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Tag: healthy lifestyle
Who Are You?
When asked that question, many people are struck with sadness from living a life based on their accomplishments and having self worth based on what they can do.
We all need to remind ourselves that WHO we are will always outshine WHAT we are.
Clean Eating…What does it mean?
Clean eating is the practice of eating primarily and unrefined foods, whole foods without any artificial ingredients. This typically involves the elimination of most processed foods, trans fats, heavily saturated fats, added sugar, and refined grains. And some choose to take clean eating a notch further by also eliminating gluten, dairy, and soy as well.
If you are looking to “clean up” your diet, learning how to eat clean is a great way to start. Here are some simple guidelines to help get you started:
- Eat foods your great great grandmother would recognize.
- Eat more whole foods you can identify without having to read the ingredient labels. This includes foods you would find in the produce section and perimeter of the grocery store.
- Eat minimally processed foods with little to no ingredients.
- If there is an ingredient list, aim to stick to ingredients you recognize as food.
- Pay attention to the food’s nutrition and look for calorie-controlled options that are high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals
A positive mindset is critical!
What steps do you take to keep a positive mindset?
Tinnitus: Ringing In The Ears
It can be so annoying, but it’s not a disease. It’s a symptom of other potential problems.
- Age Related Hearing Loss This usually happens in the 60’s but happened to me early (way too many concerts!)
- Excess Earwax (I have eustachian tubes that are at an unusual angle and typically have to get the cleaned out by an ENT every 2 or 3 years.
- Certain meds, like aspirin, NSAIDs, diuretics and antidepressants can trigger ringing or make it louder
- Ear & Sinus Infections create extra pressure that triggers tinnitus.
- TMJ ( the chiropractor can be a huge help here.)
- High Blood Pressure and Hardening of the Arteries add to it because the blood vessels near our ears become less flexible, creating a louder noise.
- Fibromyalgia and Lyme Disease can trigger as well.
You can always visit your ENT but before you do, try using an electronic device to suppress the noise such as a White noise machines. These devices, which produce a sound similar to static, or environmental sounds such as falling rain or ocean waves, are often an effective treatment.
Sometimes, it’s about what you are avoiding instead of what you are consuming.
The gold standard to personalizing your diet is to eliminate certain foods like gluten, dairy, wheat, nightshades, eggs, sugar etc for 21 days. Then on day 22, start adding one food at a time. Have it for a couple of days, wait 24 hours, and see how you feel.
It’s not easy, but sometimes it’s the best way for you to find answers to why you don’t feel well.
Dishwasher Duo
I often take this magical duo for granted. In fact, I use it every single day…and surprisingly, I don’t share it very often…and that’s just not fair,
This dishwasher duo is powered with natural enzymes; contains no formaldehyde; has no chlorine; no parabens; no phthalates and no chlorine. Making it healthier for you and safer for your home.
BLUEBERRIES!
I love blueberries, What’s not to love? They are full of Calcium, Antioxidants, Flavonoids, Anthocyanins,…. blueberries and we should have one serving of them every day!
Did you know that there was a study conducted by the Journal of Nutrition, which showed that the consumption of blueberries on a daily basis could profoundly reduce inflammation?
It’s been proven throughout various forms of research that eating a handful of berries, especially blueberries will help to reduce inflammation throughout your body, which is great for individuals who suffer from joint issues and arthritis. Eating blueberries will help you to age with grace because of the inflammatory properties they have in them.
This is a food that we can indulge in!
Food labeling is confusing.
Do not be deceived!
When orange juice says it’s non-GMO, please recognize that all oranges are non-GMO. The only potential GMO products in the USA are papaya, corn, alfalfa, soybeans, cotton, potatoes, squash, canola, sugar beets, and apples.
When organic milk is labeled antibiotic free, remember that all dairy products, including milk, are always antibiotic free. Same applies to meat.
Those bananas advertised as cholesterol free? That’s because all bananas are cholesterol free.
When a jar of peanuts says it is made in a plant that processes peanuts— use your common sense and roll your eyes.
When a bag of apples says it is gluten free, remember that gluten comes from wheat.
When you see a Facebook post that talks about hormones in beef, please understand that an 8oz serving of beef has 2-3 nanograms of estrogen, an 8 oz serving of white bread has 136,080 nanograms of estrogen, and 8 ounces of soy flour has 342,468,000 nanograms of estrogen. All living things produce estrogen, it’s just science.
When that carton of eggs says that they came from vegetarian fed chickens, don’t forget that chickens are naturally omnivores.
So yes, eat healthy, but don’t be swayed by deceptive advertising. Be informed.
No farms, no food. Know your farmers, know your food.
This article provides more information on GMOs and Multiple Chronic Diseases
DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE HAVING A STROKE?
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel to a part of the brain becomes clogged or bursts. When this occurs, the nerve cells in that part of the brain can no longer work the right way. Every part of the brain controls a specific part of the body. The part of the brain that is affected by the blockage or bleeding will determine what deficits appear (for example, trouble speaking, walking or numbness and weakness).
Strokes are often preventable. And a big percentage of the ones that happen are treatable with the right care, right away. It’s a matter of knowing what to do, taking action and spreading the word.
Use the acronym B.E.F.A.S.T. for recognizing a stroke:
- B – Balance: Watch for sudden loss of balance
- E – Eyes: Check for vision loss
- F – Face: Look for an uneven smile
- A – Arm: Check if one arm is weak
- S – Speech: Listen for slurred speech
- T – Time: Call 9-1-1 right away
Quick action is key!
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