Alternative Therapies – Christy's Non Toxic Lifestyle

On Pins and Needles – Acupuncture 101

After decades of being prescribed antibiotics by my doctor for my chronic and frequent sinus infections, I tried my first acupuncture treatment 25 years ago. It was time to to try something different, and I was delighted that I could breathe so much better after my first treatment! I learned that regular treatments could help me manage my allergies and build and maintain my immune system.

Eleven years ago, after months of cancer treatment, my immune system was shot. Surgery, chemo ...

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19
MAY

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

Sunscreens: UVA, UVB, SPF – What Do They All Mean?

Posted by: Christy Begien

I am of the baby boomer generation that didn’t use sunscreen growing up. The “in” thing was slathering baby oil all over our bodies to enhance the tanning effects of the sun. I’ll spare you the details of my sun-spotted arms and hands, but I certainly wish I knew then what I know now!

When my kids came along, I thought I was being a diligent parent when it came to applying sunscreen. However, little did I know that those sunscreens, ...

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7
APR

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Beauty Products, Healthy Lifestyles, Parabens, Prevention, Skin care, Skincare, Toxic Overload, Travel

Probiotics 101

Posted by: Christy Begien

It seems like you can’t turn around these days without hearing something about probiotics. Haven’t we all seen Jamie Lee Curtis in a magazine or on television touting the benefits of Activa and the probiotics contained therein? But what are probiotics, really, and why should we care?

Twelve years ago when I started taking probiotics, not many people were familiar with them. Certainly it was new for me. I participated in an herbal healing weekend in 2003 and was officially introduced ...

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31
MAR

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Non Toxic Choices, Prevention

Skin-tastic Coconut Oil!

Posted by: Christy Begien

Puxatawney Phil saw his shadow on February 2^nd which means six more weeks of winter. Skiers, snowboarders, snowshoe enthusiasts, and ice climbers are thrilled. Those not so thrilled — those people NOT in the above populations and those slipping, chipping and digging out from the mounds of snow in the Boston area. Many parts of the United States are experiencing unusually cold temperatures this winter and lots of people are just plain “over it.” Whether you’re enjoying the winter months ...

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3
MAR

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Beauty Products, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Inflammation, Non Toxic Choices, Parabens, Prevention, Skin care, Skincare

Just Say No… to Toxic Yoga Mats!

Posted by: Christy Begien

Are you a yoga enthusiast? According to a 2014 article in The Huffington Post, more than 20 million Americans practice yoga. Yoga Journal estimates that practitioners collectively spend nearly $27 billion dollars a year on classes, clothing and accessories. For many practitioners, a yoga mat is their first purchase. Last spring I learned that many yoga mats, including the one I had purchased, are made from toxic chemicals that can pose a significant health risk. The next time you’re doing ...

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24
FEB

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Exercise, Healthy Lifestyles, Non Toxic Choices, Plastics, Prevention, Toxic Overload

Happy Feet: The Health Benefits of Foot Reflexology!

Posted by: Christy Begien

Did you know that the human foot and ankle contains 26 bones, 33 joints, more than 100 ligaments, muscles and tendons? The bones in both of your feet added together make up about 25 percent of all the bones in your body. Our feet carry an incredible load everyday and yet are typically the least pampered parts of our bodies. Many cultures have practiced foot massages for years as an alternative to medicine in promoting good health and wellness. And ...

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3
FEB

Alternative Therapies, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Non Toxic Choices, Prevention, Skincare, Stress Management

Top 10 Travel Tips for Staying Healthy

Posted by: Christy Begien

“Let the games begin!” We all have heard that Thanksgiving and Christmas are the busiest travel times of the year. So is the spring and summer! While the beginning of the holiday season brings us together for joyful times with family and friends, we are also at a higher risk for getting sick when we jump on an airplane to visit them.

In the spirit of recognizing how busy we all are, and wanting to simplify this post, here are my ...

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18
NOV

Alternative Therapies, Exercise, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Non Toxic Choices, Prevention, Travel Tips

The Perils of Parabens!

Posted by: Christy Begien

It is a fact that 60 percent of whatever we put on our skin goes into our bloodstream.

Nineteen years ago, following nine months of breast cancer treatment, I attended a weekend retreat sponsored by Natural Health Magazine. That began my journey into the “non-toxic” world of new choices and options that I would embrace and share with my friends and anyone who wanted to know. My biggest “AHA” moment came from learning about parabens, which I had been slathering most ...

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4
NOV

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Asthma, Beauty Products, Cancer, Healthy Lifestyles, Non Toxic Choices, Parabens, Prevention, Skincare

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