Exercise – Christy's Non Toxic Lifestyle

Just Say No… to Toxic Yoga Mats!

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

23

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

Let the Sunshine In: The Importance of Vitamin D!

Posted by: Christy Begien

I recently read that an estimated 85 percent of the people in the United States are Vitamin D deficient. I never knew that Vitamin D, which many call the “Sunshine Vitamin,” influences more than 10 percent of our genes. According to Mercola.com there are more than 40,000 medical papers on Vitamin D. This veritable mountain of research indicates that Vitamin D has far-reaching benefits to our physical and mental health. With proper amounts, many health issues could be ...

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27
JAN

0

Exercise, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Prevention

The “Power of Two” for 2015!

Posted by: Christy Begien

I believe that the reason most New Year’s resolutions have failed for me have been because my goals have been unrealistic. I too have been caught up in the fast and furious New Year’s endeavors of joining the health club with lofty goals of weight management along with the overachievers club regarding the overwhelming all day projects that surround many of us.

I’ve also been an active member of the avoidance and procrastination clubs. They just don’t work. But I have ...

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6
JAN

2

Clothing Alternatives, Exercise, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Non Toxic Choices, 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

6

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

What I Would Tell My Younger Self about Stress

Posted by: Christy Begien

Ellen Galinsky, the head of the Families and Work Institute and author of “Mind in the Making” asked children in 1,000 U.S. families, “If you were granted one wish about your parents, what would it be?” Most parents predicted their kids would say spending more time with them. The results of the survey may come as a surprise for many of you. They were an eye opener for me.

The number one wish was that their parents be ...

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11
NOV

4

Exercise, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Stress Management

Dog Companionship is Healthy – it’s a Fact!

Posted by: Christy Begien

People who keep pets experience many wonderful health benefits: especially in terms of companionship, decreased anxiety, lower cholesterol and increased immunity, according to WebMD. For the focus of this article, however, I am only going to address having a dog in your life since I don’t have cats or other pets. I also know several friends who have family members with pet allergies, so this article is not meant to make them feel left out in any way.

I vividly remember ...

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28
OCT

0

Exercise, Pets, Stress Management