THE BENEFITS OF A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
SOLUTIONS • Go to bed and wake up at the same times to get into a rhythm and burn more fat — aim for 7–8 hours of sleep. • At least one hour before bed, turn off the TV — especially the news — and your cell phone and computer. • Avoid consuming sugar and alcohol before bed, as they stress the body and prevent fat burning. You can try eating four stalks of celery before bed — celery contains active compounds called phthalides, which relax the muscles of the arteries and reduce adrenal stress. • A few minutes of reading, a warm bath, or a cup of herbal tea can also be very relaxing. • Try kombucha tea, which is a friendly bacteria and yeast product that helps balance pH, which helps you to sleep. Cataplex B and a mineral complex called Min-Chex are whole food complexes (vs. synthetics) that we carry from Standard Process . They can be very effective in de- stressing your body, and I can dose you for the proper amount. • Another relaxing solution is an acupressure technique . Roll up a towel to cradle your neck as you lay on your back. Use two fingers to press into your abdomen on either side of your umbilicus (belly button). If you have trouble sleeping, please talk to me. Together we can create a strategy to handle this problem. A good night’s sleep is not just something nice to have; it’s critical to your overall health and well-being.
Many of you have spoken to me about having a problem sleeping. It is a common malady affecting millions of people and directly impacting health, productivity, and happiness. Luckily, there are natural, helpful solutions that don’t require you — as advertised on TV — to put yourself in a drug-induced state of unconsciousness. WHY SLEEP IS IMPORTANT When you’re asleep, your body repairs itself, both mentally and physically. When you rest, you regain the energy you expended during the day and also burn the most fat — usually between 12–4 a.m., in your deepest sleep. These facts make sleep more important than exercise. Without it, you can’t be healthy. Most sleep problems result from a stressed body . The adrenal hormones control your daily sleep and wake cycles — your circadian rhythm. Stress creates an imbalance in the production of the stress hormone cortisol , and this imbalance can disrupt your sleep patterns. I can analyze your adrenal function and detect specific nutritional deficiencies that could be preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep. Call now to schedule your Personalized Nutrition Assessment ($75).
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Green Bean and Sesame Salad
• 3 cups green beans, ends trimmed • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 1. Bring a large saucepan of water to boil; cook green beans for 4–5 minutes; drain well. 2. In a blender, mix finely chopped mint and parsley with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until combined. DIRECTIONS INGREDIENTS
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped • Small bunch of fresh mint • Small bunch of flat-leaf parsley • Salt and pepper, to taste
3. Add dressing, onion, and
sesame seeds to beans. Toss together. Cool dish, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
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