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Increasingly we are discovering that physical activity and modulates are linked to mental health. Physical health is often the first focus on obtaining good health in addition to good nutrition with unfortunately mental health not getting the focus it deserves. Here we discuss the many ways that certain physical activities can contribute to not only improved wellness but also improved mental health.

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Top 5 Benefits of Drinking Olive Oil in the Morning

Certainly, we have all heard of the Mediterranean Diet and an anti-inflammatory diet with all of the health benefits it offers, like lowering the risk

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Here's a quick anti-inflammatory breakfast. Packed

Here's a quick anti-inflammatory breakfast. Packed with micronutrients and healthy fats, this avocado and kale omelet is likely to become your newest favorite go-to breakfast. ☀️

Active Time: 10 mins ⚡️
Serving: 1

Ingredients:
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of lime juice
1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon of unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup chopped kale
1 teaspoon of low-fat mil
1/4 sliced avocado
Pinch of salt

🙌🏽 Directions in the post. Save this for your next breakfast!

#antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorydiet #antiinflammatoryfoods #guthealth #breakfastideas #breakfastofchampions #healthybreakfast #avocadolover #omelet

Nearly 50% of people are misdiagnosed with IBS but

Nearly 50% of people are misdiagnosed with IBS but they actually have SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). 😳

Yes. You read that currently!

👉🏽 Although many symptoms such as urgency, frequency, bloating, and abdominal pain are common in both IBS and SIBO, the treatment is entirely different.

👉🏽 This is why so many people who believe they have "IBS" have recurrent relapses and ongoing complaints.

Follow me to learn ways to properly diagnose these conditions so you can get back to feeling normal! ❤️

#inflammation #guthealth #ibs #SIBO #leakygut #gutsupport #fodmap

Here’s a doctor’s quick anti-inflammatory side

Here’s a doctor’s quick anti-inflammatory side dish for busy professionals!

Garlic Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric 🤤❤️

Ingredients:
1 large cauliflower
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp turmeric powder
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375F
2. Separate whole cauliflower into florets
3. In a large bowel: add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, turmeric powder, and cauliflower
4. Drizzle with olive oil and toss
5. Place on a baking sheet and spread florets out
6. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden light brown
7. Serve and garnish with chopped parsley

Health Benefits: 👨🏽‍⚕️
✅ Cauliflower is loaded with fiber and plenty of antioxidants. Its a cruciferous vegetable so it has potent anti-inflammatory properties.

✅ Contains many essential vitamins and nutrients like vitamin B & C, folate, and potassium.

✅ Turmeric, active part is curcumin, helps decrease bad cholesterol levels, decrease inflammatory markers, and aid in cellular repair. It helps decrease joint inflammation.

Save this post for when you’re looking for a quick healthy side dish! 🙌

#antiinflammatorydiet #turmeric #curcumin #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatoryfoods #guthealth #turmericbenefits #cauliflower

My top 8 reasons why you should start eating papay

My top 8 reasons why you should start eating papaya today! 😍

If you haven’t had papaya recently, you are missing out on several major health benefits.

✅ Significant source of vitamin C 👉🏽 potent antioxidant and great for skin
✅ Great protein source 👉🏽 one fruit has 1 gram of protein
✅ Removes excess iron 👉🏽 too much iron can damage organs
✅ Reduces cancer risk 👉🏽 some data showing it has activity against cervical, breast, lung and pancreatic cancers
✅ Improve constipation 👉🏽 help restore gut balance
✅ Reduces oxidative stress 👉🏽 helps with chronic inflammatory conditions
✅ Significant source of vitamin A 👉🏽 crucial for our immune system
✅ Decreases inflammatory markers 👉🏽 reduction in autoimmune signals

Jump start your health for Spring and add some papaya to your breakfast. Save this post for a good reminder! 🙌

#antiinflammatorydiet #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatoryfoods #guthealth #papaya #vitaminC

Ditch these toxic home products 🚫 ⚡️Ingred

Ditch these toxic home products 🚫

⚡️Ingredients to avoid

• Sprays - look for Phthalates. Decreases testosterone levels, affects neurological and reproductive development.

• Canned foods - look for Bisphenol A (BPA). Increases risk of diabetes, obesity, cancers, and neurological problems. Affects the immune system leading to increased risk of disease, may have a role also in development of autoimmune diseases.

• Body washes and deodorants - look for Triclosan. Linked to allergies, contact dermatitis, and hay fever.

I am not a sponsor of these brands, but these companies have safe alternatives: Josh Rosebrook Firm Hold Hair Spray, Burt's Bees Citrus & Ginger Body Wash, Native Deodorant.

Save this post for when you start your spring cleaning or when you're shopping for safe items 🌿

#lowtoxliving #detoxyourbody #endocrinedisruptors #autoimmunehealing #inflammation #immunesupport #nontoxichome #nontoxicliving

Here are 3 supplements that are worthless!🤯 Wi

Here are 3 supplements that are worthless!🤯

With high costs of supplements or medicines, these are 3 supplements to ditch today.

❌ Zinc oxide or zinc gluconate
❌ Vitamin E
❌ Krill oil

✅ Zinc picolinate or zinc bisglycinate which is better absorbed forms
✅ Natural food sources such as almonds, leafy greens, or avocado
✅ Omega 3 FA that is high EPA content, or chia seeds, algal oil, salmon or yogurt

*would only supplement with Vitamin E if found to be deficient and have a gut malabsorption disorder or history of gastric bypass surgery

Save this post for the next time you’re in the vitamin shopping aisle and deciding which supplements to avoid!⚡️

This is not medical advice, just information, so always speak with your medical professional who knows you best.

#supplementsthatwork #antiinflammatory #guthealth #supplements #vitamins #vitaminsandminerals #zinc #krilloil

Here are 3 obvious reasons to start turmeric today

Here are 3 obvious reasons to start turmeric today! 🤩

💥Inhibits proinflammatory compounds
💥Decreases oxidative stress
💥Effective in chronic inflammatory conditions

This is actually one of those supplements that WORK!

Studies have demonstrated the ability of curcumin (the active ingredient of turmeric) to increase the amount of antioxidants that our body produces. It decreases cell signals that have the potential to lead to inflammation worsening by reducing inflammatory reactions.

Throughout life our body will unfortunately encounter different factors that cause stress, namely oxidative stress. There are also conditions like high cholesterol and diabetes that cause additional oxidative stress on the body.

Turmeric (curcumin) has been found to "seek out" these unstable oxidative stress molecules and enhances your body's antioxidant's defenses.

Share with a friend who has doubted turmeric or someone you know who would benefit from starting today! ⚡️

#antiinflammatorydiet #turmeric #curcumin #antiinflammatory #guthealth #tumericbenefits #antiinflammatoryfoods #turmericbenefits

6 easy ways to fixing heartburn or reflux is elimi

6 easy ways to fixing heartburn or reflux is eliminating certain foods or beverages that can actually be causing it 💥

It is no surprise that many of these alternatives are anti-inflammatory foods and perfect at healing the GI system.

Common culprits include:
❌ Coffee
❌ Citrus fruits
❌ Tomatoes based foods
❌ Fried foods
❌ Carbonated soda
❌ Chocolate

Instead add these:
✅ Ginger tea
✅ Honeydew melon
✅ Zucchini & leafy greens
✅ Brown rice
✅ Water
✅ Peanut butter

After starting this elimination, most people will notice a significant improvement. If not, you should seek a medical professional for a deeper dive.

🙌 Save this post for those moments when heartburn hits and you'll looking for easy solutions!

#antiinflammatorydiet #antiinflammatory #guthealth #antiinflammatoryfoods #reflux #heartburn #gutsupport

Here’s a doctor’s quick anti-inflammatory side

Here’s a doctor’s quick anti-inflammatory side dish for busy professionals!

Garlic Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric 🤤❤️

Ingredients:
1 large cauliflower
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp turmeric powder
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375F
2. Separate whole cauliflower into florets
3. In a large bowel: add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, turmeric powder, and cauliflower
4. Drizzle with olive oil and toss
5. Place on a baking sheet and spread florets out
6. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden light brown
7. Serve and garnish with chopped parsley

Health Benefits: 👨🏽‍⚕️
Cauliflower is loaded with fiber and plenty of antioxidants. Its a cruciferous vegetable so it has potent anti-inflammatory properties. Contains many essential vitamins and nutrients like vitamin B & C, folate, and potassium.

Turmeric, its active component called Curcumin, has been found to decrease bad cholesterol levels, decrease inflammatory markers, and aid in cellular repair. It helps decrease joint inflammation. Due to poor bioavailability, it’s best to add black pepper or have turmeric in a lipid form to help with absorption.

Save this post for when you’re looking for a quick healthy side dish!

#antiinflammatorydiet #turmeric #curcumin #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatoryfoods #guthealth #tumericbenefits #cauliflower

Skip the medications and try these proven teas for

Skip the medications and try these proven teas for constipation. Whether you have travel butt, IBS-C, or simple episodes of constipation, here are a few teas that can help with bloating and constipation.

Senna: helps promote contraction and aids in bowel movements. Should be used with moderation and not taken by women who are breastfeeding or pregnant.

Chicory Root: contains inulin which is a dietary fiber and shown to increase gut motility.

Fennel: helps with the relaxation of muscles in the digestive system. It helps decrease abdominal cramps and bloating. Promotes digestive enzymes that help break food down. Contains fiber and is anti-inflammatory. Should not be taken by women who are breastfeeding or pregnant.

Licorice Root: not only can it help with persistent coughs, but is also anti-inflammatory, and causes muscle relaxation which helps relieve mild forms of constipation.

Roasted Carob: bet you’re googling this one. Bonus tip - roasted carob actually helps both constipation and diarrhea because it promotes healthy gut motility balance. It is a source of fiber.

Psyllium Leaves: It is a soluble fiber and helps with constipation and over GI system health. It also helps balance high blood sugars.

Ginger: found to decrease intestine urgency and relieve constipation. It has also been found to help with excessive gas, bloating, and stomach acid.

In general, 1-2 teaspoons of leaves or seeds, steep for 8-10 minutes, and best consumed once a bedtime to help promote a bowel movement in the morning.

Save this post because you may need it later!

As always, this is not medical advice, just some educational information so always check with your healthcare professional 🙂

#guthealth #antiinflammatory #constipation #constipationrelief #fibersupplements #fiber #ibsrelief #guthealthmatters #gutsupport

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