Posts in Lifestyle Tips
January

 

 

January.  Being such a lover of all things Christmas, this month can be a little bit of a let down for me.  It's the month where I pack up the Christmas tree and twinkle lights (sob!).  It's the hottest month of the year (I'm so not a fan!), and it's not even close to my birthday month.

 

Normally, like most of us, I've set goals during January - mapping out the rest of my year.  Goals like new eating and exercise plans, which are usually happily forgotten about by February. 

 

So this year, I'm trying something a little different . . .

 

 

 

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Leaky Gut + AIP Bounty Bars

 

 

Right at this moment in time, I’m in the “loving and healing my gut” mindset.

 

Basically, I’ve been following the AIP diet since the beginning of May this year, and even though I’ve definitely felt the positive benefits of it, I have also been dealing with a few set-backs due to gut inflammation.  Why and how this is happening, I may never know, but I’m on a mission.

 

So what is leaky gut?

 

 

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Constipation

 

 

Constipation.  Not a fun or sexy topic, but a pretty common complaint for those of us with Hashimoto’s or other thyroid conditions. 

Even the healthiest of us can suffer constipation on occasion as a result of stress, bad food choices and traveling. 

Did you know . . .

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My At Home Dental Routine

 

 

 

I listened to a podcast recently. 

To be more specific – I listened to the Melissa Ambrosini podcast with Nadine Artemis, author of Holistic Dental Care:  The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums.  

Initially the topic didn’t do much for me.  It didn’t “float my boat” so to speak, but after a minute or two.....I was hooked.  Hooked so much so that I’ve now started my own little holistic at home dental care routine.....

 

 

 

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Adrenal Health + Your Metabolism

 

After discussing how the health of our liver and thyroid can effect our metabolism in past posts, I'm finishing today with how two little walnut sized glands known as the Adrenal Glands can also play a big part, and what simple everyday things you can do to support them.

 

The third and final factors contributing to my slow metabolism and weight gain, due to having Hashimoto’s . . .

 

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Gratitude Experiment

 

 

I'm conducting a simple experiment.  Care to join me?

 

As studies show that the simple act of writing down the things for which you are grateful for can help lower stress levels, promote a better night’s sleep and improve your general happiness levels - I've decided to see for myself. . . .

 

 

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