After battling postpartum depression for the last 3 years I am finally feeling more like myself. I can attest to the yeast cleanse, adding supplements, bio-identical hormone therapy, and diet changes to recovering from my severe depression, ADD symptoms, and low energy. Thank you to Dr. McManus, Nancy & the team. -Veronica
I was NOT going to follow the yeast cleanse diet. I thought it was completely absurd and unrealistic. Besides, I was already eating pretty clean. I tried to get out of it. I was willing to do everything else. Just not the diet. Once I met with the nutritionist I was intrigued and thought why not try it. I was so tired of feeling bad. Week one was pretty easy once I figured everything out. Week two was TOUGH!!! But once I hit week three I never looked back. I feel amazing. My stomach has not hurt at all. It was hurting all the time. I felt bloated more days than I did not. Amazingly issues went away that I never expected to be related to food. I felt like I haven’t felt in years. I had been wearing a boot for foot pain off and on for months. A friend of mine who is a physical therapist said, “you need to cut sugar out of your diet. It’s inflamed.” I laughed at her and told her that was crazy. I walked in Dr. McManus’ office with that same boot on. By week three I had zero foot pain. That is right I said zero foot pain. No throbbing at night when I lie down. No pain wearing flip flops. I couldn’t believe it. They were right. I am so glad they convinced me to try it. You have nothing to lose. I am staying on the diet for life! Nothing I have eaten is worth going back to how I used to feel. Every time I am tempted I ask myself “Is it really worth feeling bad?” 99%of the time it is not.
Do the yeast cleanse. You won’t regret it!
Susie S.
In every step of my life journey, one message resounds over and over again. What we eat really does matter. The optimal function of the human body is in every way dependent on our daily food choices. There is no question in my mind that when we don’t eat well, we are promoting dysfunction and disease rather than optimal function. Good nutrition applies to getting a good night’s sleep, too! Read on to learn about foods that promote sleep.
There are a number of essential amino acids that the human body needs but cannot produce – the reason for being called “essential” is that we must consume them in our diet. One such amino acid is called tryptophan. Tryptophan is the required building block for the human body to produce serotonin in the gut and central nervous system, which is then delivered to the pineal gland in the brain to produce and release melatonin, our natural regulator of the sleep cycle.
The goal is to promote sleep by promoting the production of serotonin and, therefore, melatonin by ensuring our diet is rich in tryptophan. Here are some tryptophan rich choices to consider, especially as the sun sets and you consume your last meal of the day.
Most of these tryptophan rich food sources fall in line very well with TWIHW’s recommended dietary choices. We do recommend gluten free grain choices in modest portions to avoid excessive elevation of insulin levels as well as non-genetically modified (Non-GMO) foods and organic options wherever possible. Be aware of your food sensitiveness and allergies avoiding those foods to which you have an adverse reaction, which would keep you wide awake anyway to be sure!
It is also worthy of note that alcohol, dark chocolate, coffee, sugary foods, spicy foods and highly processed fatty foods are well known to interrupt a good night of sleep. Sugar is especially disruptive because it causes a dramatic rise in blood sugar which, when it drops later, will cause you to wake up. Additionally, excessive sugar floating in the blood during sleep is damaging in terms of inflammation, congestion, oxidative stress and fat storage.
What we eat will determine just how sweet your dreams can be!
savory oats and salmon
Having trouble sleeping? Try this savory oats and salmon recipe for better sleep.
Serves 4
Preparation: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
1. Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan on medium-low for 1 minute. Add oats and onion and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in boiling water. Immediately reduce heat to low and simmer oats about 25 minutes, checking to see if oats are just getting tender but not too soft.
2. Let oats stand and thicken for 2 minutes before gently stirring/tossing in the remaining ingredients. Divide salmon-oat hash among 4 plates and garnish with dill if desired.
Serving Suggestion : Pair with a fresh, spinach salad.
Nutrients per serving (1/2 cup oats, 4 oz salmon, ½ cup vegetables)
Calories: 266, Total Fat: 9g, Carbs: 22g, Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 6 g, Protein: 24g.
From www.cleaneatingmag.com/recipes/20-minutes-or-less/salmon-oat-hash-with-celery-apple/
Achieving quality sleep is fundamental to our level of health and wellness. While we realize there are exceptions to every rule and circumstances to consider, we do advise against prescription or over the counter sleep aids as a routine solution to insomnia. Rather, we want to explore the root causes of the problem and correct those areas whenever possible. Because there are many reasons for a reduction in serotonin/melatonin production related to aging, stress, digestive and lifestyle factors, we often use a variety of natural supplements to support imbalances and deficiencies that can disrupt sleep. It is important to remember, too, that supplementation needs to be consistent and given time to correct imbalances and deficiencies. This often requires a little more patience. With guidance and support from your healthcare provider, we recommend any of the following sleep-enhancing supplements, alone or in combination, to aid in improving sleep quality:
These sleep-enhancing supplements are available at The Woodlands Institute.
Warning: Please consult a health care professional before using these products.
Most likely, without really being aware of it, you have experienced essential oils in your food for a long time. Chewing gum is one example. Candy makers have been long time users of essential oils, though the quality and health benefits of these oils is arguable. When you use pure, superior quality essential oils in food preparation, however, you not only add delicious flavor, but also increase the healthful benefits of your food.
Essential oils that come from edible plants are safe and perfectly suited to enhancing the flavor and health benefits of the foods you prepare every day. The essential oils that have been listed as GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) by the FDA include:
Basil, Bergamot, Cassia, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime Melissa, Melaleuca, Marjoram, Myrrh, Oregano, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thyme, Vertiver, White Fir, Wild Orange, and Yling Ylang.
The simplest way to begin incorporating essential oils into your everyday food preparation is to substitute the companion essential oil for the dried herb, spice, fruit zest or juice used in your recipe. The most important thing to remember when using high grade, essential oils is that they are undiluted and extremely potent. For example, one drop or less may be enough to flavor a big pot or bowl of your favorite recipe. Only 2 drops of an essential oil is equivalent to a 2-ounce bottle of dried herbs! So remembering the potency is important. A very good “rule of thumb” when working with essential oils to flavor food is to start with only one drop of essential oil and check taste. You can always add another drop if needed. Another good practice if a recipe calls for less than a teaspoon of an herb or spice is to use the “Toothpick Method”. Take a toothpick and dip it into the center of the dripper cap wetting it with essential oil, then stir the recipe with the toothpick to release the essential oil. This is the ideal practice for hot or spicy herbs such as basil, cinnamon bark, clove, ginger, marjoram, oregano, sage, rosemary, thyme, and coriander as one tablespoon of these dried herbs is usually equal to about ½ to 1 drop of the essential oil companion. Essential oils for lemon, lime, orange and tangerine can easily replace the zest of one fruit by using 8-14 drops of companion essential oil. Finally, be aware that high heat can evaporate the essential oils used in the recipe, so if it involves high heat cooking, get that done first and then add in your essential oil right before serving. Because basil, oregano and rosemary are very strong, they work very well with a low temperature simmering for a time to release their fragrant bouquet.
In our wellness journey, we are always seeking opportunities to increase antioxidants, detoxify and cleanse the body, improve digestion, beat fatigue and brain fog, relax and reduce stress, relieve pain and reduce inflammation and irritation. How exciting to know that we can support our wellness journey while also making our food please our sense of taste and smell through the use of high grade essential oils in our culinary endeavors!
Source: http://www.eondreamteam.com/using-doterras-essential-oils-for-cooking
Essential Oils
Essential oils have been used throughout history by many cultures for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. With growing scientific validation and expanding markets for natural approaches to healing and wellness, interest in the use of essential oils is on the rise. Essential oils are natural compounds found in seeds, bark, stems, roots, and flowers of plants. Their constituents include naturally occurring chemical structures that offer a variety of favorable effects including anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, cancer cell inhibitors, antiseptic, sedative, mood enhancing, antispasmodic, and fever-reducing, just to name a few. Known for their aromatic properties, essential oils can be applied in three different methods: aromatically diffused, applied topically to the skin or taken internally in supplements, food or beverages. They are very popular fragrances in many natural body care products and soaps.
Just as our food can be over processed and chemically damaged, it is important to seek out high quality, properly extracted essential oils. The highest quality oils will be extracted using the lowest heat and pressure needed to release the valuable oil. Too little heat and pressure will not release the oil, however too much heat and pressure will fracture the chemical composition of the oil and alter its therapeutic value. It is also important that essential oils be extracted from healthy, properly harvested plants of the correct species and age to get the quality therapeutic grade essential oil extract.
Essential oils are naturally safe and have few, if any, undesirable side effects when used as directed. It is very important to understand, however, that with regard to essential oils, more is not better. Essential oils are highly concentrated, some more so than others, and they are used in very small amounts for optimal results. It is wise to learn about each kind of oil, its effects, and the effective methods of application to avoid irritating skin or using too much. For example, Peppermint Oil can be used effectively to refresh the mouth, cool the body when overheated or mixed with Lavender oil to calm stress and tension. But it is also important to know if you are breastfeeding that Peppermint Oil can also dry up milk production. This example points to the importance of learning and gaining understanding of individual oils. Another key point is that not all essential oils can be ingested internally. An excellent resource to learn about essential oils is a book called Modern Essentials: A Contemporary Guide To The Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils, published by Aroma Tools. Your own copy of the book can be ordered through our office at TWIHW.
With so many oils available and an endless number of combinations and applications, why not get started? We recommend that the novice choose two or three of the most popular and useful oils and practice with them first. Easy oils to begin with include lemon, lavender, and peppermint. For example, Citrus Limon (lemon essential oil) can be used in the following ways:
As you can see, essential oils can provide a healthy alternative to chemically toxic products such as fragranced room sprays and candles, personal care products and household cleaning products. They can also be used in recipes and applied to the body to restore, heal, and protect. Come see us at TWIHW to see our selection, and start using essential oils in your wellness journey.
7 years ago, mere weeks after the birth of my son, Doctors shared the news of a dreaded diagnosis of an Autoimmune Disease called Rheumatoid Arthritis. That was the reason that I could no longer type a sentence on a keyboard or worse…button my 3 week old baby’s onesie! I would now have take a series of toxic and debilitating medications for the rest of my life?
No, I met Dr. McManus. I was recommended to seek a third referral from a Holistic Doctor who didn’t believe in treating the symptoms through medication, but rather diagnosing and treating the root cause!
Dr. McManus, convinced I did not have RA, put me on a Yeast Cleanse and my life was forever changed! Indeed, I did not have RA, rather was a victim of my own lifestyle. New diagnosis: Food Allergies?! I believed I was relatively healthy…exercised a lot and ate “right”. What I learned from Dr. McManus and her incredible Staff was an invaluable way of accomplishing overall great health through “varied” nutrition, supplements and hormone balance.
7 years ago I was given a bleak (and inaccurate) diagnosis by traditional doctors that would have cost me a fortune in unnecessary medications with terrible side effects. Today I am happy and healthy and forever grateful that I sought that “third” opinion from a Doctor who truly cares about her patients!
THANK YOU, Dr. McManus, I am forever indebted!
Michelle
yummy!
Mix all ingredients well and use as a salad dressing, or topping for fish, as well as steamed or grilled vegetables such as asparagus or grilled tomato. Adjust the number of drops of lemon oil to suit your taste.
*available for purchase at TWIHW
no more mosquitos!
Terrashield is a unique blend of essential oils including Lemon Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora), Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), and 12 other carefully balanced oils blended in a base of 100% pure fractionated coconut oil.
To make this natural insect repellent, place 10 to 30 drops (you can start light and add more drops as needed) of doTERRA Terrashield essential oil blend in a 4 ounce spray bottle of distilled water. Apply a fine mist to all exposed areas of skin to repel insects. For stronger effect, you can dab the undiluted blend directly onto wrists and ankles and other areas.*
*Please be aware that essential oils can cause skin sensitivity in some individuals. Be sure to check ingredients and avoid if you have known allergies to any of the ingredients. If unsure, or tend to be very sensitive, you can test the product on a small area of the skin first. Additionally, consult your medical provider if you are pregnant or nursing before using.
Terrashield and a 4 ounce glass spray bottle are available at TWIHW.
*The product information provided is for educational purposes and is not intended as either diagnosis or treatment of any disease, nor does it replace professional medical advice.
*Warning: Please consult a health care professional before using these products.