Blog – Christy's Non Toxic Lifestyle

Posture Alignment to the Rescue!

Did you know that many of one’s “aches and pains” can be attributed to poor postural alignment? Believe it or not, foot, knees, hip, back, shoulder and neck pain can all be attributed to walking incorrectly and leaning to one side or the other without even knowing it. The good news, and I speak from personal experience, is that MOST of these issues can be treated successfully without analgesics and/or surgery. More good news, you can get help with a ...

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AUG

Alternative Therapies, Exercise, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Pain Management, Prevention, Stress Management, Travel

Canola Oil Caution

Posted by: Christy Begien

This article is particularly close to my heart because it’s been an 18-year journey with huge implications in what I eat. As we all know, one can develop allergies at any point in one’s life. Following chemotherapy and all of my cancer treatment 18 years ago, I suspected that the chemical treatments had left me with huge cooked tomato sauce allergies. Chemo can alter all sorts ...

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JUL

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Asthma, Cancer, Children, Digestion, Healing, Healthy Eating, Immune System, Inflammation, Non Toxic Choices, Prevention, Toxic Overload, Uncategorized

Foods That Can Cause or Worsen Congestion

Posted by: Christy Begien

Hi all! Whether it’s Spring or Fall, many of us find the delights of of the season often bring pollen and allergies. Did you know that while you may be eating healthy, some of those foods may be causing histamines, worsening your allergies and congestion? And for those of you who suffer from regular sinusitis (inflammation or swelling of the tissues lining the sinuses), there’s some good info here that might at least help bring you relief!

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20
APR

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Digestion, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Prevention, Toxic Overload

Warming Trends

Posted by: Christy Begien

Many years ago, I visited my acupuncturist in New England because I was feeling sluggish and experienced digestive issues following eating most meals. While my diet WAS “healthy,” he pointed out that most of my meals, including beverages, were cold. I’ve always loved green, super salads and iced tea, coffee and water.

He suggested that I try “warming” my foods. Given that it was summertime, I was very hesitant and we know old habits die hard sometimes, right? Fast forward 20 ...

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16
MAR

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Anti Aging, Cancer, Digestion, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Pain Management, Prevention, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

PBR and R

Posted by: Christy Begien

Note: After 10 years, I just wanted to thank you, my readers for helping me to make this a better site. We’re all in this together. I’m continually looking to improve the process and quality of this site for me AND for you. So grateful for all of your emails to me but I would love it if you’d share your thoughts in the “comments” section of my site, too, so others can contribute and benefit from each other’s ...

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6
MAR

Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Prevention, Spirituality, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

CHOCOLATE! Share the “Yum” this Valentine’s Day!

Posted by: Christy Begien

With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, I was thinking about how we might “share the yum (and love)” to include everyone, not just children and those in romantic relationships. Don’t most of us love chocolate in some form? I indulge only for the health benefits. (yeah, right!)

So for today, here are some health benefits, some ideas for more inclusive Valentine’s Day celebrations, some chocolate fun facts and a few of my favorite local chocolate companies!

Proven reasons Chocolate, especially ...

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12
FEB

Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Holidays, Non Toxic Choices, Stress Management

Five “Touchdown Healthy” Super Bowl Snacks!

Posted by: Christy Begien

According to Healthline News, roughly 11.2 million pounds of potato chips and 8.2 million pounds of tortilla chips will be consumed, packed with fat, carbohydrates and sodium on Super Bowl Sunday. The Calorie Control Council, a trade group representing the low-fat and sugar-free food and beverage industries projects that the average Super Bowl watcher will scarf down 1,200 calories and 50 grams of fat in snacks alone. And then there’s the alcohol and soda. Think about it: A four hour ...

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10
FEB

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

Enter the No Flu Zone – Boost Your Immune System!

Posted by: Christy Begien

Yep, we’re officially in the cold and flu season and there are lots of germs flying around. So how do you stay healthy? I recently read that one teaspoon of sugar has been shown to depress the immune system for up to 4 hours! Okay, so there’s one excellent reason to walk away from processed and refined sugars.

Some of us have already gotten a “flu shot,” though according to the Centers for Disease Control this year’s flu vaccine is not ...

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18
JAN

Alternative Therapies, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Prevention

The Power of Two – Intention & Change

Posted by: Christy Begien

I wrote about “The Power of Two” last year as an exercise in de-cluttering, intended to reduce the crush of feeling overwhelmed. Many of us dread home projects because they can loom so large in our minds. Truth is, many times they are large. My daily mantra for the past year has been “the power of two, the power of two,” in helping me find empowerment, accomplishment and change in my daily actions ...

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10
JAN

Alternative Therapies, Exercise, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Holidays, Pets, Prevention, Spirituality, Spirituality, Stress Management, Technology

My Holiday “Not-To-Do” List

Posted by: Christy Begien

A number of years ago some friends and I started the conversation of how cool a “Not-To-Do” list would be, even year round. Seems like so many of us live by lists and when one is finished, we create (yes, we do have choices) another. Certainly there are priorities in our respective lives but in looking at this habit/activity, how many of us could benefit from the culling of the list. And the holiday list… Oh my!

Read on as I’ve ...

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5
DEC

Healthy Lifestyles, Holidays, Stress Management

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