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"STRESSED" spelled backwards is "DESSERTS"!

6/30/2015

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We live in such a stressful world today! If only desserts were the anti-stress…

Stress not only affects us mentally but definitely influences our bodies in a physical way. What is it about stress that can wreck such havoc in our bodies? Psychology Today Magazine says, "the stress hormone, cortisol, is public health enemy number one. Elevated cortisol levels interfere with learning and memory, lower immune function and bone density, increase weight gain, blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease…The list goes on and on."

Our bodies are set up to respond to stress in a certain way. When we encounter a perceived threat (stress is included since the body can't distinguish if it is an actual threat), the fight-or-flight response kicks in and causes the body to release adrenaline and cortisol. The increased level of these hormones enables the body to "escape" the encountered threat and once out of danger, the hormone levels return to normal.

But what if the so called "threat" never goes away? What happens when our bodies remain in a constant state of stress? The body remains in fight-or-flight mode continuously and the increased exposure of these hormones disrupt the body’s normal function.

So what can we do to de-stress?
  • Eat live foods that provide our bodies with nutrients and energy
  • Use this increased energy for exercise – an article in Time Magazine says "short bursts of exercise are just as good for you, perhaps better"
  • Practice EFT (emotional freedom technique) - also known as "tapping"
  • Meditation
  • Visualization - Jon Gabriel has a very unique mind-body approach (geared toward weight loss but can be used in any application)

How can thermography help reduce stress? Thermography is a test of physiology - the study of how our cells, organs, and muscles interact. Thermography serves as an early health risk assessment tool. Knowing how well your body is functioning can guide you to make necessary lifestyle changes that ultimately lead to optimal health and reduced stress.

                Call us at (901) 249-8642 to schedule your full body health assessment. 
                                       Receive $20 off when you mention this blog.

P.S. Since desserts do make everyone happy and therefore a little less stressed, I thought I would post a healthy dessert recipe from Dr. Veronique Desaulniers. With all of the delicious summer fruit ripe for picking, this berry crumble seemed the perfect choice.  

Summer Berry Crumble

Place 2 cups of organic strawberries and 2 cups of organic blueberries at the bottom of a glass dish.

Topping:
1 cup almond flour
1 cup almonds
1 cup shredded coconut
1 tsp vanilla
Sweeten to taste with Stevia or Xylitol

Mix thoroughly and sprinkle over the berries.

Bake at 375 until the topping begins to brown, about 15 – 20 minutes.

Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!
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How's your thyroid?

6/7/2015

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Did you know that thermal imaging of the head/neck area can be used to assess your thyroid health? Many doctors that evaluate these images report that "the thermal patterns indicate thyroid gland dysfunction." Usually the doctors recommend a full thyroid panel workup as further investigation into the efficiency of this butterfly-shaped gland in the neck. 

According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, "at least 30 million Americans have a thyroid disorder and half-15 million-are silent sufferers who are undiagnosed." The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine and convert it into T3 and T4; the thyroid hormones. The metabolism of every cell in the body is regulated by these thyroid hormones.

So why are there so many people with thyroid disorders? Some sources say it could be genetics or an autoimmune attack. Other sources propose the influence of stress, nutritional deficiencies, or toxins in the environment.

While symptoms associated with hypothyroidism vary, you might experience many or only a few of the following: feeling very tired; neck discomfort or hoarseness; feeling unusually depressed; changes in sense of taste and smell; feeling jittery or anxious; decrease interest in sex; fuzzy brain; changes in bowel function; dry skin; tingling or numbness in muscles or extremities; sleep changes; weight gain; thinning hair; trouble getting pregnant; and elevated cholesterol levels.

What can we do to keep our thyroid glands functioning properly? Besides taking thyroid supplements, changes in diet and lifestyle can have a huge effect. Reduce stress in your life by practicing relaxation. Make sure you are eating enough healthy protein and fats in your diet. Try eliminating sugar from your life (xylitol is great!). Make sure your levels of Vitamin D are normal and increase your intake of Omega 3's.

For more information, follow the link below to Dr.Kharrazian’s website. He is the author of the book "Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Tests Are Normal."  http://www.thyroidbook.com

Call Thermography Center of Memphis today, (901) 249-8642, to monitor your thyroid health with a head/neck thermogram. Mention this blog and receive $10 off in June.
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