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8 Habits For Healthier Cell Phone Use

Written by b-better on June 25, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on 8 Habits For Healthier Cell Phone Use

Chances are, you’re probably holding your cell phone while reading this, right?⁣⁣⁣⁣For most of us, cell phones are never more than an arm’s reach away.⁣⁣⁣⁣And while it’s very easy to say avoid using cell phones, let’s be real. That’s not going to happen.⁣⁣⁣But what we CAN all start doing is practicing healthier habits when using our cell phones.⁣⁣⁣⁣Why bother?⁣⁣⁣⁣Well in the past 100 years, electropollution (or EMFs – electromagnetic fields) has increased by 1 QUINTILLION – that’s a billion billions!! ⁣⁣⁣⁣And even very low levels have been shown to impact our biology (resource link in...

Benefits of Sole Water

Written by b-better on June 24, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health, Recipes. No Comments on Benefits of Sole Water

Do you crave salty food and/or salt your food before even tasting it?⁣⁣⁣⁣These are classic signs of salt deficiency and a possible need for other electrolytes. ⁣⁣⁣⁣When you drop the intake of refined foods and start eating more whole foods, many feel better when they add salt back in.⁣⁣⁣⁣Why? Because when you start eating a lower amount of refined carbohydrates this increases your need for salt due to lower insulin levels and greater salt loss in urine. This is why many people on low-carb diets crave more salt.⁣⁣⁣⁣Other factors that increase salt needs:⁣⁣⁣⁣???????? exercise,...

Causes of Bloating & 6 Herbs To Reduce It

Written by b-better on June 24, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on Causes of Bloating & 6 Herbs To Reduce It

Bloating has you looking 4 months pregnant?⁣⁣⁣This has to be one of the most common digestive complaints and usually boils down to these 4 things:⁣ 1️⃣ ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????; a fancy word that means ‘low stomach acid‘. Not enough stomach acid = inefficient protein breakdown so food sits there and putrefies.⁣⁣⁣⁣Causes of low stomach acid?⁣⁣⁣⁣????????Stress, too much alcohol or caffeine, a high refined carb diet, zinc deficiency, sluggish thyroid, H. Pylori infection⁣⁣⁣⁣2️⃣...

Healthy Snack Swaps For Kids

Written by b-better on June 24, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Healthy Snack Swaps For Kids

I was out with a good friend the other day and she was feeling guilty about being a “mean mom” as her daughter put it.⁣⁣⁣As a way to protect her daughter from the onslaught of junk food everywhere kids turn today, my friend found herself having to say “NO” to chocolates, chips, ice cream, etc.⁣⁣⁣The result? Her child started sneaking junk food behind her mom’s back.⁣⁣⁣⁣My friend is not alone. I too was a “mean parent”.⁣⁣⁣⁣When you know about the type of food additives allowed in food product manufacturing, it’s hard to just sit back and allow your kids to eat these so-called...

The Right Way to Eat Nuts

Written by b-better on June 23, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on The Right Way to Eat Nuts

Proper preparation of nuts is one of these traditions, which I discuss in greater detail in my upcoming book Unjunk. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Traditionally, people understood instinctively that nuts are best soaked or partially sprouted before consumed because nuts contain enzyme inhibitors which can put a real strain on the digestive mechanism if consumed in excess.⁣⁣⁣These enzyme inhibitors protect the plants and prevent germination until the conditions are just right.⁣⁣⁣⁣By soaking nuts in filtered water, you essentially replicate the moist environment needed for germination and de-activate/neutralize...

Can’t Have Rice, Pasta or Gluten? Try These Low Carb, Gluten-Free Swaps Instead

Written by b-better on June 23, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Can’t Have Rice, Pasta or Gluten? Try These Low Carb, Gluten-Free Swaps Instead

Who are these suggestions meant for? It’s for the person who wants to:⁣⁣⁣⁣✔️reduce gluten⁣⁣✔️reduce grains and flour in their diet⁣⁣✔️regulate blood sugar levels⁣⁣✔️add more fiber⁣⁣✔️add variety and try something different⁣⁣⁣⁣????????Autoimmunity is becoming epidemic, and avoiding glutenous grains is usually one of the main dietary modifications needed for remission. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Why? Because gluten can promote intestinal permeability (aka leaky gut) which is a precursor for all autoimmune disease activation – regardless of the diagnosis!!⁣⁣⁣Those who struggle with chronic depression will also...

Your Probiotics Guide 101

Written by b-better on June 23, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on Your Probiotics Guide 101

First things first. When a new client tells me they take probiotics, it’s the same thing as telling me they eat food. Not very helpful or specific is it? So let’s first learn some basic facts. In nutrition, we broadly categorize food into macro-nutrients: protein, carbs and fats.With probiotics, scientists have also classified them into three categories: genus, species and strains.???????? Genus refers to the family of probiotic – for example, canine.???????? Species refers to the group – i.e. dogs.???????? And strains are the subtypes – i.e. dog breeds.The genus can be...

How to Relieve Constipation

Written by b-better on June 23, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on How to Relieve Constipation

If you’re not pooping at least once per day or if it’s a real struggle – you’re constipated.⁣⁣⁣Pooping is like taking the trash out every day. If you’re not, bacteria builds-up and toxins can get re-absorbed into circulation.⁣⁣⁣⁣Before reaching for a laxative which can dehydrate & worsen the problem, try these 6 basics instead:⁣⁣⁣⁣✔️ Hydrate: If you drink a lot of coffee & black teas, cut back or drink even more water to rehydrate. ⁣⁣⁣⁣✔️ Insoluble fiber: Unlike soluble fiber which adds bulk to your stool (and may worsen the problem), insoluble fiber helps get stool moving...

The Importance of Sleep – Part 1

Written by b-better on June 23, 2021. Posted in Active Living, Holistic Health. No Comments on The Importance of Sleep – Part 1

The 3 things I tackle first and foremost with any new client are headaches, bowel issues (i.e. constipation/diarrhea), and sleep! I can’t stress enough just how vital high-quality sleep is to every person’s health and healing journey. Even though it seems like we’re not doing much during the night, it’s the time when our body restocks our hormone supply, regenerates our immune cells and repairs damaged tissue. It’s also when we get rid of significant amounts of toxins (hence the morning breath – did you know? ), process heavy emotions and eliminate the effects of stress from...

Are You Vitamin ‘G’ Deficient

Written by b-better on June 22, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on Are You Vitamin ‘G’ Deficient

I know what you’re thinking… does vitamin G even exist?⁣⁣⁣⁣Technically no, but it’s so incredibly powerful for our health that it should be recognized as an essential vitamin.⁣⁣⁣⁣“G”, which stands for Grounding (aka earthing) is attained by simply walking barefoot on Earth’s surfaces like grass and sand for example.⁣⁣⁣⁣It’s a simple concept but the problem is that we’ve become so disconnected from the Earth.⁣⁣⁣⁣Think about your typical day. When was the last time you walked barefoot outside, except at the beach or the park?⁣⁣⁣⁣We (kids included) walk with synthetic soled shoes on which...