In this episode, you’re going to learn about a common food additive that sounds very safe and natural but in reality isn’t. I’m talking about citric acid. You have probably seen it on ingredient labels and, chances are you believe it to be just an acid from citrus fruits or even concentrated lemon juice. I used to think that, too. Until I did some thorough research and learned the truth. Citric acid is widely used in foods and supplements. Because it sounds...

In this episode, you’re going to learn about a very toxic ingredient that hides in your healthy foods and supplements. I’m talking about natural flavors. Natural lemon flavor, berry flavor, vanilla flavor, and many others… They look so harmless on product labels. When it comes to artificial flavors, you are probably avoiding those already. But natural flavors… They are a healthy alternative, right? When I learned the truth about natural flavors, I was shocked.&nb...

In this episode, you're going to learn about five groups of widely used but problematic ingredients in personal care products: Formaldehyde Releasers, Parabens, Butylated Compounds, Petroleum-Based Ingredients, and Ethoxylated Ingredients. I will explain what these ingredients are, why you should avoid them, and how they are regulated. (Or, in most cases, how they are NOT regulated.) I’ve also created a downloadable list of 85+ toxic ingredients to avoid in personal care products for yo...

In this episode, you’re going to learn if the baking soda you’re using is toxic. Spoiler alert: there are two types of baking soda. I used to think “Baking soda is baking soda, right?” Well, not really. The end product known as sodium bicarbonate is the same. But there are two different ways that baking soda can be sourced. Also, if you’re using aluminum-free baking soda, you are in for a big surprise. ••• Have toxin-free living questions? Join us in ...

In this episode, you’re going to learn if BPA-free plastic is actually better. BPA-free food containers, water bottles, baby bottles… Do you use them? Do you believe them to be safe? Hate to break it to you, but... you got tricked. You and me both! I still have a couple of fancy BPA-free food containers I don’t use. Today, I’m going to explain how BPA-free plastics can be as bad (or even worse than!) plastics that contain BPA. ••• Have toxin-free livi...

In this episode, you’re going to learn 15 Simple Ways to Reduce Your EMF Exposure. Most of these will cost you zero dollars and all of these are ridiculously easy to do. Even if you have been aware of EMFs and working on lowering your exposure, I guarantee that you will come out of listening to this episode with new practical information you can apply today to reduce your EMF exposure even more. ••• Have toxin-free living questions? Join us in The Hidden Life of ...

You might have heard that EMFs are harmful. You also might have heard the exact opposite. If you’re confused, you’re not the only one. A lot of people are confused about this topic. Seven years ago, I was too. I often see people go to great lengths to reduce their EMF exposure and even buy EMF meters to use in their homes – and yet, they don’t really know what EMFs are. If this is you, it’s okay! No one has ever explained this to you properly. And if you go to Google for hel...

My name is Christina Vine, and my mission is to help YOU become an empowered consumer who knows exactly how to avoid day-to-day toxins WITHOUT hours of research and hundreds of Google searches. In this episode, I share the story of how I became passionate about toxin-free living and the aha moment I had that inspired me to start this podcast. ••• Have toxin-free living questions? Join us in The Hidden Life of Toxins online community and ask! I personally answer questio...

The Hidden Life of Toxins is the podcast that does toxin-free living research for you! In 2015, while looking for ways to improve my health, I discovered a sobering and life-changing truth: we are exposed to hundreds of toxins every day. There are harmful chemicals in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the products we use – from makeup and toothpaste to clothing, furniture, and even children’s toys. I started learning everything I could about toxins, how ...