Treat Yo-Health: 2021 Edition for Your Home & Body

Now is the time of year to  systematically replace toxic products with green products in your home and find useful tools and salves to use on your body for optimal health.  We’ve entered the Yin restorative time of year. This is when we go inward both physically (it’s getting cold!), and mentally.

—> What can you let fall away?

—> What can be eliminated that no longer serves you?

—> How can you spend time honoring your body and giving it the attention it deserves?

I’ve put a list of my favorite products together to take the guess-work out of making your home more green and improving your self-care routine. 

Your sanctuary, whether that’s your body or your living space, should feel safe, joyful, and deliciously nourishing. 

FOR YOUR HOME:

WATER PURIFICATION

Berkey Water Filter - 16 years in business and still the most sophisticated water filtration system on the market.  The cleanest water I’ve ever tasted after being seeped through charcoal, fluoride, and arsenic filters. I’ve taken this system camping and have put lake water through this filter and it’s come out clean. This system is worth every last penny. With several size options and helpful videos for easy setup and cleaning, you will not regret a single sip of this water. Definitely opt for the additional fluoride filters and metal spigot for the greenest system possible. This is the water I use in my humidifier and in my oil diffusers.

Taotronics Humidifier - Quiet.  Auto shut-off.  Easy-to-clean.  What else do you need out of your humidifier?  As we move into winter, give your mucus membranes (and your house plants!) an environment they can thrive in.  Make sure to use filtered or distilled water whenever possible.

AIR PURIFICATION

Germ Guardian - An affordable air purifier with a HEPA filter, charcoal filter, and UV-C Light...all integral for reducing allergens, pet odors, smoke (from cooking or from wildfires), airborne bacteria, viruses, and mold spores.

Coway Air Filter - Slightly more expensive, but worth every penny.  This is a 4 step air purification machine - small in stature, but mighty in quality.  Breathe easy knowing this purifier combines a pre-filter, an odorization filter, a true HEPA filter, and a bipolar device to reduce contaminants in the air.

Everlasting Comfort Oil Diffuser - Effortlessly quiet and calming, this diffuser delivers all the aromatic magic your heart desires.  I use this diffuser in my clinic as well as in my bedroom when I’m sleeping at night. Pair with your favorite essential oils and know that this product is protected with an auto-shutoff function as well as mood-regulating LED displays.  

GREEN YOUR KITCHEN

Caraway Cookware - Considered one of the best non-toxic cookware companies on the market.  No teflon.  No cheap materials.  Just high quality ceramic with a pristine non-stick surface. With several colors to choose from, you’ll find a set or single piece to match your kitchen esthetic.

Papaya Reusable & Washable Paper Towels - Globally, we use 254 million tons of paper towels per year.  Is your jaw on the floor?  Mine sure was.  These reusable and washable towels are perfect for any mess.  Reducing your carbon footprint also just feels…..so good.

CLEANSE WITH EASE

Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets - Imagine the sheer number of plastic laundry detergent bottles in landfills.  Billions and billions of them.  These sheets not only reduce plastic waste, but they are also cruelty-free and work flawlessly.  Easily dissolvable in both cold and hot water, your clothes will still smell and feel amazing after each wash.  

Eco Being Scrubbers - These plastic-free scrubbers also come in plastic-free and recyclable shipping material.  If you opt for the set, it comes with a dish soap tray for easy lathering.  I LOVE this set and use them everyday for dishes, bathroom cleaning, scrubbing veggies, and more.  

FOR YOUR BODY:

NOURISH INWARD

Purifyou Glass Water Bottle - We are all picky about our water bottles!  And this one takes the cake.  I’m still in love with my Klean Kanteen, but the glass provides a cleaner tasting water.  The silicone sleeve is light and excellent protection for the glass.  I also like that no matter what, the water isn’t touching harmful plastic.  Stay hydrated the healthiest way possible.

Queen of Thrones Castor Oil Pack - Regular poops, deep, restful sleep, and less period pain?  Sign me up!  I’ve used DIY castor oil packs in the past for managing my menstrual irregularities, but Dr. Marisol has solved the messiness problem that comes with traditional packs.  In addition, did you know your castor oil should come in a glass container to prevent harmful toxins from plastic seeping into the oil?  I did not!  I cannot recommend these packs enough.  Less fuss, less mess, less stress and a healthier you - just with some wool and castor oil.  Sounds pretty great, right?

Beekeeper’s Naturals Immune Throat Spray - Get your daily dose of bee propolis here!  I love this spray for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, keeping my upper respiratory tract healthy.  Four sprays a day keeps your immune system working at optimal levels. 

NOURISH OUTWARD

Jihi CBD Merrimint Salve - Spread joy and healing all over your body with this cooling CBD salve.  This salve is a miracle for stressed and sore muscles and joints.  I use this almost nightly on my back, but, additionally, I use this salve on all of my pain patients and post-cupping and gua sha patients.

Emily Salve- With several products to choose from, Emily products are herb-infused, all-natural salves and soaps safe for all skin types.  Their Super Dry Skin Soother salve has worked wonders for my patients with eczema or those who suffer from dry, flaking skin during the winter months.  Their Hot Skin Soother is amazing for sunburned skin, psoriasis, burns, or any other itchy, hot, oozing skin condition.  These products work.

Super Nasya Oil - Crafted by the Ayurvedic Wellness Center and based on a formulation by Dr. Vasant Lad of the Ayurvedic Institute, this oil is part of a practice called nasal oleation (“nasya”) to protect your mucus membranes and improve your breathing.  I apply this inside my nasal passages every night before bed for a more restful sleep.

BREATHE BETTER

Somnifix Mouth Strips - Don’t be a mouth breather!  Studies have shown that breathing in and out through your nose engages your parasympathetic system quicker than breathing through your mouth.  We need our rest and digest functions to be operating at peak efficiency at night, so taping your mouth shut ensures that process happens! Enjoy deeper sleep, better dreams, and no snoring.

Brentwood Home Meditation Cushion - This oval cushion, created by yoga instructor Angela Kukhahn, is perfect for your tush while you meditate.  Gorgeously-embroidered and 100% certified vegan, filled with buckwheat hulls and made with a removable, cotton case for easy cleaning.  Keep your spine safe while you breathe deep. 

SUPPORT YOUR SUPPORT

Cushion Lab - These ergonomic cushions aid your back, neck, and hips for a new level of comfort whether you’re working from home or office, or driving or flying long distances.  These cushions can hook onto almost any seat, making them ideal for travel.  Support your spinal health while you’re busy being amazing.

Spinedeck - Restore the natural curve of your spine!  With 3 easy-to-adjust settings, you lay on this device for ten minutes, two times a day to help your body naturally restore the concave and convex nature of your spine.  I love laying on this first thing in the morning and when I get home from work after a long day on my feet.