Category Archives: Low-Tox House

Fourth Month in the Low-Tox House

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Christa Upton

I have wondered—will I hit a plateau for a while in the healing process? So far, not!  As long as I look at the overall picture each month (and not more often), I can see very steady improvement.  So thankful. … Continue reading →

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Tips for Reducing Mold Risk in Your House

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Christa Upton

These are tips gathered over 6 years of mold experience and education from mold experts, builders, the Center for Disease Control (USA), and others with mold illness. Don’t let leaks go. Most people don’t realize that mold can develop in … Continue reading →

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How to Wash Dishes with Castile Soap and Baking Soda

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Christa Upton

Even the lowest-chemical dish soap we can find makes me sick.  Thanks to my friend Ruth M., I gave Castile another chance!  Since writing this post, we have switched to all Unscented instead of orange (same brand).  The grease is … Continue reading →

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Third Month in the Low-Tox House

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Christa Upton

More healing and progress!!! Specific improvements this month: Energy level now around 15% of normal!! I cannot remember the last time I had this amount of energy consistently. Less nausea. A couple times this month, I have experienced nausea and … Continue reading →

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Low-Tox House Construction Materials Summary

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Christa Upton

A number of people have asked me how we built our house.  So, I thought rather than keep losing track of my posts on Facebook groups and re-writing about this, I’d blog it and can’t lose it now!  LOL Of … Continue reading →

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Second Month in the Low-Tox House

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Christa Upton

The upward trend continues!!! Specific improvements this month: 1. I can eat more veggies than in a very long time. 2. A few times recently—for the first time in almost 8 years, I felt good after eating instead of bad! … Continue reading →

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First Month in the Low-Tox House

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Christa Upton

I am getting better—yahoo!!!! Specific improvements this month: Digestion, almost immediately.  I could not digest meat the last 4-6 weeks in town.  Within 1 day here, I could. Ability to use computer now, not get sick from the computer screen, … Continue reading →

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2015

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Christa Upton

How was 2015?  What were highlights and struggles of your year?  Feel free to comment below or email me! Here’s mine: Jan 2015–Friends take off for the east coast, and we begin housesitting.  Our kids love taking care of the … Continue reading →

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