Holistic Health Coach Tampa

25/01/2023

When digging deeper to uncover why you may not be moving forward with your health goals, looking at hormone levels and how well the body detoxifies is crucial. One way the body helps maintain hormonal balance is through detoxifying actions in the liver and gut. The hormone estrogen, for example, is metabolized (broken down) in the liver and then sent to the intestines for excretion from the body.

Excess hormones, however, are not the only substances the body regularly rids itself of! Many of us are routinely exposed to toxins, like food additives, pollutants, pesticides, and more. While there are a variety of detox support tools available, like dry brushing and saunas, your body’s ability to detoxify correctly depends on many factors, including your overall level of toxin exposure and the health of your gut microbiome.

20/01/2023

Whether the stress we encounter in our lives is physical or psychological, real or imagined, or current or anticipated, our body reacts similarly.

The stress response begins in the brain and sends messages throughout the body, many of which influence glands in our endocrine system, such as the adrenals. And if our stress level extends beyond our body’s capacity to handle it, hormones produced by these glands, such as cortisol, may become disrupted enough to cause various physical, mental, and emotional symptoms.

18/01/2023

Earthing for Mitochondria
What happens when your mitochondria slow down?

A chemical fuel called ATP is created in the electron transport chain of mitochondria’s inner membrane. When quantities of available electrons are low, energy production slows, causing fatigue, immune system dysfunction, and inflammation.

But you can bring your mitochondrial powerhouses into balance by kicking off your shoes and sinking your toes into the dirt! Known as earthing or grounding, the practice of making direct contact with grass, stone, and sand pulls negative ions from the earth’s natural charge into the body to promote healing by neutralizing disease-promoting free radicals. The most fortifying grounding happens in seawater, wet sand, or dewy grass, where water and minerals are plentiful. If you cannot easily go barefoot where you live, grounding mats are an indoor alternative.

Grounding for 30 minutes daily may help improve mitochondrial condition and slow the aging process. Subjects in grounding studies report feeling healthier, looking younger, and having more positivity, compassion, and patience since making grounding a daily habit.

17/01/2023

When you talk about energy, it’s hard not to mention the trillions of cells in the body powered by organelles called mitochondria. Mitochondria create energy used to carry out cellular processes. They also play a role in calcium storage, immune signaling, and apoptosis (cell death) signaling. Mitochondria are important to hormonal health and should be considered when getting to the root of any hormonal health concerns.

03/01/2023

Beyond controlling and coordinating your body’s actions and reactions, the brain enables you to have memories and emotions. And a nutrient-dense eating pattern can support your brain in transforming your mental and emotional well-being. For example, magnesium and zinc are both essential nutrients that are incredibly nourishing for the brain.

02/01/2023

Because the brain influences and is influenced by so many factors, a multidimensional approach to caring for the brain optimizes its function. Nutrition is a powerful way to support brain health in all its processes, as food can influence inflammation levels, cognition, emotional well-being, and the presence of mind.

06/12/2022

Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the body. There are over 80 autoimmune diseases, including celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, Sjögren’s syndrome, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Unfortunately, autoimmune disease has become an invisible, global epidemic, with nearly 4% of the world’s population diagnosed with at least one autoimmune condition. Understanding what’s at the root of autoimmunity is incredibly important, and part of this understanding requires exploring the gut’s role in the development of the autoimmune response.

01/11/2022

Developing a healthy food relationship isn’t easy – and doesn’t happen quickly. Your relationship with food, like all others in your life, will be unique to you. Yet when you begin to bring awareness to this relationship and consider your food choices from a place of love and curiosity, you’re likely to find that the act of eating can become an unexpected form of self-care.

17/10/2022

Have you ever considered growing your own food? Not only is it a nice way to connect with nature, it is a great money saving way to eat organic!

Food travels and estimated 1500 miles before it reaches your plate. This makes it difficult to trust what’s in your food, how it has been handled and how the workers growing the produce have been treated and compensated. Many suppliers shipping foods pick fruits and vegetables before they are ripe and use chemicals, such as ethylene, to artificially ripen and stay fresher looking longer.

14/10/2022

Your heartbeat is a great reminder that you have natural rhythms within. Two important rhythms for sleep and rest are circadian and ultradian rhythms. Just as your body goes through cycles while you’re sleeping, a similar process occurs when you’re awake. These intervals, called ultradian rhythms, are the body’s signals that it needs a break. Although everyone experiences these cycles consistently, what you do during these rest periods is highly bio-individual. The things that are relaxing and rejuvenating for some may be the exact opposite for others! However you choose to rest – from talking a walk to mindfully coloring a beautiful picture – will improve your holistic health and quality of life.
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Amy

12/10/2022

Don't get caught up in people pleasing wack-a-mole, running around trying to please one person and disappointing another, then trying to make up and please that person. What you end up doing is betraying yourself. Often we are so focused on people pleasing that we loose ourselves and become out of touch with what we want and need internally. Do YOU and do your best with what is in your control.
LIVE A LIFE YOU LOVE

05/10/2022