Stephanie's Favorite Healthy & Natural Products for going Clean & Crunchy
- Stephanie
- Mar 30
- 8 min read
Updated: Apr 14
Working on getting healthier? Here are some of my favorite products, items, and recommendations that could help!
**I am not a health care practitioner, just a regular human who has read and learned a lot about living a healthier existence! *Some links may be affiliate links.
Top Tips for a healthier you!
Download the Yuka app and use it as a reference to 'score' products by bar code (0 is bad, 100 is great!)
Make clean water and air a priority
Stop drinking alcohol, soda, etc. - drink water, black coffee or organic tea
Eat mainly one-ingredient foods: meat, veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds, avocado, sweet potato, etc.
Avoid Xenoestrogens: plastics, artificial flavors, artificial scents, artificial colors - switch all your plastic containers and cups to glass; throw out candles, air fresheners, Scentsy, artificially scented lotions/bath gels (aka Bath & Body), perfumes, body sprays, and dryer sheets! Don't use non-stick/Teflon cookware. - ceramic, stainless steel, or cast iron are best.
Exercise! Be sure to move each day!
Get sunlight! Your body needs its Vitamin D!
Avoid Seed Oils: cook with unrefined organic coconut oil or Kerry Gold butter (no vegetable, canola, etc. oil!)
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Water Filtration and Additives
Healthy Air
Makeup & Beauty products
Primally Pure natural makeup, skin care, deodorant
Kuumba Made Fragrance Roll On
LaRoche Posay Facial Moisturizer
Watkins Lotions (Menards sells them!)
Tallow Balm (For skin - Lavender Balm, and Vanilla Bean lip balm are my favorites)
Bison Tallow Soap & Products (Apple Moonshine is my favorite)
Household & Cleaning
Dr. Bronner's hand soap (or body wash)
Wool Dryer Balls - use instead of dryer sheets, drop some essential oils on them for natural scent!
Kitchen & Cookware
40 oz. Glass water bottle mug
Caraway Cookware - Saute Pan with Lid
Food & Nutrition
Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Powder
Zen Basil Seeds
Siggy's Yogurt - plain, full fat is best
King Arthur Clean flour with Gluten Free options (I love their pancake mix - at Hyvee in health section)
Butcher Box ButcherBox delivers 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and wild-caught seafood directly to your door.
Eggs: Farm eggs, free range organic
Meat: Organic, grass fed
I personally choose to be gluten-free and do not eat bread, pasta, baked goods, etc.
Fabrics & Apparel
100% organic cotton, linen, wool, bamboo, or silk are best - think natural fabrics
Merino Wool socks - LOVE these
Old Navy Jeans - 80% cotton, love these
Radiation / EMF: Protecting yourself from 5G, WiFi, Cell, Radiation (Electric & Magnetic Fields)
Battery Bedside Clock (traditional plug-in alarm clocks are high EMF)
Tips:
Put timers on your Wi-Fi so it turns off at night while you sleep
Try to keep Wi-Fi router as far away from your bedroom as possible
Try to keep your own physical distance from your router
Swap LED lightbulbs for incandescent
Sleep with your phone off and in another room. If you can't do that, don't sleep with it next to your head. I sleep with mine nearby in the bathroom, inside the Safe Sleeve, in Airplane Mode. Since I use it as my alarm, the alarm still goes off in Airplane Mode.
Read more about EMF
Courtesy DanGo.com
The Complete Guide To Creating The Healthiest Home On The Planet
When you look at a list like this, it may feel a little overwhelming. The way I've done it in my house was to treat it as a long-term project.
As they say, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.
Dan Go Note: I use these products. I’d recommend them to my family. That said, some have affiliate links, which help support this newsletter (at no extra cost to you).
🫁 Air: The Invisible Fuel
Your lungs process 11,000+ liters of air a day. That air either energizes or pollutes you.
HEPA Filters: Use in bedrooms and main living spaces. These trap allergens, dust, bacteria, and mold spores. Look for models with activated carbon to reduce VOCs (volatile organic compounds). The one I recommend is Jaspr.
Humidity Control: Ideal indoor humidity is 40–60%. Use a hygrometer to monitor. A humidifier in dry climates or a dehumidifier in humid zones can prevent respiratory issues and mold.
Mold Prevention: Clean A/C units and dehumidifiers regularly. Check under sinks, behind washers, and near windows. Consider mold testing kits yearly. Here's the one I recommend.
Ventilation: Open windows when outdoor air quality is good. Use kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans frequently.
💧 Water: The Cellular Foundation
You're 60–70% water, so the quality of that water determines your internal chemistry.
Water Filtration System: When it comes to water, we want to remove heavy metals, fluoride, chlorine, and microplastics as well as other contaminants. Either get a Reverse Osmosis System or a Berkey. I prefer a Berkey because it keeps the right minerals in the water.
Mineral Rebalancing: Add trace mineral drops or natural sea salt (like Redmond or Celtic salt) or electrolytes like LMNT to your drinking water to restore electrolyte balance.
Filter Placement: If you choose an RO system, you want to keep it under the sink. If you use a Berkey, then obviously it's kept on your countertop. Plus, you'd want a whole-house pre-filter for showers and faucets.
Water Testing: Use kits like Tap Score or check EWG’s Tap Water Database for your area.
☀️ Light: The Circadian Lever
Light is information. It tells your brain when to produce hormones, wake up, sleep, or feel hungry.
Morning Light: Get sunlight in your eyes within 30 minutes of waking. Aim for 10–15 minutes. Preferably outside.
Circadian Lighting: Cool/blue-toned in the morning (5000–6500K), warm/amber in the evening (2700K or lower).
Blue Light Blockers: Use orange-tinted glasses after sunset to protect melatonin production. I recommend Roka's or Swannies.
Light Hygiene: Install dimmers, use lamps instead of overheads, and block streetlight intrusion with blackout curtains.
Red Light At Night: This preserves night vision, minimizes melatonin suppression, and creates a calming environment, making it ideal for nighttime activities without disrupting circadian rhythms. You can get red tape or red incandescent bulbs from Amazon.
📡 EMFs: Invisible Stressors
Electromagnetic fields aren’t always visible, but they influence your body’s stress load, sleep, and inflammation.
WiFi Hygiene: Turn routers off at night or put them on a smart plug timer. Avoid placing them near bedrooms or under desks.
Hardwire Devices: Ethernet beats WiFi for both health and speed. Use adapters to connect laptops directly.
Phone Habits: Use speakerphone or headphones. Avoid storing phones in pockets or bras. Airplane mode at night is your best friend.
Grounding: Walk barefoot on natural surfaces (grass, dirt, sand) or use grounding mats at work or in bed.
🍴Kitchen: The Health Command Center
The kitchen can be a minefield of toxicity. Here's how to avoid it.
Cookware: Use stainless steel, cast iron, or ceramic—ditch the non-stick unless it's ceramic-coated and PFAS-free.
Chopping Boards: Ditch the plastic and go for titanium or wood.
Food Storage: Glass > plastic. Especially for leftovers and anything acidic.
Water Access: Install a filter at the tap or use a high-quality countertop system (mentioned above).
Toxin-Free Cleaning: Use vinegar, castile soap, baking soda, or natural cleaning brands (no endocrine disruptors, thanks).
Air Flow: Use a kitchen hood or crack a window—indoor air quality tanks during cooking without ventilation.
🛌 Bedroom: The Recovery Chamber
This is where your body regenerates and repairs, and also where the magic happens. Treat it like a sacred space.
EMF-Free Zone: No phones on the nightstand. Use a battery-powered alarm clock. Turn off WiFi and Bluetooth devices.
Blackout Everything: Even small LED lights can disturb sleep. Use blackout curtains, face masks, and black stickers to cover electronic lights.
Air Quality: Bedroom should have a HEPA air purifier (Jaspr) and good humidity control.
Mattress & Bedding: Opt for organic, toxin-free materials like latex, silk, wool, or cotton (Avocado Green Mattress). Conventional mattresses often off-gas VOCs.
Sleep Enhancers: Consider white noise machines, magnesium (Natural Stacks), and glycine (Thorne) before bed, and a consistent wind-down routine with amber lighting or red light therapy.
🛁 Bathroom: Detox & Renewal Zone
Shower Filters: Install a showerhead filter to remove chlorine, fluoride, and heavy metals. Protects your skin, hair, and lungs from chemical exposure. Jolie and Delta come highly recommended.
Clean Products: Use paraben-free, phthalate-free, and fragrance-free body care. Swap in natural toothpaste (Boka), deodorant (Salt and Stone), shampoo (Roz), and body wash (Salt and Stone).
Mold Control: Run the exhaust fan for 10–15 minutes after showering. Wipe down wet surfaces and check grout and corners regularly.
Lighting: Use red or amber night lights for evening use to protect melatonin. Adding a dimmer switch is highly recommended.
Air & Scent: Avoid synthetic air fresheners. Use plant-based essential oils instead.
🧺 Laundry: Hidden Toxins No One Talks About
You wear your laundry all day. It touches your skin and is absorbed into your body.
Detergents: Use non-toxic, fragrance-free options (Molly’s Suds, Branch Basics, or homemade with washing soda and baking soda).
Dryer Sheets: Avoid them entirely. Use wool dryer balls (Everspring) instead—add a drop of plant-based essential oil if you want scent.
Fabric Softeners: These coat your clothes in chemicals that can disrupt hormones. Ditch them.
Washer Maintenance: Clean your washer monthly with vinegar and baking soda to prevent mold and bacteria buildup.
Clothing Materials: Prioritize natural fibers (cotton, wool, bamboo) that breathe better and hold fewer toxins than synthetics.
💻The Optimized Office: Where High Performance Happens
Lighting: Use circadian-friendly desk lamps or bulbs (blue-rich in AM, amber in PM). Bonus points for windows letting in natural lighting.
Air Quality: Small HEPA (Jaspr) filter near your desk = better focus and lungs.
Ergonomics: Invest in an adjustable standing desk (uplift), ergonomic chair (Anthros), and keyboard/mouse setup. Set your desk up like this for best ergonomics.
EMF Hygiene: Use Ethernet where possible, keep the phone off your body, and turn on airplane mode when not in use.
Blue Light: Screen filter or software (like f.lux) + blue blockers in the evening.
Plants: Boost oxygen and vibes. Snake plant, pothos, and peace lily are low-maintenance air purifiers.
Under The Desk Treadmill: Turn your dead time into walking time using a small under-the-desk treadmill (Urevo)
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