Low-Tox Habits that Actually Stuck

...and why that mattered.

You know what, as a homeopath I actually thought I was already living a low-tox lifestyle. I'm not even kidding. I used lemons and vinegar now and then and wouldn't own a microwave (never have - never will actually). But when Andy got his cancer diagnosis I looked at my products and realised I had been fooling myself.

I did stop and wonder if chemicals had contributed somehow to his diagnosis, but how would we ever know? And what good does thinking about that do anyway.

So I did something no-one should EVER do..

I went low-tox overnight. It was chaotic, expensive and a LOT to learn but I wanted to do everything I could for his fragile immune system as fast as possible. Not everything stuck at once, but the majority did. And now? They are habits I don’t even think about — ones that genuinely shifted our health and home.

If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the idea of “low-tox living,” I know what that feels like and now I teach people how to do it slowly, peacefully and economically. Here’s permission to ignore the trends and just start with what feels doable.

These stuck for us. Maybe they will for you too.

🌱 Swapping Our All-Purpose Cleaner

I was skeptical - can a low-tox cleaner ACTUALLY clean? Yes, and it easily cleans raw meat residue too. The first time I used Thieves cleaner I accidentally sprayed it on myself and freaked out, then I realised I didn't have to panic and my kitchen didn’t smell like chemicals. It actually worked. And it smelled like spicy cinnamon. It’s not about perfection — it’s about less headache and less hormone disruption. Easy win.

🌱 Replacing Plastic Containers with Glass

No more tomato-stained tubs and mystery lids. Clingfilm swapped for beeswax wraps. You don’t need a full pantry makeover — just switch one at a time.

🌱 Adding Oils to My Laundry

Wool dryer balls with 3 drops of Lavender or Purification (or Geranium if you're fancy). Fresh clothes, no fake scents, no itchy skin. Plus, I feel weirdly smug every time I do it. In summer, I add the oils to my detergent (which is also low-tox) and line dry when possible.

🌱 A Room Mist I Actually Use

In a 500ml glass spray bottle, add 10-15 drops of essential oils and lightly mist each room (or MORE if you're boogie and use within 2 weeks / use a stabiliser). If I am completely honest, Andy makes this and he is the one that sprays it. But I enjoy it by association!

Why These Changes Stuck:

• They were quick.

• They didn’t need a full lifestyle overhaul.

• They made life feel better, not harder.

• I only need a starter kit and a couple of products to make a huge shift.

You don’t need to do everything. You just need to do one thing and KEEP GOING.

And that’s how low-tox actually sticks.

💬 Want my guide with '5 Simple Swaps' that you can do straight away? Just reply “5” and I’ll send it your way.

My Advice - if you want to migrate to low-tox gradually, reach out to join our loyalty programme and I can suggest products for your first order.

Want to swap everything quickly? Grab the 'Thieves Starter Kit' here.

Lisa xo