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5 surprising reasons you should add cloves to your nutrition: 1. OXIDATIVE STRESS REDUCTION Cloves are rich in antioxidants, and therefore help protect cells from damage and lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. 2. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT: Eugenol, the primary compound in cloves, helps alleviate symptoms of inflammatory conditions like arthritis, asthma, and inflammatory bowel disease. 3. IMMUNE SYSTEM: Cloves help strengthen your immune system: the body's ability to fight off pathogens and maintain optimal immune function so you won’t get sick or will heal faster 4. HEART: Eugenol in cloves has been shown to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and prevent blood clot formation, thereby promoting healthy circulation and reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack. Additionally, cloves may help lower cholesterol levels and prevent plaque buildup in the arteries, further supporting heart health. 5. DIGESTIVE HEALTH: Eugenol and other bioactive compounds in cloves help alleviate gas, bloating, and indigestion by promoting the expulsion of gas from the digestive tract. Cloves may also stimulate the production of digestive enzymes and gastric juices, facilitating the breakdown of food and enhancing nutrient absorption. Cloves have long been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Tip: Buy whole ones, then grind them. Oh, btw, they are YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!! #Cloves #HealthBenefits #Antioxidants #AntiInflammatory #ImmuneSupport #HeartHealth #DigestiveHealth #Wellness #HealthyLiving #Nutrition #NaturalRemedies #HealthySpices #HolisticHealth #HerbalMedicine #Longevity #HealthyChoices #Superfoods #EatWell #LiveWell #HealthyHabits #NutrientRich #HealthIsWealth #HolisticWellness #HealthJourney #FoodAsMedicine

🌱 The Connection Between Gut Health & Pelvic Health 🌱 Gut health has become a significant topic in recent years, and for good reason. The gut, often referred to as the “second brain,” influences digestion, immunity, mood, and even pelvic health. An imbalance in the gut microbiome can lead to systemic inflammation, impacting conditions such as interstitial cystitis, endometriosis, and chronic pelvic pain. In our latest blog, written exclusively for Pelihealth by guest author Millie Gardner we delve into how to recognize signs of poor gut health and improve it with prebiotic and probiotic foods, emphasizing the importance of a balanced microbiome for overall and pelvic health. Millie is a certified Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, and founder of MiNutrition, specializing in women's health issues. 📖 Read the full article on PeliHealth https://lnkd.in/eqRdJ6hp https://lnkd.in/esKwtgE7 #GutHealth #PelvicHealth #Nutrition #Health #Wellbeing #HolisticPelvicHealth #MiNutrition #pelihealth

So what do the results say?💭 When results come back from the Labs I am always blown away by what they tell me about a person. This client came to me, having been taking anti-histamines, daily, for the past 5 years and also struggling with low libido and energy levels too. Whilst this is just snap shot of the full results we get back, these ratios specifically tell me: Calcium : Potassium ratio is HIGH, which will directly impact thyroid function Sodium : Magnesium ration is LOW, which is adrenal function, meaning the body is hugely stressed/exhausted and Zinc : Copper is HIGH which will impact oestrogen. With this this data we have a clear targeted approach to improve hormones (thyroid and female) and solve the allergy issues too. It means we are able to get to the root cause of the problem. Removing foods which can be hindering and incorporating more of what will help along with a specific treatment plan for the individual. This really is functional testing at it’s best and is great for chronic health concerns and preventative heath care, too. Blood work only shows us what’s going on outside of the cells and is a stagnant snapshot of single moment in time. This HTMA gives us complete look at mineral activity from the past 3 months! It can be used to measure: 🔬 Thyroid Health 🔬 Digestive Health 🔬 Stress Response 🔬 Blood sugar Balance 🔬 Metabolic Status With your personal results we can build a bespoke, bio-individual nutrient and healing protocol. This will mean that: 🤔There will be no more guessing about supplement needs 🤔 No more bouncing from diet to diet hoping for change 🤔 No more going round in circles with your number one asset, your health! Anyone who’s struggled with nutrition, hormone balance, weight regulation, fatigues, chronic pain, digestive issues or if you’re just curious about your health needs, then HTMA will shine a light on what is happening for you. If you’re keen to know more, shout up ! Always love hearing from you all💚 #integrativemedicine #healthcoach #rootcause

When your body does not get all of the vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, etc. it needs through food, it cannot do its job as efficiently.⁠ ⁠ This can lead to fatigue, heart palpitations, frequent or prolonged illness, hair loss, weak or brittle nails, frequent headaches, among other things.⁠ ⁠ It also puts extra pressure on your heart to do its job. ⁠ ⁠ It also may lead to inflammation and oxidative stress. ⁠ 
⁠ We need specific nutrients in order for our heart to beat regularly, for our body to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress that are part of everyday living, and for our energy levels to remain high.⁠ ⁠ Let’s focus on nourishing your body with heart healthy foods in the right balance and with your circadian rhythm for optimal heart health and longevity.⁠ ⁠ Let’s focus on changing the mindset of “I don’t eat this,” to “I eat all of these things which help me feel great, nourish my body, and protect my heart.” ⁠ ⁠ 👉🏼 When we switch to this mindset, not only does our heart health improves, so does your quality of life.⁠ ⁠ ❤️ Join me in my next 6 week heart optimization group program that begins on July 12th where we discuss how to optimize heart health by addressing the underlying root causes through science based nutrition. ⁠ ⁠ 💫 Spots are limited and enrollment is open. Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/e5eigZgA #womensheart #womenshearthealth #womensheartdisease #womenshearthealthawareness #microvasculardisease #womenshealth #menopause #menopauseawareness #menopausesupport #hearthealthmonth #hearthealth #hearthealthydiet #menopausediet #coronaryarterydisease #highcalciumscore #atherosclerosis #heartdiseaseprevention #heartdisease #heartdiseaseawareness #heartattackprevention #cardiacdiet #cardiacnutrition #coronarycalciumscore #highbloodpressure #insulinresistance #hearthealthy #cardiovasculardisease #osteoperosisdiet #sciencebasednutrition #highcholesterol

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a result of the perfect storm of being sedentary, a poor diet, emotional stress, toxins, lack of sleep, and genetics. ⛈️ Often patients with type 2 diabetes seek a more natural route in addition to their conventional medicine in treatment.  The Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) is renowned for managing and preventing metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes due to the fact that it incorporates a variety of spices and aromatic herbs, rich in bioactive compounds, which play a vital role in our health! 🌿🌟 Recently, a comprehensive study investigated the impact of the various herbs and spices found in the MedDiet—including black cumin, clove, parsley, saffron, thyme, ginger, black pepper, rosemary, turmeric, basil, oregano, and cinnamon—on the glycemic profile of T2D subjects. Researchers reviewed 6958 studies, including 77 in the qualitative synthesis and 45 in the meta-analysis. It was found that cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, black cumin, and saffron significantly improved fasting glucose levels in T2D subjects. Black cumin showed the most significant reduction in fasting glucose, followed by cinnamon and ginger, with decreases between 27 and 17 mg/dL. Additionally, ginger and black cumin significantly improved glycated hemoglobin, while cinnamon and ginger showed notable reductions in insulin levels. While I'd recommend consulting your healthcare provider before starting any new treatments, using food as medicine along with natural medicines is a wonderful way to supplement your diabetes treatment! 🙌 Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with diabetes? Save this list to use later and share with your integrative doctor! 📌 Full study linked below! 👇✨  #integrativehealth #lifestylemedicine #nutrition #culinarymedicine #functionalmedicine #health #wellness #lifestyle #t2d #diabetes #diabetesdiet #diabetesprevention #diabetesmanagement #meddiet #mediterranean #mediterraneandiet #integrativemedicine #integrativewellness #integrativenutrition #preventativemedicine #holistichealthcare #holistichealthandwellness #mindbodymedicine #mindbodyhealth #foodasmedicine #plantbasedmedicine #mindbodymedicine #nmbetter #nmconsent

These scenes from today's tennis session show the results of my latest Diet Elimination Trial (DET) of One Meal A Day (my last 48 hour fast was broken two months ago on May 22, 2024) while consuming ONLY the following: 1) Fatty Beef and/or Fatty Lamb daily 2) Eggs 6 to 10 per meal, 1-3 times per week 3) Beef Liver 1-3 times per week 4) Salt (including salt tablets during training sessions) 5) Water Whatever you may think this regimen might do to a person in the long run, I can tell you what it has NOT done to me and is highly unlikely to EVER do to me. This regimen does NOT cause Hypertension, Hyperglycemia, Hyperinsulinemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Testosterone Deficiency, Arthritis, Weak Immune System, Skin Rashes, Sunburn, and Obesity - all things I USED TO HAVE in my early 50s from the 4 DECADES I followed the Mediterranean Diet. In the future I may eat other foods again, perhaps on special occasions, though right now I honestly don't miss ANYTHING I used to eat, not even heavy cream, cheese, and bacon (OK, maybe I miss bacon a little...🤣). But from the several DETs I've done over the last 6 years, THIS seems to be the Dietary Pattern which optimizes not only my Physical Fitness, but my Metabolic and Immunologic Fitness as well. Consider doing your own Diet Elimination Trials, as this is the best way to find out what is optimal for YOU!

💚The Health Benefits of Spring Onions 💚Green onions and spring onions are the two commonly available types of immature onions. Green onions come from very young plants that havent formed a bulb yet, or in some cases bulbless onions. Spring onions look like green onions attached to an immature bulb. 💚The entire allium species, or onion family, has potent antimicrobial benefits due to a multitude of their inherent compounds. 💚Quercetin is a polyphenol that is found in a variety of plant-based foods known to reduce the duration of disease in the middle aged to elderly, boost one?s resistance to infection, fight free radical damage, and improve overall health by reducing inflammation. 💚It naturally raises internal heat. If it's cold outside you can consume foods that naturally warm the body from the inside like this one does. 💚It is one of the best sources of quercetin that specifically helps improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure, thereby helping keep the circulatory system healthy. 💚It has general vasodilating properties (meaning that it allows the blood vessels to expand). 💚Amylase is a digestive enzyme that helps break down dietary starches, but foods like this one that contain amylase inhibitors can reduce the extreme blood glucose spike from high glycemic foods. So depending on what meal you plan to eat, starchy ones may benefit from having amylase inhibitors. 💚As the winter months bring colder weather, the body engages natural defenses to protect itself. One of those is to slightly reduce insulin sensitivity to allow the body to build up its energy reserves. Foods that contain amylase inhibitors that delay the digestion of carb-rich meals and prevent blood glucose spikes can therefore be good to include. 💚It can help maintain cholesterol homeostasis, that is the right balance between the healthy types your body needs to function well. #foodasmedicine #antiaging

Check out Dr. Matt Chalmers's article today. A Comprehensive Guide to Boosting Immunity Prepare your body for the cold season by fortifying your immune system with essential strategies. Consider incorporating lysine supplements from trusted sources like CellStore.com, known for their role in combating viruses like cold sores and the flu. Prioritize natural sources of Vitamin C for immune support, steering away from manufactured options like ascorbic acid. Embrace the power of Vitamin D3, which acts more as a hormone than a vitamin, aiding in bone health, heart health, and bolstering your immunity. Stay hydrated even in the chillier weather, as water aids detoxification and supports overall well-being, crucial for a robust immune system. Follow his Substack for more: https://lnkd.in/geEBX-eP Follow Dr. Matt Chalmers's Linked Click the link to read the entire article: https://lnkd.in/g4ui3Gr8 #ImmuneHealth #StayHealthy #WellnessTips #HealthyLiving

High -protein diet doesn't harm your kidneys! Defined as 2.2 g/kg of body weight, 'high protein' seems a distant reach, given even our Indian meals barely touch 1 g/kg. We need to shift the lens from blaming proteins for kidney ailments to addressing the actual culprits: 📍Metabolic health 📍Nutritional habits 📍Lifestyle choices 📍Visceral fat As we mark World Kidney Day, let's rectify misconceptions and enlighten more people about the truth. A high-protein diet is a safe bet for your kidneys (unless you're diagnosed with Grade 1 kidney disease). If this post recalibrates your perspective, Share it, debunk the myths, and let's spread true dietary awareness together. #worldkidneyday #kidneyhealth #kidneyawareness #highprotein #nephrology

Treating eczema beyond the surface 🌿 Does yours or your child’s eczema journey feel like a battle? Did you know there’s a profound connection between eczema and your gut health? 🦠Your gut is home to a vast ecosystem of bacteria that play a crucial role in regulating your immune system. ⚖️When this delicate balance is disrupted, it can lead to systemic inflammation, manifesting as eczema on the skin. 🥗Healing your gut through a balanced diet, removing inflammatory foods, probiotics, MSM and reducing stress can significantly improve eczema symptoms, as a healthy gut flora is essential for a resilient immune system and healthy skin. But that’s not all—your liver also plays a pivotal role in managing eczema. The liver is the body’s detox powerhouse, processing toxins and waste products. If the liver is overburdened or not functioning optimally, these toxins can accumulate and cause inflammation, triggering or exacerbating eczema flare-ups. Supporting liver health through a nutritious diet, adequate hydration, and possibly liver-supporting supplements like curcumin and milk thistle can help in managing eczema symptoms. Creams are useful to relieve the itching and discomfort however they do not address the root cause! Remember, true skin health often starts from within, so nourishing your gut and liver is key to achieving clearer, healthier skin. 🌱 Let me know with a ❤ in comments if you’re working on healing Eczema in your family!