Healing – 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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6
OCT

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

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

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

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

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

Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Prevention, Spirituality, Stress Management

Non Toxic Insect Repellents to the Rescue!

Posted by: Christy Begien

Caroline, this one’s for you! Summertime and the living is easy, except when the flies, gnats and mosquitoes join the party. I can’t tell you how many toxic sprays and creams I covered myself with many years ago without knowing the chemical dangers. The most well-known chemical in insect repellents is DEET. Did you know that it melts plastic and fishing line? Of course it’s effective and insects are smart enough to stay away, but do we want to be ...

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2
JUN

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Asthma, Beauty Products, Gardening, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Inflammation, Non Toxic Choices, Parabens, Pest Control, Pesticides, Pets, Plants, Prevention, Skincare, Toxic Overload

On Pins and Needles – Acupuncture 101

Posted by: Christy Begien

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

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

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

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