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So What's the Big Deal with Toxins Anyways....? We're Exposed to Them Constantly As It Is

Toxins are everywhere and they're messing with your hormones. They just are...

I  know what you might be thinking. More talk on reducing toxins.. *cue eye rolls* It seems like everyone nowadays is talking about the importance of them.. Why do we even care if we're going to die anyways? Why do I want to cut back on using the products I love just so I can be a "bit" healthier? I've been using and consuming the same things for years and I'm still okay. What's the point of quitting now? 

Let's look at some excuses people have for not switching their products and lifestyle to toxic-free and why it's so important to ditch as many as possible when we're transitioning off birth control. Ready?

"Oh this is not worth my time, I have too much else going on."

"Those things cost too much and I don't have the budget for them."

"What's the point if I've been using these products all my life and I'm fine? These things aren't REALLY impacting my hormones that much, are they?"

One of the biggest excuses people have for not ditching andswitching their traditional products is that chemicals are in everything and not all of them are bad. Yes, both of those are true. However, the toxins I'm talking about are known endocrine disruptors (aka they mess up your hormone health and make things harder, more painful, can reduce fertility, etc). Parabens, phthalates, fragrance, sulfates, polyethylene glycols (PEGs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and more. Although companies are getting better at acknowledging that we don't want these things in our products, they're STILL IN USE. And they can really add up in the body and mess with your hormones if you're only using "a little bit here and a little bit there."


Ever heard of bioaccumulation? It's when the little toxins you use every day add up in your body. Over time, it can be a HUGE load on your body and take a toll on your health. It likely already has, you just aren't aware of it. Lots of companies will say "Oh we have just a bit of parabens in our product for preservation, but it's very small and won't harm you with proper use." How many other companies are you buying from that are saying the exact same thing? You think your body and liver are doing their job perfectly by detoxing your body of these toxins at they rate they're coming in? Maybe, but probably not. Why don't we help it out a bit and reduce the amount of toxins in the first place? 

It's time we start taking better care of our health. We literally only have ONE BODY and ONE LIFE to live. And this transition off birth control is hard enough as it is.. Why make it any harder for your body by also continuing to use toxins day in and day out that further prolong this healing process? It made such a big difference in my own hormones and I know it will help yours too. If you're looking for natural hormone balancing tips, my number one is ditching the toxins! There ain't nothin natural about toxic chemicals!! 

Need any suggestions on how to start inventorying your products to ensure they're not filled with hormone-harming ingredients? Check out my Toxin Free for Hormone Health online course :)

You are doing great and remember, you have SO much power to heal your body. You just have to give it better tools sometimes :)
 
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I Felt Out of Balance

 

It all started with small rashes under my armpits. They grew bigger. They were fiery red. They burned. I couldn’t itch them since they burned so bad. They flaked. They were embarrassing. I didn’t know what they were. Then they showed up on the crook of my elbow and on the top of my right hand. I thought it might be due to a gluten or dairy intolerance, so I changed my diet. It helped temporarily and my rashes didn’t hurt as bad and weren’t as red. But diet changes weren’t enough. I was devastated. My rashes remained for MONTHS!

Then the "fluff" showed up around my belly and hips. Maybe the start of winter contributed as well; either way I swear my pants used to fit me way better…

My hair started falling out. In chunks! I’d always had some hairs come out when I washed my hair, so I was used to it. But not to this extent. I knew something was going on.

My acne became out of control, almost to the extent when I was in high school. Red, painful, cysts that I just couldn’t resist picking. And here I had spent all these years at the dermatologist “healing” my acne for it all to come back with a vengeance.

I was in tears at least once a week. I felt hopeless. I felt so alone. No one could relate besides one girl I followed on Instagram. My boyfriend was supportive, but how could he understand though? He had no idea what I was going through.

I took a deep breath, wiped my tears and trucked on. Then the next week would start all over again with a meltdown because I was fat, my hair was falling out, my acne was returning, and my rashes burned SO. FREAKING. BAD. I was angry, frustrated, confused & hopeless. 

I had heard that stopping birth control could come with some pretty gnarly symptoms. And I thought I was ready for whatever would happen. But I didn’t realize how mentally and emotionally challenging these symptoms would be.

Like many people, I started taking birth control in high school. I took it mostly for my acne, but pregnancy prevention was nice too. My hormones were manipulated for over 7 years. The birth control was prescribed by my doctor, so why would I ever question how it was affecting my body?

Turns out, I had NO idea just how much it affected me. All of me. It wasn’t until I read this book that I understood how much my body was impacted by these synthetic hormones that I didn't even realize were synthetic at the time. How hormonal birth control can be prescribed to “treat” certain conditions, yet it’s really only a bandaid fix. I didn’t want that bandaid fix anymore and I wanted to heal myself naturally. So I took the leap and ditched my birth control.

Aside from some of the challenges of getting off birth control, I noticed a whole new world of positives that came from it. For the first time in my life, I actually had energy! I no longer needed to sleep half the day away. The mental fog was gone! My mood increased, as well as my libido, which I swear was gone for good. I finally felt like I was in control of my health for the first time. Truly healthy and truly better.

My goal is to be that shining beacon of light for you if you are struggling with the decision to finally get off hormonal birth control. You are not alone in worrying how your body will react. You are not alone in this transition and your experiences. It might be challenging. But we are strong. We are healers. We are self-advocates. And only we know what’s best for our bodies.

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