Fall Allergies — Dairy, Apples, Honey and Neti Pots, Oh My!

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Fall Allergies — Dairy, Apples, Honey and Neti Pots, Oh My!

While autumn signals the beginning of allergies for some folks, others tend to suffer year round. Ragweed is the main irritant for my husband during the fall, starting in early August and running through mid-October. I’m one of the lucky ones who have year round sensitivities to dust and mold. Either way, allergies can leave one feeling tired, and just plain miserable.

While many of us with allergies have used over the counter and prescription medicines I’ve personally experienced their side ...

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SEP
8

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Healthy Eating

What’s YOUR Dosha?

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What’s YOUR Dosha?

Little did I know twenty years ago that an introductory visit to an Ayurvedic practitioner in Boston would help set me on a path of feeling better! At that session, I filled out a fairly comprehensive questionnaire about my dietary habits. I was feeling quite proud of myself in that I felt my answers would reveal a healthy lifestyle. I was eating tons of salads and juicing. My snacks mostly consisted of nibbling on raw veggies. Yet, I was dragging, ...

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

Emotional Eating – Who Me?

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Emotional Eating – Who Me?

Okay, so I think it’s probably fair to say 99% of us have put food in our mouths as a reaction to some emotion. We’ve all heard of the phrase “comfort” food, right? It helps us cope during times when we may be feeling depressed or out-of-touch with life. But then there are the times we eat when we’re celebrating too! I know I have justified eating the wrong foods and too much of them because “we’re celebrating!” SO many ...

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MAY
4

Alternative Therapies, Exercise, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Prevention, Spirituality, Spirituality, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

Cosmetic Acupuncture Works!

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Cosmetic Acupuncture Works!

Hey readers! Okay, so you know I practice what I preach :-). A year ago I wrote a blog post about cosmetic acupuncture. During my research, I was fortunate to find Dr. Martha Lucas who lives right here in Denver! I went to see Dr. Lucas with these areas of concern: facial age spots, sagging jawline, neck lines and puffy eyes.

As promised, I set up a series of 10 sessions with her a few months ago and am happy to ...

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Alternative Therapies, Anti Aging, Beauty Products, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Inflammation, Non Toxic Choices, Skin care, Skincare, Toxic Overload

Soup’s On – A Flu Fighter and More!

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Soup’s On – A Flu Fighter and More!

We’re well into seasonal changes and  some places more so than others, and nothing says comfort like a good, healthy, steaming bowl of soup when it’s cold outside! Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite and relatively easy to make recipes: Mushroom-Spinach Soup with Cinnamon, Coriander and Cumin!

Did you know that one needs to cook mushrooms to get the nutritional benefits from them? I used to throw them raw on my salads but now I know better. The ...

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JAN
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Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Prevention, Toxic Overload

Let Your Light Shine!

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Let Your Light Shine!

As we roll into another year, I’m furthering my journey of Self-Care. Most of us were taught to think of others first, right? What I’ve learned is that my health, all the aspects of it, function more optimally when I’m not trying to “fix and control” with me being at the bottom of the list. I’ve learned to bring awareness to how I’m feeling.

The body doesn’t lie. We’re all in the same boat, bailing water with information overload and excess ...

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DEC
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Alternative Therapies, Exercise, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Prevention, Spirituality, Stress Management

Self-Care Specials

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Self-Care Specials

Christy Begien | Christy's Non Toxic LifestyleI’m sure you, my dear readers, are doing your share of gifting others as we enter the Christmas holiday week. So much of what I try to share with you all is the importance of self-care. That being said, I’d like to encourage you to take a moment and check out these two favorite personal care collections. I love them because they both adhere ...

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DEC
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Alternative Therapies, Healthy Lifestyles, Non Toxic Choices, Stress Management, Uncategorized

Let’s Talk – BBC and KISS!

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Let’s Talk – BBC and KISS!

Nope, not referring to the British Broadcasting Corporation. Try this one on – “Before Breast Cancer!” Let’s get serious about PREVENTION!

Okay, we’re all seeing it –“Breast Cancer Awareness” month. Awareness is a good thing, but as a breast cancer survivor it bothers me that PREVENTION isn’t at the top of the list. Research and shopping to support research for a cure is a noble idea but how can we personally empower ourselves to minimize getting a breast cancer diagnosis to ...

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OCT
1

Alternative Therapies, Beauty Products, Cancer, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Hormones, Immune System, Inflammation, Menopause, Parabens, Peri-Menopause, Pesticides, Prevention, Skin care, Toxic Overload

Heal Yourself – Pain Management that Works!

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Heal Yourself – Pain Management that Works!

What would you say if you knew that a pain management program had a remarkably high success rate? And what if the program could treat you without drugs or surgery? What if it’s also simple and involves no heavy equipment?  I’d say, “tell me more!”

While training for a summer week-long bike ride a few months ago, I injured my back. I was in major pain a mere month out from our trip. The fact that I have a childhood scoliosis ...

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

Spring Allergy and Asthma Relief!

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Spring Allergy and Asthma Relief!

Itchy eyes, sneezing, runny noses… It’s springtime, and the allergies are either starting or are in full swing. According to Dr. Mercola (mercola.com), “airborne pollen is the most common cause of seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis. Add to that you may be an asthma sufferer whose symptoms are even worse during allergy season, even life threatening.”

Dr. Mercola also reports that allergy-driven asthma affects 10 million Americans, rates that have doubled since 1980.

Climate changes are being ...

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APR
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Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Asthma, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Non Toxic Choices, Prevention, Stress Management

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