Ananda Wellness Center

01/06/2022

05/31/2021

Happy Memorial Day 🎆

Try out this refreshing treat that uses honey as a natural sweetener. 🍯 🍋 The lemon is also great for helping detox processes in your body. --> https://fitfoodiefinds.com/video-homemade-strawberry-basil-lemonade-honey/

05/30/2021

Women can start feeling the effects of perimenopause as early as their mid-30s. 🥵

🥀 Symptoms of perimenopause can be hard to deal with and wreak general havoc throughout the body.

- Changes in your cycle
- Hot flashes
- Sleep disturbances
- Mood swings
- Fatigue
- Low s*x drive
- Hormonal imbalances, which bring on their own host of problems

👉 Here are some ways to cope with these symptoms when you feel them start to settle in:

1. Exercise - It's good for the body, stabilizes your mood, and helps produce endorphins.
2. Address Hormone Irregularities - There are plenty of ways to naturally regulate hormone production when big changes happen within the body.
3. Up Your Calcium - Bones start to lose calcium when you hit perimenopause, so consuming enough calcium-rich foods helps lower your risk for osteoporosis.
4. Handle Hot Flashes - You can avoid hot flash triggers such as hot air, spicy foods, or hot beverages, and practicing deep breathing when they do pop up allows your body room to self-regulate.
5. Mental Health - Hormonal upswings are mostly unavoidable, and the challenges of experiencing menopause can take their toll. Seeking help or just being extra aware of your mental state as you go through these changes is extremely important.

⭐Our office can help you with all of life's transitions in a way that is easy to implement and sustain. ☎️ Get in touch to learn more!

05/29/2021

💥 If you're ready to break free of chronic illness, stubborn belly fat, fatigue, digestive issues, or autoimmunity call our office to get started!

05/28/2021

Are you suffering from poor blood circulation? 🩸

👉 Symptoms of this include:
- numbness and tingling in hands or feet
- cold hands or feet
- swelling in feet, ankles, legs
- memory loss
- difficulty concentrating
- digestive issues
- fatigue
- joint or muscle cramping
- skin color changes
- varicose veins

💡 There are many possible solutions to better blood flow, exercise and massage being the most well-known. An easier change to start might be to include certain foods that promote better blood flow.

- Green tea
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Cruciferous veggies
- Beets
- Dark chocolate

🍫 Try including some of these common foods in your diet, and then call our office for a more comprehensive and individualized plan to promote better circulation and overall health! ☎️

05/27/2021

We talk a lot about the health benefits of bone broth. 🌿What if you're on a plant-based diet? Veggie stock can still pack tons of nutritional benefits and is super easy to make! 🥬 Here's instructions for on the stove OR using an Instant Pot --> https://lexiscleankitchen.com/vegetable-stock/

Ever wonder how to make your own vegetable stock? It’s really quite simple, and homemade veggie stock is so flavorful.

05/26/2021

🌟The three macronutrients you should be paying attention to are carbs, fats, and proteins.🌟

When people hear protein, they often think red meat or poultry, but fish is a great way to incorporate more protein in your diet, and it has nutritional benefits not found in more traditional meats.

🐟 Fish is considered a lean form of protein, which encourages muscle building and maintenance of a healthy weight. Fish provides the body with essential omega-3 fatty acids, like EPA and DHA, fat-soluble vitamin D, B-complex vitamins, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and more. However, not all fish are created equal, so it's important to choose the healthiest type that are sustainably sourced from uncontaminated waters.

👉The best fish to add to your meals:

1. Wild Alaskan Salmon
2. Albacore tuna (look for troll or pole-caught)
3. Mackerel
4. Sardines
5. Cod
6. Halibut
7. Oysters
8. Lake trout
9. Freshwater whitefish
10. Herring

👉Try to avoid:

- Bluefin tuna
- Chilean sea bass
- King mackerel
- Marlin
- Monkfish
- Shark
- Swordfish

😣These are much more likely to be contaminated by mercury, carbon, and other toxins. By adding fish twice a week you can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and boost your immune system. ❤️

Looking for more guidance on what nutritional changes are right for you? 📲 Send us a message!

05/25/2021

The journey is all about perspective. 💫

05/24/2021

If you're suffering from gut problems, you may have SIBO. 😢

👉 SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial growth and is a symptom of underlying issues going on in the gut. Gut problems are often linked to too much stress, but there are many things that can cause gut health problems: food sensitivities, allergies, leaky gut, inflammation, poor brain function, and autoimmunity, to name a few.

👉 SIBO results from too many bacteria that belong in the large intestine migrating into the small intestine. When these bacteria consume sugars and carbs, they produce gas that causes bloating, belching, and flatulence, as well as other symptoms of gut imbalance.

👉 SIBO does not have a one-size-fits-all solution. Proper testing, dietary changes, and natural supplementation are all necessary to find the best strategy to improve gut function and prevent relapses of SIBO.

☎️ Call our office for more info on how we can help tailor an action plan to your digestive needs!

05/23/2021

Homemade dressing is so much better than anything you can get at the store! 🥣🥗 Start with a base of your favorite oil and vinegar and then get creative from there.

😁 Here's one we're excited about --> https://bitesofwellness.com/mango-lime-vinaigrette/

05/22/2021

We love blueberries! 😍

Blueberries are one of our favorite fruits because, though they are small, they pack a huge punch of vital nutrients. They are full of protein, fiber, potassium, vitamins D and B6, are high in antioxidants and a bunch of other nutrients. Just one serving delivers a whole host of health benefits and is super tasty.

Here are some the great things blueberries do for you:

💙 Aid muscle recovery.
💙 Increase heart health.
💙 Fight urinary tract infections.
💙 Protect from disease with their high level of antioxidants.
💙 Promote muscle growth and density.
💙 Lower blood pressure by improving cellular function in blood vessels.
💙 Improve insulin sensitivity, which lowers risk of type 2 diabetes.
💙 Aid weight loss and healthy digestion.
💙 Prevents skin damage by providing vitamin C to aid in collagen production.
💙 Improve cognitive function.

Blueberries are great fresh or frozen and are easily incorporated into your diet. However, everyone's needs are unique, and everyone needs different things to live their most optimal life.

💡 Have questions about which nutrition moves might be the best for you? Shoot us a message! 💌

05/21/2021

🥺 Taking the first step toward change is intimidating, uncertain, sometimes even discouraging. But even that one step is a BIG DEAL. 🤗 We are proud of you for being brave enough to try!

05/20/2021

Who here suffers from allergies? 🤧

Itchy skin, red eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, sinus pressure, and headaches are all things you could experience if you suffer from seasonal allergies - and those aren't even the worst possible symptoms! 😱 You may react to certain foods or chemicals with hives, headaches, nasal congestion, skin problems, a racing heart, or irritability.

What causes reactions in both scenarios? 👉 Histamines.

Histamine is a protein that is produced in response to environmental or dietary proteins known as antigens. When the antigen encounters the body, the immune system registers it as an intruder and produces antibodies to it. ⚠️ These antibodies cause a release of histamine into your bloodstream resulting in inflammation to fight the offender.

Histamines are also found in many common foods such as sauerkraut, aged cheese, wine, processed meats, sweet potatoes, and more. Eating too many foods high in histamine can cause levels to skyrocket, making your body think it is being attacked and causing more unnecessary inflammation. 🔥

The first step to relieve symptoms is reducing inflammation in the body by adopting a healthy lifestyle and diet overall. 🧯 Things that cause high histamine are often things we should have in moderation anyways and will naturally be removed as you focus on proper nutrition and exercise.

Call our office for more information on relieving allergy symptoms! 📞

05/19/2021

Grilled fruit has never sounded so amazing. 😍😍 I love that you can top these peaches with anything! 🍑

https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/vegan-grilled-peaches/

05/18/2021

Is yoga your exercise of choice? 🧘

Practicing yoga is a great way to center your mind, get your body moving, and take much-needed time every day to practice self-care. The best part is you can have successful yoga practices at home! 🤩 The trick is to set yourself up for success and try to minimize distractions as much as possible.

✔️ Set your space. Make it easily available, calming, and somewhere you look forward to going every day. It can be as simple as a corner of the living room, your back patio, or you can devote a whole room to it. Dim the lights, light candles, play music, whatever gets you in the relaxation zone.

✔️ Don't bring electronics into your space! Leave all phones, computers, tablets at the door so you have minimal distractions. If there are other people at home while you practice, try to be in a different room or area where you can’t hear the TV or conversations, or request that during this time they keep background noise to a minimum.

✔️ Planning is the key to success. Schedule which days and times you'd like to set aside time for yoga that work for your availability and motivation level, look up which videos/yoga flows you'd like to do ahead of time. Knowing exactly when and what you have waiting will set you up for success!

✨If you're looking for support implementing more movement into your life, our office is here to help!✨

05/17/2021

Stress is a HUGE factor in chronic and acute health concerns. 😵🙈

For help managing excessive stress, reach out to our team. 💬

05/16/2021

The digestive issues you're having can say a lot about what's going on in your body. 🤢

If you're experiencing bloating, constipation, IBS, SIBO, or gastritis this means you're suffering from health imbalances directly in the digestive process. These include improper food chewing, low stomach acid, low digestive-enzyme production, gallbladder issues, or leaky gut. Most often symptoms can be rectified easily with diet and lifestyle changes.

👉 If your symptoms look more like skin breakouts, autoimmunity, allergies, asthma, sinus congestion, or frequent colds, then your immune system-gut relationship has likely been compromised. As much as 70% of the immune system is housed in the gut and people who suffer from these issues typically have a genetic or early-childhood predisposition.

👉 Especially important to watch out for are symptoms such as mast-cell activation syndrome, chemical sensitivity, multiple food sensitivities, mold illness, Lyme disease, vertigo, or chronic infections. These symptoms are signs of a toxic gut type that has trouble moderating pathogens and oxidative stress. If it seems like you're ""doing all the things"" and nothing is helping, this may be your sign as well.

👉And those are just a few of the different ways gut problems can manifest! There is also the gut-brain connection, hormonal, and metabolic imbalances that cause other symptoms. Your digestive health really does influence all areas of the body.

☎️ If you're suffering from any of the above symptoms and want to learn more about healing your gut - contact us today!

05/14/2021

Stress is a never-ending, vicious cycle. 😭

We experience stress when the natural flow of daily life is disrupted by stressors in the form of one or more events we cannot control. 👀 These stressors elevate cortisol, the stress hormone, and throw the body out of whack. Stress responses can manifest both psychologically and physiologically, bringing on symptoms like:

💔 Difficulty breathing
💔 Pounding heart
💔 Gut issues
💔 Headaches
💔 Muscle or nerve pain
💔 Mood swings
💔 Problems with concentration
💔 Insomnia
💔 Extreme fatigue
💔 Hormonal imbalances

Stressors can be anything from job and relationship pressure to poor nutrition or media overload. There are always ways to tackle minimizing and managing stress, and it's important to get help in objectively evaluating your unique situation and the best approach forward. 👉 Our office specializes in addressing health concerns by getting to the root of the problem.

Give us a call if stress is getting in the way of you living your life! 📲