{"id":26986,"date":"2017-08-01T03:21:09","date_gmt":"2017-08-01T07:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/living-well\/?p=26986"},"modified":"2017-11-28T13:32:16","modified_gmt":"2017-11-28T18:32:16","slug":"summer-step-step-recap-safer-healthier-body-world-part","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/living-well\/2017\/08\/summer-step-step-recap-safer-healthier-body-world-part\/","title":{"rendered":"A Summer Step-By-Step Recap for a Safer and Healthier Body and World: Part I"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The overriding intention for my blogs has always been to provide my readers with empowering information to guide them in achieving their wellness goals. This summer alone has already given me so many exciting health headlines to share. They were filled with fascinating discoveries<\/a>, new insights, and opportunities<\/a> for putting our well-being intentions into action!<\/p>\n

Recently, a major focus of mine has been on supporting you in navigating through our world of chemical and toxin<\/a> bombardment. Rather than scare you with dreary facts alone, I have made sure that I included resources to mitigate the negative effects and maintain optimal health.<\/p>\n

But, all that information can be overwhelming<\/a>, and, just plain frightening!<\/p>\n

So, here\u2019s a little recap of things that you may have missed and some new information to share that you can use to make decisions for your next healthy steps.<\/p>\n

A Safer and Healthier Summer Recap<\/strong><\/p>\n

July started with \u201coily<\/a>\u201d news that allowed us to enjoy our summertime meat (with spicy oils) on the grill, while avoiding the health hazards of fleshy-cooked byproducts.<\/p>\n

Next, we learned about the \u201cdirty little secrets\u201d in sunblock labeling and how to safely enjoy the sun with the newest essential oil-based, non-chemical sunscreen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A post inspired by the Chronic Lyme Disease Summit<\/a> 2 gave you a way to protect yourself from the multi-legged critters<\/a> that invade the day and go bump in the campfire light. In it, I explained the pitfalls of chemical shields and the benefits of an all-natural, essential oils- infused bug spray<\/a><\/p>\n

You also read about proactive strategies that supplement<\/a> your immune, digestive, and overall wellness while traveling to your sunny vacation spots.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the most exciting news, at least for me, was the kickoff of the first month <\/a>of the \u201cCleaning Up Your Home and Health in 6 Months.\u201d This ongoing series takes all that you have learned about the hazards of ubiquitous chemicals into action. By opting for simple, cost-effective, and safer personal<\/a> care and household products, you are promoting your own well-being, and supporting our children, our children\u2019s children, and our planet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A More Sustainable World Side Effect<\/strong><\/p>\n

This topic is a true passion of mine, because of the positive ripple effect for future generations…\u00a0<\/a>one purchase, and, one \u201cHome and Health Cleanup Challenge\u201d<\/a> at a time. The only thing anyone has to do is choose a different brand for the products they are already buying!<\/p>\n

The urgency of this simple action is becoming more apparent. A recent study reported that there is a potential connection between declining sperm counts in men and their chemical exposure. According to Science Daily<\/a><\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n

While the current study did not examine causes of the observed declines, sperm count has previously been plausibly associated with environmental and lifestyle influences, including prenatal chemical exposure, adult pesticide exposure, smoking, stress and obesity. Therefore, sperm count may sensitively reflect the impact of the modern environment on male health across the lifespan and serve as a “canary in the coal mine” signaling broader risks to male health.<\/em><\/p>\n

Many other studies have supported<\/a> this association as well. This is why we must \u201csow the seeds\u201d of healthy change<\/a> for the sustainability of our world.<\/p>\n

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You Do Have the Power<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Mercola\u2019s recent interview<\/a> with Philip Howard, Ph.D, who wrote Concentration and Power in the Food System: Who Controls What We Eat?<\/em> highlighted the trajectory of a poisoned world, but also how to transform it to a positive one.<\/p>\n

Story at-a-glance <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n