In this session, I answered three member questions about managing chronic conditions with food and lifestyle.
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12:03:52 โ ๐๐๐ฆ & ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ง๐ถ๐ฝ๐ for managing IBS symptoms naturally, including going gluten-free as a trial, slowly increasing fiber, and plant foods that help: peppermint oil, ginger, kiwi, and soluble fiber (especially chia seeds). Key takeaway: make one change at a time and keep a log.
~12:09 โ I๐ป๐๐ผ๐บ๐ป๐ถ๐ฎ & ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ Lifestyle strategies for better sleep: regular exercise, cutting caffeine by noon, eating dinner earlier, and keeping your room cool (62โ68ยฐF). Plus calming rituals, journaling before bed, and foods with natural melatonin like tart cherries and goji berries. Supplements mentioned: L-theanine, lemon balm, valerian, chamomile. Here is the Calming Rituals Guide in the classroom. 12:18:59 โ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ญ๐ How to support healthy blood sugar through the half-plate method (greens first, then protein, then carbs), walking 10 minutes after meals, and daily ground flaxseed. Also covered: Ceylon cinnamon, staying hydrated, and the Blood Sugar Action Guide in the classroom. Have a question for next month's Q&A? Drop it in the comments below and I'll add it to the list!
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