It’s about progress, not perfection.
Thyroid Disease. Three major surgeries within five years. Motherhood. Having a young child with an Autism diagnosis. Each of these major events led me on a path searching for ways of living with less toxicity in every aspect of my life.
About three years ago, I found myself at a place of some serious soul-searching. My son had been diagnosed with Autism, and I was in recovery from my second neck surgery. If that doesn’t double you over with humility what will…seriously?!?! After processing all that had happened, I realized I could either lie there and have a pity party for myself or I could do something about it.
I started researching and educating myself on my son’s condition, which led me into looking at food, GMOs and the gut-brain connection, which led me to research harmful ingredients in personal care products, cosmetics, cleaning supplies, cookware, paint, carpet, etc…you get the picture.
There was a point in this process where I thought, “I’m so overwhelmed with information overload, where do I even begin?” But I just started slowly, by taking baby steps, making the small changes, which did add up.
My thyroid condition has been affected in such a positive way; I’m border-lining almost normal thyroid levels even with one thyroid gland. My allergies are almost non-existent. My son’s health has improved, and he has progressed so much that his diagnosis is now considered mild.
So, follow me as I share what I’ve learned and continue to learn on a daily basis regarding living a healthier and cleaner way of life. This is by no means trying to be perfect, completely organic/green/clean, hence the “greenish.” In Goodness Greenish. I’m just doing the best that I can with the knowledge I have gained.
Thank you for being here, and please feel free to share your knowledge/experience in the comments on any post. I look forward to learning from you!
xo-Deanna
(Wife of a kind, witty man that keeps me on my toes, and a mother to the sweetest boy that gives me kisses on my forehead every single day. I’m a Dallas-based make-up artist, clean beauty advocate, and portrait photographer.)