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Regulating Cortisol

To improve cortisol rhythms and HPA axis function, prioritize consistent sleep-wake timing with morning light exposure to entrain the SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus) and support a robust morning cortisol peak . Use mindfulness, CBT, walks in nature, reflexology, and yoga to reduce stress and improve HPA feedback , and add regular aerobic exercise to enhance circadianContinueContinue reading “Regulating Cortisol”

What one thing should be done BEFORE intermittent fasting?

Have you tried IF and it hasn’t given results it should? Or have you tried IF only to plateau or make other issues worse in the long run? It can be helpful if you do it right. .. Regulate cortisol before intermittent fasting because chronic high cortisol  drives insulin resistance, visceral fat, and metabolic syndromeContinueContinue reading “What one thing should be done BEFORE intermittent fasting?”

SIBO

SIBO can cause GI and non-GI symptoms including food sensitivities (especially to fermentable carbohydrates and gluten), skin issues (rosacea, eczema, urticaria, dermatitis herpetiformis), and mood disturbances (anxiety, depression, brain fog, fatigue). These symptoms often improve with SIBO treatment. Common Food sensitivities and intolerances Fermentable carbohydrates Gluten sensitivity Histamine intolerance  Skin manifestations Rosacea: Strongly associated with SIBO; eradication improves rosacea in many patients ContinueContinue reading “SIBO”

What’s one thing that affects all aspects of health?

Poor sleep harms health by increasing all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders. It impairs immune function, raises inflammation, and elevates accident risk. Cognitive and emotional effects include memory loss, slower reaction time, and higher depression/anxiety. Poor sleep also accelerates skin aging and reduces quality of life. See our prior post for tips on improvingContinueContinue reading “What’s one thing that affects all aspects of health?”

Sleep and Temperature

The best temperature for sleep is 65°F (18°C) for most adults, with a practical range of 60–67°F (15–19°C). Cooler rooms support the natural drop in core temperature that initiates sleep, improving sleep onset, depth, and continuity. Individual preferences vary by age, sex, and health, so adjust within this range and use breathable bedding, lightweight pajamas,ContinueContinue reading “Sleep and Temperature”

SIBO not just GI

Non-GI symptoms of SIBO include fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, skin rashes, and mood disturbances. These symptoms stem from nutrient malabsorption, systemic inflammation, and immune activation due to bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine . Nutritional deficiencies and metabolic disturbances SIBO disrupts normal digestion and absorption, leading to significant nutritional deficiencies and metabolic disturbances: VitaminContinueContinue reading “SIBO not just GI”

The Benefits of Sunlight in the Morning

Sunlight is essential for life, and it has many benefits for our health and well-being. Getting some sunlight in the morning is especially beneficial, as it can help to regulate our sleep-wake cycle, improve our mood, and boost our vitamin D levels.Here are some of the specific benefits of morning sunlight: Regulates sleep-wake cycle: SunlightContinueContinue reading “The Benefits of Sunlight in the Morning”

Working with Patterns

 Pattern Recognition and Disruption A Transformative Virtual Group Work with our nurse health coach and our spiritual transformation coach to explore habitual patterns in this 6-week group. We will engage in lively conversation, guided exercises and group coaching to help you make the change you desire. By examining practical and energetic aspects of shifting habitsContinueContinue reading “Working with Patterns”

Stress Relief

Reflexology is a great way to relieve stress that feels relaxing, and feels similar to massage. Reflexology can be very emotionally soothing. Frequently Asked Questions What is Foot Reflexology for?• Stress Relief• Deep Relaxation• As an additional therapy to help with symptoms of brain fog, tension, autoimmune symptoms, or gastrointestinal stress• It does not replace or interfere withContinueContinue reading “Stress Relief”

The most profound thing you can do to lose weight and improve your health

One of the easiest ways to support weight management and healthy metabolism is to sleep!And improve your quality of sleep 😴 🌿😌😌 Sleep affects ….▪️gene expression▪️weight▪️mood▪️productivity▪️libido▪️hormone regulation▪️concentration ✨✨✨One thing to tryIs to reserve your bed forSleep and intimate momentsOnly …. When we train our brains that our bed is not where we work, read, write,ContinueContinue reading “The most profound thing you can do to lose weight and improve your health”

Celiac and personal care products

For those avoiding gluten #celiacs Lipstick has gluten?Unfortunately lipstick commonly has gluten containing ingredients!Check your brand! What’s amazing is that this applies to all kinds of products!- Shampoo (you can’t tell me you’ve never once gotten it in your mouth!)- Toothpaste- Hair products… don’t touch your hair while you eat?- Lotion- Makeup- Perfume- Mouth Wash-ContinueContinue reading “Celiac and personal care products”

Celiac Cross Reactivity

When the body acts as though you are eating gluten, when you are not! Proteins are very large molecules, and can sometimes have similar parts as each other. POSSIBLE GLUTEN CROSS-REACTIVE FOODS:amaranth,corn,dairy proteins,millet,oats,potatoes,quinoa,rice,sorghumSource: DR. SARAH BALLANTYNE, PhD“(Note: instant coffee and brewer’s/bak- er’s/nutritional yeast have been identified as gluten cross-reactors in one study but it isContinueContinue reading “Celiac Cross Reactivity”

Regulatory T cells

A great deal of immune and autoimmune health is focused on supporting regulatory T cells. Regulatory T cells regulate, or suppress other immune cells. You can think of them as the conductor of the symphony that is your immune system. How do you support regulatory T cells?Interestingly there is no magic cure for supporting regulatoryContinueContinue reading “Regulatory T cells”

New YouTube Video

https://youtu.be/bGV07Z3bQE0 Reflexology Intro: Basics and your first session What is reflexology, what is reflexology used for, what are the contraindications for reflexology, what is a reflexology session like, and how to pick a reflexologist! HolisticRI.com https://www.HolisticRI.com​ Book Online https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduli…​ Retail https://holistic-ri.square.site/​ Join Our Team https://holisticri.com/join-our-team/​ Not medical advice. This is for educational purposes only. AlwaysContinueContinue reading “New YouTube Video”

The 7 Major Chakras

The chakras are energy centers. They are used to help guide Reiki and energy work. Each chakra is associated with its own color, sound, location, body parts, and attributes. There are 7 major chakras, along with additional minor chakras.   There are used as assessments tools, as well as ways to keep your prana /ContinueContinue reading “The 7 Major Chakras”

New Year’s Inquiry

Instead of a new year’s resolution, I have decided to upon a new year’s inquiry. This is to reflect, process, and discover. I would like to reflect on my current situation, how I got here, and where my trajectory is headed. I would like to process everything that has happened, and everyone that has takenContinueContinue reading “New Year’s Inquiry”

Brain Power

Refocusing your attention and developing the ability to stay focused is great for your brain power. These practices are generally referred to as mindfulness practices. One of the most basic forms of meditation is simply sitting (or laying) and paying attention to your breath. When you notice that your thoughts are wandering, simply refocus onContinueContinue reading “Brain Power”

Stress management basics

So I suppose that I should start with the basics that everyone knows but often overlooks. Granted they are super basic but we often forget about them because they’re so simple and yet they can wreak havoc when neglected.I often underestimate the power of a regular sleep schedule, nutrition, hydration, and outdoor sunlight. Yet whenContinueContinue reading “Stress management basics”