Fatal Conveniences: The Toxic Products and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick―and the Simple Changes That Will Save Your Health

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In this eye-opening book, Manchester delves deep into the toxic products and practices that pervade modern life, providing invaluable insights and empowering readers to make informed choices for a healthier future.

As a result of his condition, Olien’s father was forced to retire from being a professor and counselor at the University of Minnesota. He discusses the detrimental effects of prolonged sitting, lack of movement, and the importance of regular exercise.Olien, a wellness expert and advocate for sustainable living, explores the hidden dangers of everyday conveniences and provides practical solutions for improving health and well-being.

The book not only raises awareness but also empowers readers to make informed choices for themselves and their families. Actionable Advice: Throughout the book, Manchester provides practical advice on how to reduce exposure to harmful substances and adopt healthier alternatives. As a New York Times bestselling author and host of the widely popular podcast The Darin Olien Show, he curiously explores people, solutions, and health as well as life’s Fatal Conveniences™ – a segment of the show uncovering modern-day flaws and challenges that may be undermining our health and our environment, which he also explores in his new book ‘ Fatal Conveniences’. From his years of experience within the health space, he wrote the New York Times best-selling book, SuperLife: The Five Fixes That Will Keep You Healthy, Fit and Eternally Awesome.

Darin Olien's journey into the world of health and wellness was significantly influenced by a personal tragedy. From the FDA, USDA, FCC, EPA, NIH, and so on, there are many agencies that have good people in them trying to do the right thing—however, the system is upside down.

Moreover, Olien goes beyond raising awareness and offers achievable solutions and actionable advice.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 . According to the Environmental Working Group, “the PFAS pollution crisis is a public health emergency. Darin’s interest in food and nutrition began when a college football injury drove him to uncover better ways to heal his body.