Every choice I make, I make it with mindfulness and a love of life. Whatever it is that I do, I love myself through it.
Intro:
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Feeling overwhelmed?
The way out of overwhelm is whole-heartedness.
Give yourself some love, and just do it!
It’s OK to feel uncomfortable.
Vitamins/Nutrients:
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Even with a perfect diet, the combination of our depleted soils, the storage and transportation of our food, & genetic alterations of traditional heirloom species – make it impossible for us to get the vitamins and minerals we need solely from the foods we eat ~ Dr. Mark Hyman.
You want to not just live longer, but also live healthier!
Why we need vitamins/nutrients:
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We evolved eating wild foods that contained dramatically higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and essential fats.
Because of depleted soils, industrial farming, and hybridization techniques, the animals and vegetables we eat have fewer nutrients.
Processed factory-made foods have no nutrients.
The total burden of environmental toxins, lack of sunlight, and chronic stress leads to higher nutrient needs.
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For women with hormonal imbalances… 80%+… we need a lot of extra support to THRIVE in the world we live in today… so much stress!
The Three Categories of Nutrients :
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The three categories of nutrients:
Vitamins
Minerals
Essential Fatty Acids. “Essential” means that we have to get it from our diet. Our bodies do not make it ourselves.
Vitamins – 13 Essential:
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B Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12
Vitamin A*
Vitamin C
Vitamin D*
Vitamin E*
Vitamin K*
* = fat soluble vitamins
Symptoms associated with vitamin deficiency:
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Food allergies.
Chicken skin on the backs of your arms.
Poor hair growth/hair loss/thinning hair.
Poor digestion.
Splitting nails.
Miscarriage/Infertility.
Fatigue.
Canker sores.
Anxiety/Depression/Irritability
Muscle cramps.
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Insomnia.
Diarrhea.
Skin eruptions.
Memory impairment.
Gas or constipation.
Loss of appetite.
Nausea.
Dandruff.
PMS.
Tooth decay.
Headaches.
Heartburn.
Shortness of breath.
Cold hands and feet.
Heart palpitations.
Varicose veins.
Autoimmune conditions.
Poor memory.
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Sept 24, 2020 study showed incredible outcomes for improving hirsutism and fertility by lowering testosterone levels with higher doses of vitamin D3.
Minerals:
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Chromium.
Magnesium.
Calcium.
Zinc.
Vanadium.
Iodine.
Iron.
Manganese.
Phosphorus.
Potassium.
Selenium.
Major minerals and trace minerals.
Other Important Nutrients/Herbs for Hormonal Balance:
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CoQ10 (Ubiquinol) – for cellular energy.
Carnitine.
Choline – helps to metabolize fats.
Quercetin. anti-viral.
Berberine – herb to utilize blood sugar better, and good for gut health.
Saw Palmetto – for women’s vaginal integrity, 5 alpha-reductase blocker.
Inositol
Alpha Lipoic Acid.
Nettles.
Milk Thistle.
Bilberry – improves night vision and blood sugar control.
