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10/16/2026

What's blowing my mind, is these experiments were conducted in the 90's. How is this not common knowledge?

In the early 1990s, surgeon and researcher Dr. Ahmed Shafik conducted a series of studies that revealed something astonishing about polyester’s impact on the human body. In one human experiment (1992), 14 healthy men wore a polyester scrotal sling, and within an average of 140 days, every particip...

10/15/2026

This is what works for me! What systems work for you in the kitchen?

10/15/2026

Yes! I am kinda pi**ed too. And I too have ditched the avocado oil.

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

So cool- which one are you?

10/15/2026

Clean living can feel overwhelming when we treat it as an all-or-nothing project.

My own approach has been more gradual: start with a simple practice, reconsider products when they run out, and research larger upgrades when the timing and budget make sense.

I’ve gathered 13 of the products, tools, and everyday changes I use in my own home into a practical guide. It covers cleaning, laundry, cooking, food storage, and water filtration, with a checklist to help you decide where to begin.

I’m sharing 13 Simple Home Swaps for a Cleaner Life as a welcome gift when you join my newsletter.

The goal isn’t perfection. It’s awareness, followed by one thoughtful choice at a time.

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Which area of your home would you most like to simplify?

10/15/2026

It's shocking how toxin exposures add up and can affect such significant things...like pregnancy. She talks about a study in 2008 where they put dogs in synthetic fibers, like polyester and they had troubled pregnancies versus putting them in 100% wool or cotton, and they had 100% successful pregnancies. Our daily choices matter, greatly.

10/13/2026

When people ask me for the easiest places to make a change, I think about the things they use over and over again.

First, anything your food is cooked in, stored in, packed in, or eaten from. Then self-care products. Basically, anything you're putting on your body. After that, I would look at fabric, including clothing and bedding.

You're either in your clothes or in your bed. It's one or the other, so fabric became a big category for me.

You don't have to change all three. Which one feels easiest to look at first: food, self-care, or fabric?

10/12/2026

This is my go-to salad!

10/12/2026

PFAS exposure has been associated with smaller p***s size.
Did I get your attention? Because it got mine.

It's another reminder to pay attention to what we put in, on and around our bodies.

I was reading Mamavation's latest investigation into PFAS in activewear (Sept. 22, 2026) when I saw “smaller p***s size” listed among the health concerns associated with PFAS exposure.

The research they're referring to looked at men living in an area with significant PFAS contamination and found differences in male reproductive development compared with men who were not exposed in the same way.

The clothing article caught my attention because I'm always looking for cleaner clothing options—and I'll add, I'm glad to see the two main brands I wear on the non-detectable “best” list!
Mamavation sent 42 pairs of activewear—including leggings and yoga pants—to a laboratory to look for indications of PFAS. In the original group, 25% had detectable organic fluorine, an indicator of PFAS.

Clothing sits against our skin for hours. We sweat in it—especially when we're working out. And treatments used to create properties like stain resistance, water resistance and moisture management may not be disclosed on the label. Mamavation discusses several possible sources of PFAS in activewear, including textile treatments and manufacturing processes.

It's another reminder to pay attention to what we put in, on and around our bodies.

We can't eliminate every exposure. But when we know where they may be coming from, we can make more informed choices.

I'll link Mamavation's full investigation so you can see the testing and results for yourself.

Looking for non-toxic activewear like workout leggings & yoga pants? Mamavation tested 32 popular brands at an EPA-certified lab for PFAS.