Episode #251: 7 Realistic Resolutions For A Low-Toxic New Year with Aida Garcia-Toledo

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Dr. Elana interviews Aida Garcia-Toledo, a low-toxic living and sustainability expert based in Los Angeles, CA. Aida’s work started over a decade ago in order to share her expertise and help her community transition to a healthier, safer, more organic life…without the added stress. As a mom of 2 (almost 3) herself, Aida is passionate about researching, educating, and inspiring others to take on their low-toxic living journey by providing them the research, the know-how and recommending only her approved essentials for all stages in life!

Now that the new year has started, Aida shares 7 realistic resolutions for a low-toxic new year. Low-toxic living is a journey not a destination. There is always a place for improvement and no matter where you are on your journey please know you are doing a GREAT job!

By the end of this episode you will have 1, 2, or maybe even 7 realistic resolutions to work on. Here is to your family having a healthier, safer, new year ahead!

Topics Discussed:

Stages of life where toxins are more vulnerable to impact health
How to avoid feeling overwhelmed living a low toxic life
How to test the body for toxins
How even healthy processed foods may be a source of toxins
Making the change to cast iron pans
One of the most important low toxic things we can do during menstruation
One of the top 3 things we can do to reduce toxin exposure
How the dinnerware that your kids use is important
How to easily reduce EMF exposures at home

Show Notes:

Test Toxins in the Body: Million Marker
Test Toxins in your Water: Taps Score
Email Aida at nontoxicmunchkin@gmail.com
www.nontoxicmunchkin.com
@nontoxicmunchkin
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This episode’s guests

Aida Garcia-Toledo is a low-toxic living and sustainability expert based in Los Angeles, CA. Aida founded low-toxic Munchkin over a decade ago in order to share her expertise and help her community transition to a healthier, safer, more organic life…without the added stress. As a mom of 2 (almost 3) herself, Aida is passionate about researching, educating, and inspiring others to take on their low-toxic living journey by providing them the research, the know-how and recommending only her approved essentials for all stages in life!