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Simple carbs (like chips, crackers and bread), spike insulin levels, which in turn helps our body make serotonin and therefore light up the brain’s pleasure center… The problem is that the joy it brings is only temporary.
A diet low in protein and high in carbohydrates will often be followed by weight gain, mood-swings and the constant need for carbs to feel emotionally satisfied.
Get results this holiday season with a plan of action.
If you have been curious about the trend of humans submerging their body into freezing water, keep reading. I admit it, I hate being cold, but this cult-like trend (cryotherapy included) suggests it has the power to increase your *baseline* dopamine, aka: the “feel-good” neurotransmitter in the brain linked to pleasure. In other words, it might just make you more satisfied, motivated and happier in your day to day. Cool, eh?
Thousands of years ago, we did not have the luxury of walking into a grocery store to select the cut of beef we wanted.
Despite the delicate topic regarding the consumption of animals in today’s climate, there is a larger issue at play… AKA: What are you ACTUALLY eating when you eat beef– beyond the marbling?!
Are you choosing the grass-fed, grass finished beef, or the standard beef at the grocery? If your health is a priority, it matters… trust us.
It never hurts to be aware.
Marketing tactics in the food industry can be tricky. It is easy to gravitate towards food labels that claim “low fat” or “reduced fat” because they seem like obvious choices.
We would like to assume Big Food has our back and that these foods are better for us.
Both “low fat” and “reduced fat” labels are red flags that actually do not mean the same thing. Not even close… and one is more dangerous than the other.
Far more concerning than the amount of fat in a packaged food, are the highly inflammatory ingredients used to replace fat in processed foods.
Here are 10 commonly misleading foods to watch out for.
Massage therapy is far more than just a feel good splurge. Therapeutic massage aims to enhance blood flow and move lymph, which when left stagnant, can cause water retention, low energy and other uncomfortable health conditions.
No one likes being puffy!
Regular massage can not only help to improve circulation, but also aid the body in the natural detoxification process, strengthen the immune system, reduce cortisol, enhance digestion, improve mood, and help to circulate and transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
In other words, if you are spending money on supplements, eating well and staying active… massage therapy should almost be necessary. 😉
Go ahead… start texting your favorite massage therapist!
We often think to exercise more when we want to get lose stubborn weight. However, adding more cardio to your routine may actually be a hindrance to slimming down, if your cortisol levels are not in balance.
Curious if you fall into this category?