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
Author: Faith Spencer
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
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
COVID-19 Update
It has been so up and down with this virus. I have had good days and bad days. I have not yet felt like I needed to go to the hospital. I did test COVID DETECTED but what I would like to vent about today is the fact that once people knew that I tested… Continue reading COVID-19 Update
COVID TEST TODAY!
Just my luck, I start to get my gut health going in the right direction and wouldn't you know it I get sick. SUPER SICK the sick that my doctor wants me to come in and get tested. I never go anyplace, I homeschool my son and I do all my own stuff from my… Continue reading COVID TEST TODAY!
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)
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)
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
Don’t get me wrong!
I would like to make sure that if you read my blog you understand a few things. I am not a medical doctor. I am under the care of my medical providers and I have to check in with them each week.I am not giving advice. I am writing this for myself to track what… Continue reading Don’t get me wrong!
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