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Could mercury in your teeth cause havoc in your bo Could mercury in your teeth cause havoc in your body after years of being there? Could it cause hormonal imbalance, thyroid problems, hair loss, brain fog and other symptoms of imbalances? You bet it could. . I’m excited to finally start working with a holistic dentist on removing my mercury fillings. Some of those fillings have been in my mouth for 30 years. I’ve been working hard on removing mercury and heavy metals from my environment by including several detoxification practices in my daily rituals, because bringing our bodies back to the equilibrium takes more than just nourishing foods. . Detoxification is an important piece of the puzzle, but removing my amalgam fillings was something I’ve been putting off for years due to cost. As I have several fillings to remove, I’ve decided to stage the process over 2-3 years to spread the cost and make it more affordable. . If you’re planning on removing your amalgam fillings, find a holistic dentist who knows what they’re doing before you even consider going forward with the procedure. If you’re in Christchurch, NZ, I highly recommend these guys: dentistryonmerivale.co.nz . Signs of mercury excess in our bodies include muscle weakness, tremors, numbness, digestive problems, ADHD, autism, memory loss, anxiety, depression, mood swings, endocrine dysfunction, kidney damage, diabetes, magnesium and zinc deficiency. . Mercury exposure sources go beyond amalgam fillings though. The list is extensive and includes: congenital exposure, vaccines, medications, large fish, drinking water, cosmetics (mascara, skin lightening products), tattoo ink, fabric softener and contacts lenses solutions. . Supplements and foods I’ve been incorporating prior and post my large filling extraction: •liposomal vitamin C •liposomal glutathione •vitamin E •vitamin B complex •charcoal and other binders •zinc •magnesium •desiccated beef liver •eggs •sardines •bone broth •adaptogenic herbs •hot water with lemon, ginger and turmeric. . I also took naps, said no to big appointments or tasks, took NIR saunas, magnesium chloride baths and cold showers. . How about you? Have you removed your amalgam fillings yet? What were your experiences?
Thank you Jill for sharing the benefits you and yo Thank you Jill for sharing the benefits you and your son experienced while using the Nourishing Tallow Cream. I love how multi-purpose, yet simple this tallow cream is. It truly is the best-kept skin care secret out there. . You can read more about the cream, its ingredients and the story behind it on my website - nourishingworks.com. You can also purchase the cream there, even if you’re not in New Zealand. Just message me to work out international shipping. . Remember, the skin is an investment not expense, and with this cream - a little goes a long way. Enjoy! x x . #tallowcream #tallowskincareproducts #testimonials #youcanhealyourlife #youcanhealyourskin #hormonehealth #selfcareishealthcare #eczma #nosetotail #investinyourhealth #functionalnutrition #detoxyourbody #nutritionmatters #nourishment #healthcoaching #holisticnutrition
Raw chocolate & espresso mousse recipe. ✨ Making Raw chocolate & espresso mousse recipe. ✨ Making whole food treats for everyone to enjoy during holidays is customary in most cultures. Indulge in celebratory foods made with quality ingredients and enjoy the company of people you’re sharing these treats with. Remember it’s not what you eat occasionally, it’s what you eat most of the time that makes the difference. ✨ Although this raw chocolate mousse is super indulgent, it’s also healthy, creamy and basically tastes delicious. Don’t tell anyone there is avocado in this! You can serve this creamy chocolate coffee goodness at your holiday table or as an easy late night snack while watching your favourite movie. Enjoy and Happy Holidays! x x x ✨ MOUSSE 2 ripe avocados 200 ml milk of your choice 1/3 cup coconut, raw or rapadura sugar 1/2 cup raw cacao powder 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoons unrefined salt 2 tablespoons espresso ✨ TO SERVE (optional) 1.5 tablespoons cacao nibs a few handfuls of sliced strawberries or raspberries a handful of roughly chopped hazelnuts melted dark chocolate ✨ Add all the ingredients to a blender and pulse for a few minutes until well combined. The mixture should be thick, smooth, aerated and semi-set, with no chunks of avocado - like a mousse. ✨ Using spatula, divide the mousse between small bowls, glasses or jars and cool in the fridge for 3 hours or more, but they are best after 12 hours. Once ready, the mix should be thick and set. If you put some on a spoon and turn upside down it shouldn’t fall off! ✨ When ready to eat, serve as is or top up with a sprinkle of cacao nibs, sliced strawberries, roughly broken up raspberries, hazelnuts or melted chocolate. ✨ #rawchocolatemousse #avocadosecretingredient #nutrientdensity #holidaytable #nourishingfoods #healthandnutrition #happyhormones #functionalfood #functionalnutrition #nourishment #optimalhealth #guthealthmatters #nutritioncoaching #mindfuleating #holisticnutrition #mindfullife #nutritionmatters #organicfoods #feelgoodfood #nourishment #selfawareness
Do you know what you eat ate? • We all do resear Do you know what you eat ate? • We all do research, check the risks and benefits, make informed decisions and trust our instincts. But when it comes to our food, we forget critical thinking and often select ‘beige foods’ in preference to the animals or plants we’re about to absorb into our bodies. We seldom know where our food actually comes from, who grew it, how it was grown or what additives it might contain. • Before choosing meat food sources, get curious - research where your meat actually comes from, get to know your local meat grower, visit the farm to see how the animals are raised, ask questions. • In their book The Ethical Omnivore, Laura Dalrymple & Grant Hilliard write: “…It may require a bit more work and you may eat a little less, but there are ways to eat sustainably produced, ethically raised meat on a budget. The extra effort is well worth the huge benefits in health and nutrition - let alone all the new things you learn when you’re more connected to the sources of your food”. • Food for thought: did you know that chickens are carnivores? Why do we then feed them so much grain, corn and soy? It really puzzles me. Even your organic chicken was most probably raised on organic grain, corn and soy. Would you classify chickens as omnivores then? Or did they evolve into omnivores since we domesticated them? Share your thoughts in the comments.👇🏼 #ethicalomnivore #wearewhatourfoodeats
Do you remember taking a spoon-full of cod liver o Do you remember taking a spoon-full of cod liver oil every day as a child? Probably not, if you were born after the second part of 20th century. . Going back hundreds of years however, mothers in northern climates such as Norway, Sweden and Scotland relied on cod liver oil to keep their families healthy. They may not have understood why this foul-tasting oily liquid seemed to be beneficial, but their innate wisdom told them that children given cod liver oil were less susceptible to colds and flu. . Although this practice has fallen out of favour, scientists are now confirming that the old wives might have been on to something. Old-fashioned nasty-tasting cod liver oil is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA. If we’re not regularly eating fatty fish, we should be adding a supplementary source of omega-3s to our diets, like cod liver oil. . However, cod liver oil isn’t just a way to get omega-3s; it’s also rich in vitamin A and vitamin D. In fact, in cold northern climates that get little sunshine, cod liver oil was a common way for people to obtain enough vitamin D to avoid rickets. I wouldn’t rely on it solely for my vitamin D requirements, but it can provide a nice whopping dose of pre-formed vitamin A for those who don’t eat animal liver. . Just recently, researchers in Norway expanded a major ongoing study to determine whether cod liver oil can help fight off C_d-*9. “Preliminary data from our ongoing C_d-*9 study suggest that cod liver oil users may have a reduced risk of C_d-*9 and a lower risk of severe disease outcomes if they are infected,” says Arne Søraas, physician-scientist at the Department of Microbiology, Oslo University Hospital. [DM me for the article link.] . Interestingly, Dr. Price always gave cod liver oil together with high-vitamin butter or butter oil, extracted by centrifuge from good quality spring or fall butter. He found that cod liver oil on its own was relatively ineffective but combined with high-vitamin butter or butter oil produced excellent results. So your diet should include both cod liver oil and good quality butter from grass-fed cows. . Do you take cod liver oil?
GIVEAWAY! 💫 My amazing Nourishing Tallow Cream GIVEAWAY! 💫 My amazing Nourishing Tallow Cream is now available for purchasing on my website. To celebrate, I’m giving away a jar of cream each to two lucky followers. 💫✨ • How to enter: 1. Like the post 2. Follow @nourishing.works 3. Tag a friend whose skin needs nourishing. 4. Extra chance, post this in your story and tag @nourishing.works • #giveaway is open to N.Z. residents only. Entries close at midnight 17th November. The winners will be announced in my story. This #giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram. ✨ . . . #giveaway #tallowskincare #nutrientdensity #skingutconnection #lookafteryourbody #healfromwithin #nutritionmatters #detoxifyyourbody #nosetotailnovember #wellnessworrior #hormonebalance #selfcareishealthcare #bodywisdom #functionalnutrition
Keep Calm And Eat Oxtail. . Collagen production i Keep Calm And Eat Oxtail. . Collagen production in the body slows down with age, causing skin, joints and other body parts to become drier, less pliant, thinner and weaker. . The glue dries up and loses its stickiness. This breakdown is most visible as sagging skin, but it can also occur throughout the body. Tendons and ligaments lose elasticity, bones weaken, muscles atrophy, and cartilage cracks. Injuries are more likely to occur from repetitive motion, wear and tear, overexertion or overuse at work, gym or when playing sports. . When the body is low in #collagen and unable to produce enough of it, injuries are more likely to happen and are harder to heal. Collagen also plays an important role in preventing and treating autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. . #oxtail is a wonderful and inexpensive source of collagen. People don’t talk about oxtail stews these days, but it’s a true ancestral classic. Oxtail has a richer taste than beef and has more succulent feel when cooked for stews or soups. . But the real difference and reason behind the appealing stewed texture, is the ample connective tissue - an incredible source of collagen for the benefit of skin, hair, joint health, performance and more. . Enjoy warming up and feeling calm with this gelatinous, flavourful and hearty dish one night this weekend. You might even consider making an extra batch as it tastes even better the next day. Enjoy! . INGREDIENTS 1 kg grass-fed chopped oxtail 1 1/4 cup beef bone broth 2 slices nitrate-free bacon, cut into 3-cm pieces 1 cup organic tinned tomatoes 5 garlic cloves, crushed 4 large carrots, cut into 2-cm-thick slices 2 large onions, cut into bite-size pieces a few sprigs of fresh rosemary 4 fresh bay leaves Salt and pepper to taste . METHOD: Heat cast iron pan, sauté and crisp chopped bacon. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Season oxtail and sear on all sides in bacon fat (3 min per side). Add in other ingredients and sauté for 45 minutes on medium heat. Cover your pan with a heat-proof lid and transfer to the oven. Cook on 120C for 4-5 hours. Serve with mashed kumara or cauliflower rice.
What creates health? • We’re all made of cells What creates health? • We’re all made of cells. A cell is the unit that makes up a living organism. Human bodies consist of trillions of cells. Cells come in different shapes and sizes. They all do different things, but essentially - they are the building blocks that make up our bodies. • Cells, however, don’t work under any conditions. They need certain nutrients in order to do the work of keeping us alive and healthy. Without those nutrients, the cells begin to malfunction and even die. • Where do those nutrients come from? They come from food we eat - nowhere else. If you’re not providing the right nutrients and environment for your cells, they won’t work as well as they could, and cellular malfunction could eventually impact any aspect of your health. • Your genetics may determine what goes wrong, but when the cells aren’t getting what they need, the body doesn’t work right, and something (usually many somethings) will go wrong somewhere. • Don’t get me wrong: genetics do play a role. But genes are not our destiny. YOU get to decide how you live, and that means you have a lot of CONTROL over which genes will become active. • Even if you already have a chronic condition, it’s not too late to intervene. Correcting your lifestyle and your diet now can do more than just stop the disease to progress, in many instances - it may even reverse it. • Food can directly influence the firestorm of distraction inside your body. Will you continue to fuel the fire, or will you put it out by nourishing your body with nutrients it needs to best fight its way from the debilitating effects of an illness back to greater health and vitality? . . . #epigenetics #cellularhealth #wahlsprotocol #ancestralhealth #immunehealth #optimalhealth #nutritionaltherapy #rusticgamestrong #functionalnutrition
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