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I hope your week is going well! This week, I am bringing back out AAA Method for getting the most out of your medical appointments. Check out this weekâs short video to prepare for any medical appointment you may have coming up.
We introduced this topic last year and you can grab the notes at the blog attached below.
Have a healthy & wholesome week!
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Happy Wellness Wednesday, Garden Fam đ±
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Today, we continue our Natural Remedies Series focusing on our immune system and treating seasonal allergies. Overall, God has given us bodies that are wonderfully complex, but simple to care for. As such, you will hear a lot of repetition in this series, as a few key things are foundational to health in most areas of our lives. In addition to following Godâs Word and the leading of the Holy Spirit, We should do our best to healthy habits, such as:
Drinking plenty of water
Getting regular exercise
Getting enough quality sleep
Limiting stress
Eating a well-balanced, nutrient-rich diet
Vitamins
Minerals
Limited added sugars
Probiotic foods, like yogurt, sauerkraut & kimchi, pickles, tempeh, miso
Check out todayâs video to learn some healthy foods, supplements, and practices for keeping our immune systems at their highest, and allergies at their lowest.
Note: Consult with your trusted medical professional if you have severe allergies and/or have been taking a prescribed allergy medication before switching out anything.
Love you bunches đ
Have a healthy & wholesome week!
Focus Scriptures
Deuteronomy 7:12, 15 â Blessings of Obedience
âThen it shall come to pass, because you listen to these judgements, and keep and do them, that the Lord your God will keep you with the covenant and the mercy which He swore to your fathers⊠And the Lord will take away from you all sickness, and will afflict you with none of the terrible diseases of Egypt which you have known, but will lay them on all those who hate youâŠâ
Video Notes
Additional Immune System Support
Load up on Vitamin C
Foods
Broccoli
Spinach
Tomatoes
Lots of fruits, like lemons & oranges
Load up on zinc
Foods
Shellfish
Meat
Dairy products
Nuts
Whole grains
Other Foods, Herbs, and Supplements
Ginger
Anti-inflammatory properties support immune system
Turmeric
Anti-inflammatory
Garlic
Antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant
Elderberry & Echinacea
Herbs that are said to help reduce the severity & longevity of cold symptoms
Seasonal Allergies
Local honey
Saline nasal rinse
Probiotics
Essential oils
Peppermint oil
Said to reduce allergic rhinitis (reaction in eyes, nose, and throat)
Eucalyptus oil
Add to your laundry during allergy season
Frankincense oil
Dilute and use behind ears or diffuse into the air
Will link to previous blog about home fragrances
Suggestions for how to use essential oils
Visit your local Sprouts for homeopathic suggestions and options for replacing your allopathic allergy meds
Happy Wellness Wednesday, Garden Fam đ±
Weâre back with Part III of our Natural Remedies Series and weâre discussing how to combat and prevent Chronic Inflammation. Inflammation is one way the body responds to cuts, injuries, and infections. Overall, this bodily response is normal and healthy⊠except when our bodies are releasing this response on a regular basis with or without a cut, injury, or infection in sight. Chronic inflammation is just that, ongoing inflammation in our bodies, and can produce joint and body aches, depression and anxiety, and other adverse effects. It is also associated with certain diseases and illnesses.
In todayâs video, I share a few recommendations for how to combat and prevent inflammation on a regular basis, specifically through how we live and how we eat. Chronic inflammation ainât acute thing (lol), so letâs start making changes for our health today! See the video and the notes below.
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Have a healthy & wholesome week!
Focus Scripture
Psalm 3:7-8
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
It will be HEALTH to your flesh, and STRENGTH to your bones.
Video Notes
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What is Inflammation?
Inflammation is one way the body responds to injuries and infections.
Acute Inflammation
one-time, short-term inflammation
Normal, healthy bodily response
Chronic Inflammation
Ongoing inflammation with or without specific incident
Side Effects
Acute Inflammation
Swelling
Redness
Pain
Chronic Inflammation
Joint and body pain
Fatigue
Depression and anxiety
Digestive issues like diarrhea and constipation
Causes
Acute Inflammation
Cuts
Injuries
Infections
Chronic Inflammation
Poor diet
Dehydration
Stress
Lack of physical activity
Poor sleep
Smoking
Alcohol Intake
Obesity
Dangers of Inflammation
Associated with a number of illnesses & diseases (not necessarily causative)
Inflammatory Foods
Overall, there seems to be emphasis on trans fats, fatty meat, refined sugar, refined carbs, and alcohol
Foods with Trans Fats
Fried foods
Packaged Baked Goods
Refrigerated Doughs
Shortening & Margarine
Pie Crusts
Microwave Popcorn
Certain Meats
Fatty cuts
Cured and Breakfast Meats
Refined Sugars
Candy
Soda
Baked Goods
White Flour / Refined Carbs
Pastries, Doughnutes, Cakes, and Cookies
Alcohol
The Ultimate Remedy
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be HEALTH to your flesh, and STRENGTH to your bones. â Psalm 3:7-8
Seek to be wise with the wisdom of God, as written in His word.
Fear the Lord
Have a deep reverence / respect for the Lord
Depart from evil
Separate from yourself from things that donât align with Godâs ways
The promised outcome
HEALTH to your flesh (your body â in this case, your cells, joints, tissues, etc)
STRENGTH to your bones (the structure of your body)
Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Vegetables
Leafy Greens
Cruciferous Veggies
Sweet Potatoes
Carrots
Mushrooms
Beets
Artichokes
Celery
Peppers
Tomatoes
Fruits
Berries
Cherries
Grapes
Pineapple
Watermelon
Kiwi
Apples
Whole Grains, Legumes, and Soy
Oats
Quinoa
Rice
Legumes
Soy
Fish and Shellfish
Salmon
Other Fatty Fish, like tuna
Nuts, Seeds, and Oils
Walnuts
Almonds
Pecans
Chia Seeds
Flaxseeds
Hemp Seeds
Olive Oil
Herbs and Spices
Ginger
Turmeric
Garlic
Cinnamon
Parsely
Drinks, Sweets, and Dairy
Green Tea
Dark Chocolate
Honey
Yogurt
Lifestyle Changes
Incorporate Exercise
Eliminate Smoking
Maximize sleep quality â last weekâs video
Minimize stress
Conclusion
If you are dealing with inflammation,
Live by Psalm 3:7-8 and watch Godâs promises manifest in your body.
Grab this book and start making the necessary changes
Enjoy a healthy & wholesome life!