868: 868: The Hidden Toxins in Your Home: Arsenic, VOCs, and How to Detox Your Air and Water

Are you unintentionally retoxing your body while you sleep? In this episode of Beauty Bytes, I am joined by Helen Christoni, the Chief Business Officer of AirDoctor and AquaTru, to expose the hidden toxic burdens lurking in our everyday environments.

We take approximately 20,000 breaths a day, yet indoor air is often deeply contaminated by off-gassing gas stoves, beauty products, and trapped outdoor wildfire smoke containing dangerous VOCs and ammonia. Helen breaks down exactly what to look for in a medical-grade air purifier, explaining why you need a sealed system with a heavy carbon filter that captures particles as small as 0.003 microns—far smaller than a standard HEPA filter. We also dive into the terrifying reality of our municipal water supplies and microplastics. If you are boiling tap water to make pasta or coffee, you are actually concentrating contaminants like arsenic up to three times their original amount!

From the necessity of under-sink reverse osmosis systems and shower filters that remove skin-stripping chloramines, to simple swaps like using soy candles and wiping down surfaces instead of vacuuming, Helen teaches us how to apply the 80/20 rule to our environments. By transforming your home into a clean sanctuary, you give your body the foundation it needs to step out into the world from a position of strength.

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Guest Information: Helen Christoni is the Chief Business Officer of AirDoctor and AquaTru. You can follow her on Instagram at @HelenChristoni and check your local municipal water report at isyourwatersafe.com

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