Toxic Overload – Christy's Non Toxic Lifestyle

Brain Boosting Foods for Kids!

Most of us are around young, developing children in some capacity so I’m really excited to share this book that I recently picked up. It’s written by an award winning nutritionist and provides wonderful, easy recipes and fascinating facts about providing children the right foods and diet for optimal learning, brain boosting and healthy habits. Read on…

Did you know that a deficiency in good fats like oily fish, eggs, nuts and seeds can cause behavioral problems, learning difficulties, hyperactivity, poor ...

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15
AUG

Allergies, Children, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Non Toxic Choices, Toxic Overload

The ABCs of VOCs!

Posted by: Christy Begien

VOC? What does that mean? The Minnesota Department of Health states that Volatile Organic Compounds are “a large group of carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature. While most people can smell high levels of some VOCs, other VOCs have no odor. Odor does NOT indicate the level of risk from inhalation of this group of chemicals.”

I’ll bet most of you have heard of formaldehyde. It’s a VOC and considered volatile because it emits a gas at room temperature. ...

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25
APR

Allergies, Healthy Lifestyles, Household Products, Immune System, Non Toxic Choices, Plastics, Prevention, Toxic Overload

My Updated Research is in on Non-Toxic Yoga Mats!

Posted by: Christy Begien

Okay yoga friends, I continue to get questions on which yoga mats are the least toxic and healthiest to use. I’ve had some great comments from many of you and I have done more research. I’m happy to report that my latest research shows that a couple of the mats I recommended in my first post are still on the list! I’ve also learned of some others definitely worth checking out. Criteria were based on possible harmful chemicals used, environmental ...

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13
MAR

Allergies, Cancer, Children, Exercise, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Non Toxic Choices, Plastics, Prevention, Recycling, Toxic Overload

The Allure of Botox

Posted by: Christy Begien

Botox, dubbed as “the little neurotoxin that could,” by USA Today. It’s a household name now, isn’t it? Have you tried it? Is it safe? Several friends I know use it to calm forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet and lines around the face. I have to admit they look dang good! I’ve been offered the opportunity to try it. Most of you know I’m about living naturally and cleanly. I am not a fan of putting foreign substances, especially known toxins, ...

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16
JAN

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

Are YOU Fine? The Power of Two in 2024!

Posted by: Christy Begien

So the joyful holidays are behind us and I’m staring at a living environment that needs going through again. Is it better than last year? Absolutely, but it’s still too much stuff. Am I feeling frustrated? You bet. “Stuff management” isn’t my idea of using my valuable time for fun, creativity, contributing more to the greater good or being healthy. Am I fine? No.

What a great post for the first of the year, you say? But there is power in ...

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2
JAN

Exercise, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Non Toxic Choices, Prevention, Recycling, Sleep, Spirituality, Spirituality, Stress Management, Technology, Toxic Overload, Uncategorized

Body-Licious!

Posted by: Christy Begien

Body pampering and scrubs are the best at-home treats I love to give myself year-round, especially during the holidays and during the dry winter months. What I love, too, is that I can make enough for myself to enjoy and they make AWESOME gifts for my girlfriends. These are gifts that will be treasured AND used, I guarantee. You will be thought of and thanked every time they step in the shower! Give yourself the gift of glowing, body-licious, beautiful ...

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5
DEC

Anti Aging, Beauty Products, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Parabens, Prevention, Skin care, Skincare, Sleep, Toxic Overload, Uncategorized

Kids and Holiday Anxiety

Posted by: Christy Begien

Holidays are great fun, but let’s face it, don’t we all experience some level of sensory overload and/or anxiety during this time? There’s an overabundance of activities, sugary and not-so-healthy foods, parties, decorations, travel and extra time with family and friends. Tough for adults to manage but how can we help our little ones through to avoid hyperactivity and/or meltdowns?

Over a period of a few weeks, their still-developing brains are suddenly exposed to extra crowds, noise, tree lights, and more ...

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28
NOV

Children, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Holidays, Immune System, Inflammation, Non Toxic Choices, Prevention, Sleep, Stress Management, Toxic Overload, Travel

November’s Short Takes!

Posted by: Christy Begien

Everyday I’m reading and learning about new ways, products and recipes to stay healthy using non-toxic and non-chemical practices! In addition there are many I’m utilizing each day and always want to share. There are so many that I’ve decided to create a monthly “Short Takes” post where I can share a collection of cool tips in all areas of our lives. You, my readers are smart people so sometimes I don’t need to write 500 words to get my ...

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6
NOV

Allergies, Asthma, Cancer, Children, Healthy Lifestyles, Household Products, Immune System, Non Toxic Choices, Prevention, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

Why are Autoimmune Disorders Rising for Women?

Posted by: Christy Begien

Did you know that 80% of people with autoimmune disorders are female? Did you know that digestive issues, headaches, low energy and even eczema can be early signs of an autoimmune disorder? What’s that, you say?

According to Dr. Robin Berzin, an autoimmune disease is “when the immune system, which is supposed to attack outside invaders, starts attacking the cells in your body.” She also notes that autoimmune disorders are on the rise at an “alarming rate.”

Some of these disorders you ...

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31
OCT

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Asthma, Exercise, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Holidays, Hormones, Immune System, Inflammation, Prevention, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

What’s Robbing YOUR Immune System?

Posted by: Christy Begien

Is it possible that we can be exercising, taking supplements, eating pretty healthy, constantly washing our hands and STILL getting sick? All around me people are sick. I hear people asking “How is it that I’m doing all the right things and I’m still getting sick?” What’s up with that?

We depend on our immune systems to keep us healthy. But then, maybe we’re doing (or not doing) things that make our immune systems struggle to keep us healthy. Our choices ...

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25
OCT

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Asthma, Cancer, Children, Exercise, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Prevention, Sleep, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

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