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I am not an acupuncturist but this is just my opinion. Acupuncture is great for pain! It frees up the blockages of energy that could be causing the pain. So wherever the energy goes, the blood is able to go. Once you free up the energy with acupuncture, you are freeing up space for the blood to flow through there.

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Hello Alishia! As with any attempt at weight loss, you will need to burn more calories than you take in. A vegan diet that is based on whole foods, low energy density but high nutrient density, will certainly help with that!

When you eat whole plant foods that are naturally low in calories, low in saturated fat and high in fiber, it is easier to eat to satiety without over consuming more calories than your body needs. Beware of eating a vegan diet that consists of too many processed, salty or packaged foods (or vegan ice cream!) because that will work against your weight loss goals, as well as your overall health goals.

So in general, the answer to your question is yes, eating a whole food plant based vegan diet, low in fat/sugar/salt and low in oil is a healthy way to lose excess weight or maintain a healthy weight.

Absolutely. It opens up many channels and aligns your body. Even if you go into a yoga class fatigued you will find a renewed energy when you leave. But you will also have a calmer demeanor. It serves you on both levels.

It is important to look at your individual physiology to assess what is causing thyroid activity to be excessive. The thyroid is an integral part of the endocrine system and is influenced by other hormones, and is responsive to the needs of the body for adaptation, growth and metabolism. Many symptoms associated with thyroid imbalance are caused by a dysregulated activity of hormones other than simply T4 and T3.

Yes! I highly recommend seeing an ND for thyroid support. Have you been diagnosed with a specific disease?

You'll be reinforcing that information so that it will become a habit and creating a new program in your subconscious mind.

There are many therapeutic classes where they can specifically address that issue. A lot of times they use a strap to open the shoulder along with several poses.

Recognizing the first signs of anxiety can vary from person to person, but being aware of your breath and sensations on your stomach can help recognize before it takes over your emotions and mental state of being. First common signs include:Physical symptoms like shortness of breath or shallow breathing, increased heart rate, hands sweating, legs trembling, or difficulty in concentrating, Feeling restless, lethargic, tense, or on edge.Difficulty concentrating or feeling easily fatigued.Irritability or agitation. Experiencing excessive worry or fear about everyday situations.Changes in sleep patterns, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep.Avoidance of certain situations or activities due to fear or worry.If you notice these signs persistently interfering with your daily life, take a moment to nurture yourself, warmth baths, or sauna helps regulate, self massage, breathing exercises inhaling for 4 hold for 7 and exhale for 8 for 4 times taking small breaks in between. Nature walk to connect with your inner instinct, if symptoms persist it may be helpful to seek support from a health and wellness coach who focuses on holistic approaches. Let me know if anything I can help!

Our minds tend to think the same thoughts over and over again - and experts say that a great percentage of those thoughts are negative, which act like an irritant to our brain, nervous system and emotions. They are like weeds in a garden. Meditation is a 'Pause' in our lives - it gives us an opportunity to sit quietly and observe our thoughts rather than be in them. Once we observe our thoughts, we can notice the patterns, and identify which weeds we want to pull and what beautiful flowers or delicious vegetables we would like to plant instead. Over time, our minds become calmer, and then often our outer lives begin to reflect that calm as well.

If I am down, I go for a walk in Nature. That always does the trick.

This can be due to a variety of factors from an electrolyte imbalance to a problem the stems from the back. What have you done to assess the symptoms so far?

Hi Addy,

I just stumbled across this question and saw that nobody has ever answered you.
Hopefully, you have gotten your answers by now, but in case you haven't, I will try my best to answer it.
Major Depression is most often called Clinical Depression. or Major Depressive Disorder. There is a specific set of symptoms that a doctor would look for in a diagnosis. It also must have been going on for at least three weeks. People that suffer from clinical depression, tend to struggle with it for a long period of time.
As for Minor depression, I think there is still some dialogue going on over whether it differs from major depressive disorder in any clinically relevant ways. For the most part, it appears the symptoms are the same as clinical depression but less severe.

I hope this helps!

Regular Massage Therapy will keep your muscles properly relaxed and able to meet the demand you put upon them with training and actually running the distance. It's better than stretching which I strongly discourage before an athletic event because you train to build your muscles strength and much like a rubber band if you stretch the muscle out is looses it's explosive ability to kick it into high gear. Warm up and cool down yes. Stretch muscles to relax it and keep it's power with warming up!

First of all, I want you to know that you are not alone. Basically everyone has some degree of social anxiety.

Everyone wants connection, but it can be so scary. Remember that others are in the same boat as you even if you don't see it on the outside, so you already have that in common with them!

I find that it is really helpful to give our self a little pep talk before we enter a social situation.
Perhaps your scared inner child needs to hear:

-You have a lot of fun stories to share.
-People enjoy being around you.
-Going up to someone can be scary, but it might be really fun.
-You are so cool as you are. There is no need to be any particular way.

Maybe the part of you that is afraid needs to have permission from you:

-It is ok to not know what to say.
-It is ok to stand alone.
-It is ok if not everyone gets you. Be yourself anyways.
-You don't have to be perfect in every conversation.
-You don't have to be impress anyone. You are already awesome, no matter what!

As we are able to increase our self-esteem, social anxiety will not feel as powerful. A lot of our self-esteem is due to subconscious beliefs about our self.

Repetition is very important for upgrading our subconscious beliefs. Keep telling yourself how amazing you are.

After events, congratulate yourself for all the little risks you took like complimenting someone. Remind yourself how other people seemed to enjoy being around you.

Hope this helps...it helped me ;)

You're right! Mental health and gut health are inextricably linked. One of the best ways to support both mental and gut health is through a diet rich in a diverse combination of nutrient-dense foods. When we eat real, whole foods, we are giving our mind and body exactly what they need to function properly.

Eating real, whole foods is about simplifying our diets, going back to the basics, and giving our bodies what they are begging us for.

Here are some examples of real, whole, nutrient-dense foods:

Meat – focus on beef, poultry, turkey, lamb, pork, duck, including organ meats, especially liver, as it is the most nutrient-dense food on the planet. Pasture-raised and organic, if possible.
Fish- focus on smaller fatty fish, including salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, and herring. Wild caught, if possible.
Eggs – Free-range and organic, if possible.
Fruits – Organic, if possible.
Vegetables – Organic, if possible.
Nuts and Seeds – Organic, soaked and sprouted, if possible.
Healthy fats – ghee, coconut oil, olive oil, beef tallow. Organic and grass-fed (ghee and beef tallow), if possible.
Spices – turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, tarragon, cardamom, cumin, to name a few… there are hundreds out there!

You're smart to want to keep your blood glucose in control. To answer your questions...
1. Only eat in the morning if you are hungry. Intermittent fasting is a great way to lower blood sugar long-term.
2. Yes. Eat fresh fruit. There's no limit on fruit.
3. Meat contributes to high blood glucose.
4. Yes, exercise. It is natural insulin meaning that it lowers blood glucose.
5. Running and lifting are great exercises.

Medical Massage could help your hamstrings flexibility. Drink plenty of water through out the day, in which I always suggest at least 2 Liters. I am a Sports Massage Specialist and following a great lymphatic drain and releasing potential trigger points cold help as well. A foam roller is just mediocre work compared to what a skilled CMT would do. All these will help lengthen your tight muscles and relax your nervous system. www.HWHMobileMassage.com

A protein shake will be a good option.

This is my area of expertise and how I live, assisting individuals in reversing aging, often shedding a decade in the process. I achieve this by implementing a method that allows the body to heal itself as intended by God. Our bodies possess an inherent intelligence that strives for optimal healing. When we live in harmony with natural laws and biblical principles, both body and mind naturally undergo a cycle of rejuvenation. Our bodies are designed for longevity, yet today, many succumb not to old age but to preventable and treatable chronic degenerative diseases. Through my four-month process, most individuals report feeling and appearing ten years younger. I advise against fad diets or gimmicks; instead, I rely on science, chemistry, and proven principles. This approach is not only repeatable but also yields consistent and remarkable results.