How Toxins in Your Home Affect Health: Theresa Thomas on Wellness for Kids and Families
- Author
- Philippa Bagley
- Published
- Wed 02 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-toxins-in-your-home-affect-health-theresa-thomas-on-wellness-for-kids-and-families--66677372
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In this enlightening conversation, Theresa Thomas, an environmental health educator, discusses the alarming rise of synthetic chemicals in our environment and their impact on health, particularly for children. She shares her personal journey of overcoming health challenges through the removal of toxins from her living space and emphasizes the importance of creating a healthy home environment. The discussion covers practical steps for reducing chemical exposure, the significance of community advocacy, and the role of muscle testing in identifying harmful products. Listeners are encouraged to take small, manageable steps towards a healthier lifestyle while being aware of the broader implications of environmental health.
Takeaways
Sound Bites
About Theresa Thomas
Theresa Thomas is a health educator and advocate dedicated to helping families reduce chemical exposure and prevent chronic illness. After developing Multiple Chemical Sensitivities in the early ’90s, she turned her personal journey into a mission to educate others about environmental health. Theresa played a key role in Nova Scotia’s “No Scents is Good Sense” campaign and now works with parents and caregivers through speaking events, coaching programs, and her Going Green Together Facebook group. When she’s not teaching, Theresa leads ancestral healing ceremonies, offers Reiki and Instant Miracle™ sessions, and enjoys time with family, travel, gardening, and her elephant collection.
https://fromtoxictogreen.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/fttg5daychallenge
About Philippa Bagley
I’m a Professional Speaker and Therapist with a diverse background that includes military service and teaching.Like many people, I grew tired of corporate life and retrained in a range of therapies.
Now, I combine my extensive qualifications to assist individuals and organisations in boosting their communication, connection, and confidence. This enables them to make a significant impact on the world.I am passionately committed to mentoring clients, helping them overcome issues related to confidence, anxiety, and trauma, unlocking their potential, achieving their highest goals, and building mental resilience.
In this enlightening conversation, Theresa Thomas, an environmental health educator, discusses the alarming rise of synthetic chemicals in our environment and their impact on health, particularly for children. She shares her personal journey of overcoming health challenges through the removal of toxins from her living space and emphasizes the importance of creating a healthy home environment. The discussion covers practical steps for reducing chemical exposure, the significance of community advocacy, and the role of muscle testing in identifying harmful products. Listeners are encouraged to take small, manageable steps towards a healthier lifestyle while being aware of the broader implications of environmental health.
Takeaways
- Theresa Thomas is passionate about removing toxins from children's environments.
- The number of synthetic chemicals has drastically increased since the 1950s.
- Asthma and other health issues can be linked to environmental toxins.
- Personal experiences with toxins can lead to significant health transformations.
- Vinegar and baking soda are effective natural cleaning agents.
- Muscle testing can help identify harmful products for individuals.
- Community advocacy is essential for promoting healthier environments.
- Children's health is particularly vulnerable to chemical exposure.
- Small changes in the home can lead to improved health outcomes.
- Awareness and education are key to reducing environmental health risks.
Sound Bites
- "We need to remove toxins from children's bedrooms."
- "Vinegar and baking soda are great for cleaning."
- "Don't panic, it's okay, one thing at a time."
About Theresa Thomas
Theresa Thomas is a health educator and advocate dedicated to helping families reduce chemical exposure and prevent chronic illness. After developing Multiple Chemical Sensitivities in the early ’90s, she turned her personal journey into a mission to educate others about environmental health. Theresa played a key role in Nova Scotia’s “No Scents is Good Sense” campaign and now works with parents and caregivers through speaking events, coaching programs, and her Going Green Together Facebook group. When she’s not teaching, Theresa leads ancestral healing ceremonies, offers Reiki and Instant Miracle™ sessions, and enjoys time with family, travel, gardening, and her elephant collection.
https://fromtoxictogreen.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/fttg5daychallenge
About Philippa Bagley
I’m a Professional Speaker and Therapist with a diverse background that includes military service and teaching.Like many people, I grew tired of corporate life and retrained in a range of therapies.
Now, I combine my extensive qualifications to assist individuals and organisations in boosting their communication, connection, and confidence. This enables them to make a significant impact on the world.I am passionately committed to mentoring clients, helping them overcome issues related to confidence, anxiety, and trauma, unlocking their potential, achieving their highest goals, and building mental resilience.
