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Are you getting the type of REST your body is CRAVING?

31/10/2022

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Rest is getting enough sleep, or lying on the couch for an hour or going on holidays for a week, right?  Wrong!  Rest is so much more and in the fast paced world we live in there are so many different forms of rest we need that we didn’t need before.  Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith identified 7 Types of rest:
 
Physical rest

Signs you need this
Body aches & pains
Leg swelling after long periods of sitting
Back pain/spasms

What you need
Sleep
Naps
Being passive
Small hourly movements
Yoga
Stretching
Massage
Using a foam roller
Removing anything obviously creating the problem

Mental rest

Signs you need this
Mind racing
Can’t switch off 
Can’t remember what you came in for
Poor memory recall
Lack of concentration
Befuddled

What you need
White chestnut Bach flower
Breathing exercises
Meditation
Stop trying to do everything – cut out the non-essential activities
 

Social rest

Signs you need this
You say things like “can I just get a minute to myself”
Everyone needs something from you

What you need
Spend time with people who don’t need anything from you
Alone time
Identify who drains you

Spiritual rest

Signs you need this
Work for the wage not the passion
Feel your work doesn’t have meaning or make a difference
Feel like you are not contributing 

What you need
Reconnect with what lights your fire
Do something meaningful – work, charity, home

Sensory rest

Signs you need this
Sensory overload syndrome
Irritated
Agitated
Angry
Feel good at the beginning of the day but agitated and irritable by the end

What you need
Switch of some of the tech – phones, social media, computer
Take time somewhere peaceful/quiet
Spend time in nature without any technology


Emotional rest

Signs you need this
Hiding our feelings
Always keeping emotions in check
Feel like if others really knew what you were going through

What you need
Talk  to friends, family or in therapy
Write down how you feel, get it out onto paper
Find a form of release – karate, boxing  are good options when done with supervision
Laughing yoga
Dance
Scream



Creative rest

Signs you need this
Struggle to be innovative
Can’t brainstorm
Problem solving is not your strong point

What you need
Allow yourself to see beauty in anything –
Art
Music
Dance
Nature
People
 

 
The rest you need the most is always the one you will struggle the hardest with.
 
Check out next week’s article about how each Hormonal Bodytype will need some of these forms of rest more than the others..  I'll show you how to find out your Bodytype to see how to support your body the best you can!
 


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My next webinar is on Wednesday 16th November 
Rest & Reset - Bodytypes Webinar
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Pumpkin & pomegranate soup

2/10/2022

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​Over the next few weeks I’m going to share something sweet, something with spice & something that’s naughty & nice with my pumpkin recipes.
 
Let’s kick off with something from the middle east with a hint of spice!
 
Pumpkin & pomegranate soup
Serves 2-4 (depending if you go back for seconds)
Prep time:  10 minutes
Cook time:  30 minutes
Total Time:  40 minutes
 
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp rapeseed/coconut oil
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 4 cups ripe pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1½cm cubes
  • 2 cups white onion, sliced?
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ Tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • ¾ cup natural yoghurt/coconut yoghurt (or to taste)
  • 3 Tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • 1 cup Kale, finely chopped
  • Pomegranate molasses to season
  • Pomegranate seeds to garnish
Method
1.Heat the oil in a large, heavy based, saucepan over a medium heat.
2.Add the onions and sweat for 3 minutes till soft & more translucent
3.Add the pumpkin, cumin, turmeric, garlic & ginger & sauté for 10 minutes (softened but not browned)
4.Add the maple syrup & continue cooking until the pumpkin appears caramelised
5.Add the stock & turn the heat down to low, simmer for a further 5-10 minutes.  The pumpkin should be soft & you should still have some liquid in the saucepan
6.Set aside to cool
7.Add the yoghurt to the cooled contents of the saucepan, then blend till smooth.
8.Toss the pine nuts and chopped kale in a hot frying pan for 1 minute.
9.Pour the soup into your favourite bowl, season with salt & pepper, garnish with the toasted pine nuts, kale, a sprinkle pomegranate molasses & pomegranate seeds
10.Serve with some warm and crusty bread
 
 
 
 
 
You can follow carina at:
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www.breaking-fads.com
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Guide to storing your Produce

2/10/2022

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​Storing your fruits and vegetables is a vital part of getting the best out of them.  This year we have so many economic issues that we don’t want to be wasteful with our food.
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​Here are some Tips:
  • Wait to wash produce when you are ready to eat it
  • Wash in water with a good dash of vinegar or baking soda
  • Store fresh herbs with stalks in a talk glass with 2 inch water so the stalks are in the water
  • Dry thoroughly before putting away – wetness will cause rot
  • Ripen an avocado quickly by putting it next to banana’s in a bowl on the counter
  • Buy in season produce to last longer 
 
 
 
 
You can follow carina at:
www.itsanaturalchoice.com
www.breaking-fads.com
Follow her journey on Facebook & Instagram:
It’s A Natural Choice  
We love breaking fads
Join Facebook group – The Natural Health Tribe
@itsanaturalchoice
@welovebreakingfads
 
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Probiotic Guide

2/10/2022

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I have put together a list of popular strains of probiotics on the market and what they are generally used for..

​As I said last week, there are a lot of different strains of probiotics and each one is connected to varying symptoms.  It’s important to choose the right probiotic if you have specific symptoms.

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