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Gut Health For The Holidays

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The holiday season can be a stressful on our bodies so today we’re chatting all about gut health for the holidays. Reminder that this is a season! A few big holiday meals isn’t going to drastically alter your bodies immunity or make you pack on the pounds. It’s what you do on the daily, in between all the gatherings that will make all the difference!

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What To Do When You Have Low Thyroid Symptoms

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Do you suffer with low thyroid?

About 300 million people are currently affected by thyroid symptoms. I sat down to discuss all the details on thyroid health with my friend, fellow health coach and thyroid expert Paula Roelands.

Watch the video below to learn:

  • why a healthy thyroid is important
  • symptoms of a low thyroid
  • what tests to ask for
  • “normal” test results vs. optimal results
  • foods to avoid or limit
  • foods and supplements to include
  • how stress affects your thyroid
  • why a healthy lifestyle is such an important part of healing

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My Favorite Digestive Supplements + A GIVEAWAY!

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Digestive Supplements + A GIVEAWAY

Today I am talking to you about supplements that I personally use to amp up my digestion! I’m also excited to host a giveaway of 2 products I use and love!  But first I would like to define the meaning of the word supplement as I am using it in this particular blog post. That definition is: “something that enhances something else when added to it.” 

As you know, digestive health is a big focus in my health coaching practice. Time and time again it is proven to us that having a healthy gut is crucial to our well being. As Hippocrates once said, “All disease begins in the gut.”

Now while I am a big believer in keeping your gut in tip top shape by nourishing it with proper foods, I also know that sometimes we need a little extra help and most everyone can benefit from taking a probiotic on a regular basis. {This post is specifically talking about supplements, not the food/nutrition side of a healthy gut.}

Here are 3 of my favorites digestive aids:

  • Probiotic: Our gut needs “good bacteria” to thrive. Probiotics can be consumed as fermented foods. That being said, most people do not get enough of these foods in their diet which is why I recommend taking a probiotic. Daily if you are in the healing stage; every other day if you are in the maintenance stage. This is a brand I have tried and like.
  • Essential oils: Ginger, peppermint, fennel, lavender & coriander are a few that benefit your digestion. For the days when maybe you have overindulged, or accidentally ate something that doesn’t agree with you. I carry a blend with me when I travel that really helps soothe my belly. It’s easy for your stomach to get “off” when you travel and this oil helps with that. (Side Note: I do not sell or advocate for just one brand of oils. There are several good companies that I trust and personally use a variety of brands. Find one that works for you. Research it and buy from a local distributor if possible.)
  • Ginger Tea: has soothing properties which are good for an upset stomach and can help relieve nausea.

GIVEAWAY TIME:

What: 1 bottle of PB8 Probiotic and 1 bottle of DigestZen from doTERRA

How to enter: Comment & Share! Share your favorite color in the comment box below and send a copy of this blog post to a friend who you think could also benefit from these 2 amazing products!

Deadline: sweepstakes end Thursday (23rd) at 6:00 p.m. (CST)

Winner: CONGRATULATIONS LINDSEY WOLF!! Your name was chosen! Please contact me via email to claim your prize!