The most comprehensive, evidence-based guidebook on reducing household toxic exposures. A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures by acclaimed nontoxic lifestyle expert Sophia Ruan Gushée is the essential resource for every household that wants to create a healthier, safer home. Unlike most “clean living” books, A to Z of D-Toxing is distinguished by its hundreds of scientific references — making it the most thoroughly researched consumer health guidebook on reducing household toxic exposures available today. Inside, you’ll discover: How everyday toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and electromagnetic fields (EMFs) affect your health. - Practical, easy-to-implement strategies to detox your: Beauty & personal care products - Cleaning supplies - Children’s products & toys - Furniture, mattresses, and rugs - Pantry, pots, pans & kitchenware - Electronics & technologies - Paints, carpets, and design materials - Why pregnancy, children, and teens require extra precautions during critical stages of development. - How toxic exposures can influence common health challenges: allergies, brain fog, fatigue, infertility, insomnia, obesity, hormone disruption, and chronic illness. Trusted by physicians, researchers, and professors worldwide , this book has been critically acclaimed as the responsible, fact-based resource families have been waiting for. What makes it unique: This home detox guidebook is based on over 900 works cited and almost 600 scientific references supporting its practical advice. - With in-text citations, this is an excellent book to share with your trusted healthcare providers - A clear, holistic framework covering diet, home environment, beauty, personal care, and technology . - Accessible, empowering, and life-changing for households seeking better health. Since World War II, our environment has changed more drastically than at any other time in history. A to Z of D-Toxing equips you with the knowledge and strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones — starting today. Sophia Ruan Gushée's A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures is exactly that: a comprehensive guide to common household products that may harbor dangerous chemicals and toxins hidden in their ingredients. Her in-depth research makes this book a helpful, easy-to-read manual for any head of household concerned with reducing toxins in everyday life. -- Frank Lipman MD, New York Times bestselling author of The New Health Rules. Sophia Ruan Gushée has provided a great and useful book. It is a very readable but very scientifically accurate account of toxins in common products we all use almost every day, with appropriate information on how we can reduce our exposures to ourselves and especially to our children. The chemicals of concern are identified and their presence in everything from shampoos to foods to furniture is reported, including ways by which one can avoid excessive exposure. -- David O. Carpenter MD, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment, a Collaborating Center of the World Health Organization, as well as professor of environmental health sciences at the University of Albany's School of Public Health. As consumers, parents, occupants of a stressed planet, many of us seek information and strategies to reduce our exposure to toxins and those that are introduced into the environment. This book is a timely and invaluable resource for all. I urge you to keep it within reach and consult it often. -- Tim Elgren PhD, dean of Arts and Science, Oberlin College; Dr. Eldren has taught courses in chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental studies. A to Z of D-Toxing is a veritable encyclopedia regarding the nature of the substances with which we interact everyday - in our homes, our food, our drinks, our childrens' products, and much more. Turn to this book to learn valuable details about how you can keep your home, your body and your family educated and safe. Thank you Sophia, for creating this invaluable resource. -- Elena Brower, author of Art of Attention, yoga and meditation teacher, and founder of Teach.yoga Sophia Gushée is a leader and refreshing voice in the environmental health and wellness community. A to Z of D-Toxing is the new bible, setting a new standard for families wanting to take a deep dive into optimal wellbeing providing the very best for their children and protecting them from toxic exposures. Gushée uses an educational rather than punitive approach to disseminating the information in the book, A to Z of D-Toxing should be required reading for expectant and new parents. -- Latham Thomas- maternity lifestyle maven, founder of Mama Glow (mamaglow.com) I am truly impressed with Sophia Gushée's book and it is an unbelievable resource. In our quest for healthier lives through preventative medicine with diet and exercise, we have forgotten the potential hazards lurking in common products all around us. This well resear