The PUREfectionist

08/07/2026

ALWAYS CLEAN YOUR PRODUCE BEFORE EATING

If you're tired of wondering if your produce is safe and you really want to give it a good wash (not a rinse as that's not going to clean your produce), here are 2 products I have successfully used for years.

Renovera Fruit & Veggie Wash powder (lasts up to a year) - https://amzn.to/45S4srP This item just requires you to use water in a large bowl, disinfected sink or washing basin and a couple of taps of the product. Your produce soaks for 10 minutes and then you rinse it all well.

Truly Free Fruit and Veggie Wash - https://amzn.to/4wgLVAr To Use as a Spray: For berries, herbs, and softer produce: Spray all over and let sit for 1 minute before rinsing. For harder fruits and veggies: Rub in for 1 minute before rinsing.

Refill for Truly Free Fruit & Veggie Wash - https://amzn.to/4ggXtyO

Introducing the 3-Pack TrulyFree Natural Fruit and Veggie Wash, your go-to solution for keeping produce fruits and vegetables clean and fresh. This set includes three convenient pouches of natural wash. Crafted with care, it's designed to gently clean fruits and vegetables without any harsh ingre...

01/24/2026

L👀k! It warmed up a bit here. 🤣 Stay warm and don't forget to check on neighbors, the elderly, anyone disabled, pets, and of course friends and family.

12/23/2025

If you want a healthier switch, go with Crunchi. My friend, Marcy Secor will help walk you through making better choices.

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Cadmium is used in certain products as a color pigment, especially in yellow and orange shades, however, a recent study found measurable amounts of cadmium in all colors and brands of lipstick tested.

Several other studies found that some of the lipsticks contain cadmium in higher levels than recommended. One study in particular found that cadmium concentrations in almost all samples exceeded the FDA’s acceptable limit of 3mg/kg.

Cadmium is a HIGHLY toxic heavy metal that ACCUMULATES in the body, primarily affecting kidneys, bones, hormones, heart and lungs. Because it has a long half-life, chronic, even low-level exposure can lead to severe health problems over time.

🗂️Effects of Chronic Exposure to Cadmium:

📑Kidney Damage: The kidneys are the primary site of cadmium accumulation, where the metal can remain for DECADES. This causes damage to the kidney tubules, leading to the excretion of proteins and sugars into the urine (Fanconi’s syndrome). Over time, this causes a reduction of kidney filtration and can lead to chronic kidney disease.

📑Bone Disease: Cadmium disrupts the body’s metabolism of calcium, phosphorous and Vitamin D, which are essential for bone health. This can lead to: 1) osteoporosis (a condition characterized by reduced bone mass and density, which significantly increases the risk of fractures); 2) Osteomalacia (softening of the bones); 3) Itai-itai Disease (first discovered in Japan, this extremely painful disease is a severe form of bone and kidney damage caused by high cadmium exposure).

📑Lung Disease: Long-term cadmium exposure can cause irreversible lung damage caused, including emphysema and other obstructive airway diseases. The risk is elevated for smokers and workers in factories.

📑Cancer: Cadmium is classified as a KNOWN HUMAN CARCINOGEN and chronic exposure is strongly linked to an increased risk of lung, kidney, prostate and bladder cancers.

Out of room here - see comments section for more 💔

PMID: 39654776, 26190304

09/25/2025

ATTENTION: My Favorite AMAZON FINDS FOR CATS! 🐾 - Don't forget to add to your cart now even if you are still looking around.

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I've had a couple of people ask me about some of the products I use for my cats, so I figured I'd share some of my favorite Amazon Finds.

⇒ 🐾 Manual Litter Scooper. I've been scooping liter since I was 6 years old and was shocked at how well this one works. Simple plastic design and different than any other plastic or metal one I've ever had. https://amzn.to/46Jz13d *You must scoop daily at least once a day for any litter to do what it was designed to do or invest in a litter robot. Scooping more than once a day is best.

⇒ 🐾 Litter - I've tried many many clay litters and this one has the best odor control and is unscented and fairly priced. I buy the 40lb pound bag for greatest savings! I don't like scents as they are highly toxic to humans and pets. https://amzn.to/4nILY44 My cats are super finicky and refused to use any of the litter alternatives made of pine, crystals, etc., so this is the best clay litter I have found.

⇒ 🐾 Stainless Steel Litter Pan - These can be washed easily in between full litter box changes and there isn't any left behind smell of ammonia that plastic boxes have. Plus there aren't any left behind microplastics from the kitties scratching in the pan. These come in two sizes of XL and XXL. If you have big cats, get the XXL. It has 2" more in length that your cats will appreciate and need. https://amzn.to/4gGexNj

⇒ 🐾 Litter Robot 4 (Best but pricey) - for those of you who have the budget and are tired of scooping the litter. This also keeps things smelling fresher in your home. https://amzn.to/3IEHOeB

⇒ 🐾 Litter Robot 3 (Less pricey) - this is a bit louder than the litter robot 4 but still performs quite well. https://amzn.to/4gGexNj

⇒ 🐾 Cat Toy - This is my cats favorite pole toy of all time. Nothing keeps their attention like this particular toy! https://amzn.to/4nI7aqS

PLEASE START YOUR AMAZON PRIME DAY SHOPPING WITH ME EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT BUYING THE THINGS I'VE LINKED. 🐾Simply clicking on any of my links and then shopping for whatever you want or need will help my small business!

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04/26/2025

03/03/2025

This is my favorite Castor Oil pack. The oil is hexane-free in a glass bottle (that does matter as plastic leeches into the oil if stored that way) and the pack works great to keep the oil against your body. The inside cover is cotton and the outside keeps the product on the pack. https://amzn.to/4iqvXNL While claims cannot be made as to healing anything, castor oil "may" help gently detox your liver, it may help remove excess hormones from the body, it may help you get deeper sleep, it may help balance cortisol levels (your stress hormone), it may be used over pelvis to help with cysts on ovaries. It has been known to help with bowel movements. If you look up the benefits of castor oil, you will be amazed. If you have any questions, let me know. *Make sure to drink plenty of water to keep the body hydrated.

QUEEN OF THE THRONES Castor Oil Pack for Liver Kit - Less-Mess, Reusable, Comfort Sleep Fit - Designed by a Naturopathic Doctor (Organic Castor Oil Included)

10/31/2024

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