Christy Begien – Christy's Non Toxic Lifestyle

Breast Cancer: Recovery and Creation

Trust me when I say that when going through any cancer treatment, there are multiple doctor’s appointments, treatment plans, test results, medications, medication changes, surgery and treatment dates, questions, answers, notes upon notes that you take and it’s critical to keep track of this information. I know – I went through this almost 20 years ago. For the cancer patient, treatment brings emotional ups and downs along with fatigue and mental fogginess. It’s an added burden to try to remember ...

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OCT

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Cancer, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Toxic Overload

The Healing Power of Reiki

Posted by: Christy Begien

It’s an understatement when I say I had the good fortune of being introduced to Reiki nearly 20 years ago! I had been diagnosed with cancer and was looking for anything to help me heal. I am so grateful that I am open to trying new things, especially healing modalities, as long as it doesn’t involve pain! I’ve learned that the world is abundant in healing resources. We just have to know how to tap into them.

I’m always a little ...

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22
SEP

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Alternative Therapies, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Prevention, Spirituality, Stress Management

The Super Power of Women’s Hormones!

Posted by: Christy Begien

Did you know that with hormone support we have the ability to minimize the damages done by aging? Did you know that with appropriate hormone support we have the ability to stay at or near our optimal weights, recover from illnesses more quickly, and protect our bones, hearts and brains from deteriorating? Best of all, did you know that with hormone support we can actually age gracefully AND feel great?

Several years ago, I shared my personal story of two ...

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15
SEP

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Alternative Therapies, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Hormones, Immune System, Inflammation, Menopause, Non Toxic Choices, Peri-Menopause, Prevention, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

Women’s Hormones: A Delicate Balancing Act

Posted by: Christy Begien

This is the first of a two-part series on Women’s Hormones, for Part 2, click here.

Show me a woman who sleeps soundly eight hours every night, has a high libido, hasn’t gained weight in years (with proper diet), is emotionally stable 24/7/365, doesn’t experience bloating or any mild depression and whose brain is as sharp as a tack, and I’ll show you a woman with perfectly balanced hormones. (And, I’ll sell you some swampland in Florida!)

Okay, so none of us ...

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8
SEP

4

Alternative Therapies, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Hormones, Menopause, Peri-Menopause, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

Blooming Beauty All Around!

Posted by: Christy Begien

We’ve all heard this saying, “You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.” Today’s post, Flowers!

It’s mid-summer and aren’t many of us surrounded by beautiful flowers either where we live, where we work or where we are traveling? I think most of us would be hard pressed to say there isn’t a beautiful garden to enjoy somewhere near us. What is it about flowers that make us ...

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30
JUL

2

Healthy Lifestyles, Spirituality, Spirituality, Stress Management, Travel

The Clean 15

Posted by: Christy Begien

Avocados are not only an exceptionally nutritious super-food, they have topped the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) list of The Clean 15. According to EWG, fruits and vegetables on the list had the lowest pesticide load, and consequently are the safest conventionally grown crops to consume from the standpoint of pesticide contamination.

Just like with The Dirty Dozen, I use the EWG’s annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides to inform ...

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20
JUL

2

Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Prevention, Toxic Overload

Jeepers Creepers – What To Do With Those Old Peepers…

Posted by: Christy Begien

This week I stopped by a Lenscrafters for an eyeglass adjustment. While there, I noticed the brochures about donating unused eyeglasses or making a donation to an organization they sponsor, called OneSight. Many of you may have heard of them. Onesight is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to the global vision care crisis.

What crisis you may ask? According to VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity) approximately 670 million people worldwide are functionally blind or visually impaired because they do not ...

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15
JUL

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Recycling

Two Books I Read from Everyday!

Posted by: Christy Begien

Yep, I look at these two books every morning! And when I say “read” I mean I turn to a random page each day and am beautifully reminded of the abundance of living simply and with gratitude. I’ve had these books for three years and never tire of reading these gems of wisdom from the author, Mina Parker. She interjects her thoughts with quotes including Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Gertrude Stein and others. Not only do I pause with each ...

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7
JUL

1

Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Prevention, Spirituality, Stress Management

Delicious Summer Beverages – Hold the Processed Sugar

Posted by: Christy Begien

Someone recently told me that June is National Fruits and Vegetables month! And with the abundance of these food items in our stores and at our farmers markets, we can create some delicious, thirst quenching summer beverages without the use of sugar. And these can certainly carry into July and August!

I’m always on the quest for creative drinks that everyone loves (including me) and that are so much healthier. This week, I’m listing a few of my favorites along with ...

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30
JUN

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Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Non Toxic Choices

Eight Awesome Anti-Aging Tips for Summer

Posted by: Christy Begien

One – Eat Well

Olive oil, yogurt, fish, chocolate, nuts, red wine and blueberries. These foods, many or which are part of the Mediterranean diet, all offer heart health benefits along with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Click here to read my blog post on the Mediterranean diet.

Two – Dry Brush

Helps stimulate the lymphatic system, ridding the body of toxins
Increases blood flow and circulation, creating firmer skin and reducing the appearance of cellulite
Helps exfoliate dead skin cells, thus ...

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16
JUN

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Anti Aging, Beauty Products, Exercise, Healthy Lifestyles, Prevention, Skincare, Stress Management

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One – Eat Well

Two – Dry Brush