Happy November!
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and our eyes are looking forward to yummy meals, lots of treats, and plenty of indulgence!
As your friend and health advocate, I want to be sure that you have the tools and ideas to avoid indigestion and bloating during this season! Increasing our sugar, alcohol, and refined carbs can create a discomfort in our body, so my top tips for you this week are to focus on what you can control!
Top Tips for Healthy Digestion!
1. Keep Up on Hydration!!! Water is going to be your best friend!! Don't like water? Add hydration drops to your water for a sweet taste but no guilt.
2. Use herbs in your cooking! This will support your digestion, especially herbs like oregano, thyme, marjoram, basil, and fennel! There is so much value in herbal remedies, and many are linked to support healthy digestion. Read more here!
3. Remember your digestive support supplements! Digest and Cleanse and DIGIZE essential oil blend are two of my favorite digestive aids from Young Living, and they are being highlighted this month to keep up healthy! Read more about them and give them a try this month for free!
4. Make Healthier Versions of your Favorites! My favorite Thanksgiving treat is this pumpkin Torte! Watch a video here on how to make it, with healthier ingredients that keep you satisfied but not sugar-filled! Pumpkin Torte Video Recipe!
Peace,
Elisa
Elisa
Living My Joy Let's Discover Yours! elisa@elisamcclure.com
Stress, Traditions, & Finances!
For some, the holidays are breezy and fun. To others, holidays bring impending doom. Family expectations, Stressful relationships, and overspending all top the list of why holidays aren't always fun.
Does something need to change? Or is all well?
As a health advocate, I want to remind you that YOU have the power to choose what is best for you! Feeling obligated to do anything that is not within your means will not bring you the peace and joy that you deserve.
Here are my top tips for preparing your mind, body and soul for the months to come:
1. If hosting the family is too much or financial means don't allow it, then do something different. Maybe a cocktail hour, make the dinner a pot-luck style (everyone signs up and brings a dish), or simply meet at a neutral space and share the expenses. Financial drain should not be the cause of your stress! The economy changing means we all need to be more mindful of this!
2. Don't expect the lows and no's to work. Low-calorie, no-calorie food substitutes do not work. Eat real food and curb your hunger! Also, eating real food and consistently providing your body nutrients is HOW to keep from binge eating treats, and overdoing it on the sugar!
3. Extract your sweet tooth! Sugar is one of the most severe offenders. Sugar in all its forms negatively affects the body. It can suppress the immune system and increase blood pressure, diabetes, fluid retention, and hyperactivity, in adults as well as children!
4. Get your exercise! Keep to your exercise routine—play outdoor games with your family, walk the dog or go with friends/family. Don't skip something that can actually give you MORE energy and BETTER mood!
5. Take breaks. As a professional, I know what it takes to put on huge events, but I am not doing that every day. Allow yourself rest, keep hydrated, plan relaxing days, and get your needed sleep. (Melatonin is a great support in this season!)
6. Give and receive lots of hugs!!!! Did you know that hugging for 30 seconds can release OXYTOCIN! Oxytocin is called the "love hormone", and it is released when we cuddle, connect or bond with a person. That is why being hugged feels so good! When you're down, give a hug! You will both benefit!
As always, I am here for you. I have time for new client sessions at my Wellness Studio, as well as a few spots available at the First EVER Rejuvenation Room! Sneak a Peek here: Rejuvenation Room Preview!
Upcoming Events:
Peace, Elisa
Living My Joy Let's Discover Yours! elisa@elisamcclure.com
October is here, the candy aisles are full, and we are beginning to plan those holiday parties.
Holidays tend to bring a lot of laughter, family, and fun--but it can also be a time of stress, sickness and overindulgence if we don't have a plan.
Here are my tips for holiday season success!
1. Have a celebration survival plan before the holiday season begins. Eat healthy meals leading up to bigger parties and celebrations, drink your water, and use your oils and supplements! My biggest friends are nutrient rich balance complete and ningxia red, and digestion support with Digize Blend, peppermint vitality, essentialezymes and detoxzyme!
2. Know your weakness! What or who gets you every time? Plan to give in (guilt-free) or fight
the temptation. Put the 80-20 rule into place--enjoy a treat and let other things go that won't support your wellness goals!
3. Apply the 3-day rule. Get rid of or give away anything left over before or after the 3rd day--like the endless desserts and desserts.
4. Have boundaries and keep them! Let friends and family know, "I really don't want my kids to have that," or "we made a commitment to change, and I hope you understand."
This is YOUR holiday season, and you don't owe anyone a thing, except to spread kindness, love, and peace. You are in charge of your choices, and I know you will feel better sticking to your goals!
Coming up in the next weeks...
- How to deal with emotional stress for the holidays,
- Fun recipes for desserts with vitality oils from Young Living
- Ningxia Red cocktails & mocktails
- Plus... an entire Holiday Feast that will be shared for Thanksgiving!
Upcoming Events:
October 15th: POP-UP Fall Rejuvenation Room at the Wellness Studio
October 22nd: Healing Oils of Scripture in Port Aransas
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Peace,
Elisa McClure
Living My Joy Let's Discover Yours! elisa@elisamcclure.com
