Protect People & The Planet! 

 


 Plan For Good Health & Local Self-Reliance 

 

The Harsh Reality - Our government, businesses, and institutions do NOT protect the public nor the planet from many, if not most, toxic products and waste. And, that's because we live in a world based on making money, not making sense. Good health today requires an aggressive personal and local approach to healthy living. Embrace the good, and avoid the bad and the unknown.  We suggest that you learn about 'wild' foods (WildFoodies.org), grown your own food, or buy organic produce, meats, and fish.  Avoid all processed food because we'll never know what's in it. The same thing goes for most commercial products (personal, household, etc..) Learn to do without or make things yourself, so that you can be more confident that they are safe and not toxic.  Maximizing Self-Reliance is a great idea for everyone, every community, and every nation. A society can't be strong if it's heavily dependent on imports and manufactured products for the necessities of life. This is not an argument against trade and technology, but we should all be prepared to survive and thrive without them. Below is a list for things to avoid & safer substitutes. Please note that this is a work-in-progress. I’m always experimenting. You should too!

 

In a nutshell:

by Lynn Landes, Founder
www.LynnLandes.com 

 

 

  LYNN’S PERSONAL CHECKLIST FOR HEALTHY LIVING (updated March 27, 2023)

 

 
 AVOID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
 addition LIST at bottom


SAFER SUBSTITUTES  
 X – I don’t use at all
 

FOOD:

Safe(r) Substitutes: local and WildFoodies are best

conventional, processed, non-local food, GMOs, cultivated, and hybridized crops

wild edibles (WildFoodies), also organic, chemical-free, local, grow and make your own food, stay in 'produce' section of grocery store

factory meat / poultry / eggs

grassfed or pastured

farmed fish

wild caught

sugars – beet (many are GMOS), sugar cane

honey - local honey may help with allergies, but can also cause sleepiness due to tryptophan content

vegetable oils

fat from meat, poultry (duck fat), or fish, also walnut oil

dairy (thickens mucous and encourages colds, etc.)

use home-made oat or nut milk instead

gluten (inflammatory, fungal infections, coughs)

non-gluten grains

soy products - too much female estrogen

beans and peas

HEALTH:

Safe(r) Substitutes:  (HealthAlertPhilly)

medications, vaccines, vitamins, & supplements - These are mystery products that we will never know what is really in them. Why take the chance?

food & herbs, particularly from the wild. Plantain/Plantago, a common weed, is the world's most abundant and useful medicinal herb - stops bleeding, anti-poison, antibiotic, antifungal, anti-cancer, anti-radiation, cold remedy, etc. http://www.wildfoodies.org/WildMedicinalPlants.htm

diet I avoid glutens, dairy, dried fruit, overly spicy foods, and nightshade plants which are all inflammatory foods and may contribute to cancer, arthritis, acid reflux, etc.. I also avoid seedy foods or process them because I have had flare ups of diverticulitis.
diarrhea - caused by too much fruit, dairy, caffeine, alcohol, vinegar, garlic, onions, cruciferous veggies, alcohol, spicy, and greasy foods Diarrhea - Go bland. The fastest way to stop diarrhea is to use white rice flour and water, heat and make a thin gravy and serve. But you can also just put some raw rice in water, crush it, sieve it, and then drink the water. Works for people and pets. Other starches may also work.
constipation Constipation - drink a full glass of water with a bit of apple cider vinegar. Also, eat or drink foods with oils and fats.
radiation burns I think I'm getting a radiation burn from my computer mouse, so when I wash the dishes with the combination of oat flour, rice flour, and plantain water (see below), it seems to get rid of the burning sensation.
everyday drugs: caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, marijuana - basically uppers & downers, makes your body produce too much female estrogen which is carcinogenic, plus makes people more emotional, and disrupts our physical, mental, and sexual development healthy food and herbal teas, no caffeine
conventional toxic childbirth: ultrasounds, vaccines, drugs, vitamin K, etc. natural pregnancy & childbirth (herbal remedies and massage therapy)
conventional toilets it seems that we don’t even poop properly, see the squattypotty.com or use a footstool
PERSONAL CARE:  Safe(r) Substitutes: 

Your skin is your largest organ. Feed your body, don’t poison it. If you can’t put it in your mouth, don’t put it on your skin. Skin, hair, & nails absorb into the body & bloodstream anything that it comes in contact with. Many of commercial products below can contain numerous toxic chemicals.

 Also, why should women wear make-up, dye their hair, paint their nails, etc.? Aren't we good enough without all that? And how can we be taken seriously, if we're made up like clowns?

make-up

X

perfume

X

hair color, spray, etc.

X

nail polish

X

tattoos

X
body piercing

X

soaps - for both body & hair

plantain water (1/4 tsp dry leaf tea) and duck fat (1/4 tsp) in the bath are the best combination for my hair and skin.  Other greens may be added - nettle, dandelions, amaranth, etc. You may want to avoid frequent baths and showers, unless water is properly filtered, as many municipal water supplies are contaminated with chemicals.
hand sanitizers & soaps (including homemade soaps that contain glycerine) I usually just rinse with water. But to get off tough grease, I use buckwheat flour, or oat flour for a gentle cleanser. Keep it in a pepper shaker. For car grease etc, use fat or oil first, wait a minute, then sprinkle on buckwheat flour, rub, then rinse. Repeat if needed.

skin moisturizer

tallow is an long time remedy for dry skin - duck fat works best for me & decreases wrinkles

hair conditioner, if needed

raw egg yolk (1 or more) applied directly to wet hair, comb through, wait a minute, then rinse, it’s makes my hair feel great, but I lose some body and control, so use only as needed.

hair styling gel

plantain water makes hair more manageable, but raw 'egg white' applied on wet or dry hair acts more like hair gel.

sunscreen

light clothing and hat, but clay mud can be used in survival situations

deodorant - many products contain aluminum or alum which is a neurotoxin.

White or apple vinegar works. Also try Plantain water & walnut oil. Rub on with facecloth. The big deal for me is to avoid eating glutens (which make me stink), & also avoid wearing synthetic clothes that harbor bacteria, which also makes clothes stink.

toothpaste and fluoride

a dusting of baking soda on a toothbrush and rinse with highly diluted white vinegar - unfortunately I haven't found anything else that works, not to say that this is the best idea.

mouthwash

also highly diluted plantain water

toothbrush - plastic attracts bacteria      

natural bristle plus a cloth

shaving

because hair growth is a source of removing toxins from the body, I don’t shave my armpits except once a year, before we go to the shore – I cave for bathing suit season!

FASHION:

Safe(r) Substitutes:

synthetics & microfibers - remember that bacteria love petroleum products such as synthetic materials

wild, natural & organic fibers such as antibacterial linen - https://textiledetails.com/five-properties-of-linen/ - Hemp socks are great for people with toe fungus, hemp is naturally antifungal. Also see: enviro-tote.com/  Our son paints these bags and I use them all the time. DIY! PhillyKnits.org – a fiber meetup I organized in 2014

jewelry as the result of destructive mining operations

use natural and organic materials

HOUSE & GARDEN:

Safe(r) Substitutes: X – I don’t use at all
dish soap and dish washer (big source of indoor air contamination due to heating plastic parts)           usually I just use a cloth to wipe dishes clean, then rinse off using water only. I also use oat flour (1/2 tsp) with rice flour (1/2 tsp) and plantain tea, but that can get expensive. Buckwheat flour is good for dirty glasses and scouring as it is slightly abrasive, but it can stain dishes and be hard on the hands.

window/mirror cleaners

plantain or mint water water with clean cloth

tub/sink cleaner

use oil or grease to loosen up scum, then rinse with buckwheat or rice flour, with white vinegar for stains

kitchen tough grease & grime cleaners

apply any kind of oil or fat (I use duck fat), wipe off excess

kitchen floor cleaners

any kind of mint, put it blender with water, sieve out greens, then mop or dust

wood products & wood floors cleaners & conditioners

duck fat moisturizes wood and leaves behind a protective waterproof coat. It works great for me, keeps wood from drying out (it doesn’t go rancid nor smell after a few hours). Wood turners also recommend walnut oil for wooden bowls.
to remove glue from jars labels use fat or oil first, wait a minute, then sprinkle on buckwheat flour, rub with scouring pad, then rinse. Use extra buckwheat and oil as needed.

laundry detergent

rice flour (1 tsp) & white vinegar. ditch your whites and solid colors, they’re too hard to keep stain-free

laundry softener & deodorizer

white vinegar
deodorizer for stinky armpits on sweaters, carpets, etc. cover with white rice flour for 30 minutes, then shake or vacuum off. Can also follow that with white pine needles - put lots of cut pine needles in coffee blender, dry if necessary, then sprinkle on stinky area, wait 30 minutes, then shake or vacuum off.

general dusting

any kind of "mint" water/tea water, dampen dust cloth, it leaves slight oil film, good for wood, leather - keeps them from drying out

tough greasy dirt removers

 any kind of fat alone, can also add buckwheat or rice flour to act as an abrasive

synthetic sponges or dish cloth attract bacteria!

natural fabric linen dish cloth or face cloth,

plastic dishware: attracts bacteria and leaches toxic ingredients

wood might be best, then glass or ceramic

toxic pots & pans: aluminum, stickless, stainless steel clad (note stainless may contain aluminum layers & leach if scratched)

glass, cast iron, solid stainless steel

filters of any kind - may contain asbestos-like fibers

organic cloth, cotton handkerchief
toilet paper linen cloth, cut into small square, rinse in sink with oat flour or vinegar.

paper tissues

cloth handkerchiefs

paper towels

rags

air fresheners

potted plants, herbs, (onions cut in half & left standing in water helps absorb toxic odors)

air humidifier          

potted plants, etc.https://brightnest.com/posts/eight-health-benefits-of-houseplants

contaminated building materials: insulation, fiberboard, wallboard, contaminated concrete, tiles, etc. Try hemp & other natural materials  https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/construction/green/hemp-building-material1.htm

fertilizers

compost, compost tea, fish tank water

herbicide & fungicide

5% white household vinegar

Insecticides: ants and similar insects

meat fat (I use duck fat) - paint on with brush around windows and doors, inside and outside the house.

mouse traps

boil peppermint as an air freshener and wash floors with mint water weekly

PETS Products:

Safe(r) Substitutes:

commercial foods

make your own dog food mostly of meat

dog shampoos

raw egg yolks on wet dog, wait a minutes, then rinse – great cleanser & conditioner!

flea products

dab plantain and/or mint water on fur http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantago#Uses

doggy toys

make your own with socks, ropes, etc.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Safe(r) Substitutes:

newspapers & magazines - full of toxins, so be select

Online mostly until these newspapers become nontoxic

cards

X - I call. Most cards end up in the landfill within a few weeks

flowers

X - I call. Flowers are more heavily sprayed with chemicals than any other crop, and then end up in the landfill

 

 

AVOID LIST:   (HealthAlertPhilly.org & WildFoodies.org)

 

NOTE: Big Pharma has completely corrupted medicine today, too often doing more harm than good, while the government financially incentivizing doctors and health care providers to prescribe bad medicine. Personally, I avoid vaccines, pharmaceutical drugs, medical procedures, supplements, recreational drugs, and 'everyday drugs' - caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine. 'Everyday drugs' do everyday damage to our health. They are basically uppers and downers. They increase the body's production of female estrogen which results in a daily roller-coaster ride of emotions, as well as being carcinogenic and disrupting our physical, mental, and sexual development. It is shocking the number of people on anti-depressants and anti-anxiety drugs who don't connect their condition to what their putting into their mouths. If you're having panic attacks, then stop drinking caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea, & chocolate)!  But most doctors don't give their patients this common sense advice. Either the doctors haven't been educated to use their heads, or they'd rather make money giving their patients unnecessary and harmful drugs. Add to that, medicines and 'everyday drugs' end up in our municipal drinking water (isn't filtered out) that both children and adults consume.