Author: trish

The Healing Power of Menopause Global Summit 2023.

I’m excited to announce that I’m among over 20 guest speakers, educators, scientists, women’s health specialists, menopause, and gut health professionals, including Kate Codrington, Dr. Sarah Mckay, Professor Joyce Harper, Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, Rachel Lankester, Shola Arewa and many others featured on The Healing Power of Menopause Global Summit 2023.

You’ll receive not only facts, solutions, support, and guidance, but also wisdom, connection, shared experiences, practices and gifts you can apply straight away.

Click here to sign up for this event –  at no charge

During this 5 day event you will learn:

  • What exactly is happening to your body and brain
  • How to navigate perimenopause and get the support you need
  • Remedies and practices for all ranges of symptoms and needs
  • That nature, rest, and reorganising can be your best friend
  • How the transition to post-menopause can result in the best years of your life

Nourish Your Gut – for a positive menopause

A must read for knowing the best foods to support your hormones

💜 explore proven cleanse techniques to support your gut health

🩵 enjoy 139 mouthwatering recipes your whole family will love

💜 real life case studies to help inspire your own journey

🩵 step by step guide to making lasting changes

💜 chakra balancing chart with easy ways to check what is out of alignment

🩵 never shared before insights to my own personal journey 😲 you will be shocked when you read these

Plus the first 30 people will get a signed copy and bonus recipes included in my 8 week Programme

Pre-order your copy here

Family Stress: 4 Ways to Stop It Affecting Your Life

For some families, it seems effortless, while for others, it causes pain, frustration, and anxiety every time the concept of family enters their minds. Some families don’t get along, and this can be a very difficult reality to face. So, how can we deal with the concept of stress, either to keep the peace or to minimise our own anxiety?

Recognise What You Can Control

Some family members love to cause drama. If a grandparent has decided that they want custody of a child and they are hell-bent on causing havoc within the family, consulting a grandparent rights lawyer and determined to drag everybody through the mud, it’s easy for us to catastrophize. Instead of spending our energy on those things, we need to devote our energy to the tasks that we can complete. Families can cause drama, but they can also have drama follow them about, and we’ve got to have some sense of self-preservation, and it all begins with conserving our energy.

Have a Support System

It’s one of the most common approaches to dealing with family stress. Sometimes, a friend may not be very helpful because they come from a loving family background and they do not even comprehend why there are problems within your family unit. But this is where having a support system with people who fill different roles in your life can help you to put your feelings forward. Of course, we can’t just use a support network as an opportunity for us to vent; we’ve got to make sure it is mutually beneficial. This could be a hard thing to navigate, but it all begins with avoiding the toxic people in your life. There are charities that provide support services to estranged adults, such as Stand Alone, and if you can find a local support group or community counsellor, this can help you to verbalise your thoughts but also come to some logical conclusions about your family and why they are the way they are.

Don’t Skimp on the Obvious Things

Diet, exercise, and sleep are always important, and these days there’s a lot more research to support this, especially sleep. Sleep is a wonderful tool, and rather than viewing sleep as something that is for the weak, you can use sleep for its restorative properties but also as an opportunity to process those anxiety-inducing thoughts. One of the best things we can do if we have a problem that we’re mulling over is to write out the issue with pros and cons and then actually sleep on it. Your brain will come up with the right solution.

Tackle the Physical Symptoms of Stress 

You might become more aware of your stress if you are having to engage with your family on a regular basis. Lots of people move away to escape their family because they recognize that their family aren’t very good for them but we can’t stay away forever. Having tools and tactics to calm your stress will make a massive impact, not just on how you deal with the situation in the moment, but also how you feel afterwards.

Top 10 weight loss tips for women

Make sure you sign up for the pre-order for my book. The first 50 people to sign up will get a signed copy, an invitation to the book launch + the bonus recipes I use in my 8-week gut healing programme.

Sign up here www.trishtuckermay.com

You will be able to purchase the book very soon.

Okay let’s talk about weight loss. I know that losing weight can be challenging, especially for women over 40. However, with the right approach, it’s possible to shed those extra pounds and improve your overall health.

I am helping several clients to focus on weight loss. All are motivated by a special event. A wedding, a significant birthday, a recent diagnosis of high cholesterol and upcoming holidays can all motivate a weight loss journey.  Reach out if you need some help. I use targeted supplements, functional nutrition testing and regular accountability check-ins to keep clients on track to get results.

Here are the top 10 weight loss tips.

  1. Focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Adding in organic vegan protein powder can help with blood sugar balance and cravings. Check out my website for my recommended range. Beta G
  2. Cut back on processed and sugary foods, which can lead to weight gain and other health problems.
  3. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and help flush out toxins.
  4. Incorporate strength training into your exercise routine to build muscle, which can boost your metabolism and help you burn more calories.
  5. Get enough sleep, as lack of sleep can disrupt hormones that regulate appetite and metabolism. Getting to bed earlier and having a relaxing evening routine will help with sleep. I recommend a combination of good nutrition and a range of essential oils to support sleep. Reach out if this is challenging for you.
  6. Reduce stress through activities such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises. I love Insight Timer App for daily meditation practice.
  7. Avoid crash diets and instead aim for slow, steady weight loss that is sustainable in the long term.
  8. Keep track of what you eat and how much you exercise to stay accountable and motivated.
  9. Find a workout buddy or join a fitness class to stay motivated and accountable. Move your body every day.
  10. Consult with a registered nutritionist for personalised advice and support. I offer a range of comprehensive private tests to measure cholesterol, blood sugar and hormones. They are fast and done in the privacy of your own home.

Mood Boosting: The Connection Between GABA, Neurotransmitters, and Energy

Neurotransmitters are secreted all through the body, in neurons of both the central and peripheral nervous systems.

I am excited to announce new functional nutrition tests. Functional nutrition tests for neurotransmitters  can help support energy, mood and addictions.

This can provide valuable insights for a range of health concerns.

Neurotransmitter tests can determine whether your neurotransmitter levels are too low or too high.

GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps regulate GABA, on the other hand, is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps regulate anxiety and stress levels in the brain. Foods that are rich in glutamate, such as broccoli and spinach, can help support GABA production 

Additionally, consuming foods that are rich in magnesium, such as almonds and spinach, can help support GABA function.

There are also other supporting neurotransmitters that play a role in overall brain health.

Serotonin, for example, is a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and can be supported by consuming foods that are rich in tryptophan, such as bananas and turkey.

If you are struggling with the following symptoms get in touch. It may be due to your neurotransmitters and there is a lot we can achieve with tweaks in your nutrition and lifestyle.

If you are struggling with


Mood concerns, such as depression, anxiety

Diminished energy/fatigue, Insomnia

Cognitive concerns such as forgetfulness, inattention, brain fog, ADHD, addiction, dependency, obsessions and cravings.

Chronic illness, and immune deficiency

Pain – especially chronic pain and inflammation.

Don’t struggle alone.

I have struggled with many of these, and this is why I love being a nutritionist.

Lifestyle and food as medicine is how I can help.

The best foods to heal a leaky gut

When the gut lining deteriorates or becomes damaged, toxins, large food/protein particles, microbes, and other metabolites enter the bloodstream and cause inflammation. This is called leaky gut.  It is important to work on the gut lining to ease your symptoms.

Changing your diet can have an impact on the overall health of your gut and gastrointestinal system. The following food should heal and repair your gut.

If you are concerned about your symptoms, a comprehensive gut microbiome test can help to identify if you have leaky gut.  Click here to get in touch and book a test.

Fermented Foods

Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, tempeh, kefir, and other fermented yogurt or kimchi can help you reduce the gut leaking and repair it in the long run.

Bitter tasting foods

Having a bitter or somewhat a slight acidic diet is essential for keeping the levels of gastric acid in our stomach at proper numbers. Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar in the water level up the amount of gastric acid required for proper digestion and block the leaking of partially undigested foods from the gut.

Omega-3

Having an adequate amount of Omega-3 in your diet can also help you to alleviate the most severe inflammation.

Omega-3 contains HDL (High-density lipoproteins) which are essential for the production of various enzymes for proper breakdown of fat inside the body. The foods which can be looked upon includes;

  • Flaxseed
  • Chia seed
  • Hemp seed
  • Walnuts/Almonds
  • Fish Oil and essential fatty substances

Bone Broth

Having the bone broth two times a day is considered to be more effective because it contains an abundant number of vitamins and minerals also including collagen and glucosamine. Both of which are connective tissues and are used in the lining of the gut and digestive tract.

Herbal Tea

Have 2 cups of the herbal tea daily. You can choose the traditional lemon flavour of the tea or chamomile, honey to sooth constipation.

Foods rich in fibre

Food rich in the fibre increase gut mobility and the helpful bacteria.

Include

  • Whole grain cereals (avoid gluten)
  • Lentils/Legumes
  • Whole vegetables
  • Beans

Green leafy vegetables

Green vegetables and leafy vegetables contain high amounts of oxalates, fibres and provide helpful bacteria for improving your gut.

Consider 2 portions of these each day:

  • Lettuce
  • Cruciferous vegetables
  • Spinach
  • Broccoli

WHAT IS LEAKY GUT?

There is a very thin lining of cells which together as a cluster, controls the passing of various substances from the gut into the blood.

When the lining deteriorates, many problems arise as toxins, large food/protein particles, microbes, and other metabolites enter the bloodstream and cause various diseases along with the inflammation of the gut itself.

CAUSES
The causes are numerous ranging from the common towards a few specifics. The diet which we take in contains high amounts of sugars or fats which are the leading cause of gut leakage. Other possible causes include excessive alcohol consumption, stress, bacterial imbalance, antibiotics, food allergies, and gastrointestinal infections.

TREATMENT OPTIONS
As for a leaky gut and likewise problems, there is a vast line of treatment options available. The most suitable way is through the diet.

Changing your diet can have an impact on the overall health of your gut and gastrointestinal system. The following food should heal and repair your gut.

If you are concerned about your symptoms, a comprehensive gut microbiome test can help to identify if you have leaky gut. Click here to get in touch and book a test www.trishtuckermay.com/workwithme

Going Gluten Free
Gluten intolerance is a common issue because a damaged gut can’t withstand the aggravated effects of the gluten.

Consider cutting gluten from your diet for 21 days, and you shall witness the positive effects and ease discomfort.

Fermented Foods
Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, tempeh, kefir, and other fermented yogurt or kimchi can help you reduce the gut leaking and repair it in the long run.

These foods not only contain the right set of nutrients in them but also the good source of the bacteria which will countermeasure the effects of bad or ill bacteria which have already breached our bloodstream.

Fermented products when used for longer periods improve the number of good bacteria present in the gut along with increasing immune system and providing support to the gut.

Add Prebiotic Foods to Your Diet
Although the probiotic bacteria are a good source of essential nutrients and enzymes needed to keep the internal of the gastrointestinal tract at an optimum, still there is a blank which needs to be filled. We take the probiotic but overlook to include the foods in our diet which will ensure the longevity of these good bacteria in our gut.

These food include.
• Potatoes/Yams
• Onions
• Barley/Oats
• Citrus fruits/Apples
• Asparagus
• Leeks
• Dandelions
• Chicory
• Garlic

Stress Awareness

You must have heard that April is Stress Awareness Month, and I’m sure it’s no newsflash to you that chronic stress isn’t going to help with balancing your hormones!

Feelings of stress, overwhelm and anxiety are on the rise. Especially for women, and especially women over 40.

It’s not surprising. We are all juggling like crazy. Family commitments, a fulfilling career and a social life, whilst also trying to look good and stay healthy, can lead to burning ourselves out.

If we don’t prioritise self-care, our overall health is going to suffer.

Here are my tips to keep stress under control.Practice self-care: Make time for activities that you enjoy and that help you relax, such as reading a book, taking a walk, or practicing meditation.

Get enough sleep: Lack of sleep can exacerbate stress, so make sure to prioritize a good night’s rest.

Exercise regularly: Physical activity can help reduce stress levels and boost our mood.

Connect with loved ones: Social support can be a great stress reliever, so spend time with friends and family.

When we get stressed, tired, or even nervous, our digestion doesn’t function properly, and certainly not optimally. It’s so important to slow down chewing and eating so you can have more energy and avoid bloating.

Stress impacts the vagus nerve, a long, cranial nerve that travels from the forehead to the pelvic floor. It has a massive impact on your digestive system and your stress response. It plays a particularly key role in how we feel and digest. It also has a significant impact on blood pressure and heart rate. It affects the adrenals, kidneys, and the amount of serotonin in the body.

We know that stress causes havoc with weight, digestion, fatigue, and brain function. The DUTCH (dried urine test for comprehensive hormones) test precisely measures the main stress and sex hormones and shows how much cortisol is being produced. Suffering from consistently high cortisol levels can cause oxidative stress and DNA damage. The amount of free cortisol will impact mood and energy, and liver and kidney function. This will also have an effect on sleep. There is an interconnected response with blood sugars, insulin production, and heart rate.

Would you like to order the DUTCH test to see what your hormones are doing and how stress may be contributing to your symptoms?

Email: trish@trishtuckermay.com

5 quick tips to help beat the belly bloat

the perfect time to refocus on what’s important when it comes to our health and this month we’ll be really focusing on beating the belly bloat.
To get you started I’ve put together 5 simple tips to inspire and motivate you.
Tip 1: Drink plenty of water: Drinking water can help flush out excess salt and reduce bloating.

Tip 2: Reduce salt intake: Consuming too much salt can cause water retention and bloating, so try to reduce your intake.

Tip 3: Avoid carbonated drinks: Carbonated drinks can cause gas to build up in the stomach, leading to bloating.

Tip 4: Eat slowly and chew your food well: Eating too quickly and not chewing your food well can cause you to swallow air, leading to bloating.
Tip 5: Try probiotics: Probiotics can help improve gut health and reduce bloating.  Here’s a link to one of my favourite products! https://trishtuckermay.com/product/superfoods-plus/
I hope these tips help you feel inspired and motivated to prioritise your wellness this month. Remember, small changes can lead to big results!

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