As a nutritionist, I’ve had countless people come to me over the years assuming their symptoms were “normal.” They believed that feeling terrible all the time was just part of life. That brain fog, constipation, bloating, and constant fatigue were simply what it means to be human today. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.

The reality is that our bodies are being overwhelmed. We are living in a world saturated with pesticides, heavy metals, preservatives, additives, microplastics, PFAS, and countless other chemicals. Modern homes are built to be airtight to save on heating and cooling, which means less ventilation and more mold. Our skies are being sprayed with aluminum. Nearly everything is wrapped in plastic. Our clothing, furniture, bedding, and everyday fabrics are coated with flame retardants and PFAS. Even organic foods are being contaminated. We found measurable levels of glyphosate in organic cereals, which you can see here.

No matter how hard we try, we cannot escape all of it. We can eat organic, buy chemical-free furniture, wear only organic cotton, store food in glass, use vinegar to clean, and cook strictly with stainless steel. We should do all of those things. But at the end of the day, some toxins remain unavoidable.

And that’s exactly why knowing our own toxic load matters so much. Going the extra mile to understand what has accumulated in our bodies—and then choosing the right detox strategies—is crucial for protecting our health and that of our children. For more than a decade, Moms Across America has been commissioning toxin testing on food because our government refuses to do its job. Now we must take it a step further and test ourselves and our kids. When we understand the true burden their bodies are carrying, we can finally take precise, effective action to help them heal and thrive again.

Solutions Start Here: Understanding and Reducing Toxic Burden

Moms Across America is proud to partner with licensed nutritionist Kendall Mackintosh to bring our community access to the highest-quality, advanced functional lab testing available. Through this collaboration, members can now utilize the Vibrant Wellness Total Tox Burden Panel, a comprehensive assessment measuring toxic load across three critical categories: environmental toxins, heavy metals, and mycotoxins. This test provides a clear picture of how accumulated exposures may be influencing your child’s health and vitality.

To support a deeper understanding of digestive and immune function, the Vibrant Wellness Gut Zoomer is also available. This extensive panel evaluates the balance of gut bacteria, the presence of parasites, yeast, or harmful pathogens, and key markers of inflammation and digestive performance. It offers unprecedented insight into how the gut microbiome is shaping everything from immune resilience to energy levels, mood, metabolic function, and potential gluten or wheat reactivity.

Members can further explore hidden inflammatory triggers through the Food Sensitivity Complete Panel, which measures IgG and IgA reactivity to more than 200 common foods and additives. Identifying these immune responses can illuminate the root causes of migraines, fatigue, digestive issues, skin conditions, and mood disturbances—empowering families to personalize their nutrition and dramatically reduce systemic inflammation.

Our Founder and Director, Zen Honeycutt, adds,

“This partnership with Kendall was born out of great tragedy, and I have faith that it will prevent further tragedies. When my eldest son took his life, despite being physically very healthy, eating organic for 10 years, and vegan for 7 ( whole food plant-based), I needed to know why. I had Kendall review the last year of functional medicine testing we had done to address his depression. We realized the impact of the combination of toxins such as unregulated heavy metals, mycotoxins, and pesticides, along with Candida, low cholesterol, low nutrients, and genetic variants that impaired his ability to detox, was too much for his mind and body. While I understand why now, I cannot get him back. I can only hope that our experience will inspire others to learn the truth about their children’s toxic burden and take preventive measures. I believe that with this testing and detox steps, thousands of children could live up to their fullest potential and create love and wonderful contributions to their communities.”

Knowledge is power. Understanding your toxic load gives you the tools to take meaningful action. Testing is the first step, but it’s only the beginning. From there, you can make targeted choices to support detoxification, restore balance, and protect your family’s long-term health. Kendal can and will guide you with professional and caring support. We may not be able to eliminate every exposure in today’s world, but we can reclaim control over our bodies and our children’s well-being. The truth may be uncomfortable, but facing it head-on is the first step toward real, lasting health.