Supporting Your Hormones & Nervous System at Home: A Gentle Non-Toxic Guide

By Dr. Sura Corrigan, D.C.

Far Hills Family Chiropractic – Far Hills, NJ

During the fertility journey and throughout pregnancy, your body is exquisitely sensitive to environmental inputs.

Many everyday personal care and household products contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that may interfere with:

• Hormone balance

• Detoxification pathways

• Thyroid function

• Placental health

• Nervous system regulation

• Baby’s developing brain and immune system

For women trying to conceive or currently pregnant, small daily swaps can help reduce your toxic load and create a calmer internal environment for conception, implantation, pregnancy, and postpartum healing.

At Far Hills Family Chiropractic, we take a nervous-system-first approach to fertility and prenatal care. The health of your autonomic nervous system plays a foundational role in hormone signaling, immune function, inflammation, and your body’s ability to adapt to the demands of pregnancy.

Reducing environmental stressors is one simple but powerful way to support this process at home.

1. Remove Synthetic Fragrances

Avoid:

• Perfume & cologne

• Scented lotions

• Air fresheners

• Plug-ins

• Dryer sheets

• Scented candles

Look for: Fragrance-free or naturally scented with essential oils.

The term “fragrance” on a label may contain dozens of undisclosed chemicals, many of which have been associated with hormone disruption and increased inflammatory load.

2. Choose Non-Toxic Cleaning Products

Household cleaning products are one of the most common sources of daily chemical exposure.

Dr. Sura’s Favorites:

• Laundry: Molly's Suds

• All-Purpose Cleaning: Branch Basics + Oxygen Boost

• Dishes (Hand Soap & Dish Soap): Mrs. Meyer's

• Dishwasher Powder: Molly's Suds

These options help reduce exposure to chemicals that may impact endocrine and immune function during preconception and pregnancy.

3. Deodorant

Choose:

• Aluminum-free

• Fragrance-free

• Avoid “pH-balancing” or antiperspirant formulas

Sweating is a natural detoxification pathway. Blocking this process may increase the overall toxic burden placed on the body.

4. Toothpaste

Recommended:

• Weleda Natural Salt Toothpaste

Free from synthetic dyes, SLS, and artificial sweeteners commonly found in conventional toothpaste.

5. Hair Care

Look for:

• Non-toxic shampoo & conditioner

• Sulfate-free

• Paraben-free

• Fragrance-free

Your scalp is highly vascular, meaning what you apply topically can enter systemic circulation.

6. Hand Soap

Dr. Sura’s Favorites:

• Bar Soap: Dr. Bronner's Unscented “Magic Bar Soap”

• Liquid Soap: Dr. Bronner's or Mrs. Meyer's

Frequent handwashing makes soap an often-overlooked but significant daily exposure.

Why This Matters Especially for Fertility & Pregnancy

Reducing chemical exposure may support:

• Hormonal balance

• Healthy ovulation

• Implantation

• Reduced inflammation

• Nervous system regulation

• Healthy fetal development

These gentle lifestyle changes, in combination with chiropractic care, help create the optimal environment for a regulated nervous system and a thriving pregnancy.

If you have questions about how nervous system-focused chiropractic care can support your fertility or pregnancy journey, our team at Far Hills Family Chiropractic is here to help.

When you want the best for your family.