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fight viruses naturally

I would like to share some tips that can help you you stay happy and healthy during this flu season. Whereas these suggestions will not guarantee protection from getting sick, they will help improve your health and strengthen your immune system.

– wash or sanitize your hands often and don’t touch your eyes, mouth or nose with unwashed hands
– breathe only through your nose
– do your best to reduce stress and stay positive 😊
– get PLENTY OF SLEEP on a regular basis
– gargle your throat a few times a day (you can add tea tree oil or echinacea)
– exercise moderately on a daily basis (heavy workouts lower your immunity) and make sure you break a sweat
– take hot showers daily (raising body temp kills viruses) with a contrast shower in the end (contrast shower boosts immune system)
– you can try coating the inside of your nose with coconut oil to prevent virus from landing on the mucous membrane

NUTRITION:
– stay hydrated
– try intermittent fasting (it resets the immune system)
– avoid sugars and processed foods
– lots of fresh foods, including ginger, onions, lemons
– lots of garlic (it’s effective raw and cooked, but not over 140F)
– honey, especially Manuka
– bee pollen (begin with very small amounts, to avoid an allergic reaction)
– Natural immunomodulators like Lauricidin, Rhodiola Rosea and Ginseng
– vitamins, especially C and D
– probiotics
– teas: green, ginger, echinacea, herbal immune support and detoxing combinations

Stay healthy! Protect yourself and those around you ❤

Warmly,
Coach T.

Tamara Eristavi is a wellness coach, based in Irvine, Califorina.


Disclaimer:
All materials on this website are intended for educational purpose only and cannot replace medical or mental health expertise and services. Please consult your doctor/healthcare provider if you are seeking medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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foods that can affect the course of inflammatory diseases

Normally, production of mucus is part of a healthy inflammatory response. Our body uses mucus to envelop and isolate harmful particles, which then get ushered out via the elimination system or coughing.

In acute cases, where time is of essence, and the patient’s organism needs help with elimination, it is smart to avoid the following foods:

  1. Meat
  2. Dairy
  3. Butter
  4. Margarine
  5. All grain products
  6. Avocados (I know, unexpected!)
  7. Bananas
  8. Cabbage
  9. Potatoes
  10. Eggplants
  11. Mushrooms
  12. Soy products
  13. Tree nuts and peanuts
  14. Foods, containing added sugars
  15. Soft beverages
  16. Liquor
  17. ANY PROCESSED FOOD (including smoked products)

The good news is, certain foods tend to help cut mucus and phlegm, and it would be a great idea to add them to your diet while fighting inflammation. Here they are, listed in no particular order:

  1. Ginger
  2. Lemon
  3. Apple cider vinegar
  4. Broth
  5. Fish
  6. Vegetables (except the above)
  7. Leafy greens
  8. Citrus
  9. Onion
  10. Garlic
  11. Honey (Manuka is superior)
  12. Cayenne pepper
  13. Chamomile
  14. Olive oil
  15. Walnuts
  16. Pumpkin seeds

Stay well!
Warmly,
Coach T.

Disclaimer:
All materials on this website are intended for educational purpose only and cannot replace medical or mental health expertise and services. Please consult your doctor/healthcare provider if you are seeking medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Tamara Eristavi is a wellness coach, based in Irvine, Califorina.

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excuses, excuses…

excuses?None of this is easy. We are all very busy, there is so much urgency and chaos in our environment and it is so hard to focus on yourself. We get tired, we have pains and aches or maybe we’re not in a mood, whatever the excuse, our “exercise ethics” can suffer greatly. But what are the ramifications?

How often do we ask ourselves what can eventually happen if we don’t take care of your health? What is to come in 10, 20, 30 years? While working with seniors, I have learned that even seemingly insignificant habits can bring huge repercussions down the road. So, why not choose your habits wisely? Why not think ahead and work toward a healthy future? And when it comes to overcoming challenges, thankfully, life provides some outstanding examples of heroic perseverance and dedication.

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Here’s one of them: a disabled veteran who defied all odds and demonstrated a miracle of epic proportions. I’m grateful for people like him and, I’ll admit that I can’t watch this without tearing up… Arthur’s incredible transformation.

This is what means never giving up your Pursuit of Happiness!

 I will be happy to help you overcome all your excuses and get Younger, Stronger and Happier!  For a free session with a Certified Personal Trainer anywhere in Orange County, call (949) 441-0678 or submit your inquiry here.
Till then, stay Young! 🙂

~  Heart-Centered Business  ~

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It’s too late… or is it?

never too late

Every now and then I come across a client who is concerned that it may be too late for  them to start getting in shape. In fact, sometimes I hear people say things like: “Well, I’m over the “hill” now, I don’t want to make a laughing stock of myself “pumping iron” (learning yoga, skipping rope or what have you) at 55 (65, even 85)! This is a common misconception. We are born to move, and there’s no excuse for neglecting our  body’s inherent need for exertion.

never too late 2Actually studies have repeatedly confirmed that with a proper approach people of all ages greatly benefit from exercise. Typically, with regular exercise, one is expected to see improvements in multiple areas: from regulated blood pressure and sugar, to improved balance, bone density and cardiovascular health, to elevated mood, lifted anxiety and depression, to say nothing of muscle tone and more youthful appearance. I have consistently seen such changes in my “senior” clients, no matter whether they were in their sixties or eighties, and the joy in their eyes is the best proof of the benefits.

sheperdOne of the most striking examples* that illustrate my point is the remarkable story of Ernestine Shepherd, a two-time Guinness World record holder as oldest  competing bodybuilder at 76 years of age! You may think, being a bodybuilder, she surely has been into this all her life. Not so! She began training at seventy-one! Follow the link below to watch her strut her stuff proudly, could ever guess her age?

Video: Ernestine Shepherd – Bodybuilder at 76!

 

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Another amazing example is Johanna Quaas, an 86 (eighty-six!) year young German lady, who holds a Guinness World record as an oldest gymnast.

Video: Johanna Quaas, an 86 year young Gymnast!

Never too late

These are just two out of scores of people who choose to challenge themselves daily and claim the healthy and active life they deserve! It is NEVER too late. No matter how hard the work, the payoff is immeasurable. Admittedly, it can be hard to get out of your comfort zone, break old habits and take action. If you find yourself debating on whether or not to take on a challenge of getting in a better shape, ask for support from your loved ones: after all, they will benefit from your improved health as well!

The best way to ensure you stay on track and reach your goals with less time and effort is to hire a professional who will create a personalized fitness regimen and offer you meal suggestions that are most suitable to your needs and requirements. Schedule a complimentary personal training session with a Certified Personal Trainer in Orange County by clicking here or simply call (949) 441-0678. You can also sign up here for our monthly newsletter to receive free  tips, tools and secrets to improve your health and fitness. Give yourself a chance to grow younger, stronger and happier. You’ll be glad you did!

Till then, stay Young! 🙂

~  Heart-Centered Business  ~

*More inspiring stories:

A 92 year-old cancer survivor and marathoner! 

A 93 year-old Yoga instructor!