In this episode I share how I was able to hack my hormone imbalances during perimenopause and menopause naturally using dry fasting, fasting, supplementation and a clean diet. I did not use any bioidentical or synthetic hormones and no longer experience symptoms (or if I do I know just what to do).

I go into some detail about what dry fasting is and who it is for or not for.

I talk about eating a clean diet and what foods to avoid. My main nemesis is gluten and dairy but really, all grains. Legumes and nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplants).

I also talk about great foods to eat. Which oils to avoid and which oils to slather on your food.

I discuss the Ketogenic diet briefly and why it works so well for many people.

Here are the supplements mentioned:

For detoxing the liver from estrogen and eliminating menopausal symptoms:

PROGESTERONE CREAM (ONA’S NATURAL 10%) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010J6WJXU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B010J6WJXU&linkCode=as2&tag=purejoyplanet-20&linkId=477fb043259945b00323a91fbdf9475f

CALCIUM D GLUCARATE (I take 1000 mg in the morning with my chaste berries)

https://www.amazon.com/Thorne-Research-D-Glucarate-Detoxification-Capsules/dp/B0797KLLXW/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=purejoyplanet-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=1def7082fe3f84e9bc185d1744a947c3&creativeASIN=B0797KLLXW

CHASTE BERRY FOR MOOD, HEAT RELIEF AND PMS SYMPTOMS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017T8X16?ie=UTF8&tag=purejoyplanet-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B0017T8X16

For muscle cramps:

PURE MAGNESIUM (take 4-8 daily) cut back if you get loose stools and take more if you are still getting muscle cramps.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017CRZIK?ie=UTF8&tag=purejoyplanet-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B0017CRZIK

Bariani Olive Oil

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00064VQNU?ie=UTF8&tag=purejoyplanet-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B00064VQNU

Digestive enzymes:

https://store.purejoyplanet.com/products/https-store-purejoyplanet-com-products-ultra-extra-strength-digestive-enzyme

Systemic, Metabolic or Reconstructive Enzymes 

https://purejoyplanet.com/2018/03/15/systemic-enzymes/

BOOKS:

Fat for Fuel by Dr. Mercola:

Grain Brain by Perlmutter

Brain Maker by Perlmutter

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Have you wondered what all the hype is about gluten-free foods? Is it just for people with Celiac disease, a way to sell books or just trendy? Turns out, there is science behind this food craze and people are getting amazing results from quitting their daily habit of bread, pasta, and muffins. This gluten-free guide is for you!

The newly surfaced medical evidence is showing that glutenous grains can be destroying your brain! Even whole grain bread is not the healthy alternative we once thought it was. As a result, eating gluten can be tied to dementia, ADHD, anxiety, chronic headaches, depression, and much more. If you are not sure if gluten is causing you problems, try a 1-week experiment and stop eating it. The real proof is when you add gluten back in and find that you feel tired, foggy, lack of energy or digestive distress. More symptoms of gluten intolerance are rashes (especially in kids) headaches, weight loss, weight gain, intolerance to dairy, heavy PMS symptoms, malabsorption and more.

Furthermore, be aware that it may take years to see the effects of gluten on your body. Some people feel fine eating bread and have no desire to give it up until fasting from it.

Gluten is everywhere! Besides the more well-known foods like pizza, pasta, bagels, bread, baked goods, cakes, etc there are many items that have hidden gluten in them. Items like licorice and soy sauce contain gluten. Even more, shampoo, toothpaste, fruit juices or a simple communion wafer can contain gluten.

Here are some of the grains and additives that contain gluten:

• Atta (chapatti flour)
• Barley (flakes, flour, pearl)
• Beer, ale, lager
• Breading and bread stuffing
• Brewers yeast
• Bulgur
• Communion wafers
• Couscous
• Croutons
• Spelt
• Farro or Faro (also known as spelt)*
• Graham flour
• Hydrolyzed wheat protein
• Kamut
• Malt, malt extract, malt syrup and malt
• Flavoring
• Malt vinegar
• Malted milk
• Matzoh, matzoh meal
• Modified wheat starch
• Oatmeal, oat bran, oat flour and whole oats
• Pasta
• Rye bread and flour
• Seitan
• Wheat Bran
• Wheat starch
• Soy Sauce
• Wheat flour
• Wheat germ

Have no fear! There are tons of gluten-free alternatives that are satisfying and taste delicious. Also be aware, many ‘gluten-free’ products on the market are loaded with sugar GMO corn, potato starch, and other additives. Stay away from the boxed cookies and crackers. I encourage you to start making your own gluten-free bread and treats so you know exactly what is in them.

• Amaranth
• Arrowroot flour
• Baking soda
• Bean flour (can be hard on digestion and high in carbs)
• Buckwheat
• Cassava
• Chickpea flour (can be hard on digestion)
• Chia, black and white
• Coconut and Coconut flour (my favorite for cookies, etc.)
• Corn flour (not recommended)
• Cornmeal (not recommended)
• Cornstarch (Masa farina)
• Dal or Dahl (Legume from India)
• Flax (ground), gold and brown
• Irish Moss Paste (creates a gummy texture in gluten-free recipes)
• Lecithin (use NonGMO)
• Legumes (whole, cooked beans)
• Millet
• Oats* (pure uncontaminated)
• Psyllium Husk Powder (I use for a glutenous texture in my bread)
• Quinoa
• Teff
• Xanthum gum (not recommended)

All of these ingredients can be used to start making your own gluten alternatives. Here are some more ways to give up gluten without feeling deprived:

1. Try Coconut Wraps (we love these) which are made from coconut or try this tortilla recipe. You can also try Nori Sheets. They can be used anywhere you need a wrap or tortilla.
2. Make your own gluten-free scones made with almonds, carrots, and apples or my gluten-free almond bread or cookies. You can also check out gluten-free bagels, bread, and wraps in the freezer section of your health food store.
3. Buy organic, buckwheat granolas or learn to make your own at Pure Joy Culinary Academy.
4. Keep experimenting with recipes but remember that most of the gluten-free flours contain GMO corn, potato starch, tapioca, garbanzo bean flour and other questionable ingredients which may leave you feeling more lethargic than ever. Garbanzo bean flour makes me feel like I swallowed a brick.
5. Above all, ,ake your own food as much as possible and get creative with gluten-free pasta like zoodles (zucchini noodles). Remember that restaurants are famous for adding flour to soups and sauces as a thickener and even veggie burgers can contain gluten. A friend of mine was bed-ridden after having french fries. After checking back with the restaurant, she found that they were coated in white flour before frying to make them crispier. So, keep asking questions, be sure to request gluten-free alternatives and after a while, you won’t even miss the wheat and gluten.

The primary goal of a gluten-free diet is to free up the body’s need to digest gluten which can clear up inflammation, GI issues, brain fog, fatigue, and weight gain. As a result, replacing glutenous grains with prebiotics foods like quinoa and millet can help build the digestive system. Other benefits include (adapted from Fitnessgoat)

1. Reduce stress on the digestive system. Gluten puts a lot of stress on the GI tract as it takes lot’s of energy to break down the gluten into usable forms for the body. Plus, most grains (especially in the US) have been contaminated with glyphosates, a harmful chemical used on crops, which lead to an even greater toxin and energy load on the body. As a result of reducing your consumption of gluten, you give your gut time to heal and restore optimal function.
2. Decrease levels of inflammation in the body. Consuming gluten creates inflammation in the GI tract. This inflammation spreads to other parts of the body, impairing optimal function, which could lead to more significant symptoms and illnesses.
3. Strengthen the immune system. The resilience of your immune system is linked to the healthiness of your gut. When it is constantly bombarded by toxins and harmful substances, the immune system is compromised and can leave you vulnerable to diseases.
4. Regulate your blood sugar. By eliminating refined carbs from your diet, your insulin sensitivity will improve and your blood sugar levels will stabilize.
5. Enhance cognitive function. Not many people realize that gluten intolerance symptoms can manifest outside of the gastrointestinal system. A constant lack of focus, grogginess, and inability to be productive could also be symptoms of consuming gluten-containing foods.

The best thing to do to find out what is going on in your body is to start a food journal. Write down everything you ate and how you feel after eating it. This is a good practice for everyone, even if you’ve already given up gluten. Maybe there is another trigger food that you don’t know about. Also, remember that manufacturers are not looking out for your health, that’s your job. You may discover that what you thought was not causing you problems might be standing in the way of more vibrant health.

Books to read:

• Elaina’s Pure Joy Kitchen Volume 1 and 2 Recipe Books
• Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter, MD
• Brain Maker by Dr. David Perlmutter, MD
• Rainbow Green Live Food Cuisine by Dr. Gabriel Cousens, MD
• Gluten-Free Diet: Go Gluten Free Now! How And Why You Should Avoid Gluten (Volume 1) Recipe book

Other Resources:

Elaina’s online 7-day FREE go gluten-free cooking course

Join our mailing list for new blogs, classes, recipes and more. Plus get a free ebook when you join- https://purejoyplanet.com/

• Fitness Goat: Gluten & Celiac Disease: Everything you need to know
• What is the Heck Gluten?

HAPPY OASIS

 In this conversation Happy and Elaina discuss what happens when emotions arise that are sad or angry or jealousy. How do you honor those feelings before moving out of them.  We discuss her tribal roots and how her book Bliss Conscious Communications arose out of her desire to see her parents communicate in a more harmonious way. Happy is funny, light and playful, and I really enjoyed our conversation. I hope you do too!

Affectionately called HappyO, Ms. Happy Oasis is the author of Bliss Conscious Communication, the book that inspired Blissology University, and uncivilized ecstasies, ecstatic nomadic international adventure poetry about the joys of living beyond civilization.

While enjoying an audacious, diversified, life, Happy has served as an adventure anthropologist, succulent strategist, ethical advisor, environmental advocate, community solutions leader, eco-entrepreneur, monastic meditation program director, inventor, architectural designer, non-profit festival producer, poet, performer, editor, volunteer at orphanages, refugee camps & tribal farms, show time naturalist & choreographer on the Princess Cruises Alaska Inside Passage routes, health and happiness consultant, mentor, international wild edible plants teacher and wilderness trekking guide.

The inspiring story of Happy’s name was featured on Oprah. A nomadic ecstatic for  30+ years, Happy travels as a featured guest speaker at churches, colleges, synagogues, universities and spiritual centers, including her Heaven on Earth sanctuary situated in a luxuriant little known desert rainforest in a labyrinth of canyons in Northern Arizona. As an earth-advocate, human rights leader, sleep consultant, fitness friend, songwriter, circle singer, artist, linguist of tribal languages and blissologist, HappyO is at your service.

Contact:

[email protected]

Website: http://www.happyoasis.com/

Books: https://www.amazon.com/Bliss-Conscious-Communication-extraordinary-conversations/dp/B01K15NOCO

Kris talks about CBD oil and how its many uses and iterations. How it is gaining popularity and what all the hype is about.

Kris has a long history of destroying his body through sport and after discovering CBD oil (a non-psychoactive form of hemp), he was able to feel great again.

We also discuss how Kris found fasting, eating healthy and spiritual practices which have changed his entire life experience.

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Christian Bates, the owner of Longevity Power, shares how Adaptogenic herbs have helped him to heal and build a body he loves.

What are adaptogeni and longevity herbs, roots and mushrooms and how does one use them in everyday life?

Christain shares his favorite roots and herbs and we discuss He sho wu, medicinal mushrooms such as chaga, reishi and lions mane.

Christians longevity Elixir: http://longevitypower.com/elixir-revolution/

Social: https://www.instagram.com/longevitypower/

Elaina Love and Chris Whitcoe talk about how positively framing your language can help you have better relationships and be more joyful in life.

How to rephrase sentences to be more empowering, how to make choices that will move you towards your highest outcome, how the work of Byron Katie has changed both of our lives for the better and more.

Books:

The Language Code by R. Neville Johnston

The Alchemist by Paulo Cohelo

Conscious Language by Robert T. Stevens

Website:

Byron Katie: Thework.com

Chris Whitcoe: Intelligent.coach

Social

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Elaina Love talks with best selling recipe book author and business coach  Jennifer Cornbleet, on how she was able to quit her teaching job and live her passion. How saying Yes! Has lead Jenny to so many opportunities she would never have taken before and how to listen to the voice of guidance that never leads her astray. Jenny shares how to make every day the best day and how she was able to buy a “castle” in Chicago and meet her dream husband. Jenny and I both share a green juice LOVE and we discuss our favorite recipes for it and best practices of making it. Listen in as we share our passions and favorite ways to find Pure Joy.

Books: The BIg Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Website: Tastylifecoaching.com and [email protected]

Jennifer Cornbleet is a cooking teacher, coach, and author.  Her book, Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People, has sold over 150,000 copies. 

She is also the author of Raw For Dessert.

Known for professionally produced and engaging how-to cooking videos, Jenny’s DVD collections include Raw Food Made Easy, Raw in a Rush, and Raw Travel & Treats. Jennifer’s YouTube channel has over 1 million views.

Jennifer is a graduate of the Living Light Culinary Institute, where she was a lead instructor for over 15 years and personally trained over 1000 cooking teachers.

Jennifer has given entertaining and informative talks and demos from coast to coast in the United States as well as in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris, and London. Known as an engaging speaker and teacher, she has addressed crowds ranging from 20 to over 1,000.

In 2015, Jennifer hosted the wildly popular summits “Easy Real Meals: Healthy Meals that are Ridiculously Simple and Taste Great” and “The Tasty Life: How To Turn Your Passion for Healthy Food Into a Career You Love!” Both had audiences of over 8000 people.

Jennifer’s signature mentorship program is the Tasty Life Teacher Training. Each year through this program Jenny coaches a group of cooking teachers-in-the-making about how to find their unique vision and turn it into a fulfilling, successful business.

Jennifer’s email newsletter has over 35,000 readers. They look forward every week to her innovative new recipes, timesaving tips, and ideas that spark creativity in the kitchen.

Elaina Love covers topics about healing and upgrading your body, mind, and spirit through healthy food choices, fasting, cleansing, spiritual practices, positive mindset, and movement. Listeners will hear stories, scientific information, and interviews on these topic