You know that feeling when you’re trying to do all the right things: eating clean, drinking filtered water, maybe even hitting your yoga mat – but your energy still crashes, your hormones still feel off, and you can’t figure out why?

You’re not broken. You’re just overloaded.

Most people focus on food, but forget one of the biggest stressors on the body: The toxic load inside your home.

Every single day, your skin, lungs, and nervous system are absorbing chemicals that your body doesn’t recognize — and they’re not just “mild irritants.” These ingredients are quietly linked to hormone imbalances, brain fog, infertility, fatigue, and chronic inflammation.

So let’s pull back the curtain together. When I first started teaching about environment and detoxification, I noticed something right away – it’s not that people don’t want to change… it’s that they don’t know where to start.

They’d ask me:

• “Which products can I trust?”
• “Do I have to throw everything away?”
• “Is this even worth it?”

And I get it — trying to live cleaner can feel overwhelming when you don’t have a plan. That’s why I created The Ditch & Switch Method – a calm, structured way to simplify the process, one small step at a time. It’s not about perfection. It’s about awareness.

You don’t have to overhaul your entire life overnight.
You just have to start. Ditch what’s not serving your body. Switch to something that does.

1. Cleaning Products

The Problem: Most household cleaners are a cocktail of formaldehyde, ammonia, sodium hypochlorite (bleach), phthalates, and synthetic surfactants. These chemicals create “indoor air pollution” that’s 2–5x worse than outdoor air. Every time you spray, scrub, or breathe in that “fresh lemon scent,” you’re inhaling toxins that damage the lungs and disrupt your endocrine (hormone) system.

Common Side Effects:

• Headaches and dizziness

• Chronic sinus congestion

• Hormone disruption (especially thyroid and estrogen balance)

• Asthma and respiratory irritation

• Skin burns or eczema flare-ups

 

My Swap: Thieves Household Cleaner

• Made from clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary essential oils.
• Low-toxic, plant-based, and concentrated – one bottle replaces every cleaner in your house.
• It disinfects naturally without wrecking your lungs or hormones.
• All you do is add a capful to a glass spray bottle with water and you’re set.

2. Candles & Fragrance Sprays

The Problem: That “cozy candle” glow? Not so cozy for your body. Most store-bought candles are made from paraffin wax (a petroleum byproduct) and contain synthetic fragrance oils and metal-core wicks. When burned, they release benzene, toluene, and formaldehyde — the same toxins found in car exhaust. Room sprays and plug-ins are no better — they’re filled with phthalates, which are known endocrine disruptors.

Common Side Effects:

• Hormone imbalance (especially estrogen dominance)

• Migraines and allergies

• Fatigue and brain fog

• Asthma or breathing issues

• Fertility challenges

My Swap: Diffuser + Essential Oils

• Diffuse Valor for clean, uplifting air – without the hormone-wrecking chemicals.
• Bonus: certain oils like Purification actually kill airborne bacteria naturally.
• Pro tip: make your own “candle blends” — try Stress Away

3. Laundry Detergent

The Problem: Laundry products are some of the worst offenders. The fragrance that clings to your clothes? It’s often loaded with formaldehyde, phthalates, 1,4-dioxane, and optical brighteners that never fully rinse out. You’re literally wearing and breathing those chemicals all day and sleeping in them all night.

Common Side Effects:

• Skin irritation, eczema, or unexplained rashes

• Respiratory issues

• Hormonal disruption and infertility

• Thyroid imbalance

• Increased toxic load on the liver

My Swap: Thieves Laundry Soap

• Ultra-concentrated, plant-based, and infused with essential oils – no dyes, SLS, or artificial fragrance.
• Pair it with Citrus Fresh, or Peace & Calming oils on dryer balls instead of toxic dryer sheets.
• Your clothes will smell fresh, your skin will breathe, and your liver will thank you.

4. Skincare

The Problem: The average woman applies over 160 chemicals to her skin before breakfast. Many of them, especially in conventional makeup and skincare — contain parabens, talc, mineral oil, PEGs, phthalates, and synthetic dyes.Your skin absorbs up to 60% of what you put on it — and those toxins get stored in fat tissue, building up over time.

Common Side Effects:

• Hormonal acne or cystic breakouts

• Premature aging and collagen loss

• Endocrine disruption (thyroid, estrogen, cortisol)

• Migraines or mood swings

• Skin sensitivities

My Swap: Balance Skincare System

• Formulated without parabens, talc, bismuth, or fragrance.
• These products actually nourish your skin while giving you a natural glow — because beauty shouldn’t come with a warning label.
• Try the Maximum Strength Acne Treatment to prevent the development of new blemishes, pimples, and blackheads while keeping skin soft, smooth, and moisturized.

5. Supplements

The Problem: Not all supplements are created equal. Most big-box or “wellness” brands are packed with synthetic isolates, artificial colorants, titanium dioxide, soy fillers, and preservatives. Your body doesn’t recognize these as food, which means it works harder to detox them than to absorb them.

Common Side Effects:

• Digestive upset or bloating

• Poor nutrient absorption

• Brain fog or jittery energy

• Overstimulation of the liver or kidneys

• Long-term inflammation

My Swap: NingXia Red, LiverTone, and DeepSpectra Phyto Nutrition

• Formulated from whole-food ingredients that the body can actually use.
• These support cellular energy, liver detox, immune function, and overall wellness – without synthetic fillers or hidden toxins.
• And love that these are safe for all ages

The Bigger Picture

When you start to see the hidden toxins for what they are, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed — but don’t.
You’re not behind. You’re waking up.

The Ditch & Switch Method is about creating space for your body to heal by lightening its toxic load.
One small change — one cleaner, one candle, one bottle of soap — makes a ripple that changes everything.

Start Your Switch

I’ve curated my favorite clean swaps, so you don’t have to research for hours. These are the products I personally use and recommend to every client and retreat guest. Use code SHAREYL for 10% off orders over 100 PV and get access to my private clean-living community filled with recipes, diffuser blends, and toxin-free living guides. Shop My Favorite Swaps Here

Remember:

Every swap is a vote for your health.
Every choice you make to support your body instead of stress it is a message that says —
I choose to thrive.

Start with one product. One drawer. One decision.
That’s how you Ditch & Switch.