Health And Wellness Blogs

As we move into September the weather starts to get dry and windy.  What is going on outside your body, is also going on inside.  To combat the dryness it is useful to ingest moistening, sweet herbs.  Ashwagandha is a tonic for drained adrenals, replenishing your storehouse of energy so you can be productive and alert.  This root is the perfect herb for fall insomnia because it has sleep-inducing qualities.  It grounds and soothes your nervous system and relaxes your body and mind so that you can drift easily into sleep even while thoughts turn over in your mind.  Thanks to the rejuvenating and repairing abilities, your sleep will become more potent so you wake up fresh and strong.  Ashwaganda means “strength of a horse,” which suggests that it will make you feel strong, sturdy and focused when you are feeling tired in the middle of the day

Opting for a plant-based protein every now and then could help you live longer.  A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine found that people who substituted just 3% of their animal protein per YEAR with a veggie alternative had lower mortality rates.  So once in a while break out the bean burritos!

Don't accept fatigue as the price of a full life!  As the kids go back to school and we find ourselves trying to get back into a routine, we may find ourselves a wee bit tired.  Aim to eat two of these edible energizers daily: 

• Oats-one cup eaten at breakfast will help stabilize blood sugar all day.
• Salmon-3 oz. provide a hefty dose of protein will speed up metabolism and increase energy.
• Almonds-1/3 cup are packed with magnesium, which helps convert sugar into energy.
• Quinoa-1/2 cup cooked. Protein and amino acids in this gluten-free grain aid in muscle repair.
• Avocado-1/2 will lower inflammation linked to fatigue causing conditions.
• Blueberries-1/2 cup contain potent antioxidants that combat free radicals that can injure cells and lead to fatigue.
• Goji berries-1/4 cup may help improve blood flow and alertness.
• Lentils-1/2 cup cooked are high in fiber and help regulate sugar levels while their selenium enhances mood.

Next week we will all be settled, in the meantime take care to keep your energy levels up and avoid the fall colds.