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My Vibrant Nontoxic Life: Healthy Mind, Mind, & Soul
My Nontoxic Life: Body, Mind, & Soul
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Who I Am and What Inspired Me
My husband and I doing our favorite thing... traveling! Hello! My name is Krista, and I am excited to share my journey towards a...
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Feb 193 min read
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My 2025 Detoxifying Challenge
For 2025, I wanted to challenge myself to detoxify my everyday products like laundry detergent, face wash, and makeup. I've wanted to do...
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Feb 191 min read
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A Heart Attack at 40?
The first question people ask after they hear I had a heart attack at 40 is "What did it feel like?" My first symptom was heartburn....
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Feb 193 min read
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Detoxing Challenge - April Swaps
Wow! I can't believe we have already finished April. Where did it go? Even though the month seemed to fly by I made A LOT of swaps. Some...
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May 253 min read
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Nurturing My Passions - April Reads
This month's reading list featured 2 fiction and 2 nonfiction books. While the fiction books were entertaining and I enjoyed them, the...
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May 222 min read
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Rebuilding Myself, One Workout at a Time
An important aspect of my nontoxic journey involves improving my physical fitness. For me, this means eliminating harmful visceral fat...
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Apr 272 min read
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Nurturing My Passions - March Reads
March was another slow month with just 4 reads, but they were all quite good. The Good Sister By: Sally Hepworth I gave this book a...
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Apr 151 min read
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Detoxifying Challenge - March
Face Serum - I used to rely on Jan Marini for my entire skincare routine. After finishing those products over the month, I decided to...
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Apr 13 min read
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Blue Zones
During my visit to Costa Rica, I learned about regions known as blue zones and became intrigued. Blue Zones are locations worldwide where...
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Mar 242 min read
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Isla Mujeres/Cancun
In January, my husband and I also traveled to Isla Mujeres and Cancun. It was a pleasant escape from the cold weather affecting Texas at...
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Mar 242 min read
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Detoxing Your STUFF
For me, detoxing also involves eliminating clutter. Diagnosed with ADHD in childhood, I've always understood the necessity of maintaining...
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Mar 211 min read
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What About Toxic People?
My path to cleansing my life goes beyond the products I use at home; it also involves being selective about the people I let into my...
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Mar 152 min read
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My Detoxifying Challenge - February's Switches
During February I was able to make the following switches. 1 Curl Creme - My hair is naturally curly, but it requires curl creme to...
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Mar 133 min read
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Nurturing My Passions - February Reads
This month was a slow reading month, I only read 3 books, 2 nonfiction and 1 fiction. Take Control of Your Life: How to Silence Fear and...
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Mar 111 min read
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Seattle - Vancouver - Whistler
Travel is another one of my passions! I'm fortunate that my husband also loves exploring new destinations and is an exceptional trip...
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Feb 263 min read
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Nurturing My Passions - January Reads
Another goal I have for my new nontoxic life is nurturing my hobbies. One of those hobbies is reading. I love to read, but somehow never...
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Feb 222 min read
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My Detoxifying Challenge - January's Mindful Consumption
During January 2025, I finished several categories of products. Below is a list of products I finished and the alternatives I switched...
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Feb 213 min read
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