7 Daily Habits For A Healthy Gut
7 DAILY HABITS FOR A HEALTHY GUT
15 / MARCH / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
WANT TO KNOW HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHY GUT AND KEEP IT THAT WAY?
It’s probably not what you’d think, and some of these may surprise you with just how easy they are… Small things done consistently, is what makes the biggest difference!
HERE ARE MY TOP 7 DAILY HABITS FOR A HEALTHY GUT
- BOWEL MOVEMENT(S)
Having a daily bowel movement - this is a non-negotiable to keep the gut clean and healthy, it means you are eliminating toxins and your detoxification pathways are open (and if this isn’t happening for you, DM me!) - BONE BROTH
A morning mug of bone broth before I start my day helps line my gut with nutrients to support a healthy gut lining and feed my good bugs! There are so many benefits of bone broth, read about it here - BELLY BREATHING
Deep belly breathing to activate my rest, digest, reproduce and repair system (PNS), if you are living in fight or flight (often unknowingly), you will be chest breathing. This takes blood away from your digestive system and can actually lead to bloating, indigestion, and other gut issues. - EXERCISE
Regular movement = regular movement, and I mean that quite literally, get your body moving so your bowels do too! Even if you are just going for a 30 minute walk daily it will really support your gut and how it functions! - PROBIOTICS
I personally choose to take probiotics on the regular to keep growing the diversity and richness of my gut microbiome (aka increase the amount + quality of my good bugs). But quality is important… if you aren’t sure where to start, DM me! - FIBRE
Fibre is the toothbrush for your gut, you don’t want any plaque building up (yes that happens in your gut, not just your teeth)... So adding a regular serve of leafy greens and other non-starchy veggies to main meals keeps you regular - WATER
Drinking 3L + of water each day keeps your body hydrated so the cells can communicate effectively, and it also keeps your stools flowing regularly, we aren’t a fan of constipation around here!
*BONUS HABIT* I have also been loving the addition of @mitchells.nz gut supporting teas, having ‘digest well’ in the morning and ‘digest soothe’ before bed to help me unwind!
FINAL THOUGHTS
All of these habits continue to make sure that I am managing my gut health, keeping my body in a state of flow and allowing my body to keep having a regular healthy bowel movement each day so I can absorb my nutrients and have the energy to thrive!
What ONE habit are you going to add to your day to help your gut health? Let me know in the comments below!
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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1 / MARCH / 2023
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Co-author: Nicky Skinner
There should be a warning when this medication is handed out like candy that there's a whole host of other side effects that can quite literally make you feel like a completely different person
"a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association of over one million women showed that women who began the pill were more likely to be prescribed an antidepressant"
- Dr Jolene Brighten - Beyond the Pill
This highlights that the pill contributes to far more than just mood swings when it comes to our mental health…
OTHER SIDE EFFECTS
However this isn’t the only side effect/symptom(s) that aren't made abundantly clear (that should be), others include:
- anxiety
- increased incidence of depression
- weight gain
- insomnia
- low mood/mood swings
- migraines/headaches
- painful sex, vaginal dryness
- thyroid imbalances
- low libido
- nutrient depletion; vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
- clitoral shrinkage
- skin issues
- hair loss
- leaky gut
- intensifies blood clot risks
- increases risk of breast, cervical and liver cancers
- triggers autoimmune disease
- increase risk of diabetes
... even partner attraction can be altered!
The pill is also associated in decreased stress response, particularly with cortisol imbalances making women less able to cope with stress, decreasing memory function and increasing brain fog
"...should be warning women that they could get depressed on the pill"
- Sarah Hill pHD from her book This Is Your Brain On Birth Control
The pill tends to be handed out to women with symptoms or conditions such as breakthrough bleeding, dysmenorrhoea, poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, acne and ovarian cysts as a ONE SIZE FITS ALL SOLUTION
When in reality, it shuts down your natural hormone production and the communication between your brain and ovaries - which actually makes matters worse!
FINAL THOUGHTS
Women shouldn't have to change who they are to protect against pregnancy 🙅🏼♀️, and we should be told this is a possibility when we are offered this medication! 🚨
Research shows that over 58% of women go on the pill for reasons other than birth control! 😳 Most probably because they were told this will 'balance your hormones' or 'fix your periods' 🤦🏼♀️
This is what we like to call 'the BANDAID 🩹 effect' ... where unlike FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE where the ROOT CAUSE is address, we just slap a bandaid over something that needs stitches!
When we really should be asking the question WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?! 🧐
Why are my periods 🩸 heavy?
Why am I getting breakthrough bleeding?
Why are my cycles irregular?
Why am I tired 😴 all the time?
Why do I get mood 🙃 swings?
This is where it can be easy to blame your doctor, but most often they are just taught that this pill is the solution for any kind of hormonal problem in women 😅
Please see a qualified practitioner if you are wanting to come off the pill, if you are not sure where to look feel free to comment or DM me for support and guidance in the right direction! 💕
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
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Every year we want to be our best selves, but often a lack of preparation lets us down! Which is why taking charge of your health early in the year is key to setting yourself up for success!!
Take yourself through these 3 steps to make sure you're starting the year with your healthiest foot forward.
3 STEPS TO A HEALTHIER BODY
1. CLAIM YOUR GOALS
And NO I'm not talking about your new year's resolutions, but actual goals... What symptoms do you want to be free of? How do you want to feel in your body? Define what your healthiest self actually looks like… then make a plan to get there!
If you claim them, write them down, make a vision board and then make a plan, you are keeping your mind focused on what you want to achieve. To quote Tony Robbins here ‘where focus goes, energy flows’. In other words, whatever you put your attention on is more likely to become a reality, so get super clear on what is it you want!
2. CREATE HEALTHY HABITS
Too often we go in with an all or nothing approach, like signing up to the gym and training everyday for the first couple of weeks, then burning our bodies out or injuring ourselves sets us back or to a complete halt
Pick no more than 3 new habits, and be REALISTIC with them. Maybe it's going to the gym 3 x week, preparing your meals in advance and meditating daily, but make sure it is something that feels doable and just a little outside your comfort zone.
Then pick a time and pop it as a recurring event in your calendar so it actually happens, and you can progress and increase from there. Trying to do everything all at once is a recipe for failure (take it from me - I learnt that the hard way). Let’s first build momentum and then keep progressing!
3. EAT WHOLE REAL FOODS
A healthier body is one that isn't inflamed, in pain or highly symptomatic - and this really does start with your food. Eating food that grew in the ground, walked on the earth, and is as close to nature as possible is a real food... Tell you what you don't see growing on a farm
A field of bagels!
Put it this way, the less processed the less inflammatory, it really is that simple. You don't have to overhaul your entire pantry, start slow, make some swaps and increase your greens, you'll be amazed at how much better you feel.
Take a slower trip around your supermarket (btw I say AROUND because the perimeter is where you will find the REAL food). Plan you meals before you go, read the ingredients on the ‘food’ you pick up, and get curious about what you’re really putting into your body.
BONUS STEP: GET TO THE ROOT CAUSE!!
If you've been struggling with your health, and really aren't sure where to start, or you feel like there is something deeper going on in your body and you just want some answers… Check out my FREE root cause quiz, filled with tips, tricks and action steps to help your body step into your healthiest self - because when we heal from the root, we heal for good!
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
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7 Ways To Naturally Boost Your Immune System
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7 WAYS TO NATURALLY BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
And how I am supporting mine whilst having long C*VID
1. Ice Baths/Cold Showers
These have an extremely positive effect on the immune system, enhancing detoxification, reducing pain and inflammation, and research supports even 30 seconds of cold showering daily reduced sick days by 29%
Recommendation - finish your daily shower with 30 seconds of cold water
2. Saunas
Saunas also support our detoxification pathways flushing our blood without producing extra metabolic waste, enhances sleep, increases immune activity, anti-inflammatory response and autophagy (cells destroying/breaking the parts of them that are damaged or abnormal)
Recommendation - 3 x week for 20 minutes
3. Probiotics
Supplementing with probiotics is amazing for immune support as they can inhibit growth of the pathogens (bad bugs), and compete for the nutrients the pathogens need to survive. We also know that 70% of the immune system lives in the gut and not having enough good guys can leave us wide open to infection
Recommendation - 3 month dose of high quality probiotic with at least 10 billion CFU's, @bepurewellness do a great over the counter one
4. Exercise
Regular exercise helps regulate the immune system as anti-inflammatory cytokines (immune-modulating agents) are released, and lymphatic system is increased supporting detoxification, and elimination as well as building resilience
Recommendation - moderate intensity exercise for no more than 90 minutes (5 - 7 x week)
5. Sunshine
Or more importantly the vitamin D we get from sunshine is reported to have significant effects on the immune system, from reducing inflammation, releasing antimicrobial peptides, and reducing incidence of respiratory infections
Recommendation - 10 to 30 minutes of sun exposure (without sunscreen), a few times per week
6. Sleep
Or lack thereof has a significant impact on how well your immune system functions, studies show whilst adequate sleep promotes healthy immune system function, one way of which promoting your immunological memory, lack of sleep disrupts the immune system and can cause more inflammation and decrease its function
Recommendation - 7 - 9 hours per night, more if you are sick or recovering from illness
7. Whole real foods
Our bodies require a huge number of micro and macronutrients to support our immune system and oxidative stress. Studies reported that infection and incidence of illness decreased through consuming vitamins and minerals through whole real food sources
Recommendation - consume a diet rich in a variety of colour, fruits and veggies from natural sources daily
ARE YOU READY TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Where will you start with boosting your immune system? Let me know in the comments below
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
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Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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