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ALOE VERA BENEFITS:
This Protective gel helps to restore skin’s moisture, thus soothing eczema, dandruff, psoriasis, acne, and wounds,helping to minimize the appearance of scarring and stretch marks. Aloe Vera is well respected for its application as a moisturizing agent. It contains vitamin B complex, Folic acid, Vitamin C, E and Carotene (a precursor of vitamin A). Minerals such as calcium, copper, selenium, chromium, manganese, magnesium, potassium, sodium and zinc
INTERMITTENT FASTING AND HORMONES:
From studies it is likely that many of our genes were selected during the late Paleolithic era (50,000 to 10,000 B.C.), during a time when humans existed as hunter-gatherers. At that time there were no guarantees of finding food, resulting in mixed periods of feast and famine.
With that in mind, it makes sense that taking a break from eating is good for our hormones but also our digestion, brains, and more.
INSULIN: Insulin seems to respond extremely well to intermittent fasting. When you eat glucose and insulin levels spike, it triggers a number of actions in your body, such as helping cells in the liver, skeletal muscles, and fat tissue to absorb glucose from the blood. Once that is fulfilled, insulin signals the liver to take up glucose and store it as glycogen (stored energy) and then fat. If you keep spiking that insulin, you can get insulin resistance (cells get less sensitive to insulin) and in turn get inflammation, increased fat storage. By giving your body a "break" from the spikes, intermittent fasting allows the body to have better insulin sensitivity when you do eat.
GROWTH HORMONE: The fountain of youth hormone! Growth hormone helps preserve muscles and bone density and helps use fats for fuel. It also makes us look and feel "youthful”.
Keep in mind, women are extremely sensitive to signals of external starvation, and if the body senses that it is being starved, it will ramp up production of the hunger hormones leptin and ghrelin. When women experience insatiable hunger after undereating, they are actually experiencing the increased production of these hormones. It’s the female body’s way of protecting a potential fetus—even when a woman is not pregnant.
CHAMOMILE - SKINCARE BENEFITS:
Chamomile promotes smooth, healthy skin and relieves irritations because of its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Due to the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich nature of chamomile tea, it is not exclusively used as a beverage. You can topically apply warm or cold chamomile tea to the site of irritations or skin conditions, such as eczema. Research has shown that this sort of direct application can significantly improve healing and lessen the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles on the face. Eliminating oxidative stress and boosting the immune response in these areas can do wonders for your skin.
GREEN TEA - SKINCARE BENEFITS:
Used internationally in cosmetics, as it is a rich source of antioxidants such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Green Tea Extract is hailed in the natural skin care industry for it skin beneficial properties. It is said to help reduce the signs of aging and reduce the appearance of age spots caused by environmental factors. Chlorophyll, Some vitamins, like vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, C, and E The main job of antioxidants is to neutralize the oxidants or free radicals present in the body and green tea is very rich in antioxidants.
ESSENTIAL OIL SKIN BENEFITS:
FRANKINCENSE: prevents scars, tames wrinkles, soothes and promotes skin regeneration.
LAVENDER: Helps with dry skin, wrinkles, stretch marks, soothes inflamed and itchy skin, good for sensitive skin and damaged skin of any kind.
ROSE: Helps to prevent scarring, fights the signs of aging, and soothes skin issues of all kinds.
GERANIUM: Helpful for sensitive and dry skin, wrinkles, helps tone and tighten skin, soothes irritated skin, helps balance oil production, and improves blood flow.
NEROLI: Helps by working at the cellular level to stimulate new cell growth and shed old skin cells. Great for sensitive skin.
SANDALWOOD: Relieves dry skin.
ASHWAGANDHA BENEFITS:
It is an adaptogen that helps regulate the hormones in your body. An adaptogen is a natural substance that helps the body adapt and regulate to cope with the stresses of life, clear brain fog, and restore balance.
BENEFITS: - More energy - Fights adrenal fatigue,your adrenal gland is at the root of balancing your hormones and making sure you run smoothly. When your adrenal gland is out of whack you experience things like cravings for sweet and salty foods, mood swings, trouble concentrating, and you’re always tired. - Regulate hormones to help acne, extreme fatigue, heavy periods, and headaches - Prevents brain fog - Calms, reduces anxiety
WATERMELON - NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS:
- High antioxidant food, plus a source of vitamins and minerals
- High in lycopene: fights free radical damage
- Provides vitamin A and vitamin C, both known for having remarkable antioxidant and anti-aging properties that can ward off diseases. Excessive free radical damage has been linked to the onset of serious diseases, including cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis and many others. In fact, the buildup of free radicals in the body is largely to blame for the aging process and the toll is takes on the body.
- Anti-inflammatory foods like watermelon to your diet is one way to limit bodily stress, keeping DNA damage to a minimum and slowing the aging process. Even if you are young and healthy, watermelon benefits include helping to relieve pain, improve exercise recovery, keep skin healthy and youthful, and help with detoxification.
- Vitamin C: the benefits of watermelon including helping to improve immune function, shorten the duration of sickness and improve symptoms, and help the body defend against heart disease and cancer. (2) Studies also show that the vitamin C found in watermelon is especially beneficial to individuals whose immune system has been weakened due to stress, which is one of the biggest reasons for ongoing inflammation that we commonly see in today’s modern society. Protects cartilage and bones, repairing tendons and ligaments, and help speed wound healing and scar tissue.
- Amino acid l-citrulline: effective at reducing muscle soreness. One particular Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry study looked at watermelon juice as a functional drink for athletes and observed that after 24 hours of supplementing with watermelon juice, athletes experienced improved heart rates that were more beneficial for muscle recovery in addition to less overall soreness and muscle aches.
- Potassium acts as an electrolyte and promotes circulatory health, helps to manage blow flow and hydration levels within the body, and allows oxygen to reach your cells. At the same time, potassium facilitates in balancing water retention in the gut and keeping you from becoming dehydrated.
- Can help promote collagen synthesis, offer protection from ultraviolet A and B light damage, lighten skin hyperpigmentation, and improve inflammation that is visible within the skin (9) And benefits of watermelon including providing a healthy supply of vitamin A that’s helpful for wound healing and skin re-growth. Vitamin A is needed to support the formation of epithelial (skin) cells
- Prevents acid reflux by soothing the gastrointestinal tract and regulate pH levels, while also lessening inflammation and acid production throughout the body.
CILANTRO - BENEFITS:
Cilantro is the best when it comes to heavy metal (aluminum, arsenic, and cadmium) detoxification.
It’s an incredible source of antioxidants, it’s loaded with vitamins and minerals. Excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
WHERE YOU MAY BE GETTING HEAVY METALS: - Some cosmetics - Prolonged antibiotics - Silver dental fillings - Eating fish - Rivers, lakes and oceans - Soda - Air pollution - High fructose corn syrup ingredient
long-term, low levels of exposure are very unlikely to get picked up due the slow onset of symptoms.
Mercury may cause or contribute to: - Fatigue - Digestive distress - Reduced metabolism of fat - Aching joints - Depression - Increased blood sugar - Female reproductive problems - Cardiovascular damage - Memory and nerve damage - Brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease Mercury is used in factories for the production of numerous products and is emitted from coal-burning. Deposited directly into your water and soil. You're welcome.
SKIN BENEFITS: - Reduces dry skin and rehydrated the skin while reducing inflammation
METABOLISM BOOSTING FOODS:
- SEA VEGETABLES: High in iodine which supports the thyroid
- BLUEBERRIES: Help balance blood sugar (due to its high-fiber content and anthorepletecyanin content) and reduce inflammation as they are high in antioxidants, help improve brain function and memory and reduce muscle damage post-workout.
- PROTEIN: 35% of protein is made up of essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine, together known as branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). Get optimal amounts of high-quality and anti-inflammatory protein from wild-caught fish, grass-fed beef, and free-range poultry. Vegans and vegetarians, choose high-quality plant-based proteins like legumes, quinoa, and raw nuts. Protein powders, especially pea, provide high amounts of BCAAs. You can also supplement with BCAA powder or capsules. Aim for about 5 grams or more of these amino acids per day.
- CACAO: Rich in minerals, particularly magnesium—the most important nutrient found to affect adiponectin levels. Adiponectin is a protein hormone exclusively made in fat tissue. Low levels are associated with inflammation, obesity, and a higher risk of diabetes.
- FIBER: Get at least 25 grams per day, helps relieve bloating but it can also boost your metabolism. Specifically indigestible fiber, which requires additional energy expenditure so you burn more calories. Adding more fiber to your diet will also help keep you full for longer and help you avoid overeating. The key is to go slowly by increasing by a few grams every week so that you don't overload your system, leading to abdominal pain and constipation.
- PAPAYA/PINEAPPLE: Contain digestive enzymes profile that boost your metabolism.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR - NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS:
- Contains potassium and enzymes that may relieve that tired feeling. - Antidote to lactic acid buildup in the body. - The potassium can help with leg cramps. - Drinking it can help odor-causing bacteria to banish bad breath. - Anti-inflammatory properties - Lowers blood sugar levels - Lowers cholesterol
ALOE VERA - SKINCARE BENEFITS:
- Has more than 200 biologically-active amino acids, vitamins, and antioxidants - Aloe helps with inflammation associated with acne since it reduces inflammation and redness
SKIN-CLEARING SMOOTHIE:
- GREENS: Full of phytonutrients and fiber (and lots of it). That fiber will sweep through your digestive system, clearing out anything lingering and causing inflammation and congestion.
- CILANTRO: A potent chelator, meaning that it rids the body of heavy metals like lead and mercury that accumulate via drinking water, fruits and vegetables, and more. It also decreases inflammation in the body.
- MANGO: A hefty dose of vitamins A and C, both of which help stimulate the skin to produce collagen, which makes it appear supple, smooth, and clear.
- TURMERIC: An anti-inflammatory powerhouse—you can't really have a skin-clearing smoothie without it. Turmeric has been shown to be one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory foods on the planet, and calming your inflammation in your whole body is vital for clearing up your skin.
- COCONUT: Provides a hefty dose of lauric acid, a component only found elsewhere in breast milk, that is antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal.
- COLLAGEN: Helps stimulate your body to create more collagen, which plumps and clears skin. It also helps line and soothe the gut, integral to helping with acne due to (again) that gut-skin connection.
STRESS: EFFECTS ON MITOCHONDRIA
Stress places burden on our mitochondria and thus drains our internal reserves. The mitochondria are organelles present in every cell of the body and have the important job of producing energy for the cell and organ in which it resides. Additional functions of the mitochondria include the generation of oxygen compounds that play an important role in metabolism, biochemical homeostasis, improvement of immune defenses against infection, and regulation of the rate of natural cell death. So when mitochondria are overworked, these functions become inefficient, our muscles don’t contract as well, delivery of oxygen and nutrients is less effective, circadian rhythms become irregular, and inflammation ensues.
WAYS TO HELP:
- CoQ10: this is an important vitamin to help transfer electrons between three of the enzymes of the enzyme chain. Not only does it boost mitochondrial function, but it also functions as a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
- Anti-inflammatory diet: fruits and vegetables contain very potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that assist the mitochondria and offer them some relief.
- Exercise: When we move oxygen and challenge our cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, we provide the mitochondria with additional oxygen molecules, nutrients, and substrates—such as fatty acids and elements—for energy production. In addition, exercise forces our nervous system to connect with receptors on our muscles, heart, and lungs.
PREBIOTCS AND PROBIOTICS
I use prebiotics and probiotics to heal the gut because they work to restore friendly flora while providing numerous other health benefits like reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Probiotics get most of the glory, and they deserve it! They outcompete nasty pathogens like unfavorable bacteria, yeast, and parasites, becoming mainline defenders against increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut) and other digestive issues. To get therapeutic amounts of probiotics, I ask my patients to eat plenty of fermented foods like kimchee and unpasteurized sauerkraut, but also to take a quality probiotic supplement that contains billions (not millions) of colony-forming units (CFUs), which are used to measure a probiotic's potency.
Where to get them from:
Raw dandelions greens: quarter of its weight is prebiotics, and it also supports liver and kidney detoxification.
Chickpeas: also loaded with fibre
Other sources include; Onions, garlic, apple, lentils, flaxseeds and nuts
EUCALYPTUS - SKINCARE BENEFITS
Has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Heals wounds, soothes and protects. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory, relieves muscles stress and pains. Improves circulation.
INTERMITTENT FASTING BENEFITS
it's been shown to increase autophagy (also known as cellular repair), decrease inflammation, and heal the gut.
When it comes to improving the hormones that directly affect your hunger, blood sugar, and metabolism, this is where intermittent fasting shines.
Intermittent fasting has been shown to decrease insulin resistance—lowering diabetes risk and enhancing metabolism. Intermittent fasting has also been shown to have a positive effect on the hunger hormone ghrelin.
IF improved dopamine levels in the brain, improving cognitive function. (Another example of the gut-brain axis at work in your body.)
WHAT IS PREBIOTIC FIBRE AND WHY YOU NEED IT
We all heard of the benefits of probiotics but what about prebiotic fibre? Prebiotics create the foundation of a healthy gut by feeding the goods bacteria (probitics) in the digestive tract.
Some of the benefits are: - Improved digestion - Enhanced absorption of minerals - Regulates serotonin production (decreases anxiety and depression)
What to eat: - Leafy greens - Apples - Kiwis - Bananas - Walnuts, - Jicama - Artichoke - Onions - Garlic