The endorsements from renowned figures in the author, health and wellness industry, such as Rich Roll, Max Lugavere, and Paul Hawken, further emphasize the importance and impact of "Fatal Conveniences. I’m thinking of following some of his recipes for personal hygiene and cleaning products and giving them as Christmas gifts.

I actually checked bc my sociology half-degree (did it with journalism, it's not meant as "did not finish school") did not let me sleep about this absolutely wild claim. At the very least, I feel better informed and more mindful when it comes to making decisions as adjusting my habits in workable ways. These things—from deodorant, cosmetics, dental floss, and sunscreen to laundry detergent, air fresheners, carpets, and crayons to candles, tea bags, cell phones, and chewing gum—are ubiquitous in daily life . It may have been more helpful to have a physical copy to actually see the names of the harmful substances he talks about.

And it's not that hard - because the author did all the hard work to make it easy for the rest of us. The environmental toxins found in these products create a cascade of problems, including chemical sensitivities, auto-immune issues, obesity, chronic health diseases, and more. I want to see this editor who checked the book and was not like "wait this does not make sense" because like. He realized there had to be a better option out there after he struggled to recover using only traditional Western medicine treatments that failed to address the healing potential of his diet and lifestyle choices. Olien highlights the presence of contaminants in tap water, such as heavy metals, pesticides, and pharmaceutical residues.

He discusses the importance of proper hydration and provides insights into water filtration systems and alternative sources of clean, safe drinking water.This book sheds light on the alarming truth behind common products and habits that can have a detrimental impact on our well-being. From laundry detergent, tap water, ultra-processed food, cheap clothing/fast fashion, slippery dental floss, cell phones, lotion, makeup, shampoo, deodorant, and cleaning products, among many others, these conveniences contain a myriad of chemicals, with minimal safety testing performed. Olien explains how these foods are often loaded with unhealthy additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients.

I fully support informing the general public of the risks that are not widely known in our environments and making changes to less toxic and more eco friendly products, I can't help feeling like there are better ways to promote the healthy lifestyle shifts than admonishing all things convenient all the time.

There are a lot of resources in the back of the book I am going to investigate to help me find more non toxic options for me. In this eye-opening book, Manchester delves deep into the toxic products and practices that pervade modern life, providing invaluable insights and empowering readers to make informed choices for a healthier future.