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Sleep and Your Gut Bacteria

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Sleep and Your Gut Bacteria

Sleep and Your Gut Bacteria

As a teenager, I was awake late, up early and tired all day. I just couldn't get it together. As an adult I started to sleep more and more, and before long I was getting a good 8-9 hours each night. Its not unheard of for me to even get 10-11 hours some nights. When I don't get enough sleep, I am grumpy, groggy and can't think straight. I find it very interesting to note, that with my tummy troubles I can the connection to how well I feel (or how bad I feel) after a nights sleep.

Circadian rhythms are patterns of brainwave activity, hormones, cell regeneration and biological activities that occur on a daily basis. And sleeping well at the right time each day is essential to keeping the circadian rhythms functioning properly so we function properly, too.

The fact that our microbes are actually the regulators of this function and that our sleeps patterns are an issue for our microbes should not surprise us. They need us to rest so they can do their thing while we sleep and keep their balance as it should be.

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Too Much Acid Can Ruin Your Health

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Too Much Acid Can Ruin Your Health

Too Much Acid Can Ruin Your Health

The very real dangers of excess acid

Eating an excess of acid-forming foods, such as sugar, refined carbohydrates, processed foods, dairy products and alcohol, can lead to ailments such as poor digestion, constipation or diarrhea, gout, osteoarthritis, leg cramps, bad skin, eczema, and even hypertension and heart disease.

Your risk of developing cancer is also greater because cancer loves acidic conditions. These acidic foods also lower the oxygen levels in the body which prevents proper cellular metabolism taking place, and leads to a serious lack of energy.

Too much acid also has a negative effect on the immune system and can lead to bacterial, yeast and fungi infections. Over acidity also robs the body of very necessary minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium. A shortage of these minerals can result in a loss of muscle mass and a deterioration of healthy bones and teeth.    

This condition is also known as acidosis, and can be a devastating threat to your health.

Make Your Own Natural Bug Repellent!

Make Your Own Natural Bug Repellent!

There has been lots of chatter lately about all the bugs, ticks and mosquitoes that come out in swarms this time of year!

Here is your reminder before the upcoming hot, sunny, buggy weekends ahead to get your bug spray ready for when you need it! 

Natural Bug Repellent Recipe

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Do You Chew Your Food Enough?

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Do You Chew Your Food Enough?

Do You Chew Your Food Enough? 

Learn why chewing your food properly is important for your overall health and wellbeing!

Did you know that you should chew your food a minimum 15 times before swallowing. In some cases upwards of 30-40 times! When it comes to chewing your food a good rule of thumb is to chew till food has turned to liquid and well-mixed with saliva; a piece of hard vegetable will take longer to be chewed properly compared to a piece of soft fruit.

There are 4 key benefits to chewing food properly that increases overall health and wellbeing. Let’s go through them: