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Michelle Breau, Virtual Holistic Nutritionist
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Yes. YES. 1000 times yes! 👏 REFRAMING. I touched on this topic in my last post! Have you ever tried it? And if so, do you find it has an impact on your well-being? 🧠 . . . . . . #mentalhealthawareness #goop #mentalhealth #mindbodygram #theuntetheredsoul #raiseyourvibes #reframing #mindbodygreen #feelfreedfeed #mindbodymama #ans #fightorflight #theeverygirl #mindset #holisticnutritionist #thatsdarling #nourishyourbody iamwellandgood #feedyoursoul #nutraphoria #thenewhealthy #lifestyleblogger #wellnessblogger #foodblogger #qotd #quotesofinstagram #quoteoftheday #quotesdaily #quotes #quotestagram @iamwellandgood @thatsdarling
STRESS. 🙈 Today, my doc and I had a good long chat about stress. He told me it was pretty obvious I've experienced quite a bit of it. (Oof - I mean, a near death experience having my son, 3 years with a mystery illness and all of the financial & emotional burden that it placed on my family, deployments, and a child having all kinds of seizures. I'd be silly to think I didn't have stress!) 👉 But here's the thing about me: I'm not a woman who tries to dwell in her stress. My thought is always, "So wtf do I do about it?" 🤔👏 . A few things I've implemented to support me through the past few years: . 1️⃣ Ashwagandha. The herb of my heart! I can actually FEEL a difference when I take it. It's as though my adrenals are saying, "Ahhhhh.THANK YOU!" 2️⃣ Sleep! Not just sleeping, but taking my sleep cycle SERIOUS. This means all devices are off by 8 (although once in a while an episode of @nbcthisisus sucks me in 🙈), it means I give a damn about things like EMF (see my last post) and blue light, & it means I go to bed and wake up at the same time of day, EVERY day. 3️⃣ Breath! Guys, deep breathing has changed my life. It SAVED my life when my body was failing and I thought I wouldn't make it. Take it seriously, k? To read more on WHY it's so important, check out michellebreau.com/breathe. 4️⃣ Meditation! I use this little tool on my ear to keep track of my sessions & progress. It's called a @heartmathinstitute Inner Balance trainer (see my #linkinbio to learn more about it!), and it tracks something called your heart rate variability. To watch how this continues to change throughout my health journey is nothing short of a miracle! 5️⃣ REFRAMING! Instead of asking, "Why is this happening to me?" I know ask, "What is this teaching me?" Guys, reframing CHANGES LIVES. 6️⃣ Essential oils! Still think those oils are only for crunchy hippie dippies? THINK AGAIN. 🍃 The scientific, peer reviewed literature on these plant medicines is INCREDIBLE and we are most definitely a family who uses them for everything from skincare to cleaning to supporting physical AND emotional health! (PM me if you want to learn more about 'em!) WBU? What are your best tips for stress management?
💥UNPOPULAR OPINION💥 I don't own a Fitbit, nor do I own Bluetooth earbuds or a Bluetooth headset. I no longer have a microwave or a television, and we are also in the process of hard-wiring our internet connection (Whaaaaaat? People can function without wi-fi?) 💥💣🤯 . Yep, it's true. I run a completely virtual practice, so this may come as a total surprise to many of you, but I promise I haven't lost my noodle. 🤔 . Fact: Radiation is EVERYWHERE. I test this for clients during home tours and it usually blows them away. The radiation from a microwave fills an entire room. The radiation emitting from my hubs' old PlayStation 4 (while turned OFF) was higher than the radiation of ANYTHING else in our house, including the PlayStation 3 (while turned ON!). Bluetooth earbuds emit radioactive signals DIRECTLY beside your brain. Fitbits and other "wearable tech" sit directly upon your pulse point, and consistently send electricity through the body. 💣 This all poses the question: Do you remember back when doctor's used to promote smoking like it was healthy, and it was normal for an airplane full of people to be flying through the sky chock full of people hauling back on Marlboros? The lobbying was huge - And it is today with cellphone companies and the like. Swipe to see - It wasn't that long ago! In short: Just because you can't PHYSICALLY see something, doesn't mean it can't harm you. Many doctors are now considering EMFs and radiation as the "Smoking of our age." It was right in front of us all along, and we had no idea it was causing harm. Friends, get a timer for your wifi router, keep your phone on airplane mode of it must be in your pocket, use speakerphone (did you know there is a warning in your cellphone's settings to not put it against your head?) 🙃 You don't have to be crazy like me and get rid of all of your devices, just consider how much exposure to these frequencies you get and where you might be able to improve. And drop your favourite emoji 🌊 below if an in-depth blog on this topic would interest you! 👇 . . . . #emf #emfs #holisticnutritionist #electrosmog #detoxlifestyle #detoxify #grounding #thatsdarling #iamwellandgood #buzzfeedhealth
Pomegranate, celery, beets & cukes are making my cells dance 👯 today! I also added a dropper full of @stfrancisherbfarm Reishi tincture; the most grounding of all medicinal mushrooms. It's great for calming a busy mind too, so I've been taking it daily since Nate's last seizure a few weeks ago and I always notice a difference! PS. I actually don't own a juicer, so I made this juice in my blender! Don't ever feel like you need to have all the fancy shmancy gear you see on Instagram! A good blender and a fine mesh strainer work just as well in a pinch! How I make it is linked up in my story highlights for you. Happy juicing, friends! 🍃🍇🥒 . . . . . . . #onthetable #guthealth #guyhealing #detox #celeryjuice #medicalmedium #stomachacid #notadiet #heartburn #adaptogens #reishi #medicinalmushrooms #onshrooms #foodgram #30yearsyealthy #wellnessblogger #holisticnutritionist #functionalfood #foods4thought #huffposttaste #f52grams #intentionalliving #myhealingjourney #fancydrinks #greenjuice #mocktail #detox #detoxify #detoxjuice #detoxdrink
🍠PULLED JACKFRUIT STUFFED SQUASH 🍠 This was a total test run, but ended up being 8032X better than I imagined it would be! It's vegetarian too, but tastes like it's topped with BBQ'd pulled pork. Super easy to throw together and chock full of vitamin A, fiber and FLAVOUR! 🤤 • • TO MAKE: Chop any kind of squash into quarters and scoop out the seeds (I used a big orange one that was in my CSA. No idea what it's called! 😅) Drizzle with a bit of @chosenfoods avocado oil, sprinkle with @chasorganics ceylon cinnamon and roast at 385 until browned and fork tender. Meanwhile, rinse a can of @chasorganics jackfruit on brine super well, slice off the solid bits at the end and pull it apart until it looks like the texture of pulled pork. Add to a pot with a touch of avocado oil, 1/4 cup organic marinara, 3tbsp @organikahealth coconut aminos, and a pinch of black pepper, garlic powder and Cha's coriander (This combo makes a PERFECT Paleo BBQ sauce!). Let everything cook together on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, then put a scoop on top of a piece of squash, top with pomegranate seeds, finely chopped greens or herbs, and a drizzle of @chosenfoods avocado oil mayo whisked with a touch of Watertown thin it out. If you're vegan, use tahini instead! 🍁 This tastes like Fall! 🤤 Enjoy, guys! . . . . . . . #feedfeed #eeeeeats #feedfeedglutenfree #feedfeedvegan #vegetarian #vegetarianrecipes #veganrecipes #veganfoodshare #fallrecipes #glutenfree #paleorecipes #glutenfreerecipes #iamwellandgood #wellandgoodeats #nutraphoria #mindbodygram #notadiet #holisticnutritionist #sibo #jerf #plantbasedfood #eatrealfood #functionalfood #wholefoods #functionalnutrition #ceyloncinnamon #easyrecipes #jackfruit #pomegranate #heresmyfood
If we must go to war, let us go to this one. 🍎🥑🍆🍅🥕🥦🥒🍇 . . . . . . . #qotd #jerf #eatrealfood #wellandgoodeats #farmtofork #wholefoods #plantbased #glutenfree #eatmoreplants #dairyfree #buzzfeedhealth #iamwellandgood #theeverygirl #nutraphoria #functionalmedicine #holisticnutritionist #functionalfood #theeverygirl #instaquote #healthmeme #wellnessblogger #foodblogger #quotesofinstagram #theomnivoresdillemma #quoteoftheday #guthealth #sibo #guthealing #q8ofinstagram
Don’t fall prey to a cold or flu bug this season!⠀ ⠀ This time of the year, it’s important to support your immune system to help prevent nasty seasonal cold and flu viruses.⠀ ⠀ I wrote a blog post about 5 things I do to protect my family from common illnesses this time of year. Give it a read at my #linkinbio!⠀ ⠀ While these tips may help most of us, you may also need customized recommendations and a little more support because of compromised immunity or other unique challenges.⠀ ⠀ As a 100% virtual Holistic Nutritionist, I work directly with my clients to address their health concerns. Using food and lifestyle as a primary focus, I can help you ensure you’re properly armed to ward off illness so you don’t have to “fall behind” this winter!⠀ ⠀ Find out more about the options I offer by visiting michellebreau.com and clicking SERVICES. And BONUS: All programs & products in my shop are 10% off this month! Simply use code ROCKTOBER at checkout. Much love!
If you need us, we’ll be on the water. 🌊 Five years + 1 day ago, I walked into my own back yard with my dad’s arm around mine and I married this man right here. Since that day, no matter what has come our way, we have remained each other’s constant. 💜 I am so thankful that I get to do life with you by my side! Here’s to walking through the rest of my years hand-in-hand with you. Happy anniversary @cdnwaterfowler!
LADIES. Did you know that the birth control pill decreases certain nutrients in the body, including selenium and vitamin B12? This may lead to lethargy, anxiety, persistent infections and even depression. It is also directly linked with an imbalanced gut microbiome, which can lead to issues with yeast (candida) overgrowth, brain fog and even an imbalanced thyroid. As someone who took the BCP for FOURTEEN years (live and learn!), I’ve experienced the nutrient depletion it can cause firsthand. Sadly, doctors often forget to inform us that the long-term use of certain medications can lead to potentially dangerous nutrient deficiencies. ⠀ .⠀ As your practitioner, I can help you figure out which nutrients you may be deficient in. I’ll teach you how to use food to counter depletions, or even provide resources and support on how to start the conversation on switching to safer alternatives. ⠀ .⠀ This month only, I’m offering 10% off my ENTIRE shop, including all nutrition counselling packages! Use code ROCKTOBER at checkout to take advantage. ⠀ .⠀ I also offer FREE discovery calls where you can share a bit more about your particular situation to see how I may be able to help. You can learn more over at michellebreau.com. Much love!
If you want to change the world, go home and love your family. 💜
🍁 O C T O B E R 🍁 Setting intentions to focus on what matters most this month. Nurturing FAMILY & being grateful for all that I am blessed with. 🙏 And allowing this type-A personality of mine to REST by committing my evenings to 100% work-free ME time. I love spending my evenings either enjoying time with Ryan or diving face-first into a good book, but I also have a terrible habit of giving away what little spare time I have to others and asking nothing in return, leaving me feeling drained and TIRED because I put myself last. It's time to start being more mindful of where I place my energy, while still keeping my heart and mind wide open. ☺️ . I also plan to move my body every damn day (or sauna on my off-days) to support continued growth and healing. And PSST. See #4? My first 👏SIGNATURE👏 PROGRAM👏 will be launching early in 2019 and I CANNOT WAIT to share more with you guys! Any guesses on what it'll cover? All I can tell you so far is that it will absolutely change lives in a BIG way! . Happy October, all! Here's to you and all that this beautiful season of change has to offer. 🍁
The good news: it isn't broken. The bad news: 3 stitches, the entire nail had to come off and it hurts like hell. Also the good news: No washing dishes for a week! 🙆