141. Artificial Turf: Is It Toxic?

I've never given much thought to artificial turf. That is, until I read a recent article published by today's podcast guest, Abbie. Artificial turf, created initially by Monsanto and called ChemGrass (by this point, you probably have guessed how I feel about this topic), was perhaps made with good intentions. Kids can play sports throughout the winter. It seems to be good for the environment and doesn't need watering or chemical spraying. In today's episode, our guest explained that the artificial turf is made from old car tires, forever chemicals, and plastic. If your kids play soccer on turf, you’ve likely noticed how hot it can be on the field. In fact, turf can be thirty degrees hotter than natural grass. Studies have shown that plastic and chemical vapors are released even more in extreme weather conditions, and these chemicals can come into contact with our kids' skin. This episode is essential for any parent whose child plays on turf. Abbie shares her top four tips for protecting your kids from these harmful chemicals. Please share this episode with all the parents and grandparents in your life. Why am I so excited to make gift guides each year? I know holiday gifting can feel overwhelming, but it’s also a chance to spread joy and make memories that last Gift ideas for GALS WHO LOVE A LITTLE SELF CARE: Body Deli: My all-time fav for non-toxic skincare. Their Phoenix Lift oil is always on my face! ⁠Click here to Shop Body Deli⁠ Toups and Co: The ONLY deodorant I will ever use. I was on an emotional phone call, I was crying, and my pits still never got stinky. Victory! ⁠Click here to Shop Toups and Co⁠ GroundLuxe Grounding Sheets: I was desperate to improve my sleep. These sheets did the trick! ⁠Click here to Shop GroundLuxe Grounding Sheets⁠ Gift ideas for FOLKS NEW TO HEALTH: WHERE’S THE BEST PLACE TO START? Boroux Water Filter: You will never hear a health expert tell you that tap water is just fine. I searched for 2 years for an outstanding, well-priced filter. This is it. ⁠Click here to Shop Boroux Water Filter⁠ Mate The Label: Once I realized how toxic workout wear was, I made the switch. I’d rather have two pairs of low-tox leggings than nine pairs of the plastic crap. ⁠Click here to Shop Mate The Label⁠ WaveBlock: The gift I give to family EVERY year. I love their anti-radiation headphone wraps and am loving their new phone cases! ⁠Click here to Shop WaveBlock ⁠ Gift Guide: For the Whole Family Worm Kit: Nothing says family time like everyone doing a worm/parasite cleanse. Imagine the family text thread with all of the photos of you know what from the bathroom. Seriously, we did that! ⁠Click here to Shop Worm Kit⁠ Bon Charge Sauna: People ask me how I can stay so active at 60. Yep, I have aches and pains, especially after a hard surfing session. The first place I head after a tough workout? Straight to my PEMF mat. This is the one I use. ⁠Click here to Shop Bon Charge⁠ Dwell: I start my day with inspiration from the Bible. Dwell makes it easy. While I make coffee, I listen to 2-3 minutes of encouraging and practical wisdom. It helps me stay calmer and focused when things go haywire later. ⁠Click here to Shop Dwell⁠ Deborah Herlax Enos, CN Certified nutritionist, cancer warrior, and podcast host. The Why Did I Get Cancer podcast is now ranked in the top 3% of all podcasts globally. ⁠www.WhyDidIGetCancer.com⁠ ______ Connect with Abbicte at the Filtery Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thefiltery/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefiltery⁠ ______ Connect with Deborah Deborah on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/whydidigetcancer/⁠ Deborah on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DebsHealthCoachKitchen⁠ Deborah on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ydidigetcancer⁠ Deborah on Pinterest: ⁠https://in.pinterest.com/whydidigetcancer/⁠ Join Deb's weekly newsletter: ⁠https://whydidigetcancerbydeborahenos.myflodesk.com/newslettersignup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices