Therese & “Tee” Forton-Barnes, is a Household Toxins Health Specialist and Coach and owner of The Green Living Gurus and Tee’s Organics. Tee grew up in a very healthy home in the 60’s and 70’s, went to college to open a health food store, and has been helping people for over 40 years keep toxicants out of their homes.
Tee is an entrepreneur, activist, podcast host, and educator. She spreads awareness of chemicals in everyday products that could cause many autoimmune illnesses, cancer, and other health issues. She guides women in creating a less toxic home and lifestyle to ultimately increase the odds of a long, healthy, vital life and a safe environment in their homes.
Key Takeaways
- Some of the chemicals that are a concern in our everyday living: fragrance, perfume, talc powder, and color from dye.
- Teens can get caught up in all the marketing and messages of food and body care products that are loaded with toxins.
- Parents can guide their teens to eat healthy by modeling what they eat and what they serve their families.
- Use essential oils instead of perfumes and fragrances as it’s a natural product.
- Essential oils can be mixed with water to create a spray for household use, your car, gym bag, etc.
- Laundry detergent and dryer sheets that include fragrance will coat your fabric with chemicals.
- Read your labels and know your ingredients!
