Fatal Conveniences

The New York Times bestselling author of SuperLife and cohost with Zac Efron of the hit Netflix series Down to Earth, Darin Olien offers invaluable advice for addressing the health of our bodies and the health of the planet by providing a roadmap for non-toxic living and life-enhancing wellness. Fatal conveniences are the toxic products we routinely use and the unhealthy things we do that our culture and corporations have made us believe are safe and necessary for living well and efficiently. These things—from deodorant, cosmetics, dental floss, and sunscreen to laundry detergent, air fresheners, carpets, and crayons to candles, tea bags, cell phones, and chewing gum—are ubiquitous in daily life . . . and they are wreaking havoc on our health and our planet. The environmental toxins found in these products create a cascade of problems, including chemical sensitivities, auto-immune issues, obesity, chronic health diseases, and a greater toxic load. Darin Olien has spent most of his adult life obsessively researching these “conveniences.” Here he raises our awareness of their dangers, demolishes the myth that “if it’s easy, it must also be good;” and gives us alternative choices to take control of our lives and our health. Now in paperback, Fatal Conveniences offers a fresh perspective and achievable, small tweaks that will lead to big, life-enhancing changes. How do you protect yourself and your family from the toxins hiding in plain sight? Detox Your Home: Learn to identify the hidden dangers in everything from your laundry detergent and carpets to your cookware and cosmetics. The Body Burden Explained: Understand the science behind how thousands of tiny chemical exposures add up to a massive health crisis, inspired by the author’s own family story with chemical sensitivities. Endocrine Disruptors Uncovered: Discover the shocking link between everyday plastics, fragrances, and electronics and the disruption of your body’s crucial hormonal systems. Practical, Non-Toxic Alternatives: Find simple, achievable swaps and DIY solutions for personal care, household cleaning, and food storage that enhance your health instead of harming it.