Today’s Health Tip

Detox: Try Intermittent Fasting

A trend in wellness and for weight-loss and detox is Intermittent Fasting.  The method we like is the 16:8 method where you eat nothing for 16 hours a day and consume all of your calories in an 8 hour window.  When your body is not consuming food, it uses the energy typically for digestion to clean itself more thoroughly. Fasting will accelerate the detox process.  Listen in for details.

Detox: The Basics

Don't be fooled into thinking a three day detox program will have to squeaky clean and feeling like a million bucks.  Detox should be a daily practice that starts with avoiding toxins in the first place.

Listen in for simple ways we can jump start our bodies natural ability to detoxify our system each and every day.

Gratitude and the simple prayer of THANK YOU

Listen in today for my very favorite expression of gratitude.

"If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough." - Meister Eckhart.  Meister Eckhart, was a German theologian, philosopher and mystic living in the 12^th century.

He nailed it.

Gratitude for adversity

It may seem a stretch but today we are grateful for adversity.  Remembering that all progress takes place outside of our comfort zone.

Reflecting on the idea that nothing worth having is easily achieved

Take a few minutes today to look back over your life.  Remember times when you suffered roadblocks or adversity   When you were challenged and broke through to the other side.

It's a great exercise so listen in for details.

Gratitude for our Food.

Today, we take three minutes in gratitude for the food we have.  

 

For the amimals that gave their lives so we may be nourished.

For the farmers who tended fields and grew our food.

If you didn’t cook your meal, be thankful for those who did.

For the abundant health that eating healthy food gives you.

Let us all be grateful for making good for choices.

 

If you have the opportunity today or in this upcoming weekend to visit a farmers market you will not only be able to purchase very fresh local and organic foods but in most cases meet the farmers who grew it.  Thanking them will feel fantastic!

Grateful for those who show up

Let's be grateful for the people for who show up for us today.  As counterintuitive as it might sound in a world that’s constantly connected, loneliness is on the rise.

Easy to be disappointed in others.  Friends that don’t reach out or call back…but what about the ones who do.  Be grateful, show them love.  And if you have a little extra, seek out the people in your life that care about you and who would love nothing more than for you to reach out to them. 

 

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Gratitude in times of uncertainty or problems

How do we bounce back from a rough morning or unexpected setback?  With gratitude of course.  Listen in for a simple way to reset yourself when things go awry.  Then, go check out my adorably sweet puppy Suki on Instagram @theguudcompany here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl33sXWgvky/?taken-by=theguudcompany 

Gratitude for our health

Today we contemplate and give thanks for the bodies we live in and the level of health we have attained.  Without judgement we look inside with gratitude for what we have and the health we continue to work on remembering we have but this one body and it is our job to take care of ourselves.

Gratitude is in the attitude

In talking about gratitude....it seems the advice is "to find something to be grateful for everyday" and often when you've got alot going on or things are not going your way that can seem next to impossible.  So, this week, we are going to give you seven things to be grateful for... to ruminate on...to think about and to fall in love with. A way to rethink life and to realize that your life is really, really good if only because you are alive.

Today we focus on being grateful for enough.

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Recap: Functional Foods

In this episode we rehash all the great information we gave you on functional foods which are defined by the Mayo Clinic as “foods that have a potential positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition.“

We discussed turmeric and it’s benefits for arthritis and joint pain. Matcha, a bright green tea powder that it has 137 times more antioxidants than regular green tea. Açai berry which is the delicious purple tropical super fruit from Brazil that is both immune-stimulating and energy-boosting. It is very high in antioxidants and even has anti-aging affects.

Reishi mushrooms have been rated the top medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2000 years and are antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, and anti-tumor.  These mushrooms contain over 200 active ingredients.

The coffee fruit is a true super-food packed with antioxidants and contains a critical protein called BDNF for healthy brain functioning. Chia seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and great for keeping you hydrated. Kombucha is a beverage the ancient Chinese have called the "immortal health elixir" and is excellent for your health and for detoxing the body.

 You can go back to any of these episodes by searching in the podcast for the week of June 25. Functional foods - try to get them into your diet!

Recap: General Health Maintenance

In this episode we backtrack to the week of June 18 when we discussed yearly maintenance for your health.

When and how often to see your primary care physician, your dentist, an optometrist, and how to best care for your skin, feet, hair and nails.

Often we take better care of our cars servicing them four times a year minimum then we do our own health. Tune in, listen up, and then get down to it. Schedule those appointments and take care of you!

Recap: Safe Drinking Water

In this episode we talk about safe drinking water. The Environmental Working Group tested 201 water systems across 43 states and found cancer-causing substance is an every sample tested. This means the chemicals used to treat the public water supply are harmful.

Water treatment plants use a combination of chemicals that have been found to be unsafe for human consumption. Therefore, it’s really important that you are drinking filtered water. Listen in for the filters we recommend.

Also, we talk about why bottled water is no safer than tap water and the fact that there are no regulations on safety for bottled water.

It’s summertime and it’s important to stay hydrated so listen in to make sure That the water you’re drinking is safe. Reminder, you can always go back to our podcasts for the week of June 11 to listen in detail.

If you want to check out the report card for the public water in your area head to https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/#.WxVdtEgvxPZ

Recap: Safe Sun Exposure

In this episode were going to discuss the safest way to be exposed to the sun.

We need exposure for about 15 minutes each day between the hours of 10 and 2 with zero sunscreen applied for our bodies to make the necessary vitamin D to keep us well.

However longer than that and we run the risk of sunburn. We need to make sure that the sunscreen we are applying is safe and non-toxic. Remembering that the best line of defense is to sit in the shade or to use protective clothing, sunglasses, and a hat when being exposed to the sun for a longer period of time.

Tune in and listen up. It’s summertime and the sun is unavoidable. Be safe.

If you'd like to listen to the podcasts in full, back track to the week of June 4,2018.

Recap: Safer Personal Care Products

Each day, as we get ready for our day, we put on our favorite fragrances and cosmetics and unknowingly subject ourselves to toxic chemicals. Over time, these toxic chemicals can cause cancers, tumors, bronchial issues and other health related problems.

There are toxins everywhere.  The average US woman puts 168 chemicals onto her body DAILY.  Yes, 168. (Men average around 85.)  

Since our skin is our largest organ, and absorbs everything we put onto our skin, we need to take measures to ensure that what we put on it is as natural as possible.

Fragrances commonly contain parabens, phthalates, and synthetic musks that may cause hormone disruption, reproductive problems, or possibly cancer

The exact ingredients in synthetic fragrances are protected as “trade secrets” and therefore do not have to be disclosed on the label.

Listen in.  Choose safer products and if you want to hear more backtrack in the podcast to the week of May 28th for more.

Also remember www.ewg.org and their companion phone app can help you make better, safer choices.

Recap: Alternative Medicine

In this episode we discuss alternative medicine strategies. When your primary care doctor can’t get to the root of your problem or just can’t seem to fix what’s ailing you, you might consider seeing an alternative medicine practitioner. From acupuncture and homeopathy to herbal medicine and naturopathy these professionals will take their time to understand the way your body works and develop strategies for treating your whole person. Listen in and remember you can find these podcasts in the archives from the week of May 21st.

Essential Oils: Deep Blue

doTERRA Deep Blue Essential Oil blend is perfect for a soothing massage after a long day of work. Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus work together to soothe and cool. After long hours on the computer, try rubbing Deep Blue proprietary blend on your fingers, wrists, shoulders, and neck. A few drops of Deep Blue Soothing Blend diluted in doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil can be part of a cooling and comforting massage.

https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/deep-blue-oil

Essential Oils: Serenity and Balance

Two of my favorite blends from doTerra, when used together the Serenity and Balance Essential Oils can promote a deep sense of calm and relaxation.  I like to use these before bed to promote a great nights sleep.  Also, wonderful in a diffuser.

More here: 

https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/product-spotlight-balance-and-serenity

Essential Oils: Melaleuca

More commonly known as “Tea Tree,” Melaleuca essential oil has over 92 different compounds and limitless applications. The leaves of the Melaleuca tree were used by the Aborigines of Australia for centuries. They would crush the leaves and inhale the oil to promote feelings of clear breathing and apply the leaves directly to the skin for a cooling effect.

Melaleuca is best known for its purifying properties. It can be used to cleanse and purify the skin and nails and to support a healthy complexion

Melaleuca is frequently used on occasional skin irritations to soothe the skin and diffusing Melaleuca will help purify and freshen the air.

Listen in for ways to use this natural remedy.

For more info check out: 

https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/melaleuca-oil

You can buy this on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01II40PW2/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

 

Essential Oils: Peppermint

Frequently used in toothpaste and chewing gum for oral hygiene, Peppermint also helps alleviate occasional stomach upset and promotes healthy respiratory function when taken internally. Peppermint continues to be one of the best-selling essential oils.  You can use it in a spray bottle mixed with water to refresh fabrics, bed linens or pet beds.  Dab it on the temples or neck to alleviate a tension headache.

Inhaling diffused peppermint oil can help to unclog your sinuses and offer relief from a scratchy throat.

For more on this wonder oil visit: 

https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/peppermint-oil

You can purchase it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2L6mbVF