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Working on my Anger

Now that I have taken control of my eating, my gut health is on the mend. I now need to get this anger under control. I am sure you can guess why I have anger problems. I have had such a rage in me because of the shooting and all that happened after it. I… Continue reading Working on my Anger

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Let’s discover MINDFUL EATING

Mindful eating is based on mindfulness, a Buddhist concept. I feel that it is important to look at mindfulness first then go to mindful eating.  The definition of mindfulness is the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment,… Continue reading Let’s discover MINDFUL EATING

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Gut health DOES affect Mental health

Did you know that we have a gut-brain connection and it is no joke!? Today I am looking into the link between my gut health and my mental health. Our gastrointestinal tracts are sensitive to emotion. Anger, anxiety, sadness, elation — all of these feelings (and others) can trigger symptoms in the gut. These two organs… Continue reading Gut health DOES affect Mental health

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WHAT THE….. (self-care update)

Well, its that time! Time to put it out there and NO woman likes to put things like this out there but I know this keeps me accountable! SOOOOOOOOOOO!!! <covers eyes> Here we go with the measurement stats, what I am doing, how I am doing and my self-care tips to stay positive. This all… Continue reading WHAT THE….. (self-care update)

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Gut-Healthy Holidays (my plan for Thanksgiving)

Thanksgiving for my family consists of: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls—the Thanksgiving table is full of food! Not to mention the pumpkin pie, pecan pie and other desserts. Every family has their own traditions with different dishes they serve on Thanksgiving, but every Thanksgiving table has one thing… Continue reading Gut-Healthy Holidays (my plan for Thanksgiving)

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Shuttle toxins out of your body – YES PLEASE

I have to pay attention to my body. When I was shot the bullet hit many of my organs and it did not exit my body. The bullet is lodged in my back, to be more precise it is in my spine. Fragments of the bullet are in my Liver and Kidneys. There is no… Continue reading Shuttle toxins out of your body – YES PLEASE

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Eating for Optimal Gut Health

Confused about what to eat and what not to eat? With so much information online about healthy eating, it can be tricky to be sure about what’s best for a healthy gut. I am so lost most of the time. Lets first look at GOOD GUT FOOD 1. Yoghurt Live yoghurt is an excellent source… Continue reading Eating for Optimal Gut Health