193. The Harmful Effects of Holiday Candles and Synthetic Fragrances, and Safer Alternatives.
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The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the food, friends, family, quality time, and wonderful holiday scents. However, the traditional holiday candles, glade plugins, and other synthetic fragrances always give me a headache and brain fog. Not to mention the phthalates and formaldehyde that can be released from cheap candles and air fresheners.
In today's episode of the Elemental Evan Podcast, host Evan addresses the hidden dangers of synthetic holiday fragrances and their detrimental effects on health, such as causing headaches and brain fog. He sheds light on harmful chemicals found in products like candles, air fresheners, and Glade plugins, including VOCs, formaldehyde, and phthalates.
You can expect to hear practical advice on switching to healthier alternatives such as beeswax candles, essential oil diffusers, and natural pot simmering. He also discusses methods to detoxify the body and support overall well-being, including clean dieting, detox aids like activated charcoal, and physical activities for lymphatic drainage. Listeners will gain valuable tips on creating a safer and pleasant home environment while maintaining enjoyable holiday scents.
00:00 Welcome to the Elemental Evan Podcast
00:36 Nostalgic Holiday Scents
01:47 The Hidden Dangers of Synthetic Fragrances
02:11 Personal Experience with Synthetic Candles
04:58 Health Risks of Synthetic Fragrances
08:11 Healthier Alternatives for Holiday Scents
09:31 Safe Scent Solutions for Your Home and Car
12:05 Minty Fresh Car Hack
12:36 Natural Home Fragrance Alternatives
12:58 DIY Holiday Scented Potpourri
14:24 Making Your Own Clean-Burning Candles
15:38 Eliminating Synthetic Fragrances for Better Health
17:10 Detoxifying Your Body from Synthetic Fragrances
20:49 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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