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Warning: this post is not gluten free! —— Just because it’s gluten free, doesn’t mean it healthy; gluten free bread is still bread, gluten free brownies are still brownies and gluten free pizza is still pizza, so let’s chill with the marketing puffery —— Many people assume that if a food is gluten-free then it automatically is wheat-free, which is for sure not the case— I also never have issues with wheat when I travel abroad, American wheat however is a totally different game; going gluten free has benefits and eating whole grains offers nutritional benefits —— Spoiler alert, wheat actually offers many health benefits (I’m not talking GMO laden, refined supermarket, sh*t fructose processed wheat, I am talking true, stone ground, unrefined wheat) —— In a 2017 study that looked at over 100,000 participants, without celiac disease, researchers found NO association between long-term dietary gluten consumption and heart disease risk; research findings suggested that non-celiac individuals who avoided gluten may increase their risk of heart disease (due to the potential for reduced consumption of whole grains) —— There is research that shows those with the highest intakes of whole grains including wheat (2-3 servings daily) compared with groups eating the lowest amounts (less than 2 servings daily) were found to have significantly lower rates of heart disease and stroke, development of type 2 diabetes, and deaths from all causes —— Arabinoxylan oligosaccharide is a prebiotic carbohydrate derived from wheat bran that has been shown to stimulate the activity of bifidobacteria in the colon, which can support a healthy gut microbiome —— You can eat more whole grains and -gasp- not get fat or die. True whole grain kernel contains the endosperm, germ, and bran —- The bran’s outer coating contains fiber, while the inner germ contains vitamins, minerals, lignans, and phytochemicals (phenolic acids, polyphenols, and phytosterol compounds) — Gluten really isn’t the villain it’s been made out to be for all of your health problems (excluding those with celiac disease) —— #briannaapproved #grains #bread #carbsarelife #plantcompounds #fiber #wholegrains #notglutenfree (at Peniche, Portugal) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx18sg7luiM/?igshid=10t7ln3j1eggr

Emotions are information! The more information we have, the more we can consciously chose to respond appropriately (as opposed to just reacting). We aren’t looking to have sunshine beaming out of our bodies 24/7 however, we also aren’t looking to avoid “bad” / uncomfortable / less popular emotions (like being sad, anxious or even tired) The absence of emotional distress does not necessarily equate to general happiness, vitality or overall emotional well being. Emotions play one of the most integral roles in our time here on this planet and we need them to survive. Evolutionarily speaking, emotions contribute to the ability to survive. For example, fear would trigger an immediate‘fight or flight’ response to allow someone to escape a dangerous situation. 🤓🤓Homework Assignment! Figure out what information has your body given you that you have not been listening to? Where have your misinterpreted information (symptoms)? What area of your health can you start paying attention to a bit more ? #briannaapproved #holistichealth #functionalmedicine #vitaminD #plantcompounds #antioxidants #herbs #mentalhealth #emotionalintelligence #neuroscience #recoveringsuperspaz #healing #wellness #PhDBri #immunesupport #immunesystem (at Point Pleasant, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVYPR5nLm9M/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is why we can’t just “boost” the immune system 🤦🏼‍♀️ “Like a tight rope walker, a healthy immune system is constantly doing a balancing act. As one of the most complex systems in the body, it must continuously make adaptations and adjustments.” #briannaapproved #holistichealth #functionalmedicine #vitaminD #plantcompounds #antioxidants #herbs #mentalhealth #emotionalintelligence #neuroscience #recoveringsuperspaz #healing #wellness #PhDBri #immunesupport #immunesystem (at Point Pleasant, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUurGWzATCu/?utm_medium=tumblr

As we know, the absence of emotional distress does not necessarily equate to general happiness, vitality or overall emotional well being. Emotions play one of the most integral roles in our time here on this planet and we need them to survive. Evolutionarily speaking, emotions contribute to the ability to survive. For example, fear would trigger an immediate‘fight or flight’ response to allow someone to escape a dangerous situation. Evidence suggests that emotional factors, (such as optimism and gratitude, the quality of your relationships, having a purpose in life etc. ) can be predictors of physical health…. Or to put it simply, emotional factors have a profound impact on health and longevity! We already know all about the mind body connection (check out episode 4 of the podcast where I talk about PNI) and how it can directly impact your immune system, however, let’s remember that ALL emotions teaches us to pay attention. Emotions are biological signal that nudges you in in the direction which you need to go or that will result in beneficial change, especially when it comes to your overall health! “The shift from a focus on pathology to potential, from illness to wellness, and from treatment to prevention lies at the foundation of integrative medicine.” Nerd Alert 🤓: The limbic system is the set structures in the brain that plays an important role in emotional regulation (as well as regulation of autonomic and hormone function in response to emotional stimuli), which is why we can physically feel emotions. It is made up of 4 main parts: the thalamus, the amygdala, the hippocampus and the hypothalamus. 🤓🤓Homework Assignment! How are you supporting your emotional health this week ?! What can you add into your wellness routine to work on your emotional immune system ? #briannaapproved #holistichealth #functionalmedicine #vitaminD #plantcompounds #antioxidants #herbs #mentalhealth #emotionalintelligence #neuroscience #recoveringsuperspaz #healing #wellness #PhDBri #immunesupport #immunesystem (at Ocean Grove, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQvgwq-DPa3/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sometimes healing is a group effort (including complementary and alternative healing modalties) however, many times good health is your own personal responsibility. The best time to start taking herbs, supplements, medications etc. is BEFORE there is a serious problem(s) and dis-ease in the body, however, healing can happen at any time! Believe it or not, the body loves to feel good, it just often does it at our own hormonal, cellular and metabolic expense. Generally, this decline of health (or increased expression of imbalances and dysfunction) is expressed through symptoms in the body, and as we know, our body is always talking to us, we just need to listen! #briannaapproved #holistichealth #functionalmedicine #vitaminD #plantcompounds #antioxidants #herbs #mentalhealth #emotionalintelligence #neuroscience #recoveringsuperspaz #healing #wellness #PhDBri #immunesupport #immunesystem (at Pt Pleasant Beach Nj) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQdt8xXDnr6/?utm_medium=tumblr

🤓Weekend homework: Ask yourself what preventative measures am I taking NOW to support my future health ? What area do you need to check in with and show some more love ? Physical, mental, emotional and or cellular cellular health …or maybe finding balance between all areas in general “Health is the ability of an organism to respond appropriately to a wide variety of challenges in a way that insures maintaining equilibrium and integrity”… aka we can’t keep living in a bubble, living in fear, or even living in always trying to catch back up mode A healthy life is meant to add enjoyment and quality to your years here on this universe… are you striving or suffering ? FYI healing can happen at any time, however, preventative medicine might give you a leg up in the process #briannaapproved #holistichealth #functionalmedicine #vitaminD #plantcompounds #antioxidants #herbs #mentalhealth #emotionalintelligence #neuroscience #recoveringsuperspaz #healing #wellness #PhDBri #immunesupport #immunesystem (at Ocean Grove, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQT5AQUjTlI/?utm_medium=tumblr

Believe it or not, it is often the treatment which makes makes and keeps an individual in a “chronic” state of dis-ease This could mean choosing an inappropriate treatment plan for the individual, treating the “paper” as opposed to the patient (or relying solely on lab results and not listening to the persons actual symptoms), undervaluing complementary and alternative treatment options and even refusing to let go of an old diagnosis that the person has now integrated into a part of their personal identity If you are 5 miles from home it is going to take you a lot longer to return home as opposed to being only 2 miles from home, much like if you are five years down the path of being on becoming well it’s going to take you a lot longer to recover… The difficulty often lies in the advanced stages of the disease when it comes to healing, or when people experience the slow nature of getting back to a state of wellness .... sometimes you have to just keep driving As I’ve always said, health is a journey, not a destination Are you looking to take a short cut to your health destination or are you ok with taking the scenic route and learning about the journey along the way?! #briannaapproved #holistichealth #functionalmedicine #vitaminD #plantcompounds #antioxidants #herbs #mentalhealth #emotionalintelligence #neuroscience #recoveringsuperspaz #healing #wellness #PhDBri (at Ocean Grove, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPft-5TjYNT/?utm_medium=tumblr

Mid week reminder that it’s ok to do less with your health to get more out of it .... We are talking lifelong health, which means sometimes you need to take some sh*t out of your routine, which can include food, supplements, pro inflammatory people and vibes as well as literally anything that doesn’t align with your long term health and wellness goals What are you subtracting this week!? #briannaapproved #holistichealth #functionalmedicine #vitaminD #plantcompounds #salad #antioxidants #herbs #salad #mentalhealth #emotionalintelligence #neuroscience #recoveringsuperspaz (at Ocean Grove, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPV1rHvjGoQ/?utm_medium=tumblr