Stress Management – Christy's Non Toxic Lifestyle

“March Madness” with Mediterranean!

As the winter winds down, some of my most favorite comfort dishes come from the Mediterranean regions of the world. I subscribe to Clean Eating magazine so imagine my delight last night to receive my latest copy with several mouth- watering recipes. Numerous studies have proven that the dietary habits of those living in Mediterranean areas have lower rates of cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases. In fact, many claim it to be the world’s healthiest diet.

As we’ve all ...

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19
MAR

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Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Prevention, Stress Management

What Do You Value?

Posted by: Christy Begien

What do you value? Is what you value shown in your daily choices? Are you expending the appropriate energy each day toward that which you value? I find myself continuing to ask myself these questions as part of journey in a spiritual class I took a number of years ago.

Do my choices and actions reflect my values, to myself, to others? As the days seem to go faster, I am becoming more acutely aware of time and my role in ...

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9
JAN

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

Please Schedule this ASAP!

Posted by: Christy Begien

Self-care is now being taken seriously and you hear about it everywhere! It’s not selfish, but rather essential to one’s overall health.

All it takes is 5 minutes, yes 5 minutes and bingo, you’ve done it! What I want you, my dear reader, to promise me is to take 5 minutes to pick a date this week and book yourself a massage! And no cancelling!

Top ...

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25
NOV

0

Alternative Therapies, Anti Aging, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Holidays, Immune System, Inflammation, Menopause, Peri-Menopause, Prevention, Skincare, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

Emotional Eating – Who Me?

Posted by: Christy Begien

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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15
MAY

4

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

Who Loves YOU?

Posted by: Christy Begien

Now, more than ever, I am convinced that we can’t truly offer love to others unless we offer love to ourselves. This year, how about marking each day with a commitment to loving one’s self in the coming year? I’m not going to muddle this post with any extra text, I just invite you to join me in a year of gentle kindness with ourselves. Let’s see what magic happens!

Peace and Self-Acceptance!

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14
FEB

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Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Pain Management, Stress Management, Uncategorized

Let Your Light Shine!

Posted by: Christy Begien

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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31
DEC

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

Self-Care Specials

Posted by: Christy Begien

I’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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20
DEC

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

Helping Children with Holiday Stress

Posted by: Christy Begien

Last year I wrote about sensory overload during the holidays, especially for the children in our lives. Since I wrote that there’s a wonderful new book out that could be the early and beautiful gift that keeps on giving. “I AM PEACE – a Book of Mindfulness,” was written by author Susan Verde, who has written several other children’s books including “I Am Yoga.” This amazing book helps children manage their emotions while learning to be mindful, using imagination and ...

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5
DEC

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

Spring Allergy and Asthma Relief!

Posted by: Christy Begien

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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27
APR

1

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

Rhymes with “Ooh-gah”

Posted by: Christy Begien

I was going to write about salt this week but it’ll just have to wait until next month. Be patient my dear readers! 🙂

I’ve been sitting with this notion of “sanctuary” for many months now. For many of us it means a place of refuge or safety. Other thoughts come to mind too – haven, oasis, shelter and retreat. Is “sanctuary” a physical place (snuggled under a favorite blanket) or can it be an activity or even people? I’m writing ...

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20
FEB

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Alternative Therapies, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Prevention, Stress Management, Technology