We are being poisoned!

I am bothered by this increasing pervasive narrative

That we are being poisoned by the environment in which we live

Plastics, microplastics, heavy metals, endocrine disrupters are everywhere

We must be extremely cautious and aware

Of the toxins around us that are making us sick

Only organic, purified, cruelty-free and natural ingredients we should pick

If we do that, our chronic conditions would disappear

If we do not, progressively worsening health we should fear

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There is substantial merit in this advice

But all “pure” things come at a steep price

The contaminated or toxic stuff is ubiquitous

Easier to obtain and use without fuss

While specialty stores carry the organic stuff

To buy it at stratospheric prices is tough

When you cannot obtain products that are toxin-free

You feel incompetent in taking care of your health, you feel guilty

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Feeling incompetent is counterproductive

Being guilt-ridden is not a good way to live

My philosophy is to reduce toxins in ways that feel right

But not go to such extremes that every day seems like a fight

To avoid exposure to every single toxin around

Base decisions on commonsense and scientific research sound