All In Moderation

10 Jan 0

Chronic Inflammation

Inflammation is our body’s protective measure against foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria. When inflammation occurs, white blood cells secrete chemicals into blood or infected cells to protect our body. This healthy immune response plays a crucial role in healing process and enables our bodies to heal injuries and fight infections.

The main culprits of chronic inflammation are:

Stress ⁴
Obesity ⁵
Sedentary lifestyle ⁶ ⁷
Excessive use of alcohol ⁸
Excessive use of inflammatory foods such as sugar, refined carbs, trans fats, etc. ⁹ ¹⁰ ¹¹

So, to fight inflammation you need to undergo some lifestyle changes such as exercising on a frequent basis, avoiding to use foods which cause inflammation, and adding foods which fight inflammation to your diet. So it’s important to have an effective diet plan and a proper exercise program in place to fight inflammation.

Below is a complete list of inflammatory vs anti-inflammatory foods in the form of an infographic. Use this infographic as a reference to figure out what foods you need to use and what foods you have to avoid in order to fight inflammation.

Let us help you on your health revolution……

12 Day Refresh/Detox

Welcome to the 12 Day Detox!

Do you want to eat healthy, move and be empowered? Join 1000’s of people who’ve lost weight, improved their skin, lowered their blood sugar and reduced symptoms of disease.

You get:

An Easy Preparation Packet
Daily Modules
Daily Workbooks
Daily Meditation Videos
A supportive community to cheer you on
Confidence and clarity about healthy eating and lifestyle

You’ll get daily communication, modules, videos and workbooks.

Starting a new health regimen and changing your lifestyle can sometimes make you feel lost and alone. Believe me, I understand. That’s why we’ve built community and health coach support into this package.

Which is why with the 12 Day Detox Program you will also get:

Access to a group of people just like you.
Shopping lists and tips, menus, and recipes.
Opportunities to grow and expand on what you achieve.

Excited to feel happy and healthy? Start here, with the 12 Day Detox.

Are you ready to live better and make a committed change that will impact the rest of your life? Let our detoxification provide you with a sense of inner cleansing you never thought was possible. We are with you every step of the way on your new journey.

Gut Health

Does this sound like you?

After a year of invasive, expensive GI testing and no diagnosis, I’d almost given up.

You’re not alone….. We are here to help you finally start living life….

With these changes, I noticed a difference in 24 hours! I went from being home-bound 1/2 the day to freedom of movement and a whole new health and energy.
Digestive Disorders – IBS, Gas Bloat, reflux, Leaky Gut

Hormone Health

Are you Sick of Being Sick and Tired?
Adrenal Fatigue, Low Energy & Mood, Stress & Overwhelmed through adrenal health protocol
Hormone Imbalance – Menopause (hot flushes, moods, fatigue, and other menstrual difficulties)
Digestive Disorders – IBS, Gas Bloat, reflux, Leaky Gut while using the Gut Health protocol
Skin issues – Acne, eczema, rash, dermatitis,
Our techniques- add in hormone balancing foods, micronutrients for optimal health, blood sugar testing and stabilization through foods/combinations, reducing stress, Thyroid protocol, PH testing, and Liver Cleanse.

Update: We are excited to announce that we are now offering the FIT 22 Test. The list of foods and additives selected for the 22 panel are foods that most frequently yield reactions on the FIT Test. The foods tested are: gluten, whole wheat, egg white, egg yolk, cow’s milk, casein, candida, brewer’s yeast, banana, beef, broccoli, coffee, corn, chicken, peanut, tomato, white potato, almonds, pineapple, salmon, shrimp, and turmeric.

The Ultimate List of Top Inflammatory and Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Connie

27 Dec 0

What are Probiotics?

Typically referred to as “good bacteria,” these microorganisms live in the large intestines and support the human immune systems and enhance health by warding off toxins and bad bacteria within the gastrointestinal tract.

Probiotics can help in increasing the beneficial intestinal flora that might have decreased due to hormonal and nutritional imbalances.

When this good bacteria drops, it can cause symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Probiotics are found in many natural foods, mainly dairy products, but can also be taken in supplement form.

Some of the best examples include:

Traditional sauerkraut
Korean kimchi
Kefir (Soy, coconut versions available)
Kombucha
Yogurt
Cultured buttermilk
Fermented cottage cheese
Natto (fermented soy beans)

How Can They Help This Syndrome?

In a 2015 clinical study that was published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, probiotics were compared to a placebo in tests that measured the levels of relief from IBS symptoms.

Probiotics, especially blends that use multiple species of the microorganisms, were found to be effective in reducing abdominal discomfort over a course of 4 to 6 weeks (Didari et al., 2015).

Moreover, within a 4 week time period, probiotics also improved flatulence and bloating.

Female patients with C-IBS (constipation) saw the greatest improvement; and within 8 to 10 weeks, children with extreme gassiness saw relief from their symptoms (Didari et al., 2015).

In terms of quality of life, probiotic supplementation greatly increased levels of comfort and happiness. Though the effects took some time to develop, within 6 weeks, IBS symptoms and flair-ups were suppressed.

Best Probiotics for IBS | Constipation, Bloating, Diarrhea, Gas

Connie

3 Nov 0

What are our children’s top worries by each age group?

Every developmental stage has their own common set of worries and fears. Here is a comprehensive list of common worries by age.

Having some fears during each developmental stage is normal. However, if your child is immobilized by fears or it is impeding their daily functioning – it would be a good idea to talk to your pediatrician or a child therapist.

If you need additional support with anxiety, take a parenting e-course to learn how to teach your child to crush anxiety. Taught by a child therapist, you will be given all the skills to help your child fight back.

Child Therapist’s List of Childhood Fears by Age

Connie

3 Nov 0

Foods to help burn fat & improve digestion

Remember the old saying: You are what you eat. And if you eat a lot of fatty foods, guess what? You’ll put on the pounds… by eating the wrong fats. But if you add the following 11 foods to your diet right now, 2018 will shape up to be a much slimmer year.

What makes those specific fruits and veggies the best?

Researchers say it’s their extremely high fiber content that can help you feel full for longer and improve your digestion.

In addition, those foods have a lower glycemic load. This means they won’t cause your blood sugar to spike as much as other foods.

Add in their low calorie content, and it’s easy to see why that list can put you on the right track to burning stubborn fat.

11 Of The Best FAT-BURNING Foods For 2018

Connie

15 Oct 0

Managing Cravings

An important question to ask before eating – am I hungry?

Eating when stressed happens to all of us. It is a normal part of life, however if it happens too often, it can lead to even more stress and no one needs that!

One of the key elements that I use personally in my health coaching business is to use the following method to determine is it physical or emotional hunger and the steps to break it down. I’ve also included a great guide to all our favorite “bad” food cravings, which breakdown the why behind the craving and what “healthy” food we should reach for to help us conquer this battle.