Restoring Balance

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  • E-14: Yoga & Digestion Benefits

    This episode details how and why yoga positively impacts digestion. There are many reasons why you should practice yoga and the benefits go on and on! Also, yoga is more than the postures, as there are principles and the eight limbs that constitute the practice of yoga.

    I talk about:

    • Abnormal and normal  bowel habits

    • The #1 factor for digestive issues 

    • How yoga helps with digestion 

    • Nervous system work 

    • & general digestion tips 


    • Website:

      ⁠⁠⁠https://megangarzawellness.com/⁠⁠⁠

      FREE Digestion Webinar:

      ⁠⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/digestionwebinar⁠⁠⁠

      Book a FREE Nutrition Consultation:

      ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/megangarzawellness/nutrition-coaching-consultation⁠⁠⁠

      Email List:

      ⁠⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/MGWnewsletter⁠


      References:

      D'Silva, A., MacQueen, G., Nasser, Y., Taylor, L. M., Vallance, J. K., & Raman, M. (2020). Yoga as a Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Digestive diseases and sciences, 65(9), 2503–2514. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-019-05989-6

      Shree Ganesh, H. R., Subramanya, P., Rao M, R., & Udupa, V. (2021). Role of yoga therapy in improving digestive health and quality of sleep in an elderly population: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 27, 692–697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.04.012

      Woodyard C. (2011). Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga and its ability to increase quality of life. International journal of yoga, 4(2), 49–54. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-6131.85485

      24 min
    • E-13: Healing is More than Diet: How to Actually Heal

      Health is more than diet. There are many trends that are promoted as being healthy but are actually harmful!

      Healing is ALL about cultivating sustainable lifestlye habits, while simultaneously giving yourself the flexibility and permission to cut loose once and a while.

      In this episode, I discuss the toxic trends and helpful habits to replace them with.

      Website:

      ⁠⁠https://megangarzawellness.com/⁠⁠

      FREE Digestion Webinar:

      ⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/digestionwebinar⁠⁠

      Book a FREE Nutrition Consultation:

      ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/megangarzawellness/nutrition-coaching-consultation⁠⁠

      Email List:

      ⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/MGWnewsletter⁠

      32 min
    • E-12: Sleep & Its Impact on Digestion

      Sleep is more than just a time to rest. Numerous physiological processes occur during sleep, and things can go awry when there is a lack of sleep. Especially your digestion!

      There are strong links between gastrointestinal issues and sleep deprivation that I discuss in this episode.

      Listen to learn more about the illnesses sleep deprivation can cause, how to sleep better, and how to manage digestive discomfort during the night.

      For the sake of your gut, get some sleep!


      Website:

      ⁠https://megangarzawellness.com/⁠

      FREE Digestion Workshop:

      ⁠https://subscribepage.io/digestionwebinar⁠

      Book a FREE Nutrition Consultation:

      ⁠https://calendly.com/megangarzawellness/nutrition-coaching-consultation⁠

      Email List:

      ⁠https://subscribepage.io/MGWnewsletter


      References:

      Kaul, M., Zee, P. C., & Sahni, A. S. (2021). Effects of Cannabinoids on Sleep and their Therapeutic Potential for Sleep Disorders. Neurotherapeutics : the journal of the American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics, 18(1), 217–227. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13311-021-01013-w
      Khanijow, V., Prakash, P., Emsellem, H. A., Borum, M. L., & Doman, D. B. (2015). Sleep Dysfunction and Gastrointestinal Diseases. Gastroenterology & hepatology, 11(12), 817–825.
      PMID: 27134599https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4849511/

      26 min
    • E-11: Environmental Toxins: The Dangers & What to Do About It

      In this episode, I detail the facts about environmental toxins, the hidden places they can be hiding, what to do about them to minimize exposure, and healthy swaps for unhealthy items.

      Environmental toxins have many dangers, but there are ways to lower your body's burden.

      Listen to this episode to learn more :)


      ↓ FREEBIE Non-Toxic Household Swaps Guide ↓

      https://bit.ly/3I042Ec

      Website:

      https://megangarzawellness.com/

      FREE Digestion Workshop:

      https://subscribepage.io/digestionwebinar

      Book a FREE Nutrition Consultation:

      https://calendly.com/megangarzawellness/nutrition-coaching-consultation

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      https://www.safecosmetics.org/

      https://greensciencepolicy.org/

      https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com/

      https://www.ewg.org/


      Period Underwear:

      https://period.co/

      https://www.modibodi.com/

      https://www.poppinsperiod.com/

      34 min
    • E-10: Holistic Healing Journey: Overwhelm & Perfectionism Paralysis

      Whether you're just starting your health journey or have been on it for a long time, this episode applies to all stages of it. Overwhelm and perfection paralysis can stop you from making decisions to help you move forward.


      In this episode, we detail all about how to avoid the overwhelm to help you embrace the journey and avoid burnout.


      We also go over the foundations that you can focus on so you know exactly what your next steps are. Keeping it simple has never been so effective for improving your health!


      Website:

      https://megangarzawellness.com/


      FREE Digestion Workshop:

      https://subscribepage.io/digestionwebinar


      Book a FREE Nutrition Consultation:

      https://calendly.com/megangarzawellness/nutrition-coaching-consultation


      Email List:

      https://subscribepage.io/MGWnewsletter


      References:

      Biniaz-Harris N, Kuvaldina M, Fallon BA. Neuropsychiatric Lyme Disease and Vagus Nerve Stimulation. Antibiotics. 2023; 12(9):1347. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12091347 


      Morton, R. W., Murphy, K. T., McKellar, S. R., Schoenfeld, B. J., Henselmans, M., Helms, E., Aragon, A. A., Devries, M. C., Banfield, L., Krieger, J. W., & Phillips, S. M. (2018). A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults. British journal of sports medicine, 52(6), 376–384. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-097608

      24 min
    • E-9: Exercise For Female Physiology & Cycle Syncing

      In this episode, we dive into exercising for female physiology and cycle syncing to help you achieve the best workouts of your life! We also discuss how nutrition impacts your body before workouts and how to find balance with exercise so it can come from a place of love instead of punishment!


      Listen to learn more about the 4 phases of your mensural cycle so you can understand why workouts feel easier or harder depending on where you are in your cycle!


      Email List sign-up:

      https://subscribepage.io/MGWnewsletter


      Website:

      https://megangarzawellness.com/


      Free Nutrition Discovery Call:

      https://calendly.com/megangarzawellness/nutrition-coaching-consultation


      30 min
    • E-8 Habits & Routines

      Ever wondered how to make routines and actually stick with them? In this episode, I discuss the importance of healthy routines and why YOU should start implementing them TODAY! Routines are powerful and imperative for our success in life. Take back control of your life and start doing what feels right for YOU!

      Interested in taking your health to the next level? Learn more and apply with the link below! https://megangarzawellness.com/ 

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      19 min
    • E-7 Eating Healthy on a Budget

      Want to eat healthily but feel it's too expensive? Tune in to hear the practical ways you can eat healthy without breaking the bank. Eating healthy does not have to be financially stressful and you can do it, too!

      Interested in taking your health to the next level? Learn more and apply with the link below! https://megangarzawellness.com/ 

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      29 min
    • E-6 Oral Hygiene, Mercury Fillings & Holistic Dentistry

      Do you have mercury fillings and are unsure what to expect or the steps to take to SAFELY remove them? Special guest, my husband, Luis, joins me to share his experience with getting his mercury fillings removed so you can know what to expect. Your oral hygiene affects you in more ways than you might think so be sure to tune in. We also discuss the ways Holistic/Biological Dentistry is superior to conventional dentistry. Interested in taking your health to the next level? Learn more below! https://megangarzawellness.com 

      Follow me! IG: https://www.instagram.com/meggysmindfulmovement/

      Biological dentist finder/safe mercury removal: https://iaomt.org/ 

      The dentist my husband went to Pure Dental Care in West Palm Beach, Florida https://www.puredentalcares.com/ I highly recommend them and their team. 

      The interest-free financing credit card I mentioned in the podcast is CareCredit https://www.carecredit.com/apply/ 

      39 min
    • E-5 Mental Wellness & The Truth About Antidepressants

      In this episode, I share my story about my struggles with depression and anxiety and how antidepressants effected me. I also dive into the history of SSRIs and how they came into existence, along with the BIG lies big Pharma has been telling us. Antidepressants come with a lot of side effects and I expose how harmful and ineffective they really are. Your gut health plays a major role in your health and happiness! I also discuss practical steps that you can take to overcome your depression without harmful drugs. Don't let your depression and anxiety hold you back; take back control of your health and be your own advocate. 

      Interested in taking your health to the next level? Learn more below! https://megangarzawellness.com 

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      40 min

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    Welcome to the Restoring Balance podcast, where I discuss gut and hormone health beyond conventional advice and strict dietary regimens. Instead, I focus on bio-individuality and proven methods…