How To Create a Natural Home

Introduction

To create a natural home there are several things that you must do, but don't do them all at once. This can cause confusion, stress, and fall back to the easier way. Having a natural home is easy once you get a feel for what you like and don't like. Creating a natural home is a process of removing a toxin and replacing it with something that is safer or healthier. 

Step 1

The first thing to do is make a list and goals of what you want to remove each time. It is best to remove something or make a change every 40 days. Psychologist have shown that it takes 40 days to make it a lifestyle change. This will help ease into the process. This is one of the first things to do to make a natural home. 

Step 2

The next thing to make a complete natural home is to start removing toxic foods from the home. This is anything with synthetic ingredients such as MSG, artificial sweeteners etc. This is very toxic to the home. Many of these products are poured down drains and could contaminate the pipes causing moldy smells, and mold to grow in them. Removing the synthetic foods also will help with your personal body as well. 

Step 3

The next thing that you will want to remove from your home to create a natural home is air fresheners. This is one of the most toxic things you can have in your home. They cause damage to the nervous system, as well as damage good fats in the body. Many people have experienced migraines and headaches as a side effect of the air fresheners. Instead of using these toxic chemicals you can easily use essential oils and a diffuser instead. They are a little more pricey but when you don't have other symptoms and health issues it can make a big difference. 

Step 4

This next item or category of items you will want to eliminate may be the hardest one to create a natural home. Removing hair products. They are very damaging to the home and the smells can linger for several hours. They also can cause headaches, health issues and sinus problems. Finding other alternatives such as Aloe Vera gel instead would be a great choice. You can also make your own shampoo and conditioner without spending too much money as well. Many times when creating a natural home people tend to forget about all the little things that add up that make it a big issue. 

Step 5

The last thing you will want to remove to create a pure natural home is cookware. This is one of the most expensive things to remove and replace. Using stainless steel, or pure cast iron pans are one of the better choices. Instead of trying to replace them all at once, you can do it by monthly. Each month replace one pan with a stainless steel one or a cast iron one. The chemicals from the non stick Teflon are quite dangerous. Cooking on Teflon for a minimum of 20 minutes can kill a house bird. 

Tips

So some things to remember about creating a natural home are:

Don't stress out about it and take it one step at a time. 

Make a plan and live out. Have goals set and reach for them. 

Journal the difference in your health so others can see. 

Remember it's a lifestyle change and 80% of the toxins in our body come from with inside the more than they do outside the home. 

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