E77. I Researched Salt for 120 Hours—This Is the Cleanest One to Avoid Heavy Metals & Microplastics
Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Release Date: 02/13/2025
E79. 50% More Microplastics in Human Brains: How to Protect Yourself
Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée
🧠 New research reveals 50% more microplastics in human brains—what does this mean for your health? Scientists have even found higher levels in dementia patients, raising serious concerns about long-term cognitive health. In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, we explore: ✅ How microplastics enter the brain—and why it’s alarming ✅ Whether there's a connection between microplastics and neurodegenerative diseases ✅ Science-backed strategies to reduce your microplastic exposure ✅ Effective ways to support your body in eliminating plastics ✅ Practical tips to avoid...
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E78. Salt as a Mindfulness Prompt: How Everyday Moments Can Support Inner Peace
Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée
What if something as simple as salt could help you cultivate mindfulness? In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, we explore how salt—something we use every day—can become a powerful tool to help us be more present, mindful, and inspired to avoid plastic products. Join us as we discuss: ✅ How ordinary moments, like noticing salt at the table, can become mindfulness cues 🧘♀️ ✅ How choosing clean, non-toxic salt supports both physical and emotional health ✅ Simple ways salt can transform meals or cooking into a mindfulness practice 👉 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS...
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E77. I Researched Salt for 120 Hours—This Is the Cleanest One to Avoid Heavy Metals & Microplastics
Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Not all salt is created equal. After 120 hours of deep research, I found the cleanest salt with the lowest levels of heavy metals and microplastics based on laboratory testing—and in this episode, I’m sharing my #1 recommendation with you. You’ll also learn: ✅ What a rational level of concern is over the contaminants in salt ✅ Health risks from heavy metals in salt, especially for kids ✅ Simple, effective ways to protect yourself from heavy metal exposure If you’re committed to a nontoxic home and a healthier body, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in now! 👉...
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E76. Salt Isn’t Just Salt: The Truth About Microplastic Contamination
Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Is your salt contaminated with plastic? Microplastics have infiltrated our oceans, food supply, and even the salt we sprinkle on our meals. In this episode of the Practical Nontoxic Living Podcast, Sophia dives into the shocking truth about microplastics in salt—where they come from, how they affect your health, and the best ways to avoid them. 🔹 How microplastics end up in salt 🔹 Potential health risks of consuming microplastics 🔹 Which types of salt are most and least contaminated 🔹 How to choose a safer, microplastic-free salt If you’re serious about detoxing your home and...
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E75. How to Design a Cleaner Home to Support Your Health with Alison Davin, Jute Interior Design
Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée
This episode features Alison Davin, founder of , which curates beautiful spaces rooted in wellness with a focus on nontoxic materials. Her projects have been featured in Elle Decoration, Architectural Digest, and Luxe, among others. She is a member of the Design Leadership Network, the Good Future Design Alliance, and the AD PRO Directory. Alison and Sophia discuss: -How having multiple chemical sensitivities prompted Alison to research the harmful chemicals in our everyday consumer products -Alison's tips to travel and manage your symptoms if you feel you also are sensitive to...
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E74. How to Avoid Microplastics: Three Easy Products to Swap in Your Household
Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée
This week on Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée details three common ways microplastics and nanoplastics infiltrate your home — and how to avoid them! Swapping these products for less toxic alternatives can protect both your long-term health, fertility, and well-being, and also the environment! Questions? Reach out to RESOURCES
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E73. Obesogens: Why diet and exercise are not enough for a healthy lifestyle
Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée
This episode features a short excerpt from January's Detox Workshop, all about Obesogens! This is a short overview on the most researched theories about the recent meteoric rise of obesity and metabolic syndrome across the world, and especially in the United States. The full presentation is available via replay through the D-Tox Academy! D-Tox Academy is a membership-based library of nontoxic resources, designed to simplify clean living for you. Learn more about membership to access the workshop replay RESOURCES Shop Sophia's Nontoxic Favorites:
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E72. Holistic Health Tips & Nontoxic Living with Heidi Kuimjian
Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Welcome back to Practical Nontoxic Living! This week, we have Heidi Kuimjian of Holistic with Heidi and the Lifelong podcast. Heidi is certified in Holistic Nutrition and helps people thrive holistically! Heidi and Elizabeth discuss their journeys to holistic health, nontoxic living, and their favorite tips. Enjoy! Register: Obesogens Workshop Jan 24 1-2pm EST Don't Forget: 40-Day Home Detox is open for enrollment!!! Closes January 31st, so start your 2024 off to a healthier start with this program. Download Heidi's nontoxic clothing EBook here. RESOURCES
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E71. Top 3 Tips for a Nontoxic Lifestyle with Samantha Radford, Evidence Based Mommy
Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée
This week we welcome Samantha Radford (@evidence_basedmommy) to the Practical Nontoxic Living Podcast! Samantha Radford is a PhD Chemist, Public Health Expert, and mom of 4. She and Sophia share their journeys to nontoxic living and each share their top 3 easy tips to transform your health and home — without denting your budget! This episode is a must listen for nontoxic beginners or long-time practitioners! This audio was originally published on the Evidence Based Mommy podcast. RESOURCES
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E70. Cellphone Radiation & EMF Regulation with Daniel DeBaun
Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée
This week, Daniel DeBaun, founder of DefenderShield, joins Sophia on Practical Nontoxic Living! A former telecom engineer before creating EMF protection products, Daniel is extremely knowledgeable about wireless radiation, EMFs, and different countries' regulations. Daniel and Sophia discuss how to protect our bodies from EMF exposure, if regulations reflect the most up-to-date science, and an update on the iPhone 12 wireless violations in France. For podcast show notes, click here: . Use code RUAN to get 10% off your order at DefenderShield.com ! RESOURCES:
info_outlineNot all salt is created equal. After 120 hours of deep research, I found the cleanest salt with the lowest levels of heavy metals and microplastics based on laboratory testing—and in this episode, I’m sharing my #1 recommendation with you.
You’ll also learn:
✅ What a rational level of concern is over the contaminants in salt
✅ Health risks from heavy metals in salt, especially for kids
✅ Simple, effective ways to protect yourself from heavy metal exposure
If you’re committed to a nontoxic home and a healthier body, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in now!
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