1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Join the Gym Rats in discussing how scents effect our health and how we can find healthier alternatives to purchase or to make at home. Ever wondered what ingredients are used to create the fragrance in your perfume, candles, laundry detergent, wall plugins, etc? Well Arielle and Haley break down some of the common materials found in these products, what we know about their manufacturing and their effects on our health. Between carcinogens, allergens, respiratory irritants, and others, learn how you can shop smarter and create delicious holiday scents out of natural ingredients that don't negatively impact your health and positively impact your nose! Mentioned Resources: EWG Skin Deep https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ ThinkDirty https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com/ Trash Panda https://www.trashpandaapp.com/ Home made scents: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2013/06/homemade-air-fresheners.html Make your own candles: https://nestingwithgrace.com/easiest-way-to-make-candles-non-toxic/ &amp;nbsp; Find your hosts: Arielle Bloom www.ariellebloom.com @arielle_bloom Haley Heaton www.balancedlivingco.com @balanced.living.co &amp;nbsp; The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole http://thewestcoastadvantage.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28911923/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/164589623