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Cholesterol is waxy substance found in our blood and cells. Your liver makes most of it, actually over 80% of the cholesterol found in the body is produced in the body! The other 20% or less comes from how and what you eat. Think about that one! Cholesterol is not bad as your body needs it to produce hormones, Vitamin D and digestive fluids. The medical industry claims its bad, maybe that’s why we are seeing so many people with hormonal issues, low Vitamin D and digestive issues!? How does it get to be high? Stress: Anytime we have more stress in our life or inflammation in our body, cholesterol goes up. That should be a marker for you to realize that something deeper is going on. Not blame cholesterol and take a statin to lower it. The healthier our daily habits, the healthier our cholesterol. High cholesterol is a marker for thyroid issues: Your body needs thyroid hormones to make cholesterol and to get rid of the cholesterol it doesn’t need. Its that simple! When thyroid levels are low, your body cannot make cholesterol nor can it break down and remove LDL cholesterol. LD cholesterol can build up in your blood. Remember, this is a sign – there is stress in the system, which is affecting the conversion of thyroid hormone, which is affecting the production of cholesterol and the break down of LDL. That is why your cholesterol goes up and LDL is high. No other reason! Statins and thyroid health: If you have an under active thyroid or conversion issues and take a statin, they most likely won’t work. If anything, resulsts will be delayed until the problem with the thyroid is treated. If you treat the thyroid, your cholesterol levels will regulate. Plus statins have been shown to cause muscle damage in people with under active thyroid. #hypothyroidism #hypoglycemia #thyroid #hypothyroid #thyroidhealth #cholesterol #wearefood #eastwesthealing #realfoodgangstas #restorationthyroid #consciousnutrition https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUD5sFhreB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=141yp6zrfjewc

Last day is today 👇🏻👇🏻 What does it include? ✅60min initial consultation ✅3 - 30min follow up consultations ✅Weekly email follow ups ✅Support documents ✅Simple ways to assess thyroid health manual ✅Restoration Thyroid Nutrition Cookbook ✅Link to sign up in bio > https://bit.ly/2NmM3dk #eastwesthealing #realfoodgangstas #restorationthyroid #thyroid #thyroidhealth #consciousnutrition #wearefood #hypothyroid #hypothyroidism #hyperglycemia #hypoglycemia

Post #1 of 2: PCOS, a disorder that over the years is being talked about more and more. From the stand point of health to the stand point of fertility. Polycystic ovarian syndrome for sometime can do undiagnosed leading to infertility, diabetes, mood disorders, endometrial cancer, fatty liver, sleep apnea, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, high BP and heart disease. The good news is it is EASILY treatable. Not only easily treatable but easily treatable naturally with food and lifestyle modifications. Yes its reversible!! I know if you look online it will say that “there is no known “cure” for PCOS” BUT, the underlying issue is insulin resistance. This underlying hormonal cause is 100Q% reversible! 🔹 The most prevalent sign of PCOS is what’s known as “androgen excess,” or too many male hormones (androgens) produced in the body. This can lead to symptoms like acne, abnormal hair growth and mood issues. These include testosterone, androstenedione, DHT, and DHEA. 🔹 A second diagnostic sign is ovulatory dysfunction: One of the most well-known effects of PCOS is problem with ovulation. This can manifest as oligomenorrhea (irregular periods) or amenorrhea (missing periods). Many women with PCOS experience abnormally heavy, short or long menstrual cycles, which also falls under the heading of ovulatory dysfunction. 🔹 Lastly, polycystic ovaries: Sometimes, the ovaries will form what’s called a “functional ovarian cyst.” A sac forms on the surface of an ovary around a maturing egg. Usually, the sac goes away once the egg is released. If the egg isn’t released or the sac closes around the egg and fills with fluid, it becomes a functional cyst. The term “polycystic” literally means that a woman’s ovaries have multiple small cysts on them. -Dr Axe 🔹 According to Dr. Lee, women who are estrogen dominant (low progesterone levels), have been shown to have high circulating insulin and cortisol levels. This has been shown to be a precursor, as well as a correlating factor to developing PCOS. #wearefood #eastwesthealing #restorationthyroid #realfoodgangstas #consciousnutrition #estrogen #estrogendominance #cortisol #progesterone #pcos #polycysticovariansyndrome

When the thyroid gland puts out too little hormone, it's called an underactive thyroid; the medical term is hypothyroidism. It may cause a slow heart rate, a rise in cholesterol, an increase in fluid around the heart, and heart failure. ❤️ A precursor to hypothyroidism called subclinical hypothyroidism may cause some changes in the blood fats and blood vessel function that may lead to an increased risk of narrowing of the arteries. ❤️ When the thyroid puts out too much hormone, it's called an overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism. This causes the heart to beat faster, which can lead to palpitations, or an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (afib). "Afib is the most common and dangerous heart risk associated with thyroid disorders," says Dr. Barbesino. ❤️ In afib, the heart's upper chambers (the atria) quiver instead of pumping steadily. This can lead to blood clots forming in the slow-moving blood. If a clot travels in the blood to the brain, it can cause a stroke. Afib can also cause the heart's main pumping chambers (the ventricles) to pump too fast. The rapid heartbeat and quivering atria can eventually cause heart failure. -Harvard health letter (Thyroid Disorders and Heart Conditions) ❤️ Solution: Regulate thyroid hormone conversion. Click the link in our profile > Restoration Thyroid Audio Series > Subscribe to learn how! #wearefood #eastwesthealing #restorationthyroid #realfoodgangstas #consciousnutrition #heartdisease #heart #heartattack #afib #atherosclerosis #hypothyroid #hypothyroidism #thyroid #heartpalpitations #rapidheartbeat #thyroidproblems

Who doesn’t like a nice warm bowl of chili?! ▫️ We whipped up this super simple comfort dish last night in under 1️⃣5️⃣ minutes with plenty of leftovers for lunch! ▫️ Hope you enjoy! 👉🏻1 pound ground lamb (or any protein you prefer) 👉🏻1 yellow onion 👉🏻1 bell pepper (your choice- I prefer red, yellow and orange) 👉🏻½ cup chopped carrot 👉🏻2 celery stalks chopped 👉🏻2 Anaheim chilies (*roasted and diced) OR 1 can diced green chili 👉🏻6 whole roma tomatoes (*peeled and chopped) or 1- 14.5oz can of diced tomatoes 👉🏻2-3 cups of diced (1” x 1”) butternut squash (you can also use sweet potatoes or red potatoes or a combination of both) 👉🏻1 small can tomato paste 👉🏻2 cup beef broth or chicken broth 👉🏻1 tsp paprika 👉🏻1 tsp chili spices 👉🏻2 tsp cumin 👉🏻2 tsp minced garlic 👉🏻Salt and pepper to taste ▫️ Directions: Saute small dice onion, minced garlic, celery, carrots, and anaheim chilies, in coconut oil, once translucent add your ground beef and brown, add peeled and chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the beef/chicken broth and all your spices and bring to a simmer. Finish with diced butternut squash  and cook till tender, finish with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lime. Super simple, super yummy, rich in vitamins and minerals and a great balance of macro nutrients! ▫️ For more great recipes from our Restoration Thyroid Cookbook, click the link in our profile. . . #restorationthyroid #thyroidfood #foodforthyroidhealth #thyroidrecipes #hypothyroidismfood #thyroidnutrition #hypothyroidnutrition #chillirecipe #eastwesthealing #realfoodgangstas   https://www.instagram.com/p/BuwQ3rPgjqP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1y2hlc3u2gs1o

It’s Q&A Wednesday 👇🏻 #realfoodgangstas #eastwesthealing #wearefood #restorationthyroid https://www.instagram.com/p/BtRCrNAAiy9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12rvoypdxyhq4

A HEALTHY BODY DOES NOT CONVERT SUGAR INTO FAT ▫️ 👉🏻Sugar has been given a bad rap. Of course with little redeeming nutritional value we can see why this could be true and how it could become an easy target. However, it is also the backbone of our DNA 🧬 and powers each one of the 37.2 trillion cells 🦠 in our body that give us life. ▫️ 👉🏻There is a real tendency in our society to blame all health problems on one thing or another, which over the 30 years has led to the exclusion of fat, carbs, gluten, meat, sugar, dairy, grains and so much more. Unfortunately, it has not made one bit of difference👎🏻. The waistlines of people all over the world continue to expand at an alarming🚨 rate. Yes the advice to eliminate this or the other is simple, making it an attractive option and anytime you eliminate an entire food group there is a chance you will lose weight as a result of reduced caloric intake, UNFORTUNATELY IT IS NOT SUSTAINABLE. ▫️ The causes of obesity are more complex than just sugar alone and until we take into account other factors such as: ✔️The state of the body: metabolic system, cells, hormones, nervous system ✔️✔️The efficiency by which the body is able to take in food, converting it to energy, storing that energy and expending it on a daily basis. ✔️✔️✔️Who we are, where we have come from, what we have been through and our present state of being.  ▫️ 💎WE WILL CONTINUE TO OVERLOOK AND LOSE SIGHT OF WHAT IS MAKING US FAT AND HOW TO CHANGE IT. ▫️ 💎The bottom line- no single thing — including sugar — causes obesity or weight gain. Many factors including stress, sleep 💤 , metabolic health, lifestyle and social environment all work together to contribute to a consistent energy (calorie) surplus, which is what ultimately leads to fat gain. The body will crave sugar when it needs energy because it is one of the 3 main ingredients (glucose, thyroid and oxygen) by which energy is produced in the body. If you eliminate it, you will crave it and these cravings will most likely lead to poor food choices and an excess consumption. . . #eastwesthealing #realfoodgangstas #thyroidproblems #wearefood #restorationthyroid #weighossandsugar #dontquitsugar https://www.instagram.com/p/Bss7R1kh2Xz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jr8u8juusshb

#Repost @realfoodgangstas with @get_repost ・・・ The journey creates our story. Our story of who we were, who we are and who we want to become. From my perspective, being caught in the desire of who want to become tends to be the focus on many. This essentially takes us away from who we are – presence. 🔹 Rumi said “what you seek is seeking you.” This could be interpreted in many ways. For me I think its about letting go – letting go of who we think we should become, letting go of who we think our parents want us to be, letting go of trying get healthy, letting go of chasing symptoms and letting go of, letting go. In a sense this takes us away from “desire to be” and in the present of who we are. 🔹 We begin to feel, see and experience who we really are and are becoming. We allow health and life to flow through us effortlessly, instead of always trying to chase it. It is always there, it is always there. We create illusions that it is not, we create projections to move us away from health but all along it is there. We just have to learn to support it and it will find us. #wearefood #wearenature #eastwesthealing #restorationthyroid #realfoodgangstas #consciousnutrition #rumi #health #healing #journey https://www.instagram.com/p/BntdsMNBBPi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n8w2qh5vee64