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Not sleeping well at night? Understand why

Can’t get to sleep don't know why?

 

Not getting a good night sleep is a debilitating feeling when you’re tired, or you get to sleep and wake up a few hours down the line, only to remain awake.

The body is a complex mechanism and has its own internal alarm system.  Being In tune with your body is important, because it sends you a signal or a cry for help, when it feels distress.

Factors involved which may affect the sleep cycle

There are many factors involved which may affect a sleep cycle, for example, emotions may trigger off a past or current problem, causing you to over think or re-live a trauma/situation which causes you stress, or.

  • You may be a coffee drinker and overstimulating the body, causing your heart to race.
  • Have palpitations or irregular heartbeat,
  • Going through a problematic situation in your life.
  • Stimulants can keep you awake.

Foods that trigger an inflammatory reaction in the body

We love our food and may eat things that triggers an inflammatory reaction in the bodies, causing pain and discomfort.  Some of these culprit foods contain or have

  • High levels of refined sugar
  • An adverse reaction on blood sugar, promoting sugar highs, followed by a crash in energy levels. These situations may disturb the sleep cycle.

Example, you may have issues digesting or breaking down dairy products, causing an inflammatory response in the body, by way of producing excess mucus in the throat.  This situation may interrupt a good night sleep, because of the congestion in your throat. You may begin to snore, which puts additional stress on the lungs and heart.  Struggling with breathing at night may be a consequence of not getting a good night’s rest and waking up very tired/stressed in the morning.

Everyone is different, for that unique reason sleep may be disturbed.  I offer a free 10-minute initial telephone call, to find out more and better understand what your reason(s) for unrestful sleep may be.

If you fit this category, and want a holistic approach/method of dealing with your sleep issues, please contact me

 

Why I recommend Metabolic Balance

Why I recommend Metabolic Balance

My own Story as a coach and a practitioner and why I recommend Metabolic Balance

I have tried many diets during my lifetime, but one I have truly found easy to do is the Metabolic Balance program.  Cooking evening family meals, I don’t feel that I must cook something totally different for myself, my family can eat what I eat, except for foods that are not on my plan. How easy is this?

On the plan for 11 weeks, I am enjoying the treat day, a glass of red wine, or during a family reunion a wonderful dessert, and still maintaining my weight!  It is a real-life changer, and it's true what they say, your mindset becomes more positive, when you start to feel wonderful changes!

You will not be alone when you start your diet, I will be here to help, guide you and give you advise, to keep you on the right track. Metabolic Balance has won two awards already, read on.

Why is Metabolic Balance different?

Your plan is accomplished without hunger or fasting, no meal replacements, calorie counting or fat-free products, it is pure food.   This program encourages the body to fat burn, preventing the yo-yo effect.

The sort of changes you can expect to see from doing this plan will be physical and mental well-being and it will improve performance and disposition and may be noticeable in a few days! It also does wonders for your skin, so if this is an area you have been struggling with for years, consider doing this program.

So how does it work?

There are four phases to this program: Phase 1 – 2 days to prepare the body for its new regime.  Phase 2 – A 14 day structured nutritional input to replenish the missing nutrients and restore vitality.  Phase 3 – Time to find your rhythm, acquire new knowledge about your individual needs and reach your goal.

Phase 4 – Live your ideal lifestyle with all the tools, knowledge and accomplishments of metabolic balance.

As your coach, I will only be a phone call away, should you need further help and assistance.

What is included in the price?

  • Your initial blood test
  • Your food plans
  • Your seven appointments (includes the first appointment) Appointments will be spread over a three-month period, enabling me “the coach” to monitor your progress during this time.
  • 4 emails to the coach for further support

Normal total price £1200 – £1100 for new clients

If you have a target weight loss/gain in mind, why not contact me to discuss this further.

Why it’s important to have your coach support you during the Metabolic Balance Program

Metabolic Balance support

 

There are many diet plans out there, some of which most of us have already at some point tried out, including myself.  My frustration before becoming a nutritionist was:

  • Where to start
  • What is the best way forward
  • What I shouldn’t eat, (apart from the usual chocolates, cakes)
  • What are the best things to include in the diet going forward.

I am sure you’ve had many questions floating around in your mind, to sort out the best approach!

Wouldn't it be nice

Wouldn’t it be nice to simply have someone you can ask a question to, for support? What do friends say when you tell them you’re going on a diet, watch their faces! How do you feel once you’ve been on the diet, would you get bored, if you plateau or don’t lose any further weight would you becoming despondent?

Guidance and support of someone who knows you

Want the guidance and support of a practitioner/Metabolic coach who has gotten to know you though a health assessment, someone who is certified and able to support you through your weight loss journey? If you have answered yes to all the above, then these are some of the reasons why it is important for Metabolic Coaches to engage and support clients.  They have the specialised knowledge and experience to help overcome any obstacles and will prove to be a vital element in your success.

Metabolic Balance the program does so much more than Weigh loss

Metabolic Balance is a three-month package you can take out with a coach.  The program does so much more than weight loss, and therefore, this is another reason to ask your coach for her advice and support, most of us have different goals and levels of what we want to achieve, and having a coach who is qualified to advise and support you every step of the way, and who can work with you to achieve your goals is important.

Lose 2-4 lbs per week

You will lose between 2-4 lbs a week, if this is one of your goals, please give me a call and I’d be more than happy to answer any other questions. Or click here to send a request.

 

New clients £1100 (normal price £1200)

 

Christina Martin

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How the summer solstice affects our helath

The maximum elevation occurs at the summer solstice and the minimum at the winter solstice. The ecliptic path of the sun sweeps north and south between the northern and southern hemispheres and on the days of solstice it changes the directions. In fact, it is the earth that revolves around the sun in its orbit and changes directions by the tilt of the axis. Seasons are caused by this movement around the sun.

Here are a few points to consider:

  • Due to high heat and temperature, much water from the body is eliminated by perspiration which causes dehydration and other troubles. If water is not replenished adequately, blood volume would reduce and brain will suffer from lack of blood that may cause nausea and headache.
  • The expansion of the periphery vein and more blood flow to periphery. This will affect the pressure condition of blood which leads to further complications.
  • Lack of sleep can happen
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headaches
  • Nausea

Tips to help you stay on track and feel the effects of the solstice:

  • Make sure you are well hydrated
  • Don’t have too much exposure to sun, and keep yourself protected against UV
  • Don’t gulp very cold things when you are extremely hot, this puts the body system in sock, and it has been known that people can pass out. Try to drink the water without a lot of ice.
  • Cover your heat against the day’s heat if you are out in it for most of the day, in particular during midday, when the sun is at its’ hottest time.
  • Protect the skin using a good sun screen.
  • Eat things that contain water like vegetables, salads and fruits.

Enjoy the summer!!!!

My own journey with Metabolic Balance!

Metabolic Balance is a great way to balance your metabolism and give the body what it lacks.  I became a coach, so that I can help others achieve their ideal goals, be it weight loss, hormonal balancing, and kicks starts weight loss that doesn't come off.

I became a coach for metabolic balance, I liked the sounds of no cravings, you eat real food, no fad diet or gimmicky diet and I could not wait to use it myself to losing weight, and balance my own hormones.  It's brilliant, you can eat things you like, and you don’t have to starve yourself! It is particularly hard to lose weight once you reach 40 and over.  Food today is often rich in refined carbohydrates and empty calories, and depriving us of vital vitamins and minerals.  Metabolic Balance is a scientifically proven program, devised by medical experts with decades of research and development.  The program is tailored to your individual needs, your lab results tests highlight specific areas that may be addressed through your personal food plan. The program has won two awards already.

Why is Metabolic Balance different?

Your plan is accomplished without hunger or fasting, no meal replacements, calorie counting or fat-free products, it is pure food.   This program encourages the body to fat burn, preventing the yo-yo effect.

The sort of changes you can expect to see from doing this plan will be physical, and mental well-being and it will improve performance and disposition, and may be noticeable in a few days! It also does wonders for your skin, so if this is an area you've been struggling with for years, consider doing this program.

My own Metabolic Balance Journey!

I have been on the program myself now for almost three weeks, and updating my twitter followers on my progress, from weight change,  inches lost on my waist and BMI change. If you'd like to follow my journey and progress, please join me on twitter @ecmartin1

I have lost 13 lbs in almost three weeks and I can honestly say, I am not board, have craving and really feel full and satisfied with what I am eating.

How does it affect my family during meal times?

We all eat what is on my food list, with the exception of some extra foods they have that I don't have, because it's not on my food plan, so it's not big deal, The picture above is an example of what I had for lunch today, almost like a naked bowl of Mexican food. The mice lamb, had garlic and herbs and the salad was lovely and fresh, I really enjoyed eating it!

What is included in the price?

  • Your initial blood test
  • Your food plan
  • Your seven appointments (includes the first appointment) Appointments will be spread over a three month period, enabling me “the coach” to monitored your progress during this time.
  • 4 emails to the coach for further support

If you'd like to know more or you'd like to have an initial telephone consultation, I'd love to hear from you!

 

Metabolic Balance for Life!

As a holistic practitioner, I came across a course that I belive will be beneficial for my clients and potential clients.  I liked its ethos and it’s a health program that I am going to take part in myself. called Metabolic Balance

Metabolic Balance is a great way to balance your metabolism and give the body what it lacks.  I became a coach, so that I can help others achieve their ideal goals, be it weight loss, hormonal balancing, or if your weight loss has come to a standstill. Metabolic Balance would be an ideal program for these types of health issues,  if this sounds like you, then this will be the program for you.

I like the fact that you can eat things you like, and you don’t have to starve yourself, and wait for it, no more cravings! It is particularly hard to lose weight once you reach 40 and over.  Food today is often rich in refined carbohydrates and empty calories, and depriving us of vital vitamins and minerals.  Metabolic Balance is a scientifically proven program, devised by medical experts with decades of research and development.  The program is tailored to your individual needs, your lab results tests highlight specific areas that may be addressed through your personal food plan.

Why is Metabolic Balance different?

Your plan is accomplished without hunger or fasting, no meal replacements, calorie counting or fat-free products, it is pure food.   This program encourages the body to fat burn, preventing the yo-yo effect.

The sort of changes you can expect to see from doing this plan will be physical and mental well-being and it will improve performance and disposition and may be noticeable in a few days! It also does wonders for your skin, so if this is an area you have been struggling with for years, consider doing this program.

So how does it work?

There are four phases to this program: Phase 1 – 2 days to prepare the body for its new regime.  Phase 2 – A 14 day structured nutritional input to replenish the missing nutrients and restore vitality.  Phase 3 – Time to find your rhythm, acquire new knowledge about your individual needs and reach your goal.

Phase 4 – Live your ideal lifestyle with all the tools, knowledge and accomplishments of metabolic balance.

As your coach, I will only be a phone call away, should you need further help and assistance.

What is included in the price?

  • Your initial blood test
  • Your food plan
  • Your seven appointments (includes the first appointment) Appointments will be spread over a three month period, enabling me “the coach” to monitored your progress during this time.
  • 4 emails to the coach for further support

The total price £1200 - Spring/Summer offer £950 for new clients, offered until 31st July 2016

If you like what you've heard and want to change your life, then please  contact me

Keeping weight off with the Metabolic Balance Program

Have you been struggling with weight for a long time? The metabolic balance program may be right for you! This diet will maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight management. The program was developed by doctors and nutritionists in Germany.  It’s well established in Germany, Switzerland and Austria and was introduced to the UK in 2008. The diet is tailored made based on your blood analysis and generates an eating plan for you, but it is not to be confused with the Blood Type Diet, because it’s not based on your blood type.

You eat three nutritious meals every day and choose the foods for your meals from your personal food list. With the help of the right foods and a few simple rules you establish a new regime that enables you to achieve and maintain your perfect weight. The program promotes hormone balance, among other things, primarily by regulating the amount of insulin your body produces. Fat burning and weight loss occur almost as a side effect of restored hormone balance.  As a metabolic coach, my job will be to support and coach you through the four metabolic phases, you may have seen from the press, that celebrities like Boy George and Sam Smith have had great success with this diet, and is scientifically proven.
Benefits;

  • Improvements in energy levels
  • Weight loss (where losing weight has been difficult in the past)
  •  Improved digestion
  •  Improved cholesterol levels
  •  Stable blood sugar levels
  •  A reduction in blood pressure
  •  Elimination of uncomfortable menopausal symptoms
  •  Alleviation of inflammatory joint problems
  •  Much improved skin condition
  •  Stronger bones
  • Improved moods and lifting of depression
  •  Better sleep

For further details please contact me on 07956843575 or email me at ecmartin@futurehealthmanagement.co.uk.  And see the new you transform!

Controlling inflammation through diet

 

What we eat affects how we feel, certain foods act as inflammatory triggers and can affect our moods, you heard that expression, “you are what you eat”

Eating organic food

Certainly, eating organic will help aid digestion, because these foods have not been tampered with, example, herbicides, pesticides with a higher nutritional value.

Organic food is often fresher because it doesn't contain preservatives that make it last longer. Some foods may trigger an inflammatory response in the body, such as tomatoes, peppers, aubergines and white potatoes, these foods contain a compound called solanine (a poisonous compound which is present in green potatoes and in related plants. It is a steroid glycoside of the saponin group), which can cause inflammation in certain individual.

Inflammation friendly foods

So what kind of food should you eat if you suffer from inflammation? I always like short grain brown rice, because of its alkalinity other foods would be lentils, white meats like chicken and turkey, any oily fish, green leafy vegetables, and broccoli. Nuts are a good addition, although not peanuts, any seeds, non-citrus fruits, and of course one of the most important factors to help eliminate waste, plenty of water! Ideally, we should be drinking at least 1.5 litres

Inflammation trigger foods

Here are some foods to avoid:

  • Wheat,
  • Gluten,
  • Fizzy and sugary drinks,
  • Peanuts,
  • Red meat
  • Eggs and dairy products.

Hope you put this plan into action. I offer a 10 min telephone consultation feel free to reach out

 

Party food ideas for children

 

Making food fun for children gets them excited about eating and making good food choices. The foods listed below are all good sources of protein, antioxidants, vitamin C, essential fats.

Fun food suggestions for children's party

I could go on and on. Here are some suggestions:

  • Pineapple jelly cubes made from real fruit pulp/blueberry pulp, which are very popular with young children.
  • Fresh carrot sticks with hummus.
  • Fruit skewers with strawberries, oranges, grapes, kiwi, and pineapple blueberries use all the rainbow coloured fruits.
  • Spiced or cinnamon apple crisps dipped with yogurt.
  • Make your own tortillas: chicken, rice, grated cheese, avocado, grated carrots, fresh yogurt.
  • Fish bites good source of essential fats.
  • Cheese and fruit stick
  • Watermelon and mango slushy.
  • Pitta bread (these can also be shaped and cut with biscuit mold cutters) served with hummus, or olive oil and garlic.
  • Mini sandwiches with chicken, fresh tomato, hummus, and baby squash leaves.
  • Mini fresh fruit smoothies: Goat’s yogurt, blueberries or any fresh fruit of choice, also add in a little fresh apple juice.

Hope you enjoy the party!

If you’d like some help, I offer a 10-minute free telephone consultation.

10 Tips to aid sleep

 

Sleep hygiene is very important for our health and well-being. There are many reasons why sleep may be an issue. I have provided you with 10 tips to aid sleep and balance your internal clock.

Tip 1: Make sure your room is comfortable and it’s nice and dark, this may mean putting in some blackout blinds/curtains.

Tip 2: Make sure you look after yourself during stressful times or events, by taking a good vitamin B complex http://bit.ly/20DnYxz

Tip 3: Have a warm bath before bed and put in some Epsom salts

Tip 4: Magnesium is a natural relaxant, it may help you by taking magnesium 1 hour before bed time.

Tip 5: Doing deep breathing exercises before bed using your diaphragm rather than your chest to take deep breaths may be beneficial, most people breathe incorrectly. Do at least 10 to 15 deep breathing before bed or when you have a quiet moment.

Tip 6: Listen to some relaxing music before bed, rain and thunder work well for me.

Tip 7: If you have an active mind, try not to watch television an hour before bed, read a good book or do something relaxing that you think you would enjoy.

Tip 8: If you travel as part of your work, and you suffer from jetlag on your return, taking some melatonin may help you get back into a normal cycle of sleep, you can purchase this in any good health food store.

Tip 9: Adrenals/cortisol can play a major part in disrupted sleep, it may also be worth getting an adrenal stress profile test done, to minimise any issues.

Tip 10:  Take out any electronics which you may have switched on in the bedroom this can contributes to oxidative stress increases free radicals in the body and weakens the antioxidant defences

I hope you find these tips helpful