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Xenoestrogens: What Are They, How Do They Increase Your Risk Of Breast Cancer & How Do We Avoid Them?

We all know that October is breast cancer awareness month. Awareness is important but I would like to change the conversation to prevention. Lifestyle plays an enormous role in our health and longevity. In fact, your lifestyle habits dictate up to 75% of how you age, how you feel and how healthy you are. When it comes to cancer, lifestyle is 90%; only 10% of cancers have a genetic component.

Yes, you read that correctly, only 10% of all cancers are genetic. Does that shock you? It sure surprised the hell out of me. It also surprised the author of Breasts: The Owner’s Manual, Dr. Kristi Funk. Even breast cancer is not usually caused by a genetic predisposition. A mere 15% of breast cancer patients actually have a family history yet it is the second most common cancer in women. Second only to skin cancer. 5-10% come from an inherited mutation such as BRCA and only 13% of those diagnosed have a first degree relative with the disease.

Are you realizing just how important lifestyle is when it comes to living well and preventing disease? A healthy lifestyle certainly doesn’t guarantee no illness but it absolutely gives you an advantage. One of the most important lifestyle changes you can make is reducing your toxic load. A key step is transitioning to clean beauty, personal care, and household products.

Approximately 20 – 30% of breast cancers recur. The most common places it metastasizes are the bone, lungs, liver and brain. Holley Kitchen worked hard educating people about metastatic breast cancer. May she rest in peace. You can watch her moving video here. 

Two out of three cases of breast cancer are estrogen receptor positive meaning the cancer cells attach to estrogen receptors. This is a huge reason that I am such an enormous advocate for non-toxic living and probably sound like a broken record advising people to use stop using products that contain endocrine disruptors.

Your Endocrine System is a network of glands secreting hormones that help the majority of the processes in your body function properly including

Growth & Metabolism

Sexual Function

Reproductive Processes

Mood Regulation

Tissue Function

Cell Growth

Endocrine glands release more than 20 major hormones into the bloodstream so they can be transported to cells in the body. Major endocrine glands include: Hypothalamus. Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroids, Adrenals, Pineal body, Reproductive, Pancreas.

Endocrine disruptors in everyday products that you use are dangerous because they can mess with any of these glands in your body. Endocrine disruptors known as Xenoestrogens mimic estrogen causing estrogen dominance in the body increasing the total amount estrogen. They are linked to breast cancer, obesity, diabetes, infertility, prostate and testicular cancer, endometriosis, early onset puberty, miscarriages. 

I’ve been passionate about helping people avoid harmful toxins like Xenoestrogens for years. A few months ago I got a call from my best friend with news that 10 Xed that passion. She was diagnosed with estrogen dominant breast cancer. She has since undergone a radical double mastectomy and will start chemotherapy in just a few weeks followed by radiation treatment.

Her breast cancer was detected during her mammogram. Please, ladies, do not skip your yearly mammogram. And if you have dense breasts, I hope your doctor is recommending a breast ultrasound as well. If they don’t, ask for one. We must be our own health advocates.

*Please share this info with the women and men in your life. It’s rare, but men can get breast cancer too*

Along with awareness comes Pinkwashing every October and it pisses me off. It is the height of hypocrisy when companies sell products swirling with ingredients that have been shown to CAUSE BREAST CANCER!

“Pinkwashing – verb 1. the sale of items containing known carcinogens, while marketing these products in support of breast cancer awareness 2. also, capitalizing on the promotion of breast cancer prevention when only concerned about bottom line profit margin.”

Companies Pinkwashing us by claiming to be in support of breast cancer research while using ingredients that are mammary carcinogens, or carcinogenic contaminants that behave as endocrine disrupting compounds in our bodies, causing hormonal imbalance is disgracful. As the Gerson Institute calls it, ‘carcinogens for the cure.’ Yep.

It’s said that Evelyn Lauder’s dream was to end breast cancer. Why doesn’t the company jump off the breast cancer awareness bandwagon and honor her memory by reformulating their products WITHOUT harmful cancer causing ingredients?! L’Oreal, Proctor & Gamble and many others do it too. How do they sleep at night?!

According to Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, which is doing amazing work in the name of prevention, “thousands of chemicals linked to breast cancer in scientific studies.”

Avon’s part in all of this is perplexing. They raise millions with their walk, have created a “Center of Excellence” in breast care and claim the mission of the Avon Comprehensive Breast Care Program at San Francisco General Hospital is to ‘provide comprehensive breast care, education and research in a compassionate and culturally sensitive environment.’ Yet, many of Avon’s products contain toxins. Ludacris.  

Women’s Voices For The Earth offers good tips on how to avoid being pinkwashed. Breatcancerfreebies.com, created by breast cancer survivor Bethany Kandell,  is a site that truly helps patients.

Even small lifestyle changes can improve our health and increase longevity. Protect your health and those beautiful bodacious tatas of yours. These tips help prevent other cancers and illnesses as well as breast cancer.

  • Get screened. Early detection is the key. Be sure to conduct monthly self exams and seek proper screening based on your age group and family history. You may need an ultrasound or sonogram in addition to a mammogram. The most effective type of mammography is the Genius 3D which has been found to detect 41% more invasive cancers and is proven to detect cancer 15 months earlier. Tell your doctor you’d like that one, it’s available in every state.
  • You are what you eat. The food you feed your body become the cells & fluid inside you. A whole food, plant based diet feed your your cells are able to fight off cancer
  • Eat the right type of soy. Funk says non GMO soy acts as an anti-estrogen in your body, soy consumers have 60% less breast cancer and those who have 30% less rec and 29% less death
  • Avoid parabens, BPA, dioxans, phathaltes & flame retardants. You know how I feel about these nasty endocrine disrupting substances if you’ve been reading my blog or watching my livestreams for a while. Use household products, cosmetics and sunscreen that are formulated WITHOUT them because they are linked to many cancer, not just breast. Parabens and other endocrine disruptors mimic the body’s natural hormones increasing the risk of breast and other cancers. They are found in 99% of breast cancer tissue samples.
  • Eat less red meat. A study published in the BMJ that followed 89, over a 20 year period revealed that women who had an average of 1.5 servings of red meat each day had a 22% higher chance of breast cancer over women who limited their red meat intake to once a week. With each addition daily serving of red meat, the risk appeared to increase by 13%. If you choose to have meat, eat organic grass fed to avoid the GMOs and Zeranol, the most potent synthetic estrogen. They give it to conventionally raised cows to fatten up them up. Poor Cows.
  • Move your bod. Hit the gym, lace up those running shoes, pop in a work out DVD, power walk with a friend– choose some type of physical activity because just 30 minutes of exercise each day reduces your chance of getting breast cancer. Plus exercise boosts t-cells that help your immune system work at full capacity
  • Stay at a healthy weight. Exercise also helps keep your body fat percentage in check. Too much fat on our bodies creates hormones, particularly estrogen, which has been found to stimulate cancer. Balancing nutrition and blood sugar levels are two of the vital keys to losing and maintaining. I help clients do that will ease. I’m happy to give you a free consultation, you can book it here 
  • Garlic, turmeric and cruciferous vegetables including brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and bok choy are good breast cancer fighters because they bind estrogen in your GI tract
  • A study showed that drinking 3 cups of green tea a day can reduce risk of breast cancer by 50%

Fortunately, survival rates are at an all-time high for those with breast cancer. In the last 20 years, there has been a 30% reduction in mortality and over 90% of breast cancer patients survive after 5 years with early diagnosis.

  • Steer clear of Bisphenol A. I have written about the dangers of BPA in several posts. It’s found in everything from plastic containers to the lining of canned foods to cash register reciepts. BPA is problematic because it imitates estrogen so it disrupts our endocrine system and messes with hormones. It’s been associated with many cancers including breast cancer
  • Choose lean protein. Replace those red meat meals with nuts, beans, organic chicken and low mercury fish such as wild caught salmon. Sufficient protein and fiber are 2 other vital keys to losing and maintaining weight, you can read why and how here
  • Know your family history. While only 15% of breast cancer patients  have a family history, if you do, your risk is higher so you need to know and take precautions and get genetic testing if your physician recommends it
  • Stay away from pesticides. They can also affect the way your hormones react so buy organic when possible, use green cleaning products and stay away from hand sanitizers & soaps containing the endocrine disruptor triclosan. This cousin to agent orange is classified as a pesticide
  • Ask your doctor about taking the active form of vitamin D3 with K, 1000 iu’s a day may slash your risk of breast cancer up to 50%. Taking D with vitamin K is important for helping prevent calcification
  • HER-2 is a rare but aggressive form of the disease. Another study found that eating lots of raw salad veggies dropped the risk of developing it by close to 35%
  • Curb your alcohol intake to no more than one drink a day. Studies show that over imbibing on a regular basis increases the risk factor. I love my wine, I’m not suggesting anyone stop enjoying it but, as with most things, moderation.
  • Breastfeed. It’s been shown to lower risk and it boosts infants health and immune system
  • This is a bonus tip but perhaps one of the most important: DITCH THE TOXIC DEODORANT & ANTIPERSPIRANT! Seriously, that shit is toxic. Parabens and Aluminum have been found in breast cancer tissue. Aluminum is also associated with Alzheimer’s. A new brain develops Alzheimer’s every 66 seconds and two thirds of those people are women. It’s in your brain for about 20 years before you even shows signs. Want a safe, healthy alternative that actually works? Try Schmidt’s, Pure Haven (my favorite) or Ursa Major.

A votre sante!

xo ~ Kelly

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10 Advantages Text Message Marketing Gives Your Business

SMS has remained somewhat under the radar in the marketing and advertising arena but it’s the best way to get in front of your customers in this mobile-centric society.

SMS aka Short Message Service allows you to reach your customers faster and more consistently. As the name implies, it’s short and sweet, just how consumers like it these days in our short attention span culture.

Text message marketing is the untapped, cutting edge tool that allows you to stay connected to your customers, patients, employees, and membership groups.

Text messages get a 97% open rate within three minutes! 

Are you frustrated by your email open rates? Even more frustrated by conversion rates? You’re not alone. Average email open rates are only between 15-25% and average click-through rates are only 2.5%.

Email marketing and list growth is still relevant and necessary but let’s face it, with those dismal open and click-through rates, we need to get progressive and implement another touchpoint that is proven effective. The solution is text message marketing.

Just about everyone says their email inboxes are inundated with emails that they’ll never read. Alternatively, people get excited when their phone pings with a text. In fact, 70% of Americans say they’d like offers from their favorite businesses sent right to their cellphones.

To find out how to easily integrate it into your business, text, call 818.235.2205 or email kelly@biztext247.com Kelly.

Text Message Marketing offers a myriad of benefits and advantages

Higher open and click-through Rates

Out of the 8 trillion texts sent last year, 95% of those were read within 3 minutes. Unbelievably better than email open rates. 

Mobile friendly marketing has an edge

60% of all web traffic takes place on a mobile device. In April, 2015, Google updated their search algorithm to favor mobile friendly and mobile optimized websites, aka“Mobilegeddon”. Get on board. 

Texting is quick, convenient and customizable 

Text message marketing is more relevant in today’s modern market place where people always have their phones with them. It makes it far easier for potential clients and customers when they can simply click a text to learn about your free offer, book a strategy session, learn about your sales and specials, your latest podcast episode, YouTube video, anything and everything!

It’s modern, cutting-edge and not oversaturated

It’s been around for a while but the market is not saturated at all. It’s on the rise and now is the perfect time to start a text message marketing campaign so you can reap the benefits by getting in on the ground floor of a growing and progressive modern strategy to grow your business. 

It’s cost effective

Literally pennies per text. Far more cost effective than many other types of marketing such as Facebook ads but works seamlessly with other ways you market your business. It’s not intended to replace your marketing, it turbocharges it!

Offers quick wins

You can get your customers excited and turn them into raving fans by announcing great deals and flash sales. People are happy to see that pop up on their phone! I know I do when I see that Express has a great sale on my favorite jeans, Cost Plus has a fun giveaway or my business coach is offering a nice discount. Up to 50% of sales go to vendors who respond first.

Efficient way to send reminders

Texting is a far more efficient way to remind patients, clients and members about their appointment, meeting, fundraiser and special events. It’s perfect for appointment reminders which decreases your no-show and cancellation rate. It saves you money rendering it unnecessary to pay staff to make confirmation calls. 

It’s a quick and easy way to send announcements.

Flexibility for you and your subscribers

Over 50% of consumers say they’d rather text customer support. They can respond on their own time and don’t need to wait until business hours.

Delivery is fast, recipients get their messages right away. Plus, it’s quick and easy. No need to spend time crafting the perfect email.

We’re all multitasking and our attention is divided in so many different directions it’s much easier to get someone to respond to a text. It’s user-friendly and easy for the recipient.

Emergency communications

In the event of an emergency, texting gives you an immediate way to communicate both locally and worldwide with your students, parents of students, organization members, staff, other offices, customers and clients.

Even if it’s not an emergency, you have the ability to immediately send group information or cancel scheduled group meetings when necessary.

Everybody’s doin’ it

We all have our phones with us. That includes your customers, potential customers and members. The average American looks at their cellphone 150 a day. SMS is the fastest, most convenient way to reach them. 4.2 billion people are using text messaging globally and that number is growing. You need to be where your customers are. They’re with their phone. 

Text message marketing gives you a highly effective low-cost marketing strategy

If you want to reach your audience and make sure they can reach you, the clear solution is texting.

If social media goes away tomorrow or your favorite platform makes some big unforeseen changes, you’d still have access to your text marketing subscribers. You won’t lose that connection which means you won’t lose business.

To find out how to easily integrate it into your business, text, call 818.235.2205 or email kelly@biztext247.com Kelly. We’ll explore how text message marketing can save you money, increase sales as well as your fundraising and engagement efforts.

I’ll schedule a free test of our services and provide a personalized use case scenario for your type of business or organization. If we determine that it’s a good fit for you, I’ll help you come up with the best strategies for your business needs.

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The Savvy Health Solution

Go glamorously green, reduce toxic load & release unwanted weight

The Savvy Health Solution is a value-packed online group program. A deep-dive into going green with a step by step program to help you make simple changes to improve health by minimizing the body’s toxic burden and balancing nutrition.

You will finally have control and freedom from the overwhelm of reducing toxic load and managing weight.

Next group begins October 14th, 2019. Spots are limited, save yours now.

You will be empowered with the tools, strategies, and knowledge to transform your health with guidance, support, and accountability.

You will feel better, you’ll look better, you’ll have more energy and live a more eco friendly lifestyle.

Tired of wondering if you’re doing enough to prevent the long term health issues caused by products you’re using on your body and in your home? Tired of the diet roller coaster and wonder what will finally keep you at a healthy weight

Stop wondering and start doing.

This morning—when you put on your mascara, brushed your teeth, lathered your body with sweet-smelling lotion, and made sure your kids brushed their teeth—you didn’t think twice about the harmful toxins in your products, or did you?

I know in the back of your mind it’s a major concern for you.

Your health—and your children’s health—is your primary concern, correct?

You want to know how to limit the cancer-causing, endocrine-disrupting toxins that threaten your body and health. But you’re often so busy—or worse, so overwhelmed—that the ease and familiarity of conventional products is too convenient to disrupt.

But trust me, your health, and your family’s health, is worth it, because the toxins that are hiding in those little tubes of lipstick, bottles of body wash and cleaning supplies will—unfortunately—catch up to you.

Make the switch to a cancer-free cabinet now. I can make that switch easy for you! 

This impactful program is your solution to going clean and green, reducing your toxic load, improving nutrition and removing the overwhelm and confusion for good.

  • Go green with ease
  • Reduce your body’s toxic burden
  • Reduce your risk of illness
  • Balance and improve nutrition
  • End the weight loss rollercoaster
  • Detox your beauty regimen
  • Detox your personal care routine
  • Detox your kid’s personal care routine
  • Create healthy beauty & personal care routines
  • Detoxify your home
  • Create a healthy, non toxic indoor environment
  • Adopt healthy lifestyle habits that transform health

Lesson 1: Detox Your Personal Care & Beauty Routine

  • Overview of the personal care & beauty industry. Learn the truth about regulation as well as significant statistics and facts
  • Learn how to prevent long term health issues caused by environmental toxins
  • Learn about each of the most harmful chemicals that are commonly used in personal care & beauty products: what it is, why it’s harmful & the health risks it poses and how to avoid them
  • Take control of your beauty & skincare routine.
  • Discover personal care products and cosmetics that are safe & effective for your individual needs
  • Learn how to avoid being greenwashed or pinkwashed ever again

Lesson 2: Detox Your Home

  • Learn how to eliminate chemical-filled commercial products from your home and daily routine
  • Discover easy steps live a more eco friendly lifestyle and detox your home to make your indoor environment healthier
  • Discover household products that are safe and effective

Lesson 3: Turn Back The Clock Naturally

  • Discover safe, healthy anti-aging ingredients to look for in products.
  • Learn why there are healthy and what benefits they offer
  • Discover natural & DIY methods to look younger & better

Lesson 4: Beauty From The Inside Out

  • Discover healthy lifestyle tips for better nutrition, fitness, mindset, mind body connection and longevity including wellness secrets that mainstream doctors don’t share (or don’t know!)
  • Learn how to implement easy, actionable strategies into daily habits that will improve overall health and reduce risk of illness

*Plus

  • Useful worksheets, handouts, and cheat sheets for each lesson, so you can make the most of this valuable information for long after the course is complete.
  • Pocket Guides to keep in your wallet to make shopping easier
  • Live interaction With Kelly in the Private Facebook Group exclusively for students
  • Lifetime access to the program.
  • You will also receive updates and new information as I continue discovering them though my ongoing research.

Bonuses:

  • One on One private session with Kelly:  ask questions and get clear on any issues you are unsure about. Ensure that you are properly implementing what you’ve learned and receive personalized help, guidance and accountability.
  • The Holy Grail: A comprehensive list of companies who make truly safe, clean, effective beauty, skin care and personal care products for women, children and men.
  • Facebook Group: Access to a private Facebook Group where students can bounce around ideas, ask questions, and interact with me and other students
  • Lifetime access

I know it can be overwhelming. I’ve been there.

Do you wish an eco expert would just come into your home and give you a plan? That’s where I come in! Participating in this program is having virtual access to me, your own personal eco expert.

This Workshop takes away the overwhelm and gives you peace of mind knowing that products you and your kids use are safe.

You might be thinking, “This sounds great, I want a healthier beauty routine but what if something I absolutely cannot live without is toxic?!” That’s okay. Make the changes you are ready to make.

I’m not militant about it and you don’t have to be either. Even small steps are a healthy improvement. Everyone is at a different point in their green journey. I’ll meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.

You will have lifetime access to the course so you can go at your own pace and make changes within your comfort zone.

Lifetime access also means that you will be privy to updates, new information, and green products as I continue discovering them though my ongoing research.

This course is for soul centered individuals craving more grace, ease, and peace in your life who know that mindset sets the tone and creates what you project to the world.

Your kids want a clean, green world. Did you know that 76% of parents feel that their child is the one advocating for environmentally healthy changes in their home?

Be your kid’s hero – set them up for a healthy future – they will learn from you and won’t have to be subjected to dealing with figuring it out.

The Savvy Health Solution is perfect for you if:

✔️ You want to keep your family safe from harmful toxins

✔️ You want to prevent the long term adverse health affects caused by toxins

✔️ You want to know how safe the products you currently use are and wonder if they cause cancer or other illnesses

✔️ You want to learn holistic wellness tips & methods

✔️ You want to end yoyo dieting

✔️ You want to learn the real cause of weight gain and why you struggle to lose weight despite your efforts

✔️ You want to end your weight loss struggles

✔️ You want to learn anti-aging tips & methods that will help you look & feel younger

✔️ You are sick of being greenwashed

✔️ You want to go green with your beauty and skincare routine but find it overwhelming because there is so much conflicting information out there

✔️ You find it difficult to discover which products are really healthy as well as effective

✔️ You have faced health issues and want to reduce your body’s toxic burden

✔️ You want to learn which products & brands are truly safe and effective

✔️ you want to go into the holiday season and new year detoxed with a jump start on healthier living

The Savvy Health Solution teaches you that you don’t have to give anything up going green with your beauty and personal care routine. There are clean alternatives for everything. It’s not just for tree hugging, Birkenstock wearing, macrobiotic dieters!

You can go green and still be glamorous and sexy!

$397.00


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If you’d like help in your wellness journey but a group program isn’t for you, perhaps a session, a VIP day or weight loss support would work better for you.

Let’s hop on a quick call to discuss your health goals, get your questions answered and explore which program might be a good fit for you. Click here to book a time that is convenient for you. I’d love to chat with you!

We offer a 10-day money back guarantee making The Savvy Health Solution a 100% Risk Free Investment.

I believe you will love this course and find it extremely beneficial and empowering. However, if you are truly unhappy after 10 days, we will grant a refund.

Still not ready to dive in 100%?

The beauty of this course is that you can take it at your own pace. If you’re not ready to make a complete overhaul, start replacing one product at a time. If you’re not ready to implement all of the holistic wellness methods and habits that you’ll learn, simply go at your own pace. Go slowly and make the changes you’re ready for. Even small steps are a healthy improvement, and I’m here with you every step of the way.

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Testimonials

I signed up for the course to educate myself on how to make smarter choices about the products I use on myself and my family. Prior to taking the class, I was frustrated with all of the misleading information out there. There are many products I was using that claimed they were ‘clean’ when in fact they were green washed. The class taught me how to outsmart this type of marketing and purchase safer products by providing me with an understanding of the specific chemicals to avoid. I can now look at the back of a label and recognize these harmful chemicals. As a registered nurse, I found value in her application of the endocrine system because it emphasized just how these chemicals can be dangerous to our bodies. Kelly helped me gain a much better understanding of clean products, how to protect myself and my family, and inspired me to spread the word. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to create a healthier lifestyle. Since taking it, I have switched over many products I was using and now feel so much better about putting them on my kids knowing they are clean.

~Shannon E., Pediatric ICU Nurse & mom of 2

Even if you think you are a well-informed, up to date or a life long health and wellness zealot you will learn something new and informative from Kelly Bonanno’s ‘The Savvy Girl’s Guide To Organic Beauty.’ This is an eye-opening course exploring and breaking down the safest and most toxic products, ingredients, formulas and chemicals found in the everyday products. Kelly cuts to the chase and takes the confusion out of our beauty, household and health related consumer products in a clear, concise manner. I guarantee you will learn something you didn’t know before. Your body, mind and spirit will thank you for it.

~Eva S., Creative Director/Writer/Producer

I was struggling with allergic reactions on my skin caused by something in the products I was using. During the course, I learned how toxic everyday cosmetics and cleaning products can be. One thing that I liked was learning specifically which products I was using that could be causing my skin rashes. Overall, I found the experience very educational and helpful. It raised my awareness of products that I should avoid. I am better because I was able to use alternative products that Kelly recommended, thus avoiding the products that were causing the skin rash. Now I feel great and my skin has cleared up. I no longer have to rely on harmful steroid prescription ointments to relieve the skin rashes. Kelly, thank you so much for solving this aggravating problem with your knowledge of the harmful ingredients in everyday cosmetics and household cleaning products!

~Tracy D., Founder, Tracy Naturals

Kelly’s course should be on the ‘must do’ list for anyone looking for a place to begin their journey to wellness by adopting a non-toxic lifestyle. I came into the course with a fair amount of knowledge about a toxin free lifestyle, but this course took me to a new level of understanding and awareness about the issue in all areas of my life. Kelly’s passion is real, her delivery is upbeat, and the information she imparts can be life changing. Not only does ‘The Savvy Girl’s Guide To Organic Beauty’ provide valuable information on the bad stuff, it provides an impressive list of alternative product choices to help you get a quick start on going non-toxic! Kelly has done the work for you and will even offer you concierge service to help you create a plan to eliminate the unsafe chemicals from your home. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and sign up for this course!
~Tamra G., Owner, The Studio of Tamra Glaser & mom of 2

~Tamra G., Owner, The Studio of Tamra Glaser & mom of 2

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7 Good Reasons to Practice Yoga

Yoga is rich in benefits for the mind, body, and spirit

Yoga studios have been popping up everywhere in the last few years. It’s like Starbucks, seems like there’s one on every corner, right?! It’s more popular than ever, with over 20 million Americans practicing. I have been an avid yogini on and off for more than 20 years. Unfortunately, I’ve been more ‘off’ for too long. I do plenty of cardio and strength training and I’m usually good about doing some yogic stretches afterward but haven’t had the steady yoga practice that I used to. I miss it! 

In fact, I was just telling a friend at lunch the other day that I want to commit to a regular practice again. Honestly, I see and feel a clear difference in both the way I look and feel when yoga is a regular part of my fitness routine. Writing this has inspired me and now I’ve put it out there, you can hold me accountable! Check back in a few weeks to see where I’m at 😉 

Today just happens to be International Yoga Day and the first day of Summer ? 2 reasons to smile ?

A good yoga session leaves you with an inner peace that stays with you throughout the day. The mind body experience of yoga has benefits that go beyond leaner muscles and a more zen state of being. No chanting necessary, so roll out your yoga mat and strike a pose.

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The Mind Body Connection
In yoga, you focus on your breathing, as well as what your body is doing and how it is feeling and reacting to each pose. That focus carries through to other aspects of your life. “I think the most important benefit of a yoga practice is learning how to replace habits with mindfulness,” says Leeann Carey, founder, Yāpana by Leeann Carey Yoga. “Mindfulness is a strategy for turning knowing into doing and being. It is more than striking a yoga pose. It is about noticing what you are doing and how you are doing it. A yoga practice is a method for implementing this.”

yoga-300x199Increased Strength and Stamina Yoga doesn’t just make you more flexible, it really makes your muscles strong. You work all of your body parts and many of the poses take a tremendous amount of strength, particularly when you challenge your body to hold them for at least five breaths. I notice a lot more definition when I practice yoga on a regular basis. A good yoga class really works me and I love it.

Stress Reduction

Yoga has a calming effect on the nervous system. Stress causes a PLETHORA of health problems, seriously, it’s a killer. Anything you can do to manage stress will be unbelievably beneficial. Mindful breathing is one of the best things you can do to bring your stress levels down. In yoga, you focus on your breath as you move from pose to pose. Yoga has been shown to increase levels of a chemical in your brain that helps decrease anxiety known as GABA (gamma-amniobutyric). That wonderful afterglow of yoga known as the “yoga buzz” keeps you energized and calm.

Pain Relief

The Group Health  Research Institute in Seattle recently conducted a study where they found that 60 percent of their subjects suffering from chronic back pain reported significant relief after just 12 yoga classes.

Weight Loss

There isn’t a huge amount of research regarding yoga and weight loss but studies have shown a correlation. Carey says she has seen countless students lose weight through yoga, “There are plenty of styles of yoga that promote weight loss — some that are more aerobic than others. But the most important and enduring effect is a mindful lifestyle which supports overall healthy choices in food, activity, thought, and action in all things,” says Carey.

It Just Might Reduce Inflammation 

Inflammation is the primary cause of disease and aging. Reducing toxic load and maintaining a healthy weight are huge factors in keeping inflammation in check. The Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research reported a study that found individuals who practiced yoga had lower inflammatory markers levels than those who didn’t.

Yoga Is for Everyone

It doesn’t matter what your fitness  level is or how old you are, there are modifications for each pose that allow everyone to practice and reap the benefits. Yoga is now mainstream; it’s easy to find a good class. There are several different types of yoga, so do a little research and find the best fit for you. Be sure to choose a reputable yoga studio with skilled instructors. It is crucial that they know how to teach proper alignment and make necessary adjustments in the poses to avoid injuries. Namaste 

Yoga tree pose

This post was originally published in 2016, it has been updated and revised for your enjoyment ?

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The Savvy Mom’s Top Toxins To Avoid To Welcome Baby Into A Healthy Home

✱ Babies are typically born with over 200 toxins in their system before they are even out in the world ✱

You want the very best for your baby. You’re doing all you can to ensure he is healthy, safe and happy. But you know that environmental toxins pose a serious health threat, especially to a baby’s delicate system.

You realize how important it is to reduce the toxins in your home environment for your precious baby’s health.

That is exactly when the light bulb went on for me. I was pregnant with my now 13-year-old son when I learned how toxins seriously threaten our health.

I knew I had to do something to give my kids a healthier home environment. That was long before the green movement was big. Clean products were not nearly as easy to find so I did my research and made it my mission to help moms like you go green and healthy. 

Discover The top toxins to avoid to welcome your precious baby into a healthy home.

We sadly live in a very toxic world which is why I’m passionate about helping families reduce toxic load.

While you’re caring for your baby, you need to take care of yourself too. Self care is the latest buzz word but it truly is vital. You can’t be your best for your baby and loved ones if you don’t take good care of you.

There are many ways to show yourself and your family love, eco friendly and wellness living is one of them… to me the most important one. Why? Because while you are healing yourself you are also healing the environment. You live in and among every single person living in that environment. Your desire to detox your body and your home creates a ripple effect. You are taking on a task that not many consider taking or will take in their lifetime.

This is a list of some of the most toxic ingredients that are commonly found in personal care and household products.

Eliminate these and you will have a good jumpstart on cleaning up the environment in your home.

Grab this free guide: The Savvy Mom’s Top Toxins To Avoid To Welcome Baby Into A Healthy Home & discover the top toxins to avoid to welcome your sweet baby into a healthy home so you create a safe environment for your little one and your whole family ?

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Conejo Collective Day Of Wellness Live Event

I am beyond thrilled to announce that along with some of my esteemed colleagues in the wellness space, I am organizing my very first LIVE wellness event here in Southern California and YOU are cordially invited!!! ?

This is something I have wanted to do for a long time and it’s finally happening THIS month on Friday, April 26th and Sunday, April 28th. ! ?

Conejo Collective Day of Wellness

Are you ready to take that step in the right direction? Do you want to learn the secrets to a healthy, peaceful and joyful life? Then you owe it to yourself to give it a try in the comfort of our amazing community!!!

If you live in Southern California or plan to be in the area I hope you and your friends will join us for this very special wellness event.

Details and registration available through EventBrite

Join us for a day of Health and Wellness

We have a stellar line up of speakers passionate about helping you thrive and live your healthiest life.

I am excited and honored to partner with these amazing women guaranteed to engage, inspire and enlighten you ?

Barbara Savin, Energy Healer & Hypnotherapist
Pam Pender, Anti-Aging Specialist
Kelly Bonanno, Eco Friendly Lifestyle & Wellness Coach
AJ Ruhr, Skincare Educator
Beth Felsen, Financial Empowerment Coach
Sepideh Yeoh, Elevate Life Coach

You will leave de-stressed and de-toxified with clear energy to apply and Implement what you learn.

Light snacks & refreshments will be served

WE’RE GIVING AWAY AWESOME RAFFLE PRIZES TOO! ?

Register for one of the following sessions through EventBrite:
Friday, April 26th, 5:30pm–9:00pm
OR
Sunday, April 28th, 1:00pm–4:30pm

We hope to see you there ?         #ccdayofwellness

Update: Our next Day of Wellness event is the weekend of October 4th. Sign up here to get notified of details and how to get tickets! You’ll also be sent my free Eco Beauty & Wellness guide! 

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Lauren B. Beauty Couture Eco Nail Care Review & Giveaway!

When I began my green journey, I succumbed to the fact that I would have to give up nail polish or deal with the toxins. Those were the options back then. Adorning my digits with a glorious shade of my favorite blues and purples is something I just could not give up so I found myself in quite the quandary. What did I do?  I dealt with the toxins.

And let me tell you, those are some harmful chemicals. They are linked to birth defects, cancers and problems with the endocrine system. If you’re using conventional nail polish, you’re still exposing yourself to them. But there is no need for that. You do not have to give up your glamorous manicures and pedicures to avoid those toxins. Time to switch.

Lucky for me and all manicure lovers everywhere, smart companies like Lauren B. Beauty burst onto the scene with innovative formulations and gorgeous colors that are free of the most harmful ingredients found in most polish.

It’s confusing to figure out what toxins are most harmful in beauty products which is why I created this checklist with the top toxins to avoid.

“GIVE A WOMAN THE RIGHT MANICURE AND SHE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD” ~Lauren Berkovitz

The right nail polish can lift you up

I’m a DYI girl when it comes to beauty treatments. I love a salon manicure but to save time I usually just do it myself. Yes, saves $$ too. I need high performing polish that lasts and looks great even when I’m running out of time and can only swipe on 1 coat. Equally important? Polish that doesn’t contain the super toxic ingredients which is why I am extremely excited that I’ve partnered my favorite clean nail polish and nail treatment brand, Lauren B. Beauty for an exciting giveaway to refresh your nails!

You probably know by now that it is my firm belief that when you look better, you feel better and a manicure most definitely makes you look better! You can cheat and just swipe on a quick coat or 2 and look 10 times more polished, pun intended.

Ditch the water soak

Intuitively, I never thought soaking nails in soapy water during a manicure was a good idea. (Not just because the soap they use has toxins!) Turns out, I was right. Lauren taught me that it weakens the nails. I am frankly quite happy to request no soaking with confidence the next time I treat myself to a mani-pedi.

Non toxic nail polish that works ?

There are many polishes on the market now that are free from some of the worst chemicals. But I know what you’re thinking… they’re not all high performing. True, but you’re in luck, Lauren B. Beauty luxury nail polish is high quality. It’s glossy, long lasting and chip resistant.

As Lauren explains in our interview, the brush is pre-lacquered with twice the standard amount of bristles, so your polish glides on smoothly and streak-free giving you a gel-like couture polish that dries fast. Proving that we can have beautiful colors on our nails without being subjected to the disgustingly harmful toxins. How amazing is that?! 

Lauren B. Beauty polishes are all 7-free which means they contain no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, DBP, toluene or camphor, xylene, TPHP and other related phosphates. Frankly, there’s no reason to use a nail polish that contains that junk. 

The line is also vegan and cruelty free are, made in the USA – right here in my home state, beautiful California!

Not only are the 85 colors stunningly gorgeous, how cute are their names?! Sun Kissed in San Tropez, Vintage On Vine, Santorini Seduction, Lauryl Canyon Lover, Mandeville Maven, Meet Me On Melrose, Brentwood Bliss… being an LA girl, born and raised, I especially like the SoCal inspired names ?

 

Look put together in a flash

Every savvy beauty knows that a pretty polish on your nails makes you look more put together. Even when you’re running around town in yoga pants and a messy bun, having your nails polished set you apart. I personally appreciate it, it pleases me to see a lovely manicured hand. Lauren says it best, “nails are your best accessory!”

Want my Top 10 Beauty Secrets Delivered To Your Inbox Instantly? Sign Up Here ? This checklist gives you easy, actionable tips that you can start right away to look & feel your best!

This sexy shade is Malibu Beach, the color I happen to be wearing as I write this!

It goes beyond nail care

Caring for our hands is vital.  What are the two areas that give away our age ladies? Your neck and your hands. You can inject your face, laser it, lift it, you name it. But there’s not much you can do to retain the youthful look of your neck and hands if you don’t take care of them which is where Lauren B. Beauty restorative botanical hand treatments come in.

Her Nourishing Hand Creme has an anti-aging, amino acid and peptide blend that hydrates and softens. The Reparative Cuticle Oil is made of a custom blend of 14 ultra-pure plant and flower oils to hydrate, heal and revive (and it smells divine!) Another genius product is her Nail Growth Serum with amino acids, antioxidants, Vitamins, peptides and biotin to boost growth and strength. How badly do some of us need that?!

Watch our Interview

I had the extreme pleasure of interviewing founder Lauren Berkovitz and tour the Lauren B. Beauty office and warehouse here in Westlake Village, California. We had a great chat, she is truly a pleasure, you will love her! Her story is inspiring and she gives us some fabulous hand and nail care tips! Watch on my Savvy Girl’s Organic World Facebook page.

How did I discover this fantastic nail polish? I was in my local Planet Beauty talking the sales girl about how important clean beauty is to me given that I help people go green for a living. I bought a bottle and fell in love. So, this review is based on my own purchase, however, Lauren graciously gave me all kinds of goodies when I met her for the interview, I’ll be telling you all about those upcoming videos! I was very happy to discover that Lauren is local and pleasantly surprised to meet her when we spoke on the modern Beauty panel at the SoCal Wellness event in February.

Enter our giveaway!

We’re choosing TWO winners.TWO lucky winners will receive a set of nail polish (2 assorted colors +1 Dual base/ top coat + Reparative cuticle oil, an $80 value!) from Lauren B. Beauty to keep you perfectly polished and accessorized all throughout the spring!  #GIVEAWAY
1 winner will be selected through the Rafflecopter form below and 1 winner will be selected from Lauren’s Instagram account so head over there and follow both of us @laurenbbeauty and @kellybonanno.

Lauren is also offering coupon code KellyB25 exclusively for my audience that will give you 25% off all orders.

TO ENTER on the form below then head to Instagram.

Winners chosen at random on April 19th. Open to US residents. Good luck savvy beauties!

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The Savvy Health Solution

Go glamorously green, reduce toxic load & release unwanted weight

The Savvy Health Solution is a value packed online group program. A deep-dive into going green with a step by step program to help you make simple changes to improve health by minimizing the body’s toxic burden and balancing nutrition.

Transform your health and finally have control and freedom from the overwhelm of reducing toxic load and managing weight.

You will feel better, look better, have more energy and live a more eco friendly lifestyle with guidance, support and acountability.

  • Go green
  • Reduce your body’s toxic burden
  • Reduce your risk of illness
  • Balance and improve nutrition
  • Detox your beauty regimen
  • Detox your personal care routine
  • Detox your home
  • Learn how to adopt healthy lifestyle habits that transform health

Lesson 1: Detox Your Personal Care & Beauty Routine

  • Overview of the personal care & beauty industry. Learn the truth about regulation as well as significant statistics and facts
  • Learn how to prevent long term health issues caused by environmental toxins
  • Learn about each of the most harmful chemicals that are commonly used in personal care & beauty products: what it is, why it’s harmful & the health risks it poses and how to avoid them
  • Take control of your beauty & skincare routine.
  • Discover personal care products and cosmetics that are safe & effective for your individual needs
  • Learn how to avoid being greenwashed ever again

Lesson 2: Detox Your Home

  • Learn how to eliminate chemical-filled commercial products from your home and daily routine
  • Discover easy steps live a more eco friendly lifestyle and detox your home to make your indoor environment healthier
  • Discover household products that are safe and effective

Lesson 3: Turn Back The Clock Naturally

  • Discover safe, healthy anti-aging ingredients to look for in products.
  • Learn why there are healthy and what benefits they offer
  • Discover natural & DIY methods to look younger & better

Lesson 4: Beauty From The Inside Out

  • Discover healthy lifestyle tips for better nutrition, fitness, mindset, mind body connection and longevity including wellness secrets that mainstream doctors don’t share (or don’t know!)
  • Learn how to implement easy, actionable strategies into daily habits that will improve overall health and reduce risk of illness

*Each module will include worksheets, handouts and/or pocket guides on each topic
Bonuses:

  • Q & A: One on one call/Skype with Kelly:  ask questions and get clear on any issues they are unsure about & make sure they are properly implementing what they’ve learned
  • Lifetime access
  • Facebook Group: Access to a private Facebook Group where students can interact with me and other students

$397.00

Enrollment opening soon.

Book a complimentary consultation with Kelly to discuss your health goals and explore which program is a good fit for you.

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I Am Honored To Be A Green Business Certification Recipient ?

I am beyond thrilled to share some very exciting news. I have been honored with the Green Business Certification from my beloved city of Thousand Oaks, California! ???#TOStrong 

This is a proud moment

I am extremely proud to be a Certified Green Business. Being honored like this truly means a lot to me. Educating, enlightening and inspiring others to treat themselves and the planet with a little more kindness by being more conscious about our environment and minimizing the body’s toxic burden with eco friendly lifestyle habits, clean eco products and love is my passion and dedication.

It is an extreme privilege to be a part of this program among sustainable businesses who are growing the green economy and using sustainable business practices. My resolute meliorism fuels my belief that the betterment of this beautiful planet can absolutely be attainable if we all do our part. 

The Earth needs to be cared for

I’m not unrealistic, I know that we have a long way to go. We’ve been treating the planet poorly for too long. Trashing it, frankly. However, even small steps help.

I’m committed to educating and enlightening people about how to take better care of the earth which will in turn, be healthier for all humans. 

It’s inspiring to see more businesses implement sustainable practices. Being the recipient of this certification is something to celebrate.

The green movement is growing, be part of it

There are many things we can do that help the environment and each of those things makes it safer for wild life, marine life, and us humans as well.

Living a more sustainable, eco conscious life does not have to be difficult or overwhelming. However, I realize that it can confusing and rather confounding to figure exactly what are the best practices to implement in our homes, businesses and lifestyles.

This is why I’m committed to helping you do it with ease. I love making the transition to non toxic, cleaner, greener living easier for people. Grab my free guide with my top tips to help you go green with ease:

The Savvy Girl’s Guide To Eco Friendly Living. Implement the tips in this complimentary checklist and you’ll be a green movement rockstar.

 

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Talks, Workshops & Speaking Engagements

Live In-Person Eco Wellness Workshops, Lunch & Learns, Talks & Speaking Engagements

I offer live wellness workshops held in your workplace or home as well as virtual workshops via Zoom. They’re a fun way to

learn how to live a more eco friendly lifestyle, improve nutrition, manage weight, reduce body’s toxic load and transition to clean products and eco habits!

Conejo Collective Day of Wellness

Promoting wellness in your workplace and empowering employees to take control of their health is essential for productivity, team happiness, and retention.

Very few health coaches are educating people on the toxic issue, how it impedes our health and how to mitigate the health threat. For companies and organizations that offer a wellness program or have an Employee Assistance Program in place, my workshops serve as a valuable supplement.

You’ll find information about my corporate eco wellness programs and workshops, here. 

Please email requests to kelly (at) kellybonanno (dot) com, fill out this contact form or book a call here. 

Who Can Benefit from an Eco Wellness Speaker:

  • Businesses that want more productive employees who take fewer sick days
  • Birth centers and prenatal clinics looking to offer eco lifestyle education to new and expecting parents who want to create a healthy non toxic home for their babies
  • A health and wellness conference or event, that wants a dynamic speaker to motivate their audience
  • Wellness centers, yoga studios, chiropractic offices interested in offering eco lifestyle & eco beauty education to their clientele so they can learn how to minimize the body’s toxic burden
  • A women’s conference or event, that wants to empower their participants to reduce toxic load and commit to a healthier lifestyle
  • A fitness studio that wants to offer a fun and informative perk for their clients
  • Your friends and family! Invite them to a gathering in your home where they’ll learn which toxins to avoid and how to clean up their beauty & personal care routine and home environment
  • A doctor looking to host an event to educate attendees on the importance of minimizing the body’s toxic burden
  • A school looking to enrich their curriculum with an engaging presentation on eco friendly living, establishing healthy eco habits, and greening their personal care routine

Book a call with Kelly to schedule a workshop that meets your needs and discuss rates. Choose from one (or a series of) of my signature 45 minute talks:

  • Eco Friendly Living Made Easy
  • 5 Reasons People Are Exhausted, Stressed Out & Struggling With Weight and How To Fix It
  • Eco Beauty Masterclass: Green Your Beauty Routine In 5 Easy Steps
  • Eco Lifestyle Masterclass: Go Green & Minimize Your Body’s Toxic Load
  • Discover 3 Surprising Culprits That Sabotage Weight Loss Efforts & End Yo-Yo Dieting: The Connection Between Toxins, Blood Sugar Levels & Weight
  • Welcome Baby To A Healthy, Non Toxic Home
  • Easily Eco Friendly: Green Your Home Like A Boss
  • Go Green For The Holidays

“Kelly, thank you so so much for today! You were amazing and gave us all so much great information. My Aunt Diane just texted me that she ordered some 100% Pure products and that she is noticing a lot of her products have “fragrance” and other toxins. Today couldn’t have been more perfect. I’ve received so much positive response from the event. I truly can’t thank you enough” ~Cassy N.

“I’m the one who needs to thank you. The information was fantastic and everyone really seemed to appreciate and enjoy it” ~Linda M.

“You are the most amazing speaker it’s your calling️️. You’re a natural… the passion and message just flow. Beautiful, powerful, articulate.” Tamra G.