Ep 82: Why We Need to Ditch the Toxic Cleaning Products with Allison Evans , Co-Founder of Branch Basics

In this episode, Melissa sits down with Allison Evans, Co-Founder of Branch Basics, to share her incredible journey of creating non-toxic cleaning products while promoting wellness and education. Diagnosed with PCOS in 2002 and told she might not conceive naturally, Allison is now about to have her fourth child, crediting the lifestyle changes she’s made. They discuss the power of food as medicine and how harmful fragrances and perfumes, even from luxury brands, can affect our health. Allison highlights the versatility of Branch Basics' all-purpose solution, from washing vegetables to cleaning counters, and emphasizes the importance of controlling the products we use daily in our homes. From choosing organic foods to selecting “fragrance-free” over “unscented” products, she shares her top tips, including ditching exterminators and switching to clean laundry detergents, noting that pesticides are a major contributor to health issues like childhood cancer. Tune in to hear some of the products she swears by and get inspired to make shifts in your life that prioritize your health and wellbeing.Save 15% on your Premium Starter Kit and the NEW Branch Basics Laundry Detergent when you use code MWH15 at branchbasics.com/melissa.Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com.Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast, is a meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she’s cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. MWH is a health, wellness & lifestyle platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study. The most important part of this practice is that it’s not just about building the body you desire, it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. The foundation of this practice has always been about using what you have available to you, whenever, wherever you are. So, wherever you are on your journey, we have something for everybody. The MWH platform has a growing library of 750+ workouts in a variety of styles (pilates, yoga, meditation, pre & postnatal, and more!). Plus, with unlimited access to recipes & video tutorials, plus coveted lifestyle & nutrition tips, this is the destination to better every single aspect of your life.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.