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Hello ,
"In with the new, out with the old" seems relevant this time of year.
March blew in and is about to blow out..........
Spring is alive, energetic, vibrant and at times "windy". My body systems, energy, mind and needs align with the natural world. When I take time to notice, I am always astounded that the questions, answers and truths are right there in the natural world, ready for me when I settle, notice and trust.
The most common theme for me recently is the shifting ground underneath, lots of changes in our lives recently. As March is coming to a close I realize that most of March I let my grounding practice go and found myself settling into a well known pathway of "hurried syndrome". This has actually been studied and coined hurried sickness and shown to have repercussions on health and wellness. My body knows this well and when I am not intentional, can easily default to that pathway, running past the moments to produce and get "things" done. I find myself constantly catching up, over-filling my to dos, never feeling "done", running from one thing to the next and teetering on burn out.
Thank you March winds 💨 for the reminder.
The more I work with humans on the path to elevating health and to actively choose health, the more I realize that nervous system regulation is fundamental to the process. I believe it is a non-negotiable component to health. Learn more, along with 13 tips to settle HERE.
How are YOU?
I would love to hear from you! Pause, settle and share a bit of your world HERE. That's how we build community.
Be kind, take care of each other,
~Lynn 🌈
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ISH Community Connection Newsletter is our offering to the larger community outside of ISH Membership. It comes out monthy-ish, intended to inspire, create community and offer tips and tools to live your life on purpose. Thanks for reading, choosing in and staying curious! 🌈
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In the News |
Protein in Midlife
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Protein is essential for bone and muscle health, both of which can decline with age. But the results of a new study say that “protein intake was significantly associated with higher odds of healthy aging.”
Plant-based protein was also associated with good mental health status and better physical function. This was based on data from 48,762 women younger than age 60 who participated in the Nurses’ Health Study.
Scroll down to watch this month's presentation on protein with Jessica Bruno, Functional Nutritionist.
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Functional Medicine Insights |
Food Sensitivities are NOT the same as Food Allergies |
Lots of people get this confused, but there are actually 4 different types of food reactions:
Let's break it down to understand this in a simple way!
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Food allergies trigger an immune reaction that can be life-threatening. Think anaphylactic peanut allergy.
Food sensitivities trigger more gradual reactions that can be harder to recognize. The symptom/s may not be directly associate in a simple timeline to intake of the food, it can take days to weeks, so it is tricky to identify.
Food intolerances occur because of an inability to digest certain foods (like lactose). Lactose is in dairy products and is considered "milk sugar". Lactase is the enzyme we need to break down lactose in dairy products, some people do not have this, therefore are intolerant to dairy.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune reaction to gluten. This means when a person with celiac disease is exposed to gluten their immune system can attack the gut, skin and brain.
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Of the 4 types of food reactions, food sensitivities are the most confusing and tricky to identify. The good news is that often times by decreasing the inflammatory load that the body is exposed to and supporting the gut lining, food sensitivities will improve.
This is not true for celiac disease, gluten autoimmunity or true food allergies that trigger a life threatening reaction. In those instances it is critical that the food triggers causing the immune reaction be removed.
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Health Tip |
Tips for Mindful Eating
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Did you know that it’s possible to support your digestion, lose weight more easily, stop eating when full, and enjoy your food more….
Just by mindful eating?
This is my favorite, FREE and when done regularly has a big health impact.
I’m not saying it’s easy (it will take some practice),
but here are some tips:
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Block off plenty of time to eat when you won’t be distracted
(at least 20 minutes)
Set your phone aside and turn off notifications
Take small bites, chew thoroughly, and focus on enjoying the food
Check in with yourself to notice when you feel full
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Sometimes we get caught up in the latest trends and flashy ways to improve our health, but focusing on the basics is often even more powerful.
I invite you to run the experiment with mindful eating.
Choose 1 meal a day for 2 weeks following the above tips and notice.
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Uplevel Your Health
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Grab a cup of tea, pen and a journal and watch this presentation to learn more about the importance of protein and how to get more in your diet, with Functional Nutritionist Jessica Bruno.
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A quote to ponder
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“The earth has its music for those who will listen.”
~ Reginald Holmes
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