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October 17, 2022 By Kelly Leave a Comment

Xenoestrogens: What Are They, How Do They Increase Your Risk Of Breast Cancer & How Do We Avoid Them?

We all know that October is breast cancer awareness month. Awareness is important but I would like to change the conversation to prevention. Lifestyle plays an enormous role in our health and longevity. In fact, your lifestyle habits dictate up to 75% of how you age, how you feel and how healthy you are. When it comes to cancer, lifestyle is 90%; only 10% of cancers have a genetic component.

Yes, you read that correctly, only 10% of all cancers are genetic. Does that shock you? It sure surprised the hell out of me. It also surprised the author of Breasts: The Owner’s Manual, Dr. Kristi Funk. Even breast cancer is not usually caused by a genetic predisposition. A mere 15% of breast cancer patients actually have a family history yet it is the second most common cancer in women. Second only to skin cancer. 5-10% come from an inherited mutation such as BRCA and only 13% of those diagnosed have a first degree relative with the disease.

Are you realizing just how important lifestyle is when it comes to living well and preventing disease? A healthy lifestyle certainly doesn’t guarantee no illness but it absolutely gives you an advantage. One of the most important lifestyle changes you can make is reducing your toxic load. A key step is transitioning to clean beauty, personal care, and household products.

Approximately 20 – 30% of breast cancers recur. The most common places it metastasizes are the bone, lungs, liver and brain. Holley Kitchen worked hard educating people about metastatic breast cancer. May she rest in peace. You can watch her moving video here. 

Two out of three cases of breast cancer are estrogen receptor positive meaning the cancer cells attach to estrogen receptors. This is a huge reason that I am such an enormous advocate for non-toxic living and probably sound like a broken record advising people to use stop using products that contain endocrine disruptors.

Your Endocrine System is a network of glands secreting hormones that help the majority of the processes in your body function properly including

Growth & Metabolism

Sexual Function

Reproductive Processes

Mood Regulation

Tissue Function

Cell Growth

Endocrine glands release more than 20 major hormones into the bloodstream so they can be transported to cells in the body. Major endocrine glands include: Hypothalamus. Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroids, Adrenals, Pineal body, Reproductive, Pancreas.

Endocrine disruptors in everyday products that you use are dangerous because they can mess with any of these glands in your body. Endocrine disruptors known as Xenoestrogens mimic estrogen causing estrogen dominance in the body increasing the total amount estrogen. They are linked to breast cancer, obesity, diabetes, infertility, prostate and testicular cancer, endometriosis, early onset puberty, miscarriages. 

I’ve been passionate about helping people avoid harmful toxins like Xenoestrogens for years. A few months ago I got a call from my best friend with news that 10 Xed that passion. She was diagnosed with estrogen dominant breast cancer. She has since undergone a radical double mastectomy and will start chemotherapy in just a few weeks followed by radiation treatment.

Her breast cancer was detected during her mammogram. Please, ladies, do not skip your yearly mammogram. And if you have dense breasts, I hope your doctor is recommending a breast ultrasound as well. If they don’t, ask for one. We must be our own health advocates.

Grab your own free personal cheat sheet so you’ll know which toxins to avoid

 

*Please share this info with the women and men in your life. It’s rare, but men can get breast cancer too*

Along with awareness comes Pinkwashing every October and it pisses me off. It is the height of hypocrisy when companies sell products swirling with ingredients that have been shown to CAUSE BREAST CANCER!

“Pinkwashing – verb 1. the sale of items containing known carcinogens, while marketing these products in support of breast cancer awareness 2. also, capitalizing on the promotion of breast cancer prevention when only concerned about bottom line profit margin.”

Companies Pinkwashing us by claiming to be in support of breast cancer research while using ingredients that are mammary carcinogens, or carcinogenic contaminants that behave as endocrine disrupting compounds in our bodies, causing hormonal imbalance is disgracful. As the Gerson Institute calls it, ‘carcinogens for the cure.’ Yep.

It’s said that Evelyn Lauder’s dream was to end breast cancer. Why doesn’t the company jump off the breast cancer awareness bandwagon and honor her memory by reformulating their products WITHOUT harmful cancer causing ingredients?! L’Oreal, Proctor & Gamble and many others do it too. How do they sleep at night?!

According to Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, which is doing amazing work in the name of prevention, “thousands of chemicals linked to breast cancer in scientific studies.”

Avon’s part in all of this is perplexing. They raise millions with their walk, have created a “Center of Excellence” in breast care and claim the mission of the Avon Comprehensive Breast Care Program at San Francisco General Hospital is to ‘provide comprehensive breast care, education and research in a compassionate and culturally sensitive environment.’ Yet, many of Avon’s products contain toxins. Ludacris.  

Women’s Voices For The Earth offers good tips on how to avoid being pinkwashed. Breatcancerfreebies.com, created by breast cancer survivor Bethany Kandell,  is a site that truly helps patients.

Even small lifestyle changes can improve our health and increase longevity. Protect your health and those beautiful bodacious tatas of yours. These tips help prevent other cancers and illnesses as well as breast cancer.

  • Get screened. Early detection is the key. Be sure to conduct monthly self exams and seek proper screening based on your age group and family history. You may need an ultrasound or sonogram in addition to a mammogram. The most effective type of mammography is the Genius 3D which has been found to detect 41% more invasive cancers and is proven to detect cancer 15 months earlier. Tell your doctor you’d like that one, it’s available in every state.
  • You are what you eat. The food you feed your body become the cells & fluid inside you. A whole food, plant based diet feed your your cells are able to fight off cancer
  • Eat the right type of soy. Funk says non GMO soy acts as an anti-estrogen in your body, soy consumers have 60% less breast cancer and those who have 30% less rec and 29% less death
  • Avoid parabens, BPA, dioxans, phathaltes & flame retardants. You know how I feel about these nasty endocrine disrupting substances if you’ve been reading my blog or watching my livestreams for a while. Use household products, cosmetics and sunscreen that are formulated WITHOUT them because they are linked to many cancer, not just breast. Parabens and other endocrine disruptors mimic the body’s natural hormones increasing the risk of breast and other cancers. They are found in 99% of breast cancer tissue samples.
  • Eat less red meat. A study published in the BMJ that followed 89, over a 20 year period revealed that women who had an average of 1.5 servings of red meat each day had a 22% higher chance of breast cancer over women who limited their red meat intake to once a week. With each addition daily serving of red meat, the risk appeared to increase by 13%. If you choose to have meat, eat organic grass fed to avoid the GMOs and Zeranol, the most potent synthetic estrogen. They give it to conventionally raised cows to fatten up them up. Poor Cows.
  • Move your bod. Hit the gym, lace up those running shoes, pop in a work out DVD, power walk with a friend– choose some type of physical activity because just 30 minutes of exercise each day reduces your chance of getting breast cancer. Plus exercise boosts t-cells that help your immune system work at full capacity
  • Stay at a healthy weight. Exercise also helps keep your body fat percentage in check. Too much fat on our bodies creates hormones, particularly estrogen, which has been found to stimulate cancer. Balancing nutrition and blood sugar levels are two of the vital keys to losing and maintaining. I help clients do that will ease. I’m happy to give you a free consultation, you can book it here 
  • Garlic, turmeric and cruciferous vegetables including brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and bok choy are good breast cancer fighters because they bind estrogen in your GI tract
  • A study showed that drinking 3 cups of green tea a day can reduce risk of breast cancer by 50%

Fortunately, survival rates are at an all-time high for those with breast cancer. In the last 20 years, there has been a 30% reduction in mortality and over 90% of breast cancer patients survive after 5 years with early diagnosis.

  • Steer clear of Bisphenol A. I have written about the dangers of BPA in several posts. It’s found in everything from plastic containers to the lining of canned foods to cash register reciepts. BPA is problematic because it imitates estrogen so it disrupts our endocrine system and messes with hormones. It’s been associated with many cancers including breast cancer
  • Choose lean protein. Replace those red meat meals with nuts, beans, organic chicken and low mercury fish such as wild caught salmon. Sufficient protein and fiber are 2 other vital keys to losing and maintaining weight, you can read why and how here
  • Know your family history. While only 15% of breast cancer patients  have a family history, if you do, your risk is higher so you need to know and take precautions and get genetic testing if your physician recommends it
  • Stay away from pesticides. They can also affect the way your hormones react so buy organic when possible, use green cleaning products and stay away from hand sanitizers & soaps containing the endocrine disruptor triclosan. This cousin to agent orange is classified as a pesticide
  • Ask your doctor about taking the active form of vitamin D3 with K, 1000 iu’s a day may slash your risk of breast cancer up to 50%. Taking D with vitamin K is important for helping prevent calcification
  • HER-2 is a rare but aggressive form of the disease. Another study found that eating lots of raw salad veggies dropped the risk of developing it by close to 35%
  • Curb your alcohol intake to no more than one drink a day. Studies show that over imbibing on a regular basis increases the risk factor. I love my wine, I’m not suggesting anyone stop enjoying it but, as with most things, moderation.
  • Breastfeed. It’s been shown to lower risk and it boosts infants health and immune system
  • This is a bonus tip but perhaps one of the most important: DITCH THE TOXIC DEODORANT & ANTIPERSPIRANT! Seriously, that shit is toxic. Parabens and Aluminum have been found in breast cancer tissue. Aluminum is also associated with Alzheimer’s. A new brain develops Alzheimer’s every 66 seconds and two thirds of those people are women. It’s in your brain for about 20 years before you even shows signs. Want a safe, healthy alternative that actually works? Try Schmidt’s, Pure Haven (my favorite) or Ursa Major.

A votre sante!

xo ~ Kelly

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May 20, 2022 By Kelly

Lose 10 Pounds By Summer

I have been working on something very exciting that I’m thrilled to bring to you.

I’d like to invite you to my virtual health summit Lose 10 Pounds By Summer

 

It’s May, you might be starting to panic because the weight you vowed to lose for your New Year’s resolution is still hanging on and there are cute clothes you want to fit into this summer…

Perhaps you’ve been trying to lose stubborn pounds for years and it just won’t come off…

or lost and gained the same 10, 15, 20 lbs. or more over and over again?

 

Do you find it even more difficult now that you’re facing  perimenopause or menopause? 

 

Perhaps you’re struggling with the lovely covid 15. Don’t feel bad, many people are, this pandemic has created a perfect storm.

 

I created the series for you.

 

The desire to lose weight is aggravating.

It can consume your thoughts.

Diets are stressful and frustrating.

If you want to lose weight but you are frustrated because you’ve tried all the things and nothing seems to work and you want to get off the diet roller coaster, I understand. 

Do you want to know the steps to have the healthy body you desire and enjoy more energy but find yourself confused by all the conflicting information about what we ‘should’ be eating and doing?

Maybe you feel like you know what to do but lack motivation and want to give up because it feels hopeless the older you get.

Believe me, I get it. I hear you. After years of weight fluctuations and being on every crazy diet since I was a teenager I finally figured out how to not just lose the weight but keep it off In a healthy way without boring restrictive diets or deprivation.

I want to share it with you so I have brought together a panel of of over 20 remarkable thought leaders in the wellness and weight loss space sharing innovative tips, methods and strategies to help you finally lose weight, end weight fluctuations and create a healthy relationship with food so you are off the diet cycle.

You want to be confident and comfortable in your own skin and be the best version of yourself.

You want to fit back into your favorite clothes… those sexy jeans, cute sundresses, even rock a bikini this summer!

If you know you want to start the summer in a healthy vibrant body but you’re confused about how to get there or feel like you’ve tried everything, help is on the way…

Lose 10 Pounds By Summer Virtual Health Summit is just what you need.

If you are frustrated and confused by all the contradictory information, diet dogma and unsubstantiated promises this series is for you.

Here’s the truth, the $71 billion diet industry sets you up to fail.

Diets do not work. Scores of studies show 95% fail. The diet industry wants you to believe it’s your fault… that you have no willpower and lack motivation.

That is simply not true. We will tell you what is true about losing weight and keeping it off and teach you what does work. 

We’ll be busting myths and dropping truth bombs throughout these epic 3 Days!

We will help you cut through the noise and false hope with proven strategies that do not involve counting calories, endless hours in the gym, shakes, pills, restricting portions, resorting to surgery and hopeless deprivation.

You will come away from this summit feeling inspired, supported and armed with realistic practical steps that you can put into action.

What you will learn during this incredible series is not the same old stuff. Global experts and leaders in their field are bringing you powerful strategies that the diet industry does not want you to know and your doctor doesn’t tell you (or know himself!).

If you want to fit into your favorite clothes, stop yoyoing and break free from dieting naturally even if you’re over 40 don’t miss out on this special event.

Can’t make it to all 3 days live, register anyway a replay will be sent to your inbox.

if you have tried all the things year after year after year we understand.

What you will discover during this value packed series will help you get off the diet roller coaster,  end your frustration with weight fluctuations, ditch the stress and anxiety that diets and worrying about your weight cause and enjoy food freedom.

Joins us for Lose 10 Pounds By Summer Virtual Health Summit: Experts reveal proven strategies to lose weight permanently and develop a healthy relationship with food without resorting to restrictive diets and deprivation

I have a complimentary ticket for you to attend:

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You will be able to watch from the comfort of your home, office, or on the go.

Here’s what is going to be covered in the VIDEO INTERVIEWS:

  • What you can do right away to lose weight without dieting
  • How to end emotional eating
  • The connection between healthy gut flora and weight loss
  • Secrets to sustainable weight loss
  • The impact stress has on your weight and how to stop it from sabotaging your weight loss
  • How to use intermittent fasting to lose weight, boost energy, metabolism & mental clarity
  • Practical organizing for meal planning and food prep to make healthy eating easier
  • The secret to creating consistent healthy eating habits
  • Unlocking greater joy and energy
  • How to set healthy, loving boundaries to make it easier to reach your weight-loss goals
  • Reducing inflammation that leads to disease and weight gain
  • Finding time for yourself and your weight loss
  • How to dress confidently for your body
  • The relationship between sleep and your weight
  • Using self-hypnosis to shed pounds and improve energy
  • Understanding how metabolic health is the key to sustainable weight loss
  • The benefits of superfood algae and how it can aid in weight loss
  • How to reduce toxic burden and avoid toxins that cause weight gain
  • How to heal your relationship with food

These interviews are REAL, short and to the point CONVERSATIONS with thought leaders in the wellness and weight loss space.
>>>Click here to register here with your complimentary ticket<<< 

You also have FREE access to a bevy of fantastic wellness and weight loss resources to help you transform your mind, body and health. 

If you missed this Summit in March then you are in luck, now’s your chance to soak up all this amazing education!

 

Don’t miss out on unlimited lifetime access to all of the talks, as well as a plethora of phenomenal wellness and weight loss resources and sessions from your host and speakers valued at $3000.

Here are just a few items you will receive in the VIP Package:

✦ LOSE 10 POUNDS BY SUMMER Virtual Summit All Access Pass

✦ Clean & Lean 7 Day Whole Foods Cleanse – my quickstart program to help you gently reset your habits, de-bloat, de-stress and jumpstart weight loss by focusing on delicious meals and easy steps to improve cellular health, immunity, mental clarity, metabolism and energy.

✦  7-Day Kickstart to Health With Elizabeth Yarnell

✦ 10 Minutes to Better Sleep Self-Hypnosis Package from Dyan Haspel-Johnson

✦  Introduction To Stress Solutions eBook by Delia McCabe: Insights into stress and stress resiliency to help you gain control and power over how you feel physically and mentally

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Cheers to fitting into those cute clothes this summer!

A votre sante!

“I really enjoyed the summit!! Loved the pace of it and all the info from different people. Thanks for organizing it :)” ~Suzy B.

 

“Kelly is a knowledgable and honest coach that truly wants to help you reach your goals.  Her thought leadership and online health & weight loss summit were amazing.  She brought on some of the best guests, and the VIP offering had so many educational offerings that I had no problem finding a number of things to help me with my health goals!  Thank you Kelly and Stay Awesome!”  – Rick M.

 

May 29, 2021 By Kelly Leave a Comment

Clean Beauty Scene Podcast

Welcome to Clean Beauty Scene, the podcast for clean beauty, eco friendly living, and wellness!

Join me each week as I cover topics to help you green your beauty routine without giving up glamour. We’ll talk about all the latest clean beauty trends, tips, methods, and products to keep you looking gorgeous and at your ideal weight while treating the planet with little more kindness.

CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST & PAST EPISODES

I’m your host, Kelly Bonanno former network television manager turned Eco Friendly Lifestyle and Wellness Coach and mom of 2 teenage boys on a mission to make your cosmetic drawer and the planet a healthier, greener place. 

The green movement is growing. More and more women are realizing that toxins can harm their health but with all the misleading information out there it can be overwhelming and confusing, right? I get it, I’ve been there.

Is clean beauty avoiding toxins and using environmentally conscious products? Absolutely but it’s more than what you’re putting on your body. It’s a lifestyle; beauty from the inside out.

I am a firm believer that when you look better you feel better. On Clean Beauty Scene we delve into every aspect of wellness and holistic beauty.

If you want to live a healthier, more eco friendly lifestyle and avoid being greenwashed without overwhelm this podcast is for you. Listen in for practical tips and methods to reduce your toxic load without going eco freako as my son calls it. Clean beauty and wellness for the real world.

I bring you exclusive interviews with industry leaders, inspiring trendsetters and wellness experts sharing skincare secrets, wellness methods, realistic weight loss, intermittent fasting and nutrition advice as well as quality clean beauty recommendations for all skin types at every price point.

I take a very holistic approach. We’ll illuminate a variety of beauty and wellness topics helping you green your beauty routine, manage stress and anxiety, improve nutrition, lose weight, optimize your well-being and live your healthiest life while being environmentally conscious.

You’ll discover what works for those of us in our 40s, 50s and beyond. 

You have more control over your health and longevity than you can imagine. Let’s go clean, green, and healthy together. Be part of the global green beauty movement.

Subscribe and tune in every Tuesday. You can find Clean Beauty Scene on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or any of your favorite podcast apps. You’ll glean helpful takeaways from each episode.  

Be sure to join my free Facebook group, Savvy Girls Organic World for more news, tips, and recommendations.

Have questions or ideas for episode topics? Comment or tag me on Instagram with  #cleanbeautyscenepodcast and… Talk clean to me baby 


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April 27, 2021 By Kelly

37. Lifestyle Habits That Keep People In The Blue Zones Healthy, Youthful And living Longer

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Most of us fear growing older and what it does to our health but it doesn’t have to be something to fear. Your health and longevity is largely in your control. Your lifestyle dictates at least 75% of your health, looks and longevity. Five regions around the world, known as Blue Zones prove this. People living in Blue Zones are not only living to see their 100th birthday, but they are thriving in their twilight years. That’s the objective – not just living a long life but feeling good and being happy while enjoying a beautiful quality of life. These areas have extremely low rates of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and other illness. In Costa Rica there lives a 107-year-old woman who cuts her grass– using a machete!

It’s more than diet and exercise, as I always preach, it’s all about your lifestyle! In this episode, Sarah Bonneville, Founder & CEO of SKE Creative Media and sustainability coach shares interesting …

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June 1, 2020 By Kelly Leave a Comment

12 Facts You Need To Know About Men’s Health

Being the mom of two teenage boys, men’s health is very important to me. It happens to be Men’s Health Month, although there hasn’t been much mention of it, has there? There’s a major fanfare of awareness brought to women’s health, breast cancer prevention, in particular, which is important but I’m really happy to see some focus being directed to men’s health, it’s absolutely just as important.

  • Roughly 1 in 7 male Americans will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, 97% of them, over the age  50

Let’s stop and talk about this one for a minute. Screening is important and often life saving as it was in actor Ben Stiller’s case. However, Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that measures a specific protein produced by the prostate. Elevated levels potentially mean prostate cancer but medical experts don’t advise aggressive treatment since it can be a false positive so active monitoring is key. The New England Journal Of Medicine Conducted a landmark study found no statistical difference between active monitoring and observation and surgery in reducing deaths. Discuss all your options with your doctor.

  • When detected early enough, prostate cancer is 99% curable. Know the symptoms and be proactive. There is a 97 success rate of survival with early detection. If it’s detected late, there’s only a 26% survival rate past five years
  • The likelihood of a man being diagnosed with prostate cancer is 35% higher than that of a woman being diagnosed with breast cancer. Surprising, isn’t it?
  • Chances are even higher in African American men
  • A man dies from prostate cancer every 17.5 seconds
  • Dr. Josh Axe says that Saw Palmetto is beneficial for prostate health and hair loss. The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) recently conducted a study that revealed increasing your intake of vitamin K2 may cut the risk of prostate cancer by 35%. Where do you get K2? Cheese, egg yolks, chicken breast, chicken liver (if you can stand it), butter, salami (not exactly a health food), natto and ground beef. Need a good gift idea for Father’s Day? The Pure Haven men’s line is fantastic. Click here to check it out and order.
  • Only 10% of all cancers are genetic and nearly 50% of premature deaths among men are preventable
  • Think you’re too young to take it seriously? The most common cancer in men ages 15 – 35 is testicular cancer
  • Nearly 8,000 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed this year
  • Testicles should not sag, this could indicate too much heat from the veins. Small is not normal. Hardness is a red flag
  • The good news is that the survival rate is 90% if caught early so get screened, go for your yearly physicals and learn how to self exam, ok guys?
  • MEN NEED TO USE CLEAN NON TOXIC PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TOO! Seriously. You guys may not use as many personal stuff as we chicks do but you use enough – like shampoo, deodorant, soap, shaving cream, etc. that it does matter. Choose clean personal care products. 
  • Bonus fact: A mere 10% reduction in weight reduces your risk of various weight related diseases by 50%! Maintaining an ideal weight is vital for optimal health. Is your BMI too high? Let’s get you to a healthy weight! Click here to book your complimentary Eco Wellness Consultation . I’ll evaluate you and give you a crystal clear plan with key steps to get weight off for good. You can check your BMI here.

In the meantime, grab my FREE Healthy Eating On The Go guide with simple tips and habits along with several delicious, nutritious options to grab and go when you are pressed for time.

Avoiding personal care products containing carcinogens is one of the best ways to prevent cancer as well as other illnesses and health issues. It is so important to stay away from products that have endocrine disruptors like parabens. They can seriously mess with your entire endocrine system and mimic the body’s natural hormones increasing the risk of certain cancers.

The ingredients in most personal care items that men use are just as toxic as the ones we women use so do yourself a favor and products that do not contain harmful ingredients. Wondering which harmful ingredients to avoid? Here is a list of the most commonly used.

Healthy guys are sexy

March 7, 2020 By Kelly 3 Comments

7 Good Reasons to Practice Yoga

Yoga is rich in benefits for the mind, body, and spirit

Yoga studios have been popping up everywhere in the last few years. It’s like Starbucks, seems like there’s one on every corner, right?! It’s more popular than ever, with over 20 million Americans practicing. I have been an avid yogini on and off for more than 20 years. Unfortunately, I’ve been more ‘off’ for too long. I do plenty of cardio and strength training and I’m usually good about doing some yogic stretches afterward but haven’t had the steady yoga practice that I used to. I miss it! 

In fact, I was just telling a friend at lunch the other day that I want to commit to a regular practice again. Honestly, I see and feel a clear difference in both the way I look and feel when yoga is a regular part of my fitness routine. Writing this has inspired me and now I’ve put it out there, you can hold me accountable! Check back in a few weeks to see where I’m at 😉 

A good yoga session leaves you with an inner peace that stays with you throughout the day. The mind body experience of yoga has benefits that go beyond leaner muscles and a more zen state of being. No chanting necessary, so roll out your yoga mat and strike a pose.

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The Mind Body Connection
In yoga, you focus on your breathing, as well as what your body is doing and how it is feeling and reacting to each pose. That focus carries through to other aspects of your life. “I think the most important benefit of a yoga practice is learning how to replace habits with mindfulness,” says Leeann Carey, founder, Yāpana by Leeann Carey Yoga. “Mindfulness is a strategy for turning knowing into doing and being. It is more than striking a yoga pose. It is about noticing what you are doing and how you are doing it. A yoga practice is a method for implementing this.”

Increased Strength and Stamina Yoga doesn’t just make you more flexible, it really makes your muscles strong. You work all of your body parts and many of the poses take a tremendous amount of strength, particularly when you challenge your body to hold them for at least five breaths. I notice a lot more definition when I practice yoga on a regular basis. A good yoga class really works me and I love it.

Stress Reduction

Yoga has a calming effect on the nervous system. Stress causes a PLETHORA of health problems, seriously, it’s a killer. Anything you can do to manage stress will be unbelievably beneficial. Mindful breathing is one of the best things you can do to bring your stress levels down. In yoga, you focus on your breath as you move from pose to pose. Yoga has been shown to increase levels of a chemical in your brain that helps decrease anxiety known as GABA (gamma-amniobutyric). That wonderful afterglow of yoga known as the “yoga buzz” keeps you energized and calm.

Pain Relief

The Group Health  Research Institute in Seattle recently conducted a study where they found that 60 percent of their subjects suffering from chronic back pain reported significant relief after just 12 yoga classes.

Weight Loss

There isn’t a huge amount of research regarding yoga and weight loss but studies have shown a correlation. Carey says she has seen countless students lose weight through yoga, “There are plenty of styles of yoga that promote weight loss — some that are more aerobic than others. But the most important and enduring effect is a mindful lifestyle which supports overall healthy choices in food, activity, thought, and action in all things,” says Carey.

It Just Might Reduce Inflammation 

Inflammation is the primary cause of disease and aging. Reducing toxic load and maintaining a healthy weight are huge factors in keeping inflammation in check. The Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research reported a study that found individuals who practiced yoga had lower inflammatory markers levels than those who didn’t.

Yoga Is for Everyone

It doesn’t matter what your fitness  level is or how old you are, there are modifications for each pose that allow everyone to practice and reap the benefits. Yoga is now mainstream; it’s easy to find a good class. There are several different types of yoga, so do a little research and find the best fit for you. Be sure to choose a reputable yoga studio with skilled instructors. It is crucial that they know how to teach proper alignment and make necessary adjustments in the poses to avoid injuries. Namaste 

Yoga tree pose

This post was originally published in 2016, it has been updated and revised for your enjoyment.

January 23, 2019 By Kelly 2 Comments

3 Key Factors To Achieve Your Ideal Weight & Optimal Health

Are you having trouble losing weight no matter how hard you try? Or perhaps you’ve lost weight but gained it back. Do you wake up tired or feel fatigued throughout the day even after you’ve had a good night’s sleep? Do you experience a dip in energy in the afternoon?

It doesn’t have to be that way. Seriously, feeling good and being healthy is attainable. And with the right tools and support, it’s not difficult to get there.

A mere 10% reduction in body weight reduces your risk of various weight-related diseases by 50%! Curious to learn if  you are at a healthy BMI (body mss index)? Use this calculator to determine your healthy weight.

Along with reducing your toxic load, a healthy diet is part of my holistic approach. With support, accountability and education, you can learn effective methods to reach your health goals. The tips I share on how to lose weight are exactly what keeps me on track.

Let’s get you on the road to optimal wellbeing! I would be honored to help you achieve your weight loss goals and transform your health with ease. There are a few key components that will get you on the path to your healthiest life and ideal weight. They are ways to lose weight lose fast and for good. Healthy weight loss but not the same old things you’ve heard and it’s not just about ‘clean eating’.

You have a lot more control over your longevity and quality of life than you might think

Maintaining a healthy diet doesn’t have to be difficult or restrictive

You know how much I believe in the importance of minimizing your body’s toxic burden by adopting eco friendly lifestyle habits and using clean products both on your body and in your home.

So what’s more important for your health, avoiding toxins and reducing toxic load or maintaining a healthy weight and healthy nutrition?

The truth is, both. We can’t really have optimal health without either. Toxins in our everyday products can lead to disease and various conditions and there are a multitude of diseases that are directly linked to extra weight. Guess where environmental toxins are stored? In your fat cells.

If you’ve read any of my free guides, you’ve learned simple methods to detox your personal care routine & home to live a life less toxic. Now let’s look at some simple yet vital things you can do to reach your ideal weight and enjoy optimal health. 

Your weight and your health are inextricably tied together.

A healthy body starts with a heathy weight. 

Obesity is the leading cause of preventable death. Most people think that an obese person is 100 or more pounds overweight but that’s not the case. The definition of obesity is only 30 pounds overweight.

Perhaps your doctor has advised you to lose some weight. But is he helping you do it? Not likely. He just expects you to figure it out and do it. You need a plan. Your doctor might be telling you that you are overweight, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or any number of other health issues but are they giving you the tools you need to get healthy or are they simply offering the ‘band-aid’ of medication?

Food can be an addiction. 

It’s not your fault. Sugar is addicting. Food is an addiction for some which is why it’s hard and why willpower often doesn’t work for the long term. We have to create new habits and properly balance nutrition so we lose cravings and hunger and use fat stores as energy.

There is so much conflicting information out there which makes it hard to figure out what to do and many diets are unrealistically restrictive that it’s difficult to stick with them and nearly impossible to assimilate them into real life and sustain them long term.

We must choose healthy lifestyle habits that we can maintain for a lifetime. It can be done with ease. It doesn’t have to be so hard to maintain your ideal weight.

What got you here won’t get you there.

“Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food.” –Hippocrates, Ancient Greek Physician

There are 3 key factors that are absolutely vital for not only losing weight but also maintaining that ideal weight AND feeling good:

The Protein Connection

Consuming inadequate amounts of protein slows your metabolism. The part of your brain that manages metabolism is focused on making sure you have the energy you need to survive. When you cheat your body and neglect to fuel it with the right balance of nutrition it starts robbing your muscles of fuel and directing that energy to your vital organs causing your metabolism to dip lower.

Your body needs amino acids to stay functional, they are the building blocks of protein. If you don’t get enough of them your body is forced to tap into your muscles. It’s about the proper balance, you don’t want too much protein but you certainly don’t want too little.

A pound of muscle burns 7 to 10 cal a day, a pound of fat burns only two or three.

Blood Sugar Levels Matter

Certain foods cause our blood sugar to spike. Then it drops… it goes up and down which gets insulin revved up. Sugar is a drug. It’s the first energy our body takes. Your body is looking for nutrition.

When your blood sugar spikes, the surge of insulin from the pancreas causes inflammation and it triggers your liver to convert everything to fat. An unhealthy diet leads to inflammation. Extra weight signals inflammation in the body.

It’s not just about weight and excess fat, the standard American diet filled with processed foods that lack nutrients and fiber but high in sugar is associated with a higher risk of cancer. Studies also show a strong link between cancer and processed meat, particularly colorectal cancer.

Those with diabetes are at higher risk for certain cancers most likely because higher insulin and blood glucose levels are considered risk factors and insulin has been shown to induce cell division. Type II Diabetes is absolutely preventable and reversible with the right diet and lifestyle.

Inflammation is the primary cause of disease and aging. Drinking just one soda every day for six months quadruples the level of inflammation in your body. That’s just 1 soda, think about what a diet filled with unhealthy foods does to your body.

Balancing Nutrition Is The Key

Too many people are eating ‘healthy’ but they are not eating in precise balance. They are grasping at straws, trying the latest diet trend but wind up frustrated because they can’t stick with it or they have some success but it’s not a realistic long term plan so they gain the weight back.

On certain diets our bodies go into starvation and conservation mode which makes it difficult or impossible to lose weight and keep it off.

Clean eating is, of course, healthy but your diet must also be nutritionally balanced. Certain clean foods may contain excellent nutrients and antioxidants but they may also be high glycemic which means they will spike your blood sugar levels.

In order for your body to be in an environment to heal itself and release unwanted weight, you must balance blood sugar levels, manage insulin and have the proper ratio of protein, fiber, carbs and fat. Healthy fat, that is.

I know you’ve heard this a zillion times but that’s because it’s true — you need to be drinking enough water. I won’t go into the myriad of reasons your body needs proper hydration but I will say this: Fat breaks up into water and breath so staying hydrated and drinking enough water is key for fat burning. Yes, we breathe and pee that fat out of our bodies!

If you’re feeling sluggish, low energy or have extra weight you know you’re not as healthy as you’d like to be.

Putting It All Together To make It Work For You

Once you have these key components lined up, you will release unwanted weight, start feeling amazing and become a walking billboard for health. You show up to the world differently with renewed energy and vitality!

How do you accomplish this goal? That’s where I come in. I will help you reach that goal, guiding you every step of the way with a transformational program that is extremely easy to follow and highly effective.

It starts with a quick phone call. I’ll give you a complimentary ‘fit back into your sexy jeans’ consultation. You can  set a time that’s convenient for you here.

With my guidance you’ll learn simple tools to adopt healthy habits, one healthy habit at a time to easily lose weight, end fluctuations and maintain healthy, balanced nutrition for a lifetime without restriction or counting calories. My approach is realistic and attainable. The Body Harmony Method is an innovative lifestyle approach designed for optimal health  that gets your mind and body working together helping you re-calibrate with healthy habits that contribute to your long-term success.

I would be honored to help you feel your best and reach your health goals.

71% of Americans are obese or overweight and plenty might not be overweight but they aren’t healthy. Are you one of them? Let’s change that.

It’s a proven system; no deprivation, no hunger, you lose your cravings and transform your health. Not only do people lose a significant amount of weight, clients experience a variety of health benefits such as:

  • more energy
  • better quality of sleep
  • lower blood pressure,
  • lower cholesterol
  • more confidence
  • balanced blood sugar and insulin levels
  • comfortable in their body
  • freedom from yoyo dieting
  • improved cardiovascular health
  • ulcers disappear
  • joint pain disappears
  • migraines decrease
  • eliminate various medications
  • come off C-Pap machine
  • mitigate type II Diabetes
  • as well as other issues and symptoms on this whole health program that produces lasting results.

 

Book Your Complimentary Consult

Do you want to make 2019 your healthiest year ever?! I would be thrilled to help you accomplish that goal, guiding you through that journey every step of the way with individualized coaching and a community of support giving you tools and knowledge for long-term sustainability.

Let’s get you on the road to optimal wellbeing! You deserve to feel great and enjoy good health.

During your complimentary consultation…

I’ll evaluate you and give you a crystal clear plan with key steps to get weight off for good.

We’ll uncover hidden challenges that could be sabotaging your weight-loss efforts. You’ll learn tips to mitigate Type II Diabetes, lower blood pressure and cholesterol and potentially get off certain medications.

You’ll leave the session renewed, energized and inspired to make the changes necessary to implement new healthy habits as well as learning about a proven method to lose weight once and for all.

Click here to book your consult at a time that is convenient for you or email me: kelly @ kellybonanno.com. 

I would be honored to help you. A votre santé!

In the meantime, grab my FREE Healthy Eating On The Go guide with simple tips and habits along with several delicious, nutritious options to grab and go when you are pressed for time.

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January 16, 2019 By Kelly Leave a Comment

12 Healthy Habits That Help Ease & Prevent Cold & Flu

The dreaded cold and flu season is underway and hitting hard. People everywhere are under the weather! Natural methods to prevent and treat the nasty flu bug has been a hot topic in my Facebook group, since it’s that time of year again, let’s revisit that topic.

It’s a myth that extreme temperatures cause cold and flu viruses and other bacterial illnesses, we catch it from one another. It’s all that passing germs back and forth and all around by touching handles, cell phones, door knobs, the dillweed that double dips at happy hour, the chick that sneezes on you in the elevator… which is why you’ll never catch me eating with unwashed hands.

Look, we have to build our immunities but who likes to get taken out for days on end by bad virus?! Sucks to feel lousy. Isn’t coughing the worst? Just as you’re finally falling asleep – ?

The annoying symptoms suck but certain viruses can be serious

The flu is the cause of roughly 36,000 deaths each year and over 200,000 people are hospitalized because of it. Some succumb because they end up having sepsis.

Strep is going around, both my boys had it over the holidays. If a sore throat persists for a few days, even without a fever, (neither of my boys had a fever) get checked. If it’s Strep, you need to get treated because when it goes un treated it can lead to Rheumatic fever or kidney problems. I saw first hand, how terrible this is.

My best friend had strep but was diagnosed with the flu. She later developed rheumatic fever but when undiagnosed for 3 years. No one could figure it out. It was a devastating ordeal for her. Fortunately a fantastic infectious disease doctor properly diagnosed her and she recovered.

We’re most contagious the first few days we have symptoms

However, we can even be contagious 24 hours before the first sign of cold symptoms and up to 4 days before flu symptoms appear so it’s not easy to avoid the nasty little germs but there are measures you can take to prevent or at least lessen the severity.

Healthy Habits Keep Illness Away

1) Drink up

You’ve heard it before but it’s sage advice: stay hydrated, it helps ease a stuffy nose and sore throat and helps flush out those germs. Drinks plenty of water! More and more doctors, including Dr. Oz recommend Elderberry extract. One way to get it that will  also aid your hydration is in an herbal tea. Drinking 4 – 6 cups of elderberry tea a day at the onset of symptoms because medical trials have shown that it helps block viruses from entering your cells and aids in shortening the duration of the flu. He calls it a ‘natural Tamiflu’. In fact, my pharmacist told me that a study done in Israel found Elderberry to be just as effective as Tamiflu. How about that?!

2)  Catch your zzzz’s

Sleep is restorative, our bodies rejuvenate and repair while we sleep. Inadequate amounts of shut eye compromise the immune system and make it difficult for our bodies to fight infection and illness. While you are resting, your immune system is better able to produce cytokines, chemicals that attack virus cells.

3) Manage stress

Stress depresses our immune system and makes us more vulnerable to illness. Things that cause major stress like the loss of a job as well as little stressors like the jerk that cuts you off on the freeway both take their toll. Meditation helps but if getting your om on isn’t going to happen at least give yourself  10 minutes of downtime to do some deep breathing and get yourself centered.

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4) Eat the right foods

The Real Age docs also say that lean protein rich foods such as turkey, tofu, chicken, nuts, nonfat dairy, beans and fish enable your body to make disease fighting antibodies. They also recommend loading up on foods that contain flavonoids and vitamin C like oranges, strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers, tomatoes and broccoli because they help your body produce protective immune cells. Whole grain foods are also beneficial because they have immune enhancing nutrients like zinc, selenium, and beta glucan. Don’t let a hectic schedule keep you from healthy choices, grab my  Healthy Eating On The Go guide with simple tips & habits along with several delicious, nutritious options to grab & go when you are pressed for time.

Natural Remedies Work

5) Try Probiotics

I take a good probiotic every day because gut health is vital for a strong immune system. 80% of our immunity is in our gut. The connection to our health cannot be denied. Find a quality probiotic and make sure your doctor agrees it’s right for you. I take a good probiotic every day because gut health is vital for overall health. a review of 10 studies revealed that those who took them were 40% less likely to get that yearly cold or have a bad season with 3 or more colds. If you do come down with one, a probiotic will reduce your need for antibiotics if you get a bacterial infection along with it. If you do end up needing antibiotics, probiotics help replace the good bacteria which is very important!

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6) These Natural Remedies Are My Must Haves

These remedies are great if you feel like you’re coming down with something or if you’re already feeling sick. Oregano Oil strengthens the immune system which is what your body needs when fighting off illness. It is very anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory. Lots of ‘antis’ against bad stuff which is good! Its benefits are far reaching including healing skin issues, digestive problems and so much more! Grape seed extract is another rock star immune strengthener to take at the first sign of illness. Colloidal Silver is a good flu fighter to keep in your medicine cabinet. A study from the Journal of Virological Methods showed that Silver kills various types of flu viruses.Thieves Essential oil is great. There are several essential oils that can help, Dr. Axe has a handy guide you can find here. Garlic and good old vitamin C help too. Winter Tonic & Winter Balance are homeopathic remedies that help prevent the flu, I have thankfully found both to be very helpful at warding it off. I can’t give you medical advice, just sharing what works for me and my family.

Bonus natural remedy…

7) Immunitone Plus

Immunitone Plus is my newfound gem. It’s fantastic – however – only take it if you feel like you’re coming down with something or if you are already not feeling well. It’s not something you take on a daily basis because too much echinacea and the other ingredients is not beneficial. I discovered this supplement last spring on a visit to a local holistic doctor. This is now my first line of defense. My kids were sick over the holidays, I felt like I was coming down with it one night, took this along with chlorella and woke up feeling fine!  It contains Astragalus, herbs, elderberry, mushroom extracts and other natural compounds that boost the immune system including herbs that support the balance of cytokines, regulatory proteins released by immune cells as well as normal natural killer (NK) cell activity. However — echinacea should not be used unless you are feeling ill because it can affect the liver and there are other issues. AND — there are situations when elderberry is not advised as outlined in this article: When Not to Use Elderberry: Using a Little Discernment As I always recommend, check with your healthcare provider. I am simply making recommendations and letting you guys know what works for me; I’m not a doctor, I’m not prescribing anything.

Tried and true methods are your friend

8) Gargle with warm salt water

The saline solution has a sanitizing effect that helps flush out viruses and bacteria and clears mucous and irritants, it also reduces inflammation by drawing out excess water from throat tissue. Saline nasal spray (non-medicated) and nasal irrigation systems like a neti pot (when used with the proper solution, not just tap water) help ease congestion and clear out sinuses.

9) Coat your throat with honey

1 – 2 tablespoons of organic honey help sooth your throat and curb a cough. You want organic honey because regular honey is often contaminated, especially if it’s manufactured in China. Raw organic Maunuka honey (one that has a minimum of UMF 16) has the most healing properties. I highly recommend taking a teaspoon of Manuka honey if you feel you’re coming down with something and if you do get sick, take one everyday, it’s my get well quick secret.

10) Wash your hands

You touch a door nob after someone who is sick or getting sick has, then grab your cell phone, your Ipad – their germs are all over your stuff. I’m a regular hand washer although I try not to be too crazy about it because exposure to harmless germs and bacteria strengthens our immune system. And this doesn’t mean wash your hands, touch your cell phone, steering wheel, a door handle, then eat or prepare food and say, ‘well, I washed my hands’. Seriously, want to get sick LESS often? Do Not eat with your hands or touch your face unless you have just washed them!

Use good old soap and water, NOT the antibacterial type because they kill good bacteria and weaken our body’s ability to fight germs; many health professionals claim that they are to blame for the increase of deadly ‘super bugs.’ Even the FDA is investigating triclosan, a very toxic chemical found in most antibacterial products. I keep eco-friendly chemical free hand sanitizer and baby wipes in my car to wipe away germs my kids and I come in contact with. I use the sanitizer sparingly and only when necessary because overuse of hand sanitizers can be detrimental as well.

Grandma was right 

11) Have a bowl of soup

We’ve all heard that chicken soup can help ease a cold, apparently it’s true. According to the doctors at Real Age, sipping chicken soup cuts the duration of a cold by 50%. They believe it’s because cooked chicken releases an amino acid called cysteine that has a similar chemistry to the bronchitis drug, acetylcysteine. Add garlic, a natural infection fighter to your recipe along with some hot red pepper, a strong decongestant and you should feel better.

12) Exercise

Physical activity boosts the immune system so staying active and working out on a regular basis will help keep illness away. When you do get sick, it’s ok and even beneficial to keep up your physical activity as long as your symptoms are above the neck – stuffy nose, scratchy throat. However, if you have the chills, a hacking chest cough, stomach flu, fever, etc., rest.

Fortunately, I rarely get sick, I’m blessed with a strong immune system but I also have adopted most of these habits that help keep germs at bay.

How ’bout a little bonus tip? Believe you are well. Believe you are healing. Mindset is everything in all areas of life. As Abraham-Hicks says, “A belief is a thought you keep thinking.” Keep your thoughts leaning toward positive, healing vibes. This works in all aspects of life. We become our thoughts.

Do you find yourself prone to getting sick often? It could be an underlying issue but most likely your immune system simply needs a boost. Simply balancing nutrition and blood sugar can help. Set up a free health assessment with me, I’ll evaluate you and offer some guidance and tips.

Stay well!

A votre sante

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January 5, 2019 By Kelly Leave a Comment

Make 2019 Your Healthiest Year Ever

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and improve health? You’re not alone, that is the resolution for nearly 50% of Americans. Sadly, only about 8% end up achieving their resolutions. Don’t be part of that 8%! I would love to help you feel your best and reach your health goals.

A mere 10% reduction in body weight reduces your risk of various weight-related diseases by 50%! Curious to learn if  you are at a healthy BMI (body mss index)? Use this calculator to determine your healthy weight.

 

Your weight and your health are inextricably tied together. A healthy body starts with a heathy weight. 

The weight loss program I coach clients through is extremely easy to follow and highly effective, designed for optimal health. It’s an innovative lifestyle approach that gets your mind and body working together helping you adopt healthy habits that contribute to your long-term success.

It’s a proven system; no deprivation, no hunger, lose your cravings and transform your health. Not only do people lose a significant amount of weight, clients experience a variety of health benefits such as more energy, better quality of sleep, more confidence, comfortable in their body, balanced blood sugar and insulin levels, freedom from yoyo dieting, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, ulcers disappear, joint pain  disappears, migraines decrease, eliminate various medications and C-Pap machine, mitigate type II Diabetes as well as other issues and symptoms on this whole health program that produces lasting results.

 

Book Your Complimentary Health Assessment

Obesity is the leading cause of preventable death. Most people think that an obese person is 100 or more pounds overweight but that’s not the case. The definition of obesity is only 30 pounds overweight.

71% of Americans are obese or overweight and plenty might not be overweight but they aren’t healthy. Are you one of them? Let’s change that in 2019.

Your doctor might be telling you that you are overweight, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or any number of other health issues but are they giving you the tools you need to get healthy or are they simply offering the ‘band-aid’ of medication?

Food can be an addiction which is why willpower often doesn’t work for the long term. We have to create new habits and rather than rely on willpower, create a healthy environment for our body by fueling it with the proper balance of nutrition so we lose cravings and hunger and use fat stores as energy.

Too many people are eating ‘healthy’ but they are not eating in precise balance.

They are grasping at straws, trying the latest diet trend but wind up frustrated because they can’t stick with it or they have some success but it’s not a realistic long term plan and they gain the weight back.

If you’re feeling sluggish, low energy or have extra weight you’re likely not as healthy as you’d like to be.

Do you want to make 2019 your healthiest year ever?! I would be thrilled to help you accomplish that goal, guiding you through that journey every step of the way with individualized coaching and a community of support giving you tools and knowledge for long-term sustainability.

Weight loss and improved health is the outcome. It’s predictable transformation. Everyone can succeed.

It’s a systematic approach, a transformational program that gives you the simple tools to adopt a healthy lifestyle habits one healthy habit at a time. It’s a plan that fits within every budget. It’s not an additional cost, you simply divert your current food budget to the plan that best fits your needs, all our coaching  and professional health led support is included.

If you’d like to learn more, let’s set a time where I can do a complimentary health assessment on you and explore that.  Click here to book a time that is convenient for you. I would be honored to help you achieve your weight loss goals and transform your health with ease.

During your complimentary health assessment…

I’ll evaluate you and give you a crystal clear plan with key steps to get weight off for good.

We’ll uncover hidden challenges that could be sabotaging your weight-loss efforts. You’ll learn tips to mitigate Type II Diabetes, lower blood pressure and cholesterol and potentially get off certain medications.

You’ll leave the session renewed, energized and inspired to make the changes necessary to implement new healthy habits as well as learning about a proven method to lose weight once and for all.

Click here to book your free health assessment at a time that is convenient for you or email me: kelly@kellybonanno.com. 

Feel free to grab my FREE Healthy Eating On The Go guide with simple tips and habits along with several delicious, nutritious options to grab and go when you are pressed for time.

How I lost 10 pounds

How I lost 10 pounds… So fun chatting with these wonderful women! If what we talked about resonated with you, message me or post a comment to set up your free health assessment & explore what's possible!

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Happy 2019 ?Make it your healthiest, happient year ever! 

 

February 24, 2018 By Kelly 2 Comments

11 Natural Ways To Ease & Prevent Cold & Flu

This is one of the worst cold and flu seasons in years. It understandably has people on edge. Particularly with the deaths that have occured. A few people in my Facebook group have asked about natural methods to prevent and treat the nasty flu bug so I thought it would be a good time chat about it.

Truth be told, we don’t get sick from extreme temperatures, we catch it from one another. Flu is the cause of roughly 36,000 deaths each year and over 200,000 people are hospitalized because of it. It’s sad how many have lost their lives to it this year. In some cases, they ended up having sepsis.

We’re most contagious the first few days we have symptoms, however, we can even be contagious 24 hours before the first sign of cold symptoms and up to 4 days before flu symptoms appear so it’s not easy to avoid the nasty little germs but there are measures you can take to prevent or at least lessen the severity.

1) Drink up

You’ve heard it before but it’s sage advice: stay hydrated, it helps ease a stuffy nose and sore throat and helps flush out those germs. Drinks plenty of water! More and more doctors, including Dr. Oz recommend Elderberry extract. One way to get it that will  also aid your hydration is in an herbal tea. Drinking 4 – 6 cups of elderberry tea a day at the onset of symptoms because medical trials have shown that it helps block viruses from entering your cells and aids in shortening the duration of the flu. He calls it a ‘natural tamiflu’.

2)  Catch your zzzz’s

Sleep is restorative, our bodies rejuvenate and repair while we sleep. Inadequate amounts of shut eye compromise the immune system and make it difficult for our bodies to fight infection and illness. While you are resting, your immune system is better able to produce cytokines, chemicals that attack virus cells.

3) Manage stress

Stress depresses our immune system and makes us more vulnerable to illness. Things that cause major stress like the loss of a job as well as little stressors like the jerk that cuts you off on the freeway both take their toll. Meditation helps but if getting your om on isn’t going to happen at least give yourself  10 minutes of downtime to do some deep breathing and get yourself centered.

4) Eat the right foods

The Real Age docs also say that lean protein rich foods such as turkey, tofu, chicken, nuts, nonfat dairy, beans and fish enable your body to make disease fighting antibodies. They also recommend loading up on foods that contain flavonoids and vitamin C like oranges, strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers, tomatoes and broccoli because they help your body produce protective immune cells. Whole grain foods are also beneficial because they have immune enhancing nutrients like zinc, selenium, and beta glucan.

5) Try Probiotics

I take a good probiotic every day because gut health is vital for a strong immune system. 80% of our immunity is in our gut. The connection to our health cannot be denied. Find a quality probiotic and make sure your doctor agrees it’s right for you. I take a good probiotic every day because gut health is vital for overall health. a review of 10 studies revealed that those who took them were 40% less likely to get that yearly cold or have a bad season with 3 or more colds. If you do come down with one, a probiotic will reduce your need for antibiotics if you get a bacterial infection along with it. If you do end up needing antibiotics, probiotics help replace the good bacteria which is very important!

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6) These Natural Remedies Are My Must Haves

Oregano Oil strengthens the immune system which is what your body needs when fighting off illness. It is very anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory. Lots of ‘antis’ against bad stuff which is good! Its benefits are far reaching including healing skin issues, digestive problems and so much more! Grape seed extract is another rock star immune strengthener to take at the first sign of illness. Colloidal Silver is a good flu fighter to keep in your medicine cabinet. A study from the Journal of Virological Methods showed that Silver kills various types of flu viruses. Winter Tonic & Winter Balance are homeopathic remedies that help prevent the flu, I have thankfully found both to be very helpful at warding it off. I can’t give you medical advice, just sharing what works for me and my family.

7) Gargle with warm salt water

The saline solution has a sanitizing effect that helps flush out viruses and bacteria and clears mucous and irritants, it also reduces inflammation by drawing out excess water from throat tissue. Saline nasal spray (non-medicated) and nasal irrigation systems like a neti pot (when used with the proper solution, not just tap water) help ease congestion and clear out sinuses.

8) Coat your throat with honey

1 – 2 tablespoons of organic honey help sooth your throat and curb a cough. You want organic honey because regular honey is often contaminated, especially if it’s manufactured in China. Raw organic Maunuka honey (one that has a minimum of UMF 16) has the most healing properties. I highly recommend taking a teaspoon of Manuka honey if you feel you’re coming down with something and if you do get sick, take one everyday, it’s my get well quick secret.

9) Wash your hands

You touch a door knob after someone who is sick or getting sick has, then grab your cell phone, your Ipad – their germs are all over your stuff. I’m a regular hand washer although I try not to be too crazy about it because exposure to harmless germs and bacteria strengthens our immune system. But seriously,want to get sick LESS often? Do Not eat with your hands unless you have just washed them! Use good old soap and water, NOT the antibacterial type because they kill good bacteria and weaken our body’s ability to fight germs; many health professionals claim that they are to blame for the increase of deadly ‘super bugs.’ Even the FDA is investigating triclosan, a very toxic chemical found in most antibacterial products. I keep eco-friendly chemical free hand sanitizer and baby wipes in my car to wipe away germs my kids and I come in contact with. I use the sanitizer sparingly and only when necessary because overuse of hand sanitizers can be detrimental as well.

10) Have a bowl of soup

We’ve all heard that chicken soup can help ease a cold, apparently it’s true. According to the doctors at Real Age, sipping chicken soup cuts the duration of a cold by 50%. They believe it’s because cooked chicken releases an amino acid called cysteine that has a similar chemistry to the bronchitis drug, acetylcysteine. Add garlic, a natural infection fighter to your recipe along with some hot red pepper, a strong decongestant and you should feel better.

11) Exercise

Physical activity boosts the immune system so staying active and working out on a regular basis will help keep illness away. When you do get sick, it’s ok and even beneficial to keep up your physical activity as long as your symptoms are above the neck – stuffy nose, scratchy throat. However, if you have the chills, a hacking chest cough, stomach flu, fever, etc., rest.

Fortunately, I rarely get sick, I’m blessed with a strong immune system but I also have adopted most of these habits that help keep germs at bay.

Do you find yourself prone to getting sick often? It could be an underlying issue or your immune system just needs a boost. Simply balancing nutrition and blood sugar can help. Set up a free health assessment with me, I’ll evaluate you and offer some guidance and tips.

Stay well!

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Kelly BonannoHi! I’m Kelly. Wellness warrior & eco friendly living advocate passionate about sharing information, tips, trends & resources that will help you go glamorously green & live your healthiest lifestyle with clean beauty & holistic wellness.

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