This week, I’m going to start with another clinical insight. Today, I was inspired by a few patients and I wanted to share. People continued to come in and tell me about all of the organic and keto recipes they were going to use for their Thanksgiving celebrations this year. The more we raise the bar for ourselves and for others, the more we can level up for ourselves and our loved ones. 

We know the next several weeks are going to be filled with parties and food and celebrations, so we need to have a strategy. Even the simple changes we make can make a big difference. One thing you can do is take advantage of our Black Friday special! You don’t even have to come into the office, just call us at 850.231.9288 for 25% off! You can even get the additional 25% off the Cleanse Early Bird Special. 

But, back to my inspiring patients. I had a young patient come in today right around the 1 year anniversary of when I started to see her. We as people are rarely ever satisfied, but it’s important to take time to celebrate the wins. She’s changed so much, she looks fantastic, she’s lost around 30 pounds, but the most significant thing I see in her is that glow. When you take care of yourself and put in the work, you have a glow. She’s totally different from the woman who walked into my office a year ago. 

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Putting in the work is sexy! 

I also saw a young woman who had decided to get a divorce. While divorce isn’t always something to celebrate, sometimes it’s the necessary thing. She had been struggling with energy and her overall health, simply because of the great stress she was under. It takes fortitude to make decisions for your best health and your best life, even when they’re difficult. I also know that she has a good tribe around her who will love and support her decisions, which is always key.

There’s a concept in health called “all-causes mortality”, which means the things we can do to improve our overall health in such a way that it elongates our life, regardless of how we die. When we talk about long term strategies for our physical health, there’s three things we can focus on.

1. We have to have a cardiovascular base. It can be anything from a brisk walk to crossfit as long as it elevates your heart rate more than being on the couch.

2. We need to get physically stronger. We’re sitting around way too much and we’re becoming weak. An underrated part of this is grip strength. It’s a surprising way to reduce your all-causes mortality. Get some hand grips! You don’t need anything but your hand and the grip and it will make a big difference. You can also train just by hanging on the pull-up bar.

3. We need to increase our mobility. You should be able to touch every single part of your body. We’re born like Gumby and we die in rigor mortis. Where are you on the spectrum? Being tighter will always reduce your strength and make you more prone to injury.

We need to make sure we’re getting real with ourselves. If you don’t think you’ll be 100% on with your food, make sure you’re totally on with your supplements and exercise. You don’t have to backslide on everything. Commit to having a plan and a strategy, understanding the reality of your situation. And then, we’re all going to hunker back down in January and continue to level up. As I always say, “If you play, you pay”. If you go out to your office party, overeat, drink alcohol and stay up late, the next morning, it’s time for intermittent fasting. Even if you’re having occasional off moments, you can have them guilt free by having a plan. 

1. My 85-year-old mom has recently expressed concern that she finds it difficult to stay focused and engaged during church, watching TV, reading, etc. Her mind wanders and her memory is slipping. What can she do to keep her memory sharp?

We have to fire up the brain to get the brain to work. We have a brain tonic available that will help with the focus and the activity which you can get by contacting my office at 850.231.928 or info@balance30a.com. She has to keep the brain moving. The brain requires a schedule to work correctly, it needs jobs to do and reasons to work. You can also take RNA as a supplement for overall brain health. One other thing you can try is a very very small amount of MCT oil in the coffee. And of course, the first step is always Cod Liver Oil or Calamari Oil, for those who don’t like pills.

2. Why do I have the following symptoms when I turn on the heater in my home: sneezing, itchy eyes and sore throat? Do I need a humidifier or dehumidifier?

When you first turn on the heat, you’re blowing out dust, bacteria and molds. When you don’t need it, turn the heat on, open the windows, and leave the house to blow it out for a while. It can also take the moisture out of the house that we need for our mucosal lining. A little humidifier could be good, but cracking a window is healthier. Albizia Complex is an herb that will help with the itchy eyes, nose, ears, and throat along with sneezing fits. We also have Antronex, take it right before bed on an empty stomach and first thing in the morning. 

3. Should you eat until you’re full?

Yes, but we need to define “full”. We need to eat until we feel satiated, because it will only ramp up your appetite to get more. But, we need to eat until we’re full, not overfull. When we eat emotionally, socially, etc, we can overeat for any number of reasons. There’s no need to join the clean plate club! Simple things like eating slower, chewing your food, not being our your phone or driving or watching TV when eating are all good ways to be mindful about our eating habits. 

4. What does it mean if I have swollen or tender breasts?

This is an important topic. First, we look for a pattern, is this happening around your cycle, when you’re drinking too much caffeine, or eating too much sugar? It’s not normal, even if it is. Typically, you’re in estrogen dominance, which is a deficiency in iodine, the number one nutrient in the breasts. You need the iodine for breasts, thyroid, and ovaries. Try going 30 days without caffeine and gluten and see what happens. You can use Evening Primrose Oil to help breast tenderness. Trace Minerals B-12 will help you start on the iodine and will also help your overall thyroid health. 

And finally, this week’s one action you can take to become superhuman is…

Solidify a Strategy

Take three minutes right now and write down what your next 8-10 weeks will look like. Make a plan, commit to a strategy, draw a line in the sand and join us in January for the cleanse!

This week’s supplements:

• For an 85 year old who’s having trouble focusing, I recommended RNA and Cod Liver Oil or Calamari Oil, for those who don’t like pills.
• In our discussion about allergies, I suggested Albizia Complex and Antronex
• Lastly, I had a woman write in with tender and swollen breasts. For that, I recommended Evening Primrose Oil and Trace Minerals B-12 for iodine.

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