Is sugar craving causing you to gain weight and interfere with your fertility? I have a confession to make. A few years ago, I was a bit of a sugar and carb addict… I used to eat sugary donuts to get through my morning. I reached for chocolate every afternoon. And at night, […]
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How to manage gestational sugar? I don’t know about you but I’ve noticed that a lot more women are being diagnosed with gestational diabetes either with their first born or subsequent births. That was the case with me. And if you think that being a bit overweight will likely have gestational diabetes, guess again.
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Why Organic? As a functional nutrition counselor, one of the first (and arguably, most important) conversations I have with new clients is about the benefits of eating organic. It can be uncomfortable in some cases, and I sometimes get pushback in the form of “I can’t afford to buy organic foods.” My response? “Can
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Environment ♥︎ support: limit outside interaction Wipe down surfaces such as counters, doorknobs, light switches. Wash hands frequently with soap and for at least 20 seconds Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing (use inner elbow) Wipe down your grocery cart with a sanitized wipe “Your great mistake is to act the drama
Eat and chew food thoroughly The more you chew your food, the less your stomach works, less energy to digest food and less stress in your system. Eat fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meat and organic milk from grass fed cows. Home-cooked meals are better. Avoid processed food, fried greasy food, empty calories,
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Essential Oils According to the study authors, ingredients in the following essential oils have shown some antiviral activity: bergamot oil eucalyptus oil red thyme cinnamon leaf Tea tree oil may also have antiviral properties if a person incorporates it into air filtering systems, some scientists suggest. Also, lemon balm may contain ingredients that could
Healthful Tips B- Breathe. Do breathing exercises. Try Box Breathing: Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4 counts, exhale for 4 counts, hold for 4 counts. Repeat 3-5 times or 4 breaths in and 4 breaths out x 10 times. Smell the roses and blow out the candles. Get oxygen in your lungs and
Here are 3 Toxic Chemicals to Avoid: Paraben Any label containing paraben in them should be avoided because these chemicals contain xenoestrogens which mimic estrogen in our body which in turn interfere and weaken hormone balance and fertility in both men and women. Phthalates This should be avoided especially by pregnant women. Exposure is linked
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Who in the world was born and said I want to exercise everyday? I know I didn’t. However, you don’t need to be a Physical Therapist like me to know that exercise is beneficial to our body. If you are not an active person, you may start slow and grow. Start with 15 minutes of
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How much water you need to drink each day depends on your body weight, your activity level and temperature where you live and the color of your urine. Wait what? Yes, how your urine looks determines if you’re drinking enough water or not. If you are exercising more or sweating more, of course you are
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