fats (margarine, synthetic butters, and shortening)
- Roasted nuts and seed butters.
- Olive oils
- Raw nuts and seeds
- Omegas-flax seed or fish oils
- Coconut oils
- Avocados
When I was first told that my son at 2 years old had a toxicity issue I thought the practitioner was crazy!
I could not wrap my head around how it was possible that by the age of 2 he was toxic. I soon learned that it was not from just one source but multiple sources that caused this, one included ME as the culprit.
Around 2 years old my son began to show signs of toxicity but I had no idea that was what it was. Jacob, my second child, had head to toe severe eczema. When I say severe eczema that is an under statement. His skin was literally peeling off the bottoms of his feet and legs. It almost resembled a flesh eating bacterial infection. He would get cracks so bad on the bottoms of the feet he could hardly walk. He would also scratch the skin on his arms, belly and neck to the point it would get infected. Jacob had pain all the time. ” My Back, My Back, My Back” were constant words we heard. Jacob had severe light sensitivity to his eyes as well. “Owie my eyes. my eyes” echoed our car when traveling anywhere. Have you ever seen those dark sunglasses that the elderly wear? Yep, those were a part of his daily wardrobe.
There were many other symptoms he was having as well like, delayed speech, minimal eye contact, sound sensitivity and low muscle tone. I found myself at Children’s Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago where they wanted to begin testing and diagnosing Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. It was at that moment I knew in my heart I HAD to find the cause. As a nurse, I knew very well what the coarse of treatment would look like for my son if I did not. For me, I was not ok with a life of steroids, chemotherapy drugs like methotrexate and more. I knew one thing. If I wanted different results than others were getting in this same situation then I HAD to do something drastically different. This began my search for the CAUSE and led me to find a natural practitioner that does what I now do for my patients. GET TO THE CAUSE! The causes for my son were heavy metals like mercury, toxic mold and foods he was allergic to. We were living in a house that had toxic mold and I didn’t know it. The heavy metals actually came from ME in utero. What I learned is that if Momma is toxic…. baby is toxic.
The environmental working group published a study in 2005 showing the Body Burden of toxic chemicals found in newborns. 287 industrial chemicals were found in the cord blood of newborns. The results were astonishing! You can read the article HERE. There is also a CNN ongoing report called TOXIC AMERICA that was done with even more startling findings. Reality is we live in a toxic world! SO what can we do about it? Live in a bubble? Move far away to a secluded Island? I used to think so. But that is not realistic.
What we had to do for my son is change his diet dramatically, change his environment by removing toxic sources like air fresheners, baby products with artificial dyes and dangerous chemicals, pesticides used in the home for bugs, and much much more. We also had to DETOX him. To say it was overwhelming would be an understatement. To say it was easy….. would be a lie! But one thing I do know. IT WAS WORTH IT! My son is now 11 years old and you would have NO IDEA he went through what he did! He has no symptoms what so ever, plays travel baseball, loves to Golf and gets nothing but A’s and B’s in school! Addressing the toxicity issue for him was the KEY to his health!
Take this TOXICITY QUIZ to see if Toxicity is a potential issue for you.
Below are some of my favorite kid friendly products used to support the natural detoxification systems of the body. BIORAY KIDS
Young Living Essential Products have replaced all of the chemical products in my home from cleaning products, toothpaste, hair care, skin care and air fresheners. Contact me if you would like a FREE SAMPLE and read more HERE
Wellness is the complete trilogy of mind, body and spirit. It is by beautiful design that women LOVE to look good. Perfume, a simple hair cut, make up or fresh hair color, can make one’s spirit lift. However, this may cost you your health in the long run.
On your journey to TRUE wellness you must learn the dangers of Toxic Beauty. Women, on average, use 515 chemicals on themselves EVERYDAY! All of these chemicals are toxins and many are known as Xeno-estrogens( act like “bad estrogen” that is the leading cause to breast cancers) that link to hormone issues and and even cancer.
My personal mission is to educate the world that beauty is not complete if it brings harm to you or our planet. Most of my clients were unaware of the dangerous chemicals they were being exposed to everyday. Many of these women had hormone dys-regulation, chronic headaches, brain fog, depression, anxiety, thyroid dysfunction, weight gain and much more. After my clients began to make safe choices, minimizing toxins and strengthening their body to detoxify, they have seen dramatic improvement in their health.
I was an Oncology nurse for many years and once I learned the dangers of these chemicals, I had to make a stand. My family has been in the hair industry for more than 60 years and I have seen first hand the ill effects of these chemicals with my sister, my Mom, aunt and even cousins. They have suffered from Thyroid disease, Bipolar disorder, Skin Cancer and even Breast Cancer. It is well-known and researched that 95% of all cancers are due to toxins. It has become my mission to bring safer options to my clients.
I PROUDLY promote Young Living products for not only beauty products but also household cleaning products, dietary supplements and essential oils. It is what my family has used for years. Some people are shocked when I tell them that my 3 children have never in their lives been on antibiotics or prescription medications. It is not that they have never been sick, but it is because I choose to approach their health needs naturally using the power of essential oils, chiropractic care and a good nutrition plan. PREVENTION is key to a healthy life!
To learn more about the Dangers of Toxic Beauty visit Environmental Working Groups website and check out how toxic your products are! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Cholesterol has gotten a bad rap over the years for causing heart disease, strokes and more. But is it REALLY cholesterols' fault?
Cholesterol is a vital part of our health. Without it, we would not survive. If it alone was so bad then why in the world would our bodies create it?
THIS SUBSTANCE is manufactured in the body by the liver and the cells and you might be surprised what all it is responsible for.
It plays a vital role in brain structure
Male and female hormones are actually made FROM cholesterol
It is anti-inflammatory in body
Vitamin D is made from cholesterol which is critical for calcium absorption
Digestion depends on proper bile production which is created by cholesterol
These are only a few critical roles cholesterol plays. So then what the heck makes cholesterol begin to act so badly that leads people to believe cholesterol is bad? Cholesterol begins to “act badly” due to sugars, bad fats and toxins. These are the culprits that cause the cholesterol to oxidize and produce the plaque on artery walls. The body in fact responds to the sugars, bad fats, and toxins and will produce more cholesterol to actually help clean up the mess. The body will work very hard to keep inflammation and oxidation down.
So when a person with high cholesterol goes on a statin drug without actually getting to the CAUSE
of the problem it can cause very serious health issues. In fact, this can actually cause worsening heart disease, stroke, hormone imbalances, vitamin d deficiencies and more. The list of side effects from statin drugs is overwhelming! The way statin drugs basically work is they destroy an enzyme in the liver responsible for the production of cholesterol. Coenzyme Q10 is a critical antioxidant in the body and anyone who is on a statin drug MUST take a CoQ10 supplement to help decrease the side effects of the medications. I of course recommend addressing the underlying cause of the high cholesterol instead.
REMOVE THESE FROM YOUR DIET
Sugar and refined carbohydrates – Both stimulate the liver to produce more cholesterol and increase inflammation.
Alcohol – Also stimulates the liver to produce more cholesterol, increasing cholesterol levels and inflammation. A glass of red wine per day may be cardioprotective, but anything more than that will increase your cholesterol.
Hydrogenated/ Partially hydrogenated fats – Vegetable oils(Canola etc) are pro-inflammatory and may increase cholesterol.
Caffeine – Too much caffeine can increase cholesterol. Limit coffee or tea to no more than 1-2 cups per day
Trans fats – Increases LDL cholesterol, inflammation, and risk of cardiovascular disease.
ADD THESE TO YOUR DAILY LIVING
Omega-3 fats – Foods high in omega-3 fats can help increase HDL cholesterol and reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. Raw nuts and seeds, wild caught/pacific fish and Omega 3 Supplements(be sure clean pure source)
Foods high in soluble fiber – Soluble fiber binds cholesterol in the digestive system causing it to be excreted by the body. Include plenty of fruits, vegetables, sprouted nuts and seeds and other fiber rich foods.
Olive oil, Coconut Oil – Helps raise HDL cholesterol.
Garlic and onions – These two cholesterol reducing foods help lower LDL cholesterol because of their sulfur containing compounds which help cleanse the arteries.
Herbs – Add a variety of spices such as basil, rosemary and turmeric to your food which contain antioxidants that are cardio-protective and help lower cholesterol naturally. Organic Red Yeast Rice supplementation
High Antioxidants- Oxidation requires “anti’ oxidants to repair the damage. The highest level of antioxidant can be found in Ningxia Juice. The darker, deeper color of a fruit the higher the antioxidant it is.
Essential Oils to support cardiovascular health: Lavender, Frankincense, Stress Away to name a few.
Robyn