Tag: energy

IS COFFEE HEALTHY?

Written by b-better on February 20, 2022. Posted in Active Living, Holistic Health. No Comments on IS COFFEE HEALTHY?

I break down some of the pros and cons:⁣ ????REDUCES RISK OF DEATH?⁣⁣Moderate coffee consumption (e.g. 2-4 cups/day) was associated with reduced all-cause and cause-specific mortality, compared to no coffee consumption.⁣⁣⁣⁣????REDUCES RISK OF CANCER?⁣⁣Mounting evidence indicates that 2 cups of coffee per day may protect against liver injury and lower the risk of liver cancer, and similary with prostate and post-menopausal breast cancer.⁣⁣⁣⁣????REDUCES RISK OF COGNITIVE DISORDERS?⁣⁣Drinking 1-2 cups of coffee per day was found to have the lowest risk of developing cognitive disorders...

Common Causes of Fatigue

Written by b-better on September 1, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on Common Causes of Fatigue

Recently, I asked you to list your top 5 health struggles you’d like to resolve. FATIGUE was up there!⁣⁣⁣⁣And since it’s a BIG topic with so many possible root causes, I figured I’d start off by sharing the most common causes:⁣ ⁣⁣⁣1️⃣ Insulin resistance = the cells can’t absorb sugar for energy, so there’s low cellular energy. FYI – a diet high in sugar and carbs (flour products), and chronic stress can lead to this dynamic!⁣⁣⁣⁣2️⃣ Hormone imbalance: low cortisol (usually from chronic stress) impacts thyroid function by increasing the inactive “Reverse T3” and making the...

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...

Tired of Being Tired? Causes & Solutions for Better Energy

Written by b-better on June 20, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on Tired of Being Tired? Causes & Solutions for Better Energy

I’m not one to flaunt BUT when you’ve passed the 40 mark and have the energy of a 20-year old, you share your energy secrets with the world! Almost every client I work with lists fatigue as one of their top 5 health concerns. I also struggled with low energy at one point – felt like a zombie despite doing all the right things like eating well, exercising moderately, and getting plenty of sleep. So what else could be at play? Well lots to be honest.Energy production is a highly complex process and there are SOO many factors that can get in the way but let’s focus...