Making Better Bites

This episode is discussing the importance of advocating for your health no matter what it is that you have going on, you deserve to be heard and understood. It isn't always easy, but when you find someone to listen it makes a world of difference! I am giving some tips for how to advocate for yourself especially when it comes to menstrual cycle related symptoms and sharing some of my own experience as well!

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Today is the final focus on reducing inflammation and we are discussing the lymphatic system and the digestive system. I am talking about how to use hydration and regular movement to improve both and keep inflammation down.

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Following last week's episode, we are talking about foods you can incorporate into your regular diet in order to help lower inflammation!

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There are two important factors to reducing inflammation with your diet 1. increasing anti-inflammatory foods 2. decreasing inflammatory foods. Today we are focusing on the latter of the two (1 to follow next week) and discussing the concerns with three different types of foods that can cause inflammation when consumed regularly.

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What is added sugar? What is it's role in systemic inflammation? What can I do to consume less?

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Research Referenced:
How much sugar is too much? | American Heart Association
Excessive intake of sugar: An accomplice of inflammation - PMC (nih.gov)
Added Sugars on the New Nutrition Facts Label | FDA

What is inflammation? Is it positive or negative? How can you decrease it? What lifestyle factors effect it? What about dietary changes? Answering all your questions today!

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According to esthetician and acne specialist, Jessica of Uri Aesthetics, hormonal acne and proper nutrition go hand in hand, so I am excited to be able to share this side of the picture with our conversation! Today we are breaking down the details you need to know about hormonal acne. What is it? What causes it? What products can you use? How can you make it better?

Her Instagram: Jessica Clark, NY Esthetician (@uriaesthetics) | Instagram
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Notes from the episode:
professional peels mentioned - Jessner's and TCA
skincare ingredients - retinol, benzoyl peroxide, mandelic acid
help finding a professional - face reality certified

Let's get your menstrual cycle wellness going! You can start feeling better soon with incoporating these habits into your life. Why do we cover 3 cycles with the habit changes? What if you don't know how to identify your different cycle phases? What if you are currently on birth control? How did you decide what to incorporate?

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Discussing if these three popular hormone balancing tips are true or false:

1. Carrot salad is the only way to lower estrogen
2. You have to buy organic food to balance your hormones
3. Your menstrual cycle is important

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I have a lot of thoughts on the cycle syncing approach to menstrual cycle health and I am finally sharing them all!

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