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#SleepDeprivation, #SleepBulimia Why are we so sleep-deprived? Instead of obeying our normal biological rhythms and internal clocks, we follow our social clocks and stay awake much longer than we should. Sleep deprivation is a real problem and has significant health ramifications. Many of us are familiar with the general mental effects of chronic fatigue from sleep deprivation. We feel mentally slow, can't concentrate, and can't remember things. These are legitimate symptoms because the brain is not transmitting signals as quickly when you are tired, and sleep is when the brain creates new neural pathways to create memories and retain data. However, continued fatigue can have even more significant impacts on the brain, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. Have you ever experienced a micro-sleep, (momentarily falling asleep), while at your desk working or worse yet while driving? Besides the immediate danger of a car crash, there are other ways sleep deprivation affects our health. We know that lack of sleep affects our minds, but did you know that it can increase the risk of developing heart disease by a whopping 48% too? Multiple studies show the effects of poor sleep on blood pressure levels and inflammation levels. Both of which can increase the risk of plaque formation and potential heart attacks and strokes. Is it any wonder that the incidence of heart attacks peak the Monday after the Daylight Savings change in the fall? Or that three recent large scale studies have determined that averaging less than 5 hours of sleep a night results in a 15% decrease in life expectancy? 6,7,8 The decrease in overall life expectancy is also due to the digestive impacts of sleep deprivation. Obesity risk is 50% higher for people who average less than 5 hours of sleep a night. Lack of sleep increases the hunger hormone ghrelin and decreases the appetite control hormone leptin. So we crave more high calorie salty, starchy, and sweet foods. Both for the instant sugar energy and because our hormones are not functioning correctly. Lack of sleep increases our cortisol levels and insulin levels after meals. Both hormones promote fat storage. It is hard not to see the relationship between being chronically sleep-deprived and having 67% of the American population overweight. 6,7,8 So when we don't get enough sleep, our blood pressure increases, our weight increases and then our immune system crashes too. When we sleep, we release specific immune system proteins called cytokines that decrease inflammation and fight viruses and bacteria. The lack of these particular cytokines increases pain levels and causes a three-fold increase in catching a cold. Lack of sleep also decreases natural killer cells, which may increase the risk of certain cancers. Studies have shown that sleep deprivation can lead to as much as a 36% increased chance of colorectal cancer. Staying up late and binge-watching television may not be the best thing for our health, but we all probably do it sometimes. I know I'm guilty. If we keep forcing ourselves to stay awake and damaging our bodies, we may get that eternal sleep sooner than we expect. I know that being asleep for a third of our life seems excessive, but what are we missing out on when we force ourselves to stay awake? ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Video References -- see blog article -- https://guideposttowellnessllc.liveeditaurora.com/service/blog/view?id=110806 Sleep Salon Review -- https://youtu.be/OoPY8JxFDn8 Importance of Sleep https://youtu.be/olUnOiNm96o ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

This is an honest review of a supplement I have taken myself. I share with you how I decided to try the product and how my husband I did with the product. This is a very reputable company and I have gotten supplements from them in the past. This product may work great for some folks, but it did not work for me or my husband. I am getting ready to contact the customer and send it back for a refund. Hope folks find this review helpful. I apologize but it turns out the video did not properly save and load, I will be retaping and publishing part 2 of the review soon! I would love to hear from folks that have used the product, pros and cons. Send your comments please. Would love to hear form you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.advancedbionutritionals.com/Amino-Acid-Supplements/Perfect-Amino-Tablets.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

Science has proven that the contents of our thoughts and emotions directly and immediately influence our biochemistry. We can consciously influence and direct the body’s output of health chemical information through mindfulness, meditation, and visualization.There has been a 700% increase in the studies of mindfulness based stress reduction since 2003. Mindfulness training and support is not being offered in over 700 medical centers in the US and around the world as the affects of stress on wellness, health and disease becomes more apparent. Harvard Medical School states that numerous studies show • Improved physical health by having a general pain-lowering effect, lowering inflammation and blood sugar, improving immune function blood pressure and heart health and encouraging general self-care • Increased happiness and life satisfaction by lowering stress and emotional distress • Improved emotional resiliency, which also helps combat stress and anxiety • Improved mental health by triggering the release of antidepressant and mood-regulating chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and oxytocin, while inhibiting the stress hormone cortisol • Improved sleep which can have far-reaching benefits for physical and mental health Mindfulness is as simple as NOT thinking about what has happened in the past, not worrying about what might happen in the future, but only focusing on RIGHT NOW. When thoughts of other things break through your mindfulness, simply shoo them away and say, I’ll think about that another time, and then refocus on your mindful activity. You can do ANY activity in a mindful way • Walking / Hiking • Dancing • Yoga / Qi Gong / Tai Chi • Eating • Being Intimate • Doing dishes or other chores Just remember, there is no Right or Wrong way to be mindful. Try different activities until you find what works for you. Start as simple as 5 minutes a day. Check out my video on the Mindfulness Challenge below. Mindfulness Challenge - https://youtu.be/3W15ZqAg4WQ Healthy Habits - https://youtu.be/5f0NFvk2_sg ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

#GetAutoimmuneStrong, #ExercisewithLupus Some of you may already know that I love this program, Get Autoimmune Strong! I wanted to do an update video showing the new format and let you know that Level 5 is great and I'm really seeing improved strength in all areas. Andrea said that Level 6 will be out soon and I'm very excited about it too. The workouts know really feel more like exercise but I'm tolerating them well and actually getting some muscles and get stronger. I have noticed that my balance is really improved and I'm definitely pushing myself with added weight and reps to the workouts as they are. I look forward to getting into Level 6 and provide you guys an update. I really recommend this program for anyone who has not exercised for a long time or really at all, or have been working through any autoimmune disorder or chronic disease. I would love to hear your thoughts! https://www.getautoimmunestrong.com/?via=g2w ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.getautoimmunestrong.com/?via=g2w ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

Meet one of my cats, Chico. Isn't he handsome? I cannot imagine my life without pets, and yes that is pets with an "s", plural! I counted it up and I have only been without at least one pet about 8 out of 50 years. Most of the time we have at least two as my parents always wanted their dogs to have a "buddy". I even did that with my first cat and made sure to get another cat so he wouldn't be lonely. Almost all of my pets have been some kind of rescue, but I really think they have rescued us at times. I think that having pets helped my Dad after Vietnam and later in life, he outlived many doctors expectations. Could it be that he felt needed and loved by all those pets. I also know that we rescued a puppy named we named Carolina from dying on a riverbank, but she rescued my Mum after my Dad died. I know that not everyone feels the way I do about animals and I especially know that having a pet is a responsibility and sometimes when we aren't well, we may not be up to the extra work and sometimes stress. In those cases, I think that YouTube videos of kittens and puppies or Animal Planet shows, or trips to a cat cafe or something can still be done to allow the healing nature of animal contact. I would love to hear your healing animal experiences. Do you have Florence "Furringale" in your life? Share your comments below! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/health-benefits/index.html https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2018/02/power-pets https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/dogs_ptsd.asp ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

I wanted to share this Master Intention meditation that I found. This is not my own meditation, but it is a great example of a way to start your day! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

A good morning starts the night before! Having good evening habits around going to bed at the same time, limiting technology and watching what you eat before bed can all help you sleep better and wake up more rested. Here are a few more tips for setting the tone of your day, try a few on to see how they fit with your lifestyle. Like going to bed, try to get up the same time each day, even on your weekends. (I know I don't always do the best with this one myself.) Also don't hit that snooze if you can help it. But before you even get out of bed you can start the day on a positive note by doing a gratitude exercise, doing deep breathing exercises, and setting your intention to have a productive, patient, creative, happy, "fill-in-the-blank" kind of day. Remind yourself that every day can be your favorite holiday as far as the anticipation and enjoyment is concerned. I think of my brother as a little boy on Christmas mornings to fill myself with that childlike wonder of the day. Once you get out of bed, drinking a glass of water and getting some morning sunlight are also great morning routines to work into your day. Try to stay away from email, news, and work for an hour or so to allow yourself some time to do something more enjoyable. All of these ideas and more in the video help you take control of your day in a positive way. We cannot control how the day will go overall, but a good morning habit can help with our stress management and overall resilience. What are your favorite morning rituals to have a great day? ------------------------------------------------------------------ Making your Bedroom Better for Sleep Video: https://youtu.be/aA_nhFywXVU Better Bedtime Routines: https://youtu.be/0yJDR7eIv6Q Creating Healthy Habits: https://youtu.be/5f0NFvk2_sg ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

We have all heard of the 10,000 steps a day goal, but not everyone realizes that for most of us about 2,000 steps is about ONE mile of walking. If you are just starting to move more, then you want to make sure you don't hurt yourself by going from coach potato to 10,000 steps over night. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity (which includes brisk walking) a week. That averages out to be about 30 minutes of brisk walking each day, which can be around 2 miles a day for most people. So you are probably wondering, what is a brisk pace? Well that depends on the individual, but a good guide is if you can have a conversation with some effort, and if you walk any faster you will feel "breathless". So if you can talk in short sentences, that is great, and that will be a different pace for each person. A few other things to consider before doing a regular walking routine are: - Get the right gear! Make sure you have good shoes and if you have any joint issues, consider getting a professional to help you choose a good walking shoe customized for you. This also includes dressing for the elements and the time of day, to include safety and reflective gear. - Take and drink water, before, during and after walking. Hydration is important for your muscles and joints. - Check out your walking course carefully. If you have mobility issues, ensure you are walking on a solid flat surface, perhaps a treadmill, outdoor track or a mall or shopping center. - Warm up and cool down, gradually increase your pace to get muscles and joints loosened up. Also ensure you cool down, don't go for a walk and plop down and sit without cooling down. - Gently stretch your muscles before and after walking. I'll be doing some stretching recommendation videos soon. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://GuidepostToWellnessLLC.com/pages/contact Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellnessllc.com/pages/about-me1 ------------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20046261 https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/walking-your-steps-to-health https://blog.fitbit.com/should-you-really-take-10000-steps-a-day/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/20/walking-health-speed-duration/2936233/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

Good sleep is priceless. Sleep is fundamental for anyone with an autoimmune disorder and for everyone's overall wellness. I don't know about anyone else, but I love to sleep and quality sleep is fundamental to my health. Actually, sleep is fundamental to everyone's health. Sleep is even more fundamental for anyone with an autoimmune disorder. However, the challenge of getting and staying asleep when you are in a flare can be hard to overcome. I've used prescription sleep aids in the past but I prefer to use less invasive products like Sleep Salon's brain entrainment audios. What is really telling about this product is that the entire user manual is available for you to review before even trying the product. The link is below and you can see how the product can be customized for your individual sleep challenges. Then you have their money-back guarantee! So if it doesn't work, then just get your refund. But give it a try and see if you don't find that when you sleep better, you feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. Click here for more information on Sleep Salon: http://www.sleepsalon.com/?a=Guide2Well https://www.sleepsalon.com/userguide.pdf #sleepsalon #sleepbetter #qualitysleep #sleeplikeababy #brainentrainment ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

Both Mindfulness and Gratitude have amazing stress reduction and healing qualities. Here is a way to have both in just 8 short minutes a day. Check out some of the benefits of mindfulness and gratitude below. Effects of Chronic Stress - https://youtu.be/n938k0pdWmA Benefits of Mindfulness - https://youtu.be/VmQ3GKVDTYo Health Benefits of Gratitude - https://youtu.be/0-cc-KeVI50 How Gratitude Heals - https://youtu.be/awqXMeSwndI Gratitude 1,2,3 - https://youtu.be/1X2OgRmCIyc ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

I ordered this book almost THREE YEARS ago and just started reading it. I am hooked and just have to share what I am discovering.... This makes me feel angry, disappointed, vindicated, and in some ways relieved to find out that there are a lot of factors being used by the commercial food industries to trick us into eating more. So, no wonder it is so hard to drop weight, make healthy choices, etc. Well, knowledge is power and this book by Brian Wansink, PhD will remove the blinders and help us all fight back and combat mindless eating. This is not an affiliate link, it is just a GREAT book, that will help every "dieter" out there. https://www.amazon.com/Mindless-Eating-More-Than-Think/dp/0553384481/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V0KIDNW4DV0L&keywords=mindless+eating+by+brian+wansink&qid=1561228381&s=gateway&sprefix=mindless+%2Caps%2C307&sr=8-1 Here is another great resource about how critical environment is to making changes. James Clear is a great resource for habit information. https://jamesclear.com/power-of-environment ________________________________________________________________________ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ________________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

#EatStopEat, #IntermittentFasting Fasting may seem like the newest hype in the fitness and weight loss world, but it is not. Fasting has been a part of human evolution and human religion. We evolved to be able to withstand periods of low to no food intake due to changes in the seasons and food availability. Fasting has also been a common practice with various religions. Fasting with the "Eat, Stop, Eat" method of fasting from Brad Pilon's book, is about as simple as you get. In a nutshell you abstain from all food for 24 hrs, 1-2 times a week. You also need to ensure you are doing some form of resistance exercising 2-3 times a week. The days that you eat, you eat whatever you want, as part of a reasonable healthy diet. The glorious part of it is that you can eat carbs, protein, fats, occasional sweets, etc. There are no restricted foods, no macro or calorie counting, no magic supplements. Just eating and then stopping periodically. Brad Pilon has extensive training and experience in the nutrition and fitness industry. He has insider experience that has shown him that the only proven way to drop weight in healthy and sustainable way is to restrict calories. The easiest way with additional health benefits is through intermittent fasting. The Eat Stop Eat fasting method is a lifestyle approach that is flexible, backed by extensive research and easy. I will be doing additional videos talking about the extensive health benefits to fasting, protein intake for weight loss and also about types of resistance training to do on this program. If you want the full science, I recommend get the book from the link below, you won't be disappointed. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.eatstopeat.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

I received a link to an article about getting all 7 types of rest and I just had to open that up. How many times have you felt fatigued or even weary in a way that no amount of sleep could cure? Well, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith addresses this in the articles that are linked below and in her book which I just bought and started reading immediately. This is a summary of the 7 types of rest and I will be doing additional videos on each type of rest described below. We have all felt them, and I look forward to digging more into how to get the rest our bodies, minds and souls crave. 7 Types of Rest or Fatigue (In no special order): Mental, Spiritual, Emotional, Social, Sensory, Creative, and Physical. Stay tuned for more on each! Sacred Rest Kindle and Physical book: https://amzn.to/39Hqe47 #Tired, #WornOut, #BurntOut, #SacredRest, #Weariness ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me ------------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wander-woman/201903/how-regain-your-energy-throughout-your-day http://www.drdaltonsmith.com/publications https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

The term "superfood" was penned in 2004 by Dr. Steven Pratt who wrote the book, "Superfoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your LIfe." Dr. Pratt defined a "superfood" as readily available, containing essential nutrients known to enhance longevity, and have scientifically proven health benefits. Sixteen years later, there are probably at least sixteen slightly different definitions and a lot more than sixteen different lists of "superfoods". I've included a slide in my presentation showing six highly respected medical professionals lists of their recommended "superfoods". That is just it, the definition is broad enough that a lot of different foods will qualify. The label of "superfood" is actually more of a marketing term than a scientific one. However, I can give you some commonalities to determine your personal list of "superfoods" whether you are Paleo, Keto, Vegan or follow your own eating program that works for you. Whole foods are going to be far more nutrient dense than any processed food. Any level of processing can reduce various phytonutrients and enzymes in a food. So try to eat foods that are minimally processed and if you do not recognize the ingredient on a food label, then perhaps pass it by. Another thing that we don't do as much any more is eat a wide variety of foods and a lot of different colors of food. I talked about the fact that the average American eats approximately 415 pounds of vegetables a year and that is mostly corn and potatoes! So start slow and try new foods and foods of different colors. If you do eat packaged foods like almost all of us do, take some time to read the label and make sure you really know what is in the food you are eating. You should be able to envision the ingredient in your mind. I've included the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen slide in the video and I'll be doing a full video on that soon. Check out the video I did on inflammatory foods too: https://youtu.be/BnkhSizWQ5Y ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

I grew up in a family where "potty" talk was a part of life. Constipation was called grouchy mopes, and loud flatulence was called "a barking spider." My little brother also had bathroom issues when he was very young, and I was the "unlucky one" that got to inspect the toilet before flushing. Ironically, we could talk more freely about our dogs' bowel movements than we could our own. Go to my blog for the full article: https://guideposttowellnessllc.liveeditaurora.com/service/blog/2019/08/15/no-job-is-finished-til-the-paperwork-is-done ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

So now that we have done our quarterly Circle of Life Review and have started declaring our daily Intentions regarding key areas we want to improve....it is time to set some S.M.A.R.T. goals. One important item I like to have people focus on is the habit creation and not the end goal. This allows us to be successful in achieving the short-term habitual goals and inspire us to keep moving in a positive direction. S - stands for SPECIFIC. We need to clearly identify what we want to do. "Eating healthy" is too vague. But "eating a serving of leafy greens 5 days a week" or "eating three different colors of vegetables a day" are specific. "Losing X pounds of weight" is another vague goal. A better goal would be "exercising 4 x a week" or "intermittent fasting for 18 hours at least 3 times a week." M - stands for MEASURABLE. "Eating healthy" does not have a way to clearly measure it. This part of the goal should indicate a frequency, number of repetitions, or a duration that can be measured. Examples could be to "eat leafy greens 5x a week" or to eat "3 different colors of vegetables daily." A - stands for ATTAINABLE. This is the part of the goal that is actually about values and desire. WHY are you doing this goal will determine if it is attainable. If you are doing something that you don't really want to do because a doctor or someone else tells you to do it, it may not be attainable due to lack of desire. R - stands for REALISTIC. We want our goals to be challenging, but going from couch potato to running a marathon in 3 months is probably not realistic, no matter how much you want it to be. I firmly believe that most people do better with small goals that are realistic in their daily lives. When we make the goal so easy that it is almost impossible to fail on, we have a sense of success that will lead to solidifying the habit formation. Then once the habit is formed, we can increase the amount of whatever we are doing. T - stands for TIMELY or TIMEBOUND. Open ended goals without any timelines or deadlines to anchor them are less likely to be successful. Even if we have a deadline for completing something like an online course, we also need to incorporate the daily and weekly timebound anchors to build the habits that will lead to the long term goal completion. Let me know your thoughts on S.M.A.R.T. goals in your personal life. If you want some help setting them, check out the link below and get in touch for a coaching session. A health coach can help you be objective about your goals and lead to more success. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

Many people confuse goals and intentions. I would argue that you cannot have your fullest success without both. Intentions are based on what you value in this current moment. They are how you are living each day. While goals are focused on a future achievements and when set correctly create the habits necessary to reach larger goals. Having just intentions is like desiring to get a new job and waiting for it to plop into your lap. Having goals without aligning to your daily values may lead to unfulfilling results. Setting daily intentions helps set the positive tone to your day. This also allows you to be more proactive and less reactive to the events of each day. Take a look at your circle of life results and take a few moments to align your daily intentions to help you increase the focus on the areas desired. I encourage you to both write and say your intentions out loud to use multiple parts of the brain to help visualize the desired results. Stay tuned for the next video on setting S.M.A.R.T goals! Circle of Life Video: https://youtu.be/0DFl6ALVMpg Creating Healthy Habits Video: https://youtu.be/5f0NFvk2_sg Are you Setting S.M.A.R.T Goals Video: https://youtu.be/jZ6-KlD_t54 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://GuidepostToWellnessLLC.com/pages/contact Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellnessllc.com/pages/about-me1 Thrive Market: https://thrivemarket.com/trial/welcome?ccode=bdgen25off ------------------------------------------------------------------ Video References ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

I have never liked the term "CHEAT" meals or days. I appreciate the concept, but the word "CHEAT" is very negative to me and implies feeling guilty or shameful for the food choices. So I use the term TREAT instead. This is a loving, positive word and implies a CHOICE you are making. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ https://draxe.com/health/weight-loss/cheat-day-cheat-meal/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2GOE_BblyA&t=2s ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

I recently discovered Andrea Wool's Get Autoimmune Strong exercise program. I just love the program and am slowly building my exercise tolerance with it. It is gentle enough to do every day, but I still feel the benefits. Andrea and her program have convinced me to use a foam roller, and just for clarity, I do NOT like foam rolling when I am doing it. It HURTS when you have fibromyalgia knots, but I actually do feel much better afterwards. Andrea has high quality videos, great explanations and additional documents to help you out. I wanted to give you a sneak behind the curtain if you are interested in making the monthly investment in yourself. Let me know what you think of the program. I think you will really enjoy it! https://www.getautoimmunestrong.com/?via=g2w ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

How is everyone doing on the challenge? I noticed that I am parking further away and walking more that way, at least when it's not pouring rain! However, since I don't always carry my phone to track my steps, I can't really tell how many steps I am doing at the office, so I am going to incorporate that for the next two weeks. I am also going to be shifting from working at the office to working from home and will definitely need to force myself to move more. I would love to hear your update, what are you doing differently now to move more? ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://GuidepostToWellnessLLC.com/pages/contact Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellnessllc.com/pages/about-me1 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

#BHRT, #HRTwithLupus So I have been having some symptoms of hormonal changes and decided that I REALLY need to get some help from a doctor specializing in Bio-identical hormone replacement. I have done a couple of on-line questionnaires and based on my symptoms my thyroid is not functioning optimally, my testosterone could be low, my estrogen is changing, and my progesterone could be low too. So I'm going to go see a doctor near me and see what he says... more to come. I would love to hear people's thoughts on this subject! Please comment below. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

#bestdiet, #bestexercise,#bestforautoimmune Sorry folks, there is no one size fits all for diet, exercise or habits for everyone. Everyone is unique. If we weren't there wouldn't be a billion dollar diet and fitness market out there, because no one plan works for everyone. If you are interested in talking with a coach that can help you see the forest for the trees and help you find the diet, the exercise plan, the stress relief activity or any other healthy habit that works for you, click the link below. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

I am as frugal as the next person, that is why I tell everyone to buy the best food they can afford. Considering we eat over A TON or 2000 pounds of food a year, it is a considerable household expense. I will say that whenever possible, it is important to look at the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen lists to help make decisions around organic or buying local. There are a lot of toxins in the world and anything we can do to reduce our intake of toxins is going to benefit us overall. The health benefits of the fruits, vegetables (and fungi) on the lists outweighs the overall risk of any pesticides on them. Whenever possible, I recommend buying local and talking with the farmers because most of them do not use dangerous pesticides because they know buyers don't want them, but they may not pay the price or take the time to go through the process to become certified organic. Check out the seasonal food guide link below and check out what is growing now near you. Superfoods Video: https://youtu.be/R2g0vp8MTMA How What You Eat Can Affect Your Inflammation Levels: https://youtu.be/BnkhSizWQ5Y Benefits of Seasonal Eating: https://youtu.be/S5OHPedbu-Q ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://GuidepostToWellnessLLC.com/pages/contact Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellnessllc.com/pages/about-me1 ------------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.ewg.org/ https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.

Some of you may have seen my other videos about attempting a new exercise program but having to stop due to pain and exercise intolerance. I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and fibromyalgia, and stress, emotional or physical, can cause me additional pain and fatigue. Well, I have finally found a program that is designed by someone with autoimmune disorders and fibromyalgia!! Andrea Wool became a certified personal trainer to design an exercise program she could actually do. I am so excited by this program and I think you will be too. This is a monthly membership program, so for $20.00 / month you get access to all the exercise videos, modifier videos, workouts, eating guide, and monthly membership calls. I have included a link below. I am also doing a second video of the the actual website so you can get a glimpse of the quality of the videos and extras. I look forward to hearing your feedback on the program! https://www.getautoimmunestrong.com/?via=g2w ------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule a FREE initial consultation here: https://guideposttowellness.com/services Make a one-time contribution here: https://www.paypal.me/GuidepostToWellness Become a sponsor here: https://www.patreon.com/GuidepostToWellness Learn more about me here: https://www.GuidepostToWellness.com/pages/about-me Bitchute Channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/guide2wellness/ Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-279121 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer All material and information presented by Kristy Duncan and/or Guidepost to Wellness is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products, supplements, or treatments have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The information herein is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle. There may be product or services links in posts and sidebars are affiliate program links. This means that (most of the time) when you purchase a product linked from my site, I receive a commission. I will not link to any products or services that I do not or would not use myself.