03Sep 2018 by Angela Cummings
5 Ways To Get Rid of Chemicals in Your Food

5 Ways To Get Rid of Chemicals in Your Food

Blog, Food
82% of households in the United States bought organic food in 2017.[1] Are you one of them? Chances are you are concerned about pesticides found in majority of our food supply.[2]  That seems to be a concern of most organic food buyers. What about artificial sweeteners, plastics and packaging - all of which are added to or can leach chemicals into our food supply? Are you concerned about those, too? There are actually 5 main ways that chemicals get into our food and drink.[3] 5 Ways Chemicals Get Into Our Food Food can have chemicals added during the growing process, manufacturing process, packaging, transportation and when in stores.[4] Here’s more info on each: 1. Growing Process Growing refers to everything it takes to grow food. What’s put into the soil,…
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03Sep 2018 by Angela Cummings
The Silver Lining of MCS

The Silver Lining of MCS

Blog, MCS
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is one of the many chronic illnesses caused by chemicals in our everyday products. The illness is near and dear to my heart.  While MCS can be frustrating, it was also the catalyst for starting Occupant Wellness AND doing 5 other things I wouldn't have done otherwise.  Read about them at The Mighty by clicking here.
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03Sep 2018 by Angela Cummings
What do YOU Consider “Healthy”?

What do YOU Consider “Healthy”?

Blog, Food
Do you consider “healthy” as eating veggies or non-processed foods, and exercising? I do! Does your definition include pesticide-free or eating organic? What about chemical-free clothes, soaps, and dishes? Do those fit into your definition of healthy? You may be living a toxic lifestyle and not even know it. I certainly didn’t. Until it affected my health in a way that I could not ignore. The food, clothing, household items, personal care products, and building materials that I was buying were affecting my health in ways I would have never imagined. I discovered, though, that there are ways to easily live an organic chemical-free lifestyle by making a few simple changes. The first step is to become aware of *truly* what is in the products you are buying. I’m not…
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