Elevated Living - Toxin-Free

02/25/2026

PSA for all my ladies:

Studies show that menstrual products contain toxic chemicals that can disrupt hormones, decrease fertility, and even potentially cause cancer.

The average woman will use over 11,000 feminine products (tampons and/or pads) in their lifetime. 😳

Over 15 papers have been published in the last 11 years that measure chemicals in menstrual products, as well as human biomarkers of chemical exposure.

These studies detected PFAS (forever chemicals), phthalates, BPA, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), parabens, environmental phenols, fragrance chemicals, pesticides, and dioxins all in the menstrual products that millions of women use every month.

These chemicals can affect the endocrine system, have been linked to breast cancer, developmental issues, decreased fertility, obesity, asthma, headaches, and lowered immunity.

These toxins can even accumulate in breast milk and affect neurodevelopment in children.

Honestly, it’s shocking the amount of toxic chemicals that could exist in a product specifically designed for girls and women to use in one of the most sensitive and absorbent areas of our bodies. 😭

Thankfully, there are safe options for women to use today and this is a fairly inexpensive and easy safe swap to make!

Some of my recommended pad+ tampon brands:

🫶🏼Organyc

🫶🏼Bon

🫶🏼The Honey Pot

🫶🏼Cora

🫶🏼Natracare

🫶🏼Lola

🫶🏼Totm

🫶🏼Grace & Green

🫶🏼Daye

🫶🏼Reusable organic cotton pads. (You can get these off of Amazon - make sure they’re made with GOTS certified organic cotton!)

All of these brands have different qualities - some are applicator free, some use bpa-free plastic, cardboard, or plant-based applicators… I included several because I know everyone has different preferences, especially in this area! Overall, all these brands are going to be MUCH safer than conventional brands.

Now remember… you can’t change what you’ve done in the past when you didn’t know! And while I know how easy it is to get caught up in the regret of wishing you’d done things differently the last few decades, that mindset does not serve you!!! 🙅🏻‍♀️

Now that you know better, you’re able to do better and thankfully our bodies are designed to heal even after years of unintentional toxic exposure. So don’t stress, friends, just maintain healthy changes when and where you can! You’ve got this 🫶🏼

SOURCES:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37743685/ #:~:text=Conclusion%3A%20Menstrual%20products%20contained%20measurable,can%20impact%20women's%20reproductive%20health

https://www.bcpp.org/resource/phthalates/

https://www.bcpp.org/resource/parabens/

02/24/2026

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02/14/2026

💘Happy Valentine’s Day!

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💘Miranda

02/10/2026

Does winter feel different for you? ❄️

I notice this happens every year around this time - people start feeling like something is "wrong" with them because they want to rest more, feel more emotional, or just want to stay home and be quiet.

But here's what I've learned in over 20 years of Chinese Medicine practice: winter is SUPPOSED to feel different.

In Chinese Medicine, winter corresponds to the Water Element - the most yin time of year when nature teaches us to slow down, conserve our energy, and go deep within ourselves for wisdom and restoration.

But our culture tells us to maintain the same pace year-round. We're supposed to be just as social, just as productive, just as "on" in January as we were in July.

No wonder so many people struggle through winter!

Your body is trying to align with natural rhythms that our society has completely forgotten. Those deeper emotions? That need for more rest? That urge to cancel plans and stay home?

That's your Water Element asking you to honor winter's gift of restoration instead of pushing through it.

When you understand how to work WITH your Water Element during its season instead of fighting against it, winter becomes a time of profound healing and renewal rather than something you just try to survive.

02/08/2026

Real talk here. I haven’t been feeling my best since New Years. I’ve had a lot of change incuding selling my house, moving, a big heartbreak and the flu. I haven’t fully recovered to be honest & have been doing little things to help support myself as best I can. So I wanted to share with you what you can do that really help move the needle!

🩷Don’t put hot food in plastic

🤍Skip dryer sheets

🩷Opt for digital receipts

🤍Keep shower door/curtain cracked to air out

🩷“Burp” the house

🤍Jumping jacks/squats every hour

🩷Morning sunlight

🤍Sleep with phone across the room

🩷Water before coffee

🤍Run bathroom fan during + after showers

🩷Run stove fan every time you cook

🤍Leave shoes at the door

🩷Wash new clothes before wearing

🤍Skip scent beads in laundry

🩷Don’t drink from plastic bottles left in a hot car

🤍Ditch plug-ins

🩷Vacuum air & home filters more often

🤍Grounding bare feet on the ground daily

🩷Make time for a walk after meals

🤍Stand up + stretch every hour

🩷Dim lights 1 hour before bed

🤍Don’t doomscroll before sleep

🩷Eat slower (chew more)

🤍Delete your DoorDash app 😉

🩷Hum, sing, and laugh daily (vagus nerve support)

🤍Don’t cut food on old plastic cutting boards

🩷Avoid scented trash bags

🤍Don’t use antibacterial products daily

🩷Read ingredient labels before buying (pause purchase)

Rooting for you and your wellness 🫶🏼 Cheers from me in my friends Salt Water hot tub trying to be a little more zen since stress will def do us in.

01/28/2026

✨ Healthy Habit Stacking for busy moms (because we’re already doing A LOT)

📆New year, fresh energy… but let’s be real - if one more person tells you to ‘wake up at 5am and overhaul your entire life,’ we’re muting them 😅

🫡So no - we’re NOT adding 47 new habits this year… We’re stacking the ones we already do

What is habit stacking? - doing small, healthy things together so they actually fit into real mom life.

Here’s what that actually looks like in real momlife 👇

💄 Toxin-free beauty + skincare (Crunchi, hello 😍)

Your skincare routine already exists & you’re already brushing your teeth. So while you’re ther - cleanse + serum + moisturizer. Add some Sunlight tinted moisturizer + mascara and lipgloss and you’re ready to roll.

🫧Crunchi = clean, toxin-free, and actually good for your skin and your body.
Low effort. High impact.

🍎 Apple cider vinegar, but make it easy

Keep ACV right by the sink. Wake up → pour a splash in water → sip while packing lunches or letting the dog out. No extra time, just better digestion + blood sugar support.

🥗 Eating well without “diet culture drama”

Stack nourishing meals with things you already do - prep protein while dinner’s cooking, chop veggies while listening to a podcast, hydrate while driving to school pickup. Healthy doesn’t have to be complicated.

🏃‍♀️ Mini workouts + sneaky extra steps

Waiting for coffee to brew? Do squats. Watching Netflix? Stretch or do light weights. On the phone? Walk. Park farther away at the grocery store. Pace or do lunges during zoom meetings. Steps add up FAST when you stop overthinking them.

🧹 Tidy as you go (future you says thank you)

🧽Clean for 5 minutes while food heats up. Wipe the counter while the kids brush their teeth. Clear off the counters before you leave the house so you come home to a peaceful kitchen view.

A slightly tidier house = less mental clutter = more peace.

😴 Rest is a non-negotiable habit

Stack rest with bedtime routines. Dim the lights while you shower, dry brush while the water heats up. Waiting for the school bus to get home in the afternoon, close your eyes and breathe in the stillness for 5 minutes.

Skincare → phone down → breathe → sleep.

You don’t earn rest. You need it.

✨ The magic isn’t doing everything perfectly; It’s doing small things consistently.

✨ Progress > pressure.

✨ You’re already doing more than you think.

Here’s to a new year of stacking healthy habits instead of stacking mom guilt ❤️🙌

Let us know, which habit are you stacking first? 👇

💖Miranda

01/25/2026

What do you do to regulate your nervous system?

01/20/2026

01/20/2026

🍷 DITCH & SWITCH: WINE EDITION

I see it and hear it all the time...

Women doing everything right ... clean beauty, organic food, filtered water - yet their glyphosate levels & auto-immune flares are off the charts.

The surprising common thread that so many don't think about?

🍷Conventional wine.

🍇 THE GOOD NEWS

Wine naturally contains powerful antioxidants called polyphenols — including resveratrol, procyanidins & ellagic acid. They help neutralize inflammation, support cardiovascular health & regulate blood sugar. However, don't let that information lull you into a false sense of safety. It comes with caveats.

☠️ THE HARD TRUTH

U.S. vineyards are among the most heavily sprayed crops in the world. Over 300 million pounds of glyphosate are used in the U.S. annually & wine grapes, which are directly sprayed by all those toxic chemicals, are a major target. Glyphosate does not wash off, cook off or ferment out.

It has been linked to:
• Liver disease
• Hormone disruption
• Neurotoxicity
• Autoimmune issues
• Gut dysbiosis
• Metabolic dysfunction
• Increased allergy and asthma risk

Add to that the fact that the FDA allows 76 different winemaking additives including commercial GMO yeast, added sugar, chemical coloring agents like Mega Purple, sawdust for “oak” flavor & extremely high sulfite levels - none of which are required on the label. Shocking, right?!

California alone uses over 50% of all myclobutanil fungicide in the U.S. with 60% applied directly to wine grapes. This chemical is associated with fertility disruption, organ damage, metabolic failure & neurotoxicity. No wonder people feel inflamed, foggy & exhausted after a couple of glasses.

🧠 HUBERMAN REALITY CHECK

Dr. Andrew Huberman now teaches that no amount of alcohol is truly healthy, so a realistic wellness goal is:

👉 No more than two glasses per week.

So if you’re going to drink — make it clean, intentional, and rare.

💔 THE ANTI-AGING VILLAIN

And here’s the part no one is talking about… The same vineyard chemicals stressing your liver are also breaking down collagen, dehydrating your skin & accelerating visible aging. You can use the best peptide serums in the world (like our favorite GoldenLight, of course) but dirty wine works against every glow goal you have.

🚫 DITCH THESE POPULAR, MOST TOXIC BRANDS

Beringer • Sutter Home • Yellow Tail • Robert Mondavi • Gallo • Barefoot

✅ SWITCH TO BETTER WINE

Look for wines that are:

• Organic or biodynamic
• Low alcohol (≤12.5%)
• Low sugar
• Low sulfites (

01/12/2026

Happy 2026!

You know I always let ya know when something cool is happening...so...It's Crunchi's 10th birthday! 🥳🥳

In celebration Crunchi is offering our Goldenlight serum which I love for $50. You can wear this underneath your moisturizers for added youthful addition to your skincare routine. This stuff really does make my skin have that extra glow and it’s your chance to get it at half price!

Get yours here:

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Not only that, but if you’re looking for a new way to earn some side cash this year Crunchi is offering its lowest price ever to become an advocate - $10 for a limited time! Not only does that give you an awesome discount but the ability to earn extra money on an amazing team.

Always here to answer your questions. Hit me up!

Grateful for you,
🫶🏻Miranda