Holy (grassfed) cow, I’m an unredeemable hippie.
If you had shown me this list four years ago, I would have decisively stated, “Nopity nope. Not me. Not ever.”
I still look at this list and say, “Lauren, are you kidding me?” I think I’m an a reasonable example of that saying, The more you know, the crazier you look. After all, it may look crazy to an observer when I slather my face with honey or mix up a bottle of homemade magnesium oil.
But craziness aside, I’m healthier and happier than ever. I approach my transition to a natural lifestyle with an adventurous spirit, and I’m enjoying the journey!
I hope you find this list thought-provoking and inspiring. Pick and choose from the list to create your own journey!
How I Detoxed My Diet
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- I remove toxic chlorine and fluoride from my tap water (for drinking and cooking) with a Berkey Filter
- I addressed leaky gut with a grain free diet
- I increased my stomach acid and stopped my heartburn
- I know which food combining rulesfood combining rules are bogus, and which ones are wise
- I eat fermented foods
- I eat pastured liver regularly or take homemade liver pills
- I no longer use commercial non-dairy milks
- I use a Squatty Potty for better bowel movements
- I no longer supplement with hormone-disrupting melatonin
- I use ghee as my primary cooking fat
- I’m no longer a fiber-aholic
- I’m no longer a water-aholic
- I don’t use almond flour
- I use coconut flour frequently
- I’m not afraid of butter
- I don’t pay attention to calories
- I stay far, far away from canola oil
- I use grassfed gelatin and collagen regularly
- I ditched the flax seeds
- I eat raw, pastured egg yolks for a nutrient boost.
- I eat my raw carrot salad each day to help balance hormones
- I rely on seafood rather than nuts and seeds as a source of omega-3
- I quit protein powders
- I use unrefined salt and know it does a body good, not harm
- I’m not afraid of cholesterol
- I know love kale, because I know how to cook it
- I enjoy finishing my meals with homemade Ayurvedic digestion tea
- I make anti-inflammatory Turmeric Bombs
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How I Detoxed My Personal Care
- I wash my hair with a mud-and-seaweed cleanser (talk about hippie…)
- I use a menstrual cup (no leaks and clean sheets… love it)
- I wash my face with honey
- I use a boar bristle brush instead of heat-styling my hair
- I use my homemade makeup remover
- I use homemade toner and moisturizers
- I also use higher-end organic skincare for acne.
- I also use macadamia nut oil as a facial and body moisturizer
- I cut my hair in the ancient tradition of lunar cycles
- I tried No-Poo but stopped it because it’s not great for the scalp
- I dry brush before showering
- I shave with coconut oil
- I apply homemade magnesium oil daily… it’s great for overall health!
- I use a shower filter to remove chlorine (it makes my hair happier, too)
- I also use bath filter to remove chlorine, and add epsom salts for magnesium into my baths.
- I highlight my hair and tint my eyebrows with these hennas (I use the dark brown to tint my eyebrows and use the clear henna to highlight/deep condition my hair)
- I’ve switched to non-toxic makeup (here are my favorites)
- I use pearl powder as a natural face powder and skin treatment
- I use clay to detox my hair and scalp
- I increased my hair growth with these five steps
- I brush my teeth with clay, either in homemade toothpaste or store-bought clay toothpaste
- I don’t use synthetic perfume and use essential oils instead
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How I Detoxed My Lifestyle
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- I practice Luncaception to help regulate my cycles
- I use a wakeup light and wake up rested, instead of panicked from an alarm
- I switched to a non-toxic mattress and it made the biggest difference in my sleep
- I do 10 minutes of detox yoga each day
- I try to rebound for 10 minutes each day
- I use an earthing mat, which helps reduce stress hormones and improves my sleep
- I chart my cycles using this workbook
- I use f.lux on my computer to balance melatonin levels with light
- When using screens after 7pm, I try to wear my Computer Glasses
- I try do do a power pose each day
- I use these steps to minimize my exposure to electropollution in my home
- I also use this EMF-blocking cell phone case
- If I have sinus congestion, I’ll do a Facial Lymphatic Drainage
- I’ve stocked my medicine cabinet with natural remedies
- I fixed my terrible, horrible periods with a lot of research
- I no longer use aluminum foil or Teflon bakeware and use these non-toxic bakeware options
- I use a salt lamp to improve air quality in my home
- I use a standing desk
- I make farmer’s marketing a part of my week (here’s one of “hauls”)
- I’m in the habit of batch cooking paleo meals
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Are you a crunchy-hippie journey? What have you accomplished and what are you looking forward to changing in your life?
I am enjoying your post! Thank you it as well as the links to products. I do many of the items you listed, but picked a few more that will be helpful. Installed f.lux and I like it! Going to try the henna for my hair next!
I am so excited to try out some things from this list! Starting with the liver capsules. And the raw hair care routine complete with a boar bristle brush. I have been doing the no poo for about a month and my scalp is so itchy. I can’t wait to try the MM shampoo!
This is a really great post with a lot of information in it! I do want to point out though that you may want to do your research with henna. Henna comes from a plant where the leaves are dried and turned into a green straw-smelling very fine powder. It will ONLY darken te skin or hair in a red to reddish-brown tint depending on your skin/hair color. Henna does not come in brown, or black, or clear, or any other color. Only red, and the shade varies depending on quality of henna, the way it’s been mixed, how long it’s been allowed to dye-release, how long you leave it on, etc. but it’s always red. I cannot stress this enough. If someone sells you henna in another color it’s not pure henna. One can achieve brown hair dye by first applying henna and then something called indigo (which is also a natural product) on top, but this would need more researching. I don’t know enough about it yet. Henna however in another color than red often times have different leads and metals and other products in it to give it another color. This is also why some hair stylists refuse to dye over hennaed hair as chemical hair dye may react with metals found in poor quality henna. So please please do your research if you want to henna your hair/skin naturally, and find a quality distributor of the product. If you want a “clear henna” to condition your hair, look into Amla powder, or consider a henna gloss. You can google all these thigs and find loads of information.
Otherwise, this blog post has given me tons to read with all the links! I wonder when I’ll sleep tonight..
What type of fruit pigmented make up do you use? The link on this page is not found. I am looking for something to use as an under eye concealer. What do you recommend?
Jut discovered your blog and loving it! So many great ideas- things I all ready do, and lots I’m excited to try. My additions to this list include second-hand shopping, and wearing my bell-bottoms. Nothing says “hippie” like thrifted jeans turned into bells!
This is great list and while I.do.the best I can … it’s hard.for me to.do most.of.these. I feel like unless you are.middle class.or.above and.live in a.part.of the world that allows you to live like this it’s near.impossible. I’m an English teacher in Mongolia where I have very little access to any of this let alone the money to order anything online. Suggestions?
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR LIST! Thank you so much for sharing all of these amazing links all on one page! Appreciate your time spent making this.
I love your remedies and alternatives! I am a hippie at heart and I love this!
Great list! Another way to track your menstrual cycle would be to use the Clue app: https://www.helloclue.com/
Lauren…I sincerely appreciate the time and dedication to helping others that it took to post here! This has been my life since 1970 and although it is easy to stray, over time feeling unbelievable outweighs the short term sickness you feel when you stray! Muchos Kudos for being a beacon to guide us back home!
Only one thing I would add…too many folks these days think it is OK to drink Kombucha…as a matter of fact, it is encouraged as part of a healthy lifestyle. I have done studies on patients and it is rarely a healthy choice to drink. It is almost impossible to heal leaky guy while drinking Kombucha.
My $.02