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  • Dr Laura Stix
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Top Health Products I Recommend

I've tried many different products! To help save you time on sorting through them, here are my recommendations. . .

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Last updated: Nov 27, 2020


Shopping has certainly ramped up in this year of COVID! I have heard from some store owners that shopping has really increased in October and November...no doubt because of the lock-down that has been looming over our heads. People have been out early for their holiday shopping and of course with this coming weekend being Black Friday, many are on the look-out for a great deal online!


Patients often ask me what kind of products I use or recommend, so I'm sharing with you my tried-and-true top picks....things that, sure, you can buy as gifts, but really, you may just want to buy for yourself!


 

Now, I'm not going to get into any lengthy details on this, but please know that SO MANY PRODUCTS that we use on a daily basis are TOXIC and absolutely should be avoided (and in my opinion, not voted for with our money).


With over 80,000 chemicals in our environment, and most of which have never been tested for safety, we need to do our own due diligence when guarding and self-advocating for our health and well-being.

 

So this leads to my first suggestion: check out the Environmental Working Group. Not only do I refer patients to them as a great resource to check what's in cosmetic and skin products for safety, but they are currently offering a holiday gift box for a tax-deductible donation. It's eye-opening to read the content they post.

Here are other recommendations:

- Enjo or Norwex cleaning cloths -- These are fantastic! (FYI, these are multi-level marketing companies) I can tell you they are incredible for cleaning and only require water. A family member use to sell Enjo and the eye make-up pads I use actually clean better than the toxic stuff out there -- and all you ever use is water! They have cloths for everything (no joke -- for cars, furniture, clothes, windows, etc) -- and they get out ridiculously tough stains.

- Andalou and Derma e for skin cream, lotions, serums -- very good quality products that always feel good on the skin. Though they of course target women as the customer, this is excellent for men with sensitive skin.

- Burts Bees - Probably most famous for their lip balm, but they are also my #1 recommendation for natural lip tints/colouring -- they offer a huge array of colours and a little goes a long way! I also like their face cleanser that I use from time to time (but really I almost always use the cleaning cloths)

- Admittedly, I love Desert Essence's coconut hand cream, BUT, it's not 100% "pure" because at the end of their ingredients there is "fragrance/parfum", which can really be any chemical, so not something we want. This is why buying "clean" gets confusing, because everything else in it looks great! However, they are my #1 recommendation for pure jojoba oil and tea tree oils. Jojoba will not cause acne and can be a great moisturizer for the face.

- Avalon Organics - I have tried many different natural shampoo's and this is one of my favourites. Many other products leave a residue which doesn't feel very "clean" but this brand leaves it squeaky clean! So much so, you definitely need a conditioner with it! The peppermint one is my go-to.

- Carina Organics - This is another excellent hair care line - very clean, Canadian, and their Sweet Pea scent is awesome.

- Green Beaver - They have very clean products and they're Canadian! They are my #1 recommendation for toothpaste -- specifically the spearmint flavour (some natural toothpastes don't leave your mouth feeling very clean and fresh but this one does!). They also have excellent products for children (especially their children's sunscreen, which I recommend for adult use as well).

- If you're looking for something to really coat your overly-sanitized hands for the winter and help prevent them from cracking, I suggest picking up 100% pure shea butter or organic castor oil. These are really thick and greasy so are best applied at night (and can even put cloth gloves on) but they work great.

Other products to watch for sales on:

- stainless steel water bottles (Kleen Kanteen is the best -- many "metal" bottles are aluminum and not true stainless steel)

- glass water bottles

- true stainless steel coffee mug travelers

- reverse osmosis water purification system

- air purifier

- glass food storage containers (get rid of plastic!)

- cast iron, stainless steel or ionized cook-ware (get rid of anything Teflon!)

- silicone or stainless steel cooking utensils

- any natural, non-toxic organic product -- anything from panty-liners and diva cups, to organic coffee, food products, baking soda and vinegar!


 

Many people don't know that the best place to buy natural products in a store, at a reasonable price (when there are no sales) is Winners! They have done an excellent job of expanding their natural care sections and is where I do most of my shopping for bars of glycerin soap, lotions, lip balms, toothpaste and face creams.


It seems counter-intuitive, but shop with caution in health stores. Their supplements and care products are significantly marked up and generally are only reasonable when on the clearance rack. Additionally, just because it's in the store, it doesn't mean it's "clean" or good for you. I've had many patients purchase supplements at obscene prices for bad or inappropriate products. Always ask an expert! This is why I use the Fullscript platform which offers patients access to professional line products.


 

If you'd like to stay connected with evidence-based health information that I share bi-weekly, drop me a line in the contact form and you'll be added to the squad!

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