Inflammation is my specialty.
When you have one imbalance, it creates an overall imbalance.
And when you fix one, the other one improves.
I call it the “Wellness Trifecta.”
How do you know if you’re suffering from imbalances in any of these areas?
Inflammation:Acute Inflammation is a normal mechanism our body uses to heal wounds.
Gut:If you gut is unbalanced, you may also have bloating, constipation, or acid reflux.
If any of these symptoms sounds familiar, I recommend following these key wellness tips below.
Get your fiber from at least 3 cups of vegetables a day.
Vegetables contain hundreds to thousands of phytonutrients literally plant hormones that have a hormone-balancing effect in the body.
This is great for both men and women who suffer from estrogen dominance.
Vegetables also supply prebiotic fibers that good bacteria feed on in the gut.
This fiber is most abundantly found in asparagus, chicory root, leeks, onions, and garlic.
Aim for at least three but ideally up to nine cups of vegetables a day.
Start slowly with well-cooked vegetables twice a day, and then gradually add more every day.
Cut out inflammatory foods.
Eat healthy fat (and avoid the harmful kind).
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We can’t have proper hormonal balance without adequate amounts of saturated fats.
Get cortisol under control.
Excessive caffeine raises your cortisol and slows down your thyroid.
Plus, it aggravates acid reflux and gut disorders.
The key word here isexcessive.
Plus, depending on your genetic makeup, you may be a better caffeine metabolizer than others.
And avoid any intake after noon, when it can interfere with your circadian rhythm.
Take vitamin D.
Vitamin D is actually a hormone, and it plays a significant role in GI health.
There are actually D receptors in our teeth, salivary glands, esophagus, and stomach.
Vitamin-D deficiency is ridiculously common.
Look out for endocrine disrupters in your environment.
Endocrine disrupters, or hormone disrupters, hit the trifecta hard.
This spells inflammation and gut flora imbalance.
Hormone disrupters are everywhere, unfortunately.
We just know about the tip of the iceberg with regards to chemical endocrine disrupters.
The comprehensive list is about 870, and we don’t even know them all!
But what you’re able to do is be cognizant and educate yourself about the most harmful ones.
At the very lead, give a shot to avoid parabens, phthalates, and bisphenol-A (BPA).
Check labels and use resources likeEWG.org.
Ditch long cardio sessions for short interval training.
Long cardio sessions can actually lower your thyroid function and increase cortisol and inflammation.
Contrarily, interval training increases your HGH (human growth hormone) and slows down aging.
Then, decrease the speed to a comfortable jog for 90 seconds.
Do the sprints seven more times and you’re done!
It’s quick but exhausting.
Add adaptogens to your life.
Adaptogenic herbs especially maca, rhodiola, and ashwagandha help the body adapt to stress.
Maca, high in minerals and fatty acids, is especially famed for hormone harmony.
Bonus: It tastes great in smoothies.
Ashwagandha and rhodiola improve thyroid and adrenal function, creating systemic balance and increased energy.
Consider going off the Pill.
Unless absolutely necessary, I recommend weaning yourself off hormonal birth control.
The synthetic hormones could hurt your thyroid function, hormones, and digestion.
