There has been a lot of ups and downs in the supplement world over the decades and with good reason. NOT ALL SUPPLEMENTS ARE CREATED EQUALLY! I can remember as far back as high school when my mom brought home a new multivitamin brand for the family and it made me feel SO SICK I almost stayed home from school. True story, I can practically still FEEL that stomach ache and... TMI, I'll stop here for you. But that doesn't mean the are all bad, untrustworthy, or unnecessary. On the contrary, I believe both personally and professionally that they are VERY necessary for the vast majority of people and there are some great ones available to us with the click of a mouse! Personally I use doTERRA as a rule of thumb and many of my clients do as well. I linked my favorites for you there so you can check them out at your leisure. But back to WHY I believe they are important. You can look up studies (and read all the arguments, yay for questioning things and making good science!) but I'm not going to get into that here. Our Food Isn't What It Used To BeIt's true, our food i grown in tired soil, places it doesn't recognize, and travels far and wide to get to us. That's IF we are talking just about our meats, fruits. and veggies. It get's even more diluted of nutrients when we are talking about processed foods. When we add in the sheer quantity of processed and highly processed (there is a difference) foods regularly consumed our nutrient load goes down even more but our (bad) chemical load goes up. So, now we aren't getting the nutrient load we need we are having a hard time processing it, AND we are getting loads of nutrient imbalanced food choices on our plates. What Does This Mean For My Body?The short of it is that bodies without proper nutrients (macro and micro) are not healthy or in homeostasis. Here are some common ailments and discomforts I see that we can usually help fix with more mindful eating and targeted supplementation suggestions. (Or at least to get the ball rolling! Because, let's face it, you can't ignore all the other pillars of health.) -Constipation -Diarrhea -Upset Stomach -Anger and aggression after eating -Lethargy -Brain Fog -Thin papery skin -Aching body and joints -Moodiness -Acne -Poor exercise performance -Feelings of anxiety and feeling low -Poor muscle/joint/bone integrity -Etc That's a pretty icky list huh? It's not even complete! Your body HAST TO HAVE the building blocks it needs in order to make it's systems complete! From glowing skin (thank you collagen) to loads of energy, you need to eat what your body can't produce. And unfortunately it can't produce much on air alone. I Check Off Too Many On That List, What Do I Do?Well, I'm sorry to hear it and glad you asked.
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Fitness and essential oils go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, let me show you how they can help you get into and even better routine! 1. EOs Get You In The MoodSO much is tied to our sense of smell, other than making food super enjoyable! Smell is the only sense that is linked directly to our brain. Think about it, when you smell apple pie, your emotions take you right to the fall and apple picking. (At least they do for my New Yorker heart!) Essential oils have the ability to improve your mood, help you to focus, take the edge off and so much more. For example, when was the last time you were angry while eating an orange? The zest from citrus fruit is extremely uplifting and can help you find joy in situations you might not love. Try it! 2. EOs Can Help Improve Your PerformanceAirways- Who here has trouble getting enough air in while you exercise? I know I often do. Sometimes that’s a deeper issue but most of the time a dab of Breathe blend, peppermint, or eucalyptus will help you open up your airways and feel SO much more comfortable. I especially like to have a Breathe lozenge on humid days to power through my exercise routine. 3. EOs Can Speed Up Your RecoverySpasms? Lemongrass will knock them out. Soreness? Deep Blue blend will ease it away. Too tense after a workout? Try the soothing relief of lavender. You will be SO happy you did. Get sick easily? Try using OnGuard immune support blend after every workout to protect yourself from the germs that surround us all. This is especially important if you are just starting a new routine as immediately post exercise your immune system is actually depressed for a little while before it gets used to the stress of exercise and up-regulates giving you a much more robust system! I could go on forever, these little bottles have saved me from SO much stress and pain (including from my broken foot and severely sprained ankle!) but I’ll end here. As always, I’m here if you have any questions! Oh! And if you’re looking for a personal trainer in Miami that’s where you’ll find me! Otherwise I’ll see you over zoom! Be well, -Cortney I was recently invited to speak to the lovely Sophia Soule of Our Sacred Community in their Shining The Light On Our Community talks! I'll link it below, but I wanted to talk to YOU about it too! WHAT DOES LIVING YOUNGER LONGER MEAN?Living younger longer might sound like a bit of a mind bender but it's really quite simple. It means you are living a healthy, supported and fulfilling life and lifestyle and reaping the rewards of your efforts. Making life decisions like healthy eating, movement, relationships, getting enough sleep, and following your joy whenever you can! In reward for your efforts your body stays healthier for longer, both in the short term (like colds etc) and in the long term (like avoiding metabolic disease, diabetes, heart disease, etc). INCREASE YOUR HEALTH-SPANIncrease your HEALTHspan, not just your lifespan.
With advances in modern medicine we can add a few more years of life to most people's experiences. But it's very difficult to add years of health using those same techniques. Wouldn't you rather live longer AND healthier? Wouldn't it be better to live with the ability to do all the tasks of daily life without pain? Engage with friends and family activities? Be able to take trips and move freely deep into your twilight years? YOU CAN!!!! But my hard advice to you is to start NOW. Check out my interview on just this topic here and let me know how it helped you in the comments! |
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