{"id":57301,"date":"2024-01-29T12:28:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T19:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=57301"},"modified":"2024-09-23T13:19:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T19:19:04","slug":"embrace-a-healthy-life-how-to-start-clean-living-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/embrace-a-healthy-life-how-to-start-clean-living-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Embrace a healthy life: How to start clean* living today!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Have you ever wondered how you could start clean living? Well, good news: It\u2019s not as daunting as it seems. You don\u2019t need to completely overhaul your life to start living clean. There are small steps you can take to implement changes little by little. Over time, these tiny changes will make a big difference in your overall health and well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2>What is clean living?<\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-1{ margin-bottom : 20px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"503\" alt=\"couple using clean living products at home\" title=\"CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport2.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport2-600x503.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-57305\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27941%27%20height%3D%27789%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20941%20789%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27941%27%20height%3D%27789%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport2-200x168.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport2-400x335.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport2-600x503.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport2-800x671.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport2.jpg 941w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>A clean lifestyle focuses on a healthy and eco-friendly way of living. This can refer to adopting many kinds of new habits and behaviors, such as eating organic foods, using natural cleaning products, choosing green transportation options, and investing in renewable energy.<\/p>\n<p>For some, clean living is about incremental everyday changes to their lives and routines that will positively impact both their health and the environment. For others, it\u2019s a complete lifestyle overhaul. Whatever approach to clean living you decide on, the goal is always the same: to live a healthier, happier life in harmony with our planet.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in learning more about clean living, here are some resources to help you get started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Living-Green-Practical-Simple-Sustainability\/dp\/1893910474\">Living Green: A Practical Guide to Simple Sustainability<\/a> by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&amp;field-author=Greg+Horn&amp;text=Greg+Horn&amp;sort=relevancerank&amp;search-alias=books\"> Greg Horn<\/a> (Author),<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_2?ie=UTF8&amp;field-author=Jordan+Rubin&amp;text=Jordan+Rubin&amp;sort=relevancerank&amp;search-alias=books\"> Jordan Rubin<\/a> (Foreword)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Green-Ground-Sustainable-Energy-Efficient-Construction\/dp\/156158973X\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1A6WY81PXAKRM&amp;keywords=The+Green+House%3A+How+to+Build+an+Energy-Efficient+Home&amp;qid=1699905832&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=the+green+house+how+to+build+an+energy-efficient+home%2Cstripbooks%2C274&amp;sr=1-2\">Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction<\/a> by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scott-Gibson\/e\/B001JPBVN0\/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1\"> Scott Gibson<\/a> (Author),<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/David-Johnston\/e\/B001JRXQ36\/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_2\"> David Johnston<\/a> (Author)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2>Benefits of clean living<\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>There are many benefits to living a clean lifestyle, although it\u2019s important to note that the benefits you experience are relative to how you live now and what changes you decide to make. The more aspects of your life where you apply clean-living principles, the more benefits you\u2019re likely to discover.<\/p>\n<p>Those who started down the clean-living path have anecdotally associated the following benefits with the changes they\u2019ve embraced:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved mental clarity and focus<\/li>\n<li>Increased physical energy<\/li>\n<li>Improved digestion<\/li>\n<li>Reduced risk of disease<\/li>\n<li>Improved sleep quality<\/li>\n<li>Reduced stress levels<\/li>\n<li>Improved skin health<\/li>\n<li>Increased libido<\/li>\n<li>Improved sense of smell<\/li>\n<li>Increased sense of taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2>Making changes to start clean living<\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-2{ margin-bottom : 20px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"mom and daughter doing laundry together\" title=\"CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport3.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport3-600x600.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-57307\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271081%27%20height%3D%271081%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201081%201081%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271081%27%20height%3D%271081%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport3-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport3.jpg 1081w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>It\u2019s like taking baby steps. Making small changes in our lives can wind up paying off later in terms of overall health. One of the first ways to start living is by taking the reins on how you treat your body\u2014the input of healthy foods and sleep and the output of energy through effective exercise. By eating healthy, exercising, and getting enough sleep, we can start living cleaner lives that lead to improved physical, mental, and emotional health.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3>Establishing a healthy diet<\/h3><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">With clean living, one of the most important steps you can take is to establish a healthy diet. This means eating nutritious foods that help your body function at its best. Often, it\u2019s difficult to figure out what foods are right for you, but here are some general guidelines you can follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">If eating were a sport, fruits and vegetables would be home runs and touchdowns. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they\u2019re essential to good, long-term health and nutrition. The best way to achieve your healthy dietary goals is to aim to eat a rainbow of colors to get the most benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Include lean protein with every meal.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Your body can\u2019t build protein on its own. Plus, protein helps you feel fuller for longer while also providing your body with the building blocks it needs to maintain proper function.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Include healthy fats in your diet.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Healthy fats are important to give you that full feeling, along with supporting hormone production and balance. Sometimes it can be hard to know what\u2019s healthy fat versus bad fat. Good sources of healthy fats include olive oil, avocados, nuts, and seeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Limit your intake of processed and sugary foods.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In the diet game, these are penalties, lost yardage, and strikeouts, so keep them to a minimum so you stay in the game! Processed and sugary foods provide empty calories, which can lead to weight gain and other health problems along the way. So, if you have a sweet tooth, you\u2019ll have to work hard to keep it in check.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Follow these general guidelines to establish the healthy diet you know your body craves, which will help you perform at your peak. Eating nutritious foods is an important part of clean living, so be sure to focus on making healthy choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3>Creating a fitness plan<\/h3><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Everyone knows that regular exercise is good for you. The problem is finding the time or motivation to do it. Does this sound familiar? If you\u2019re stuck in a fitness rut like so many others, maybe it\u2019s time to create a fitness plan that will work for you.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to start your fitness plan is to find an activity that you enjoy doing and then stick with it. If you hate running, don\u2019t force yourself to run just because it\u2019s exercise. It may be good for you, but it might not be right for you. There are plenty of other options to choose from out there, so find something that you\u2019ll look forward to! Once you\u2019ve nailed that \u201cfun\u201d factor, then it\u2019s time to set goals.<\/p>\n<p>Fitness goals\u2014like any good goals\u2014should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. In other words, don\u2019t set a goal like \u201close weight.\u201d Dig down and get more specific. A more effective goal would be something like \u201close 10 pounds in 3 months.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Now that you have your goal, it\u2019s time to put together your plan. Start by finding a time when you can exercise regularly. Just make sure you schedule it into your week like you would any other appointment. If you need help finding time, think about ways to fit in mini-workouts throughout the day. For example, you could do a 20-minute workout in the morning before work and a 30-minute workout in the evening after dinner.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, if you\u2019re tight on time, sometimes it\u2019s easy to forget the basics, like warming up before working out. Remember to stretch and warm up before your workout routine, and then cool down afterward. A proper warmup helps prevent injuries, and a cooldown aids your muscles\u2019 recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these tips, and you\u2019ll be on your way to creating a fitness plan that works for you. Before you know it, you\u2019ll be feeling fitter and healthier than ever.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3>Avoiding toxic chemicals in food and your home<\/h3><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>We live in a modern era when there are so many chemicals in our food and homes that can be harmful to our health. To live a healthier lifestyle, reduce your exposure to these toxins. The key to this is finding suitable replacements for those products that come with long lists of harsh ingredients and chemicals.<\/p>\n<p>One way to avoid toxic chemicals in our food is to eat organic. Organic food is labeled \u201corganic\u201d when it\u2019s grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. It\u2019s also not genetically modified. Eating organic food can help reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals. Look for food that\u2019s certified organic and free of pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals. When possible, buy locally-grown organic produce. This way, it not only contributes to healthier living, but it also supports sustainable farming practices.<\/p>\n<p>Cleaning is another way chemicals get into the home. You can also avoid harsh chemicals in your home by ditching the usual chemical-laden cleaners and switching to cleaning products with naturally derived ingredients. Many conventional cleaning products contain harmful chemicals that get released into the air whenever you use them. You can inhale these chemicals or absorb them through your skin. Choose natural cleaning products with ingredients that are safe for you and the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2>Clean-living practices to try<\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Besides watching what you eat, improving your exercise, and switching and ditching clean products, here are a few more ways to live a little cleaner.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Filter your water<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">You are what you eat\u2014and what you drink even more so! Another way to reduce your exposure to toxins is to filter your water. This removes harmful chemicals and impurities, making it safer to drink. If you look, you\u2019ll find there are a variety of water filters available on the market. It won\u2019t be hard to find one that fits your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Avoid plastic<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Plastic is one of the most common sources of toxins in our environment. Avoid using plastic as much as possible and look for alternatives made from glass, metal, or other sustainable materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Detox Your home<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Many of the products we use in our homes come loaded with harsh chemicals. To create a more detoxified home, switch to natural cleaning products and personal care items. Many great brands offer non-toxic yet effective alternatives to conventional household products.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Get some plants<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Not only do plants beautify your home, but they also help purify the air. Certain plants are especially effective at filtering out toxins and improving indoor air quality. Some of our favorites include bamboo, aloe vera, and snake plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Exercise outdoors<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Spending time outdoors is great for your mental and physical health. However, it\u2019s important to stay aware of the air quality in your area before exercising outdoors. If the air quality is poor, opt for indoor activities instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Wear natural fibers<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Many clothing items are crafted from synthetic materials that can release toxins into the air. To avoid this, opt for clothing fashioned from natural fibers like cotton, wool, or linen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-8{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-8{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2>Find your best way into getting started with clean living<\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-3{ margin-bottom : 20px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1066\" alt=\"woman drinking a healthy green smoothie\" title=\"CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport1-600x1066.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-57303\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27608%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20608%201080%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27608%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport1-200x355.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport1-400x711.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport1-600x1066.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport1-scaled.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CleanLving_AdditionalVisualSupport1-800x1422.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>When looking at lifestyle changes, they can be overwhelming at first. Usually, it\u2019s not a bad thing to look at the big picture, but in this case, it might be. Stop looking at the big picture. Look at the little swaps and changes that will make a small yet significant impact on your diet, exercise, cleaning, and lifestyle. Start by simply substituting food and cooking at home more often. Take a little walk each day\u2014a little something for both the body and mind.<\/p>\n<p>As you become more comfortable with these little clean-living tweaks to your lifestyle, future changes become that much more doable. Build up to the big changes, like switching to all-organic products or cutting out processed foods completely, and you\u2019ll see how capable you are and how simple clean living can be.<\/p>\n<p>*We strive to use Young Living Clean\u2122, sustainably sourced ingredients, standing firm against harsh chemicals. 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