Katie Wells: Transforming Personal Care One Step at a Time with Wellness Mama
Inspired Living with Autoimmunity
English - January 15, 2024 14:00 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsAlternative Health Health & Fitness autoimmunity inflammation functional medicine rheumatoid arthritis ifm health coach health coaching julie michelson fibromyalgia lupus Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Topics Covered
The importance of simple swaps in personal care for health and ecological benefits.Katie’s approach to upleveling personal care products starting with high-impact areas such as the oral microbiome, skin microbiome, and hair care.Baby steps in personal care that can make a significant difference over time.Katie’s journey to starting Wellnesse:
A combination of her research into oral health and the need for effective products that met natural standards.The inception was reluctant but turned into a passionate undertaking.The focus on creating products that work as well or better than conventional counterparts without toxic chemicals.Understanding Oral Health:
Katie’s personal discovery of the oral microbiome’s role in health.The potential for teeth to remineralize from minor cavities.The importance of nurturing a balanced oral microbiome for overall wellness.Product Impact and Safety:
The products we use in our mouth and on our skin can enter the bloodstream rapidly—this can be beneficial if the products contain supportive and nourishing ingredients.Hydroxyapatite as a key ingredient in natural toothpaste for remineralization.Wellnesse’s focus on safe, transparent ingredients with external verification such as EWG ratings.The Importance of Sustainable Practices:
Wellnesse’s dedication to sustainability, from product formulation to packaging.Katie’s perspective on the plastic crisis and choice to utilize biodegradable packaging.The B Corp certification that Wellnesse achieved, ensuring the company’s holistic dedication to ethical practices.How to Support and Uplevel Your Health
Prioritize oral care and hair care as they have the greatest impact on health and exposure to chemicals.Be wary of greenwashing in the personal care industry; aim for products with external certifications and transparent ingredient lists.Consider the impact of clothing and linen care products like laundry detergent on our skin’s microbiome and health.Resources and Links
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