EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 32 MIN
Synthetic Fragrance Is the New Secondhand Smoke — Here's the Science
from The Wellness Mama Podcast · host Katie Wells
Episode Highlights With MichaelWhy he thinks synthetic fragrance is the new secondhand smoke and how he can back this up with dataSecondhand smoke was such a brilliant marketing push and why fragrance needs this nowThe worst offenders and what to look forWhat “fragrance” actually is when you see it on a packageSafe swaps that actually workHaving safe and beneficial indoor air quality The air freshener industry is a 7 billion dollar industry. The air filtration industry is less than half of thatPeople are spending double the money to pollute their air than to clean itFragrance = chemicalsThey work by hijacking your ability to smellWhat to know about candles and which to avoid- some can be great!Turning your home into a sanctuary The 80/20 of health: sleep sanctuary, scrub sleeping air, filter water.Resources MentionedJaspr air scrubber - use the link for a discountOrganic beddingHealthy mattress I loveWater filtersHealthy lightingNon-toxic dishwasher and laundry detergentBranch Basics non-toxic cleanerJust Thrive:Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order. BioptimizersI love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal!
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