About Ruan Living

The Legacy That Lives Within Ruan Living

Our story begins long before the wellness industry—even long before electricity.

A Lineage of Protectors, Rebels, and Wise Thinkers

My ancestors held many roles over centuries—warriors, philosophers, guardians, and truth-seekers.

Two of them, Ruan Ji and Ruan Xian, were among the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove. During a time of political corruption, they chose authenticity and integrity. They withdrew into nature—into bamboo groves, poetry, and reflection—to live freely and think deeply.

Another ancestor, Ruan Wengzhong, was immortalized during the Qin dynasty. A towering bronze statue of him once stood guard over imperial sites, symbolizing strength, vigilance, and protection. For generations, smaller statues were placed in burial sites to guard transitions from this life to the next.

I did not know this history when I founded Ruan Living. With time, it became clear that my work was aligned with my ancestry:

• to protect what matters,
• to question what harms,
• and to create environments that nurture life.

Ruan Living carries that spirit forward.

A Founder’s Journey

From Curiosity to Purpose

A catalyst with my awakenings began with motherhood,
with a desire to protect my children,
and with questions that were not easily answered.

As I learned about everyday household products and materials—what they are made of, how they are used, and how frequently their ingredients participate in our biology—I became increasingly concerned by the growing body of scientific research examining how environmental exposures influence human reproduction, development, and healthspan.

Research includes studies investigating how chemicals, heavy metals, microplastics, and electromagnetic fields from consumer technologies are studied in relation to biological systems, as well as research exploring how timing of exposure—particularly during sensitive or critical stages of development—matter. I was also drawn to emerging areas of study such as epigenetics and transgenerational epigenetic inheritance, which examine how environmental factors may influence gene expression across time without changing DNA itself.

While much of this research is ongoing and complex, it raised important questions for me about awareness, precaution, and how everyday environments are designed. These questions ultimately shaped my commitment to translating complex research into practical, grounded information—without fear, exaggeration, or promises.

What began as curiosity turned into almost 20 years of study.
What began as concern turned into clarity.

I wrote A to Z of D-Toxing to help families navigate an overwhelming landscape of information and make more informed choices about their homes. Today, through 40-Day Home Detox™ and D-Tox Academy™ programs, workbooks, and the Practical Nontoxic Living™ Podcast podcast, I share research-informed perspectives on creating more intentional living.

Along the way, one insight became clear:
rethinking the home is not just about products.
It is about empowerment because our healthiest, happiest future is rooted at home. Your home lives within you.

This understanding is the foundation of Ruan Living.

The Ruan Living Journey

Discover → Detox → Design

This three-stage arc reflects how most meaningful change unfolds.

Discover

Awareness comes first—learning to notice materials, products, routines, environmental factors that are often taken for granted, and yourself—how you feel, your patterns, and your assumptions.

Tools include: The Ultimate Home Detox™ Kickstart Series (free) & Ruan Newsletter • Podcast Episodes • Ruan Home Detox Books

Start with Day 1 of the Kickstart →

Detox

With clarity comes simplification. One room, one habit, one decision at a time, people begin refining what they use and how they live—at a pace that feels realistic and supportive.

Support includes: 40-Day Home Detox™ • Practical Nontoxic Living™ Library • D-Tox Academy™

Learn more about the LOLA POP Detox Method™, which is the asana practice of the 40-Day Home Detox™

Design

From awareness and simplification, intention emerges. Homes are designed to feel aligned, functional, and reflective of personal values—designed to support focus, rest, creativity, and a sense of daily wellbeing.

Paths include: D-Tox Academy™ • Personalized Guidance • Ruan Signature Detox • Space-Conscious Design

The D-Tox Academy™ helps you refine your Practical Nontoxic Living with continued product swaps and habit tweaks to reduce your toxic exposures and enjoy a healing home and lifestyle. Also available is the Ruan Living Amazon store. This results from my research for when I want to restock my home.

This journey is not about perfection.
It is about presence.

Your Invitation

Ruan Living is here to meet you where you are—whether you are just beginning to ask questions or are ready to engage more deeply.

This work is not about creating a “perfect” or “non-toxic” home.

It is about creating a more conscious, supportive home and lifestyle—
one designed with intention,
one that protects what matters most,
and one that cultivates intentional living.

Welcome to Ruan Living.