Nourish to Thrive: Tanya Pennington-Miller

12/03/2022

ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!

DNA Reset for Fat Loss is open for enrollment!!
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Link to learn more is in the comments.

Unlocking your blueprint to finally achieving permanent stubborn weight loss.

11/30/2022

I went "live" on Monday to talk about how to FINALLY achieve permanent stubborn weight loss by unlocking your genetic code.

I go "live" again today and thought I'd post the first video here in case you're not in my group and missed it.

I’ll put the link to my private group in the comments below if you’d like to join.

Why lab testing (beyond what your doctor orders) and DNA testing are the answer to finally achieving permanent stubborn weight loss.I have a program launchin...

11/28/2022

DNA Reset for Fat Loss goes "live" this week!

I have been creating this signature program to help YOU unlock YOUR genetic code to weight loss.

I'm going "live" at 10a PST in my FB group and I'll put the link in the comments here if you'd like to join.

The recording will in there to watch later in the day if you can't make it "live."

This program is for the ladies only...sorry boys!

09/29/2022

Did you know that there are many inactive (harmful) ingredients found in common OTC supplements?

Many of these filler and binding agent ingredients do more harm than good.

The top ones to watch out for:

📍Genetically modified corn starch
📍Talc
📍BHT
📍Yellow 6 Lake
📍Red 40 Lake
📍Hydrogenated palm oil
📍Maltodextrin
📍Crospovidone
📍Sodium Benzoate
📍Sodium Aluminosilicate

The sad thing is that often, these “inactive'' ingredients are in larger quantities than the actual active (helpful) ingredients.👀

This is why it’s critical to purchase professional grade supplements through a practitioner that have high standards and don’t contain any of these harmful ingredients.

Want to know my favorite brands? You can check out the ‘practitioner only’ supplements in my bio.

09/27/2022

🎲 Getting on the right thyroid medications can be a game-changer

It is common for synthetic thyroid hormones to be prescribed.

In general, there are two types of medication:

💊T4-only Medication 👉Synthroid®
Levothyroxine (generic) is a man-made T4 hormone that can do wonders for some people’s symptoms but it may be completely worthless for other people’s thyroid symptoms. One reason is due to poor absorption and the other is genetics! There are some SNPs that make Levothyroxine a bad fit for some.

👉Tirosint®
Is a gluten and dairy-free and hypoallergenic T4-only hormone medication for those with multiple intolerances.

💊T4/T3 Combination Medications
Some people may not convert T4 to T3 properly. This can be for various reasons:
😣Stress
😣Nutrient deficiencies
😣Debilitated liver & gut activity

Natural Dessicated Thyroid (NDT) is a T4/T3 medication derived from the thyroid gland of pigs and is considered to be bioidentical hormones.

NDT medications also contain the thyroid hormones T1 and T2, which may have some physiological activity as well.

Many patients who did not feel well on conventional treatments have reported feeling much better after switching to a NDT medication like Armour®, Nature-Throid® or WP Thyroid®.

Two things to keep in mind about NDT:
❗Doctors might be resistant to the use of NDT, since 30 years ago it was way harder to identify the exact amounts of thyroid hormones in their product, but that's not the case now.

❗Some may have ethical objections to using animal-derived natural desiccated products.

Furthermore, Thyroid hormone therapy should be individualized. You should work with an open-minded physician to find the thyroid medication that works best for you.

NOTE: if you have Hashimoto’s, thyroid medication is not the only thing you should be doing to support your thyroid! At the root of it, Hashimoto’s is an IMMUNE system problem, not a thyroid problem. Addressing immune system health is KEY to supporting Hashimoto’s.

Make sure to save this post to bring this topic up with your practitioner if your thyroid meds are not helping you.

09/22/2022

Do you have achy joints?

Could nightshades be responsible?

Nightshades are a family of plants that contain alkaloids.

Edible nightshades include:

💥 Tomatoes
💥 Regular potatoes (not sweet)
💥 Bell peppers
💥 Cayenne pepper
💥 Paprika
💥 Goji berries
💥 Ashwagandha
💥 Tomatillos
💥 Okra
(Even to***co is considered a nightshade!)

In large amounts alkaloids can be poisonous. (This is why green potatoes are considered toxic)

While none of these plants have high enough levels to be toxic, it is thought that they can increase inflammation in certain individuals.

Who may benefit from cutting out nightshades:
📌 Those with any type of arthritis (osteo or RA)
📌 Those with known autoimmunity
📌 Those who have tried a basic elimination diet, but still seemed to react to food

Even small irritants like the alkaloids found in nightshades, can irritate and increase symptoms in those who have more sensitive systems to begin with.

If you want to try to see if nightshades are a problem for you, you can eliminate them as a part of an elimination diet for 21 days and then slowly reintroduce each one, one at a time.

If you notice that your symptoms increase after reintroducing the nightshades, then it could indicate that they are adding to your overall inflammatory load.

Have you heard about nightshades before? Comment YES or NO!

09/20/2022

If your blood sugars are not balanced, working on anything else is in vain.

>>> Blood Sugar Issues

09/15/2022

Do you know which foods cause chronic inflammation?

While not all inflammation is bad, chronic inflammation is the root of health problems for many people.

There are multiple causes for long-term systemic inflammation, but an especially common factor is diet.

Our standard diets are chock-full of inflammatory foods that create an environment of low-grade, highly damaging inflammation throughout our bodies.

Left unchecked, this can lead to severe diseases.

👉 Take a look at your diet and cut out the following foods to reduce your inflammatory load:

❌ Sugar, which goes by many labels including fructose and sucrose.

❌ Unhealthy saturated fats - for example, trans fats are found in many processed foods.

❌ Excessive omega-6 fats. You need a small amount, but it's easy to get too many from foods like mayonnaise, vegetable oils, and salad dressings.

❌ Refined carbohydrates, which are found in many snacks like crackers, bread, and other high-glycemic foods.

❌ MSG, which triggers two pathways of chronic inflammation and is often present in fast and Asian foods.

❌ Gluten, which many are sensitive to and is especially problematic for those with Celiac.

❌ Alcohol, which taxes your organs while causing inflammation.

❌ Aspartame and other artificial sweeteners, can trigger an inflammatory response in some people.

Many of these foods might taste good, but the long-term harm from the chronic inflammation they cause isn't worth it.

Clean up your diet and enjoy the perks of reduced chronic inflammation.

Make sure to save this list of inflammatory foods!

09/13/2022

🦠 Did you know your microbiome can impact anxiety?

The WHO estimates that 264 million adults worldwide experience anxiety, and of those adults, 63% of them are female.

Anxiety symptoms can include:

❌Racing thoughts
❌Procrastination
❌Socially anxious
❌Problems sleeping
❌Irritability
❌Over-thinking

And the list goes on…

🤔But what if I told you that HOW an individual nourishes the microbes that reside in their gut, can decrease or increase symptoms of anxiety?

The microbiome is the genetic material of all the microbes - bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses - that reside inside the human body. Recent research suggests that they play a significant role in the development, treatment and prevention of anxiety.

This can happen through a signaling called the “gut-brain axis”👇

↪️An individual is experiencing feelings of stress.
↪️The microbiome then communicates with the brain using the vagus nerve.
↪️Inflammation then occurs in the gut.
↪️The inflammation can contribute to anxiety.

By supporting the gut, research suggests you may be able to inhibit the release of cortisol, weakening the stress response that leads to anxiety.

You can start nourishing your microbiome, and as a result, reduce your anxiety today by:

✅Taking probiotics.
✅Taking prebiotics/eating prebiotic rich veggies
✅Including fermented foods
✅Incorporating collagen
✅Limiting sugar intake
✅Being mindful of antibiotics

Were you aware that the microbiome can impact anxiety?

09/08/2022

🥣 Bone Broth has healing powers!

Bone broth is made by cooking the bones of animals (chicken or beef) to release nutrients.

Known as the gold liquid, it can help you deal with a wide variety of conditions.

Recent research claims that chicken soup has components that act as an anti-inflammatory that can, in theory, reduce symptoms of illness.

Bones contain an abundance of nutrients like:
🦴 Collagen
🦴 Gelatin
🦴 Glycine
🦴 Proline
🦴 Glucosamine
🦴 Minerals

I use bone broth in my client protocols regularly to strengthen gut health.

The intestine helps the immune system recognize foreign invaders from self-antigens, preventing autoimmune reactions.
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Leaky gut is a very common condition found in people with those with immune dysregulation, and results in an increased permeability of the small intestine, allowing unwanted substances to enter circulation in the body.
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This irritation may interrupt the immune system’s ability to regulate itself and put the body into an “attack mode”.
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One’s diet should include essential nutrients, some of them found in bone broth, that may help rebuild the intestinal lining.
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Gelatin in bone broth helps to seal the junctions in the intestines so they are no longer permeable.
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The foreign invaders can no longer pass through the intestinal wall and inflame the immune system protecting the intestinal wall from being damaged.

Not yet convinced? Here’s some additional benefits:

💥Bone and Joint Health
Collagen helps reduce joint pain and osteoporosis.

💥Metabolic Health
Glycine helps blood sugar regulation by controlling the production of glucose in the liver.

💥Skin Health
Collagen consumption can significantly improve skin elasticity and moisture content.

💥Brain Health
Healthy fats provide raw material for the brain in addition to having important nutrients like glycine and calcium.

Have you tried bone broth?

09/06/2022

Want to make your kitchen less toxic?

➡️ Make these swaps!

(Make sure to save this post!)

Environmental toxins can impact almost every single system in the body including:

❌ Hormones
❌ Cardiovascular system
❌ Respiratory system
❌ Brain health / nervous system
❌ Mitochondrial health
❌ + so much more

While we can’t control everything in our lives and eliminate all exposure to environmental toxins, there are strategies that CAN implement to at least reduce our exposure.

Let’s start with the kitchen!

✅Swap out plastic food containers for glass or stainless steel options.

✅Swap out non-stick, Teflon cookware for ceramic, stainless steel, glass, or cast iron.

✅Instead of tap water, get yourself a high quality filter.

✅Ditch the plastic wrap and tin foil for a reusable food wrap such as one made out of beeswax

✅Ditch the fragrance filled trash bags for ones without scent.

✅Swap out toxic conventional cleaners for non-toxic options. (Baking soda, vinegar, and lemon are great alternatives!)

✅Ditch your plastic cutting boards for a wood or glass option.

Which one of these tips are you going to focus on?

08/31/2022

📝 A daily routine to support your mitochondria

💪 Wake up and break a sweat. Do a short high intensity workout (~10 minutes).

🚿 Take a shower and end with 30 seconds of cold water.

💄 Get ready for the day using “clean” hygiene and beauty products free of environmental toxins.

🍳 Eat a protein rich breakfast after a minimum of a 12 hour fast from the night before. Scrambled eggs with vegetables is a great mitochondrial supportive breakfast.

🔴Take your mitochondria support supplements with or after breakfast. (Scroll back a few posts to see the top supplements!)

💨Boost oxygen levels in your mitochondria by taking a mid-morning 2-5 minute deep breathing break.

🍵Sip on some green tea while you are working.

🥗For lunch have a salmon salad with leafy greens, red cabbage, seeds, pomegranate seeds, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

💨Boost oxygen levels in your mitochondria by taking a mid-afternoon 2-5 minute deep breathing break.

🥦 For dinner, make a stir fry with grass fed beef, broccoli, cabbage, and bell peppers.

🫐 Feel like dessert? Grab a handful of antioxidant rich blueberries.

💤 Aim to go to bed by 10 pm and wake up 6 am for a full 8 hours of sleep.

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