Alimentary!

https://www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie/category/recipes/

https://www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie/2021/11/21/strawberry-mousse/

https://www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie/2023/04/02/chocolate-peanut-protein-balls/

From fatigue, headaches, anger and anxiety to concentration, insomnia, restlessness and kidney stones, these are just some of the everyday symptoms that magnesium deficiency can cause.  Listen in to this short episode to discover just how vital this mineral is, how you can avoid deficiency and the store cupboard foods that contain this mighty mineral.

Our store cupboard staple this week is Buckwheat which not only contains magnesium but a plethora of other health benefits and is so easy to cook, is gluten free and a great source of plant protein.

Additional resources for you

10 Symptoms of a Magnesium Deficiency – Cleveland Clinic

20 Buckwheat Recipes We Can’t Resist - Insanely Good (insanelygoodrecipes.com)

HealthTea - HealthTea Herbal Infusions

Vitamin B12 Deficiency can have devastating consequences for our health and there are reasons why it might currently go undiagnosed and yet be mistaken for other conditions.  I was thrilled to talk to Sally Pacholok  R.N. co-author of "Could It Be B12? An epidemic of Misdiagnosis" about all things B12.  Deficiency can occur due to a variety of root causes, and it can impact our lives in many ways, so we can all benefit from becoming familiar with Vitamin B12 and what our levels should be.  At the beginning of the video, I chat briefly about some symptoms which I experienced and then we get into the interview with Sally - I hope that you listen because if caught in time, this is easily fixed.  However, if left undiagnosed, the damage to our nervous system can be permanent.  

Neuropathy is a broad term which describes nerve damage or disease. It can affect autonomic, sensory or motor nerves. 

Link to film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvMxJ6GRBNQ

Link to Book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Could-Be-B12-Epidemic-Misdiagnoses/dp/1884995691/

Link to website https://b12awareness.org/

If you are following a Vegan Diet you might be interested in this episode with some tips around how to make sure you include key nutrients which might be harder to absorb from plant sources.  It's only a short one so you have time for a quick cuppa!

#vegan #vegandiet #iron #b12 #vitaminb12 #calcium #zinc #omega3 #plantbased #veganfood #vegetarian #healthyfood #food  #healthy #organic #glutenfree #veganlife  #skincare #dairyfree

There is much debate around which diet is better for our health and for the planet - Vegan or Carnivore.  Personally, I believe that it is up to each of us individually and I don't think that there is a one size fits all.  However, in both cases I think that if we are eating whole foods produced ethically, this is a great start towards a healthier body and planet.  Obviously, we should ensure that we are getting the wide range of nutrients that we need in both cases.  

One thing that both myself and my guest on this episode agree on is that we can eat less meat but better quality!  I really enjoyed this conversation with Bronagh O'Rourke who is running a farm on the Burren in beautiful Co Clare with her husband Cathal.  The farm has been in Cathal's family for five generations, and they are committed to leaving a legacy for the next generation of honouring the environment and giving animals a good life.  It is vital that we support great local food producers, and we are blessed to have so many in Ireland.  I am sure that after you hear Bronagh speak so passionately about their life, you will make some time to change your routine to include going out of your way to find suppliers of great quality food - I know I did.

Home - Burren Premium Beef I Grass fed beef I Quality Meat Boxes I All Irish

Burren Farm Experience - Burren Premium Beef I Grass fed beef I Quality Meat Boxes I All Irish

Grass-Fed Beef: Is It Good for You? Pros and Cons, Nutrition Information, and More (webmd.com)

Top 5 Benefits of CLA Backed by Science - eNutrition

#grassfed #beef #keto #carnivore #carnivorediet #farmlife #regenerativeagriculture #steak #paleo #meat #farmtotable #organic #freerange #regenerativefarming #sustainablefarming #grassfinished  #foodie #nongmo #eatlocal #whole #supportlocal #eatclean  #sustainable #cleaneating  

Did you know that Vitamin D is both a nutrient and a hormone?  This episode details all you need to know about this important vitamin - the importance of Vitamin D, how we can absorb it from the sun safely and which foods are the best sources.  While it is difficult to get enough of this sunshine vitamin in the winter months, it is vital to supplement safely, so some guidelines on this subject are also included.

References and Notes

Examples of Food Sources

• Cod Liver Oil – 1 tsp 440IU (11mcg)

• Sardines -3oz 165IU (4.125mcg)

• Salmon – 3oz 400IU (10mcg)

• Mackeral – 3oz 400IU (10mcg)

• Tuna – 3oz 228IU (5.7mcg)

• Large Organic Egg Yolk – 41IU

• Beef liver (cooked). 3 ounces: 42 IU.

Note - One microgram of Vitamin D = 40IU.

Study - High prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in healthy Irish adults (M O'Sullivan 1, T Nic Suibhne, G Cox, M Healy, C O'Morain - Conclusion: Vitamin D insufficiency is not confined to "at-risk groups" and is likely to be prevalent in the general public in Ireland, especially in wintertime)

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-d/

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/weaning-eating/nutrition-baby/vitamin-d/

https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/weaning-eating/nutrition-child/vitamin-d/

https://www.pharmanord.ie/news/ireland-has-a-critical-vitamin-d-problem-news

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-get-more-vitamin-d-from-your-food/

https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-types/skin-cancer/sunsmart-code

https://www.viridian-nutrition.com/blog/nutrition-news-and-views/what-does-an-iu-measure-in-vitamins

https://www.safefood.net/food-safety/cooking-fish

Osteoporosis and Vitamin D are essential for bone and joint health (healthnews.ie)

https://www.irishosteoporosis.ie/vitamin-d-and-calcium-during-covid-19/

Salmon recipes | BBC Good Food

#vitamind #health #healthylifestyle #sunshine #vitamins #vitamin #sun #healthy #wellness #nutrition #fitness  #healthyliving  #supplements #omega #tanning #covid #sop #tan #summer  #healthyfood #skincare #nature #salmon

It was such a pleasure to chat to Roisin about her business Healthtea.ie - her passion and enthusiasm (even for nettles) is contagious! Healthtea.ie was founded on sustainable principles based on everything they do being good for health and good for the planet. Her story is simply inspiring if you have a passion that you would like to turn into a business.  Listen in to find out how you can easily boost your hydration and nutrition simply with a delicious herbal tea drink.  

You can also check out Roisin's website www.healthtea.ie  

#herbaltea #tea #teatime #tealover #tealovers #herbal #herbs #looseleaftea #healthylifestyle #organic #teaaddict #health #wellness #organictea #healthy #herbalife #tealife #instatea #ilovetea #herbalmedicine #detox #detoxtea #herbalist #herbalism #teaparty #herbalteas

Vitamin B12 is vital for optimum health and yet if we have any digestive issues at all, it is the vitamin that we are most likely to be deficient in!   If you have ever experienced fuzzy thinking, memory issues, vision changes, clumsiness to name but a few symptoms, these can indicate a B12 deficiency and if it goes unchecked over a long period, it can lead to much more scary issues.  Listen in to this episode to find out how vital it is for basic energy and central nervous system functions and also why we may need to consider if our current lower range in our blood tests is too low.

#deficiency #b #vitaminddeficiency #depression #anemia #ibs #gastropharesis #dyspnea #bradycardia #hyperprolactinemia  #diabetes  #sleepapnea   #iron #shots #wellness  #panic  #injections #energy  #brainhealth #vegan #fatigued  #vitamins #supplement  #health #cyanocobalamin  #boostmetabolism #nutrition #brainboost  #stressrelief #insomnia  

Resources

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Awareness, Education, Symptoms, Misdiagnosis, Groups at Risk, Treatment (b12awareness.org)

Amazon.co.uk : book could it be b12

Vitamin B12 – The Reference Range Level is Set too Low - MTHFR Support Australia

Vitamin B12: The "Normal" Range is Stupid — Evoke Integrative Medicine (evokemedicine.com)

Ischemic Stroke and Dietary Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Old-Aged Females: Impaired Motor Function, Increased Ischemic Damage Size, and Changed Metabolite Profiles in Brain and Cecum Tissue - PubMed (nih.gov)

www.clancymedicalgroup.com/vitamin-b12/

Vitamin B12 Deficiency as the Cause - PubMed (nih.gov)

Recipes

Flaxseed recipes - BBC Food

I was delighted to chat to Airmid about her background in both Western and Chinese Medicine and why we believe that an integrated model of medicine which uses both Western (Allopathic) alongside complementary therapies and lifestyle can optimize our health.  Airmid is a Registered General Nurse and a licensed member of the Acupuncture Council Of Ireland. She trained as a General Nurse in the UK and was fortunate to experience many great opportunities including working in UK, Australia and France. As she evolved in the medical field she became interested in "Health and Wellbeing". Her goal is to provide a service that is compassionate, comprehensive and considers the emotional and physical needs of her patients.  She believes that her background in Nursing and Acupuncture provides her with the knowledge to provide care that compliments both Western and Chinese medicine.

As we discussed energy, our store cupboard staple is Bananas!  I explain why they are such a little powerhouse so when you pop them into your shopping trolley this week you will have a whole new respect for them!!

They can be eaten as a snack with some nuts or seeds (walnuts and bananas yum!) or in a sandwich with wholegrain bread and nut butter, or in the chia pudding at the link below.  Of course banana bread and so many other baking recipes use them so some links below also.

Chia Overnight Oats - Lyn Sharkey Nutrition

Healthy banana bread recipe | BBC Good Food

Healthy Banana Muffins Recipe - Cookie and Kate

https://bmccomplementmedtherapies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12906-020-02907-6

Thanks for joining us today and chat soon!

Lyn x

#acupuncture #chinesemedicine #health #tcm #wellness #massage #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #holistichealth #healing #traditionalchinesemedicine #acupuntura #selfcare  #healthylifestyle #backpain #yoga #painrelief  #acupuncturelife #fitness  #physicaltherapy #holistic #pain

What is cholesterol and why is it "vital for life"?  How can we maintain a healthy number and what is the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol?  So many questions!! Anyway, listen in to this episode for all your answers and also to find out how Chickpeas (among other nutrient dense food) can help to manage it.

Some links which may be of interest:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/how-its-made-cholesterol-production-in-your-body#:~:text=(See%20illustration.),travel%20alone%20in%20the%20bloodstream.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3096178/

Overnight Oats recipes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08MTATIFaPg

How to cook dried chickpeas https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=zoUz8d_e-Ww&feature=emb_logo

How To Make Crispy Roasted Chickpeas in the Oven | Kitchn (thekitchn.com)

Irish Heart Cholesterol - Irish Heart

#colesterol #diabetes #health #healthylifestyle #nutrition #hearthealth #healthy #heartdisease #bloodpressure  #fitness #healthyliving #highbloodpressure #wellness #healthyfood #kolesterol #diet #heart #hypertension #cholesterolfree #bloodsugar #heartattack  #inflammation #hearthealthy #healthyeating #stroke