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You Can’t Supplement Your Way Out Of Poor Nutrition Habits
I’ve been in holistic health care for many years and I see a trend starting to happen that I want to address here. Many people shy away from conventional medicine and the band aid approach because they realize that it is not addressing the root cause, just to band aid their symptoms again using herbs instead of drugs. Same approach, different product. And yes, you may have less side effects from using herbs instead of pharmaceutical drugs, but “you can’t supplement your way out of poor nutrition and lifestyle habits.” There is no quick fix approach. While supplements are amazing, they are not the “end all, be all”. You cannot rely on a supplement to “fix” your problems. You have to address the basics and put in the work, love.
Supplement: something that completes or enhances something else when added to it
Our bodies are designed to utilize real whole foods. The commensal bacteria flora in our gut needs the variety of real foods to remain healthy and active. Bacterial flora is responsible for many things in our body (vitamin synthesis, immune support, etc) and it relies on real, whole food to feed it.
Sure, a great multivitamin helps fill in the nutrient gap that may be missing in our food, but it will never replace the power of actually nourishing our bodies with real food.
And what about the emotional/mental side of things? I’ve had clients nourishing their bodies and feeling amazing until they’ve encountered major stress in their lives and started feeling sick again while still eating all the healthy things. Stress and trauma affect the body. It depletes minerals. It causes your body to be in a state of fight or flight mode instead of safety. Guess what happens when your body doesn’t feel safe? It holds onto things it shouldn’t, energy that is supposed to go to certain parts of the body (like digestion) goes elsewhere, therefore making yoru digestive system weak.
True health is achieved when you are addressing ALL parts of your body. Physical, mental, emotional, spiritual.
You want a balanced healthy life? Put the work in all areas, not just food. When you do that, you are able to “eat whatever you want on a night out” and feel fine the next day because you were getting in that quality relationship time that your body was needing. It’s not just about the food, it’s about everything.
Learn to listen to your body. It will tell you what it needs. Over time, you will become confident and trust it.
You cannot supplement your way out of poor nutrition and lifestyle habits
Looking for guidance on your health journey? Check out my MAKING THE SWITCH program or book a consult with me to discuss your current health needs and see how I can support you.
2021 Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
The Healthy Holiday Gift Guide for 2021 is here! Browse through and find that perfect gift for your health conscious, crunchy friend or family member! 😉
Non Toxic Product Master Resource
“What do you use for xyz?” A question I get asked frequently and it’s a great question as many of us are on the quest for non-toxic products to add to our healthy lifestyle. There are MANY GREAT PRODUCTS available for us which is so nice. This non-toxic product master resource is long, with tons of options for your healthy home, cleaning supplies, personal care, beauty and MORE. Some of these I personally use, some are products that have good ingredients that I would recommend. This list is also not exclusive.
DIY Foaming Hand Soap Recipe
When I realized how my favorite name brand store’s was not a good option for my non-toxic lifestyle, DIY foaming hand soap came to the rescue! It’s easy to make on your own, cost effective and much much better for you.
Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
The Healthy Holiday Gift Guide for 2020 is here! Browse through and find that perfect gift for your health conscious, crunchy friend or family member! 😉
All About Vitamin D
Have you checked your Vitamin D levels? A majority of people are deficient in this important vitamin and heading into the winter months it is very important that your body has adequate amounts to help combat sickness and the winter blues (depression, fatigue, lack of motivation, etc).
3 Foundations To Your Gut Healing Journey
If you are ready to start your gut healing journey, there are a couple things that are important to address first. Considering these three things will help you lay the foundation for the journey. As we all know, having a strong foundation is critical, whether you’re building a house, doing married life or working on your health.
Confessions Of A Health Coach
As a Holistic Health Coach, it’s quite amazing how many times comments are made directly to me about being perfect, ALWAYS eating just the right things and yada yada yada! Truth is, I’m human. Just like you! I’ve got seasons of struggle. Just like you! I’ve got seasons where things are going pretty smooth. Just like you!
Healthy Snack Ideas
Let’s talk snacks!
I am a firm believer in snacks! Snacking can get a bad rep but if you are choosing healthy options, snacking can be a crucial part in a healthy lifestyle!
