Saturday, February 18, 2012

When Your Brain Misfires

Feeling like you hit a plateau?
Feeling tired and rundown?
Feeling frazzled and overwhelmed?


Even when you are trying to stick to a healthier eating plan, some days just seem difficult.

Mark's Daily Apple has 8 suggestions to pursue to reverse  a negative trend and get your brain out of a rut.

Often we are dealing with strong addictions to wheat and sugar.  Keep at 72 grams of carbs a day to maintain balance.  Opt for fruit when the sweet tooth attacks.  (For more information on the 72 gram plan, ask me at your next adjustment.) Often when craving sugar, your body is really craving fatty meat!  A salt craving may mean a physiological need for salt.

When feeling overwhelmed, the body has extra needs for nutrients.  When the adrenal glands are overworked we reach for the comfort foods, when really should have a plan in place to avoid binge eating.  Schedules need to be more flexible so proper meal planning can take place.  Rest and vacations are nessary.  Again, more salt is needed due to the rise in cortisol disturbs electrolyte balance.

Over-working out is also a stress on the body that needs adequate nutrient replenishing.

Lack of sleep is also a very popular problem.  Staying up too late to meet obligations is draining.

And, peer pressure is always lurking about making us feel anxious over social situations.

If you can evaluate these 8 areas and plan a response, natural improvements can be seen.

READ Mark's Daily Apple Here


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