WEEK 6 CHALLENGE: STRESS, SAFETY & THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION Over the past 5 weeks we’ve focused on minerals, hydration, bacteria, movement and light. This week we’re focusing on something that affects every system in your body: Your nervous system. Many people think stress is just an emotional experience. In reality, stress is a biological state. When your brain perceives a threat—whether it’s a work deadline, financial pressure, family conflict, poor sleep, overtraining or even scrolling social media—your body shifts into a survival response. When this happens: ❌ Digestion slows ❌ Stomach acid production may decrease ❌ Gut motility can change ❌ Blood flow is redirected away from the digestive system ❌ Blood sugar becomes less stable ❌ Sleep quality suffers ❌ Cravings often increase ❌ Inflammation may rise Your body isn’t trying to harm you. It’s trying to protect you. The challenge this week is simple: We are going to teach the body that it is safe. WEEK 6 CHALLENGES Daily Challenge 1 Spend 5 minutes each day doing slow breathing. Try: - Inhale for 4 seconds - Exhale for 6 seconds Longer exhalations help activate the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) nervous system. Daily Challenge 2 Eat one meal per day without: - Phones - Television - Computer screens - Social media Just sit, eat and be present. Daily Challenge 3 Take 10 minutes in nature daily. No podcast. No phone. Just observe. Daily Challenge 4 Before bed, write down 3 things that went well today. This helps train the brain to notice safety rather than constantly scanning for threats. Reflect This Week Notice: - How your digestion changes - How your bowel motions change - How your appetite changes - How your sleep changes - How your mood changes - How your energy changes Sometimes the missing piece isn’t another supplement. Sometimes it’s helping the nervous system remember that it is safe.

How’s this weeks challenge going? Are you viewing morning light as soon as you awaken?

We are into week 3. Many have introduced the bacteria and perhaps even onto their 3x week dose. What have you noticed when you had the big dose of bacteria? Any other positive effects noticed? Please share. Week 4 we talk about MOVEMENT.

Several trends came up this week Since adding the PH sachets many have reported being okay with the taste and less thirsty possibly less hungry and certainly less sugar cravings. It is okay to drink plain water along with the other fluids you’re drinking. Simply drink plain water just to taste as you feel you need it. Questions around how to add in more nutrient dense food. So prioritizing protein with a good breakfast protein rich with eggs some yoghurt (you may like to transition to making your own later down the track with Progurt bacteria). Making smoothies with added protein powder and chia seeds for soluble fibre. Soluble fibre can be helpful for some in terms of bowel health. Sources are. - Chia seeds - Flaxseed (especially ground flax) - Psyllium husk (not well tolerated in many though) - Oats Fruits - Apples - Pears - Oranges - Avocado - Berries Vegetables - Sweet potato - Carrot - Brussels sprouts Also discussed being compliant. The most important aspect of this program is consistency. Daily practices that aid in improving mineral status and bowel function. So the odd coffee with friends is okay. @Nicky Edwards but even better choose decaf. Alcohol is the thing to try to reduce. Try alcohol free wine. 🍷 Reducing processed food and replacing with real food. Just work away at it. Think before you grab those foods. Do I REALLY need this or is this an emotional eating pattern. Avoid mixing salty drink with the mineral chloride as it may give you the runs (however for some this may be helpful). Some have found increasing night time chloride to 2 teaspoons really helps bowel movements. We explained how the human specific isolates of bacteria are special and one lady noticed pleasant sensations after ingesting the bacteria.

How’s the salty water ladies ? Ps please scroll down to other messages.