How to Stay On Track with Your Health When Traveling

HOW TO STAY ON TRACK WITH YOUR HEALTH WHILE TRAVELING

I was recently asked for tips on how to stay on track with your health or how to stick to your plan while traveling, and I really love this question because it’s so relevant to all of us! I think we’ve all been here at one point or another where we’re thinking… I’m eating a certain way, I’m sleeping at a certain time… and then inevitably travel happens or social plans come up.

These are the type of things that make us feel like we’ve been knocked off track and start to wonder how can I get back on or even that sounds too hard so I shouldn’t even bother trying to get back on track.

We can get to this place where we feel like we’re either on the wagon or we’re off the wagon with our health, and what I love to help work with clients on instead is figuring out how we navigate a middle ground where it doesn't have to feel like travel or social plans are going to completely derails us or make us feel horrible. When you have a really good plan and a strong foundation in place it doesn’t always feel like it’s all or nothing.

So, here are my top 3 tips for how to stay on track with your health while you’re traveling:

1. Have a clear plan in place ahead of time. What’s the plan? Writing it down, and getting clarity before you step into a situation where you might feel resistance or where it’s harder for you to source the foods you normally would is so helpful. This gives you a way to make the decisions and get clear on why it matters ahead of time.

2. Prioritize protein and balancing blood sugar. This will help keep you feeling full and make sure you have some stability so you don’t end up feeling like you’re crashing or just end up eating whatever is in front of you because you’re hungry.

3. Identify your non-negotiables. Choose the main 3 things for your health that make you feel your best right now. Especially when traveling or just in times of higher stress in general, things can feel overwhelming. It may not always be possible to do everything you normally would, but if you can identify your 3 non-negotiables then you can stay focused and double down on those.

Just through a few simple shifts like these, you can start to release and relax a little more when you’re traveling or in social situations, and make your healing journey feel more sustainable.

And when you come home, a “reset” day can be really helpful! In the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, a reset day at home can be a much-needed respite, offering a unique opportunity to recharge and recalibrate. Whether it’s catching up on rest, organizing your living space, or indulging in a hobby, dedicating a day to reset can yield significant benefits for both your mental and physical well-being. Whether you live in an apartment in Des Moines, IA, a rental house in Minneapolis, MN, or a home in Columbia, MO, check out this Redfin article I was featured in for 11 secrets to a successful weekly home reset reset day.

Tune in to the video below for more information about how to stay on track with your health while you’re traveling, and if you need more support you are always welcome to book in for a free discovery call where we can discuss identifying your non-negotiables and creating a sustainable action plan for your health. I’d also love to hear your best tips and tools for staying healthy while traveling! Feel free to drop them in the comments below.

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If we haven't met before, I'm Christina Tidwell and I'm so excited that you're here! I am a RN & Functional Nutrition Practitioner that helps those with autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance and gut issues heal without overwhelm so you can feel better in your body in a way that honors your unique needs and feels sustainable for the rest of your life. 

If you suffer from:

• Fatigue and energy crashes

• Brain fog

• Poor digestion

• Painful periods and PMS

• Symptoms of autoimmunity

• Stress and overwhelm 

...and aren't getting the support you need, I’m here to help guide you! My job is to clear the overwhelm, help you put the pieces of the puzzle together and co-create a sustainable path forward to help you reach your goals and feel better in your amazing body. When we work together you can’t fail. 

In my health & nutrition coaching programs I support you in the quest to get back into balance by listening to your story, understanding your needs, getting to the roots of imbalance in the body and co-creating a sustainable path to healing together. These sessions weave together functional nutrition and science, lived experience, breathwork, mindset shifts, and intuitive guidance for a unique and full-spectrum approach to nutrition counseling and holistic health.

I always offer free 20-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and identify what’s standing in your way. Click the button below to set up your free consultation and we can create a plan of action specifically for you.

3 signs you have a blood sugar imbalance

Do you have a blood sugar imbalance? 

Blood sugar levels are a key indicator of metabolic health and the balance of blood sugar can affect our energy, hormones, thyroid, stress, immunity and more. 

It’s something ALL of us can be aware of to support health and I honestly love talking about it because it can make such a huge difference in how we feel on a daily basis and that’s really what I care about.

Here are 3 clues you might be dealing with a blood sugar imbalance:

1. You experience energy crashes - if you have big dips in energy especially late afternoon it’s a good indicator you might be on the “blood sugar roller coaster” of ups and downs 🎢 

2. You have strong cravings, especially for sugar, refined carbs and caffeine - cravings give us so much insight into what the body is needing to come into balance. I LOVE decoding cravings with my clients. These cravings can indicate the body needing more quick acting energy as a result of blood sugar ups and downs. 

3. You’re always hungry! - if you never feel satiated it’s likely because there is a blood sguar imbalance and we want to look at the macronutrients of protein, fat, fiber and carbs to get you feeling full and have balanced energy. 

And if you’re experiencing hormone imbalance (PMS, PCOS, thyroid issues), low energy or autoimmunity you definitely want to shore up blood sugar as a key first step! 

Tune into the short video below to learn more! And leave me a comment if you have questions or want to go deeper on this for yourself. I’m taking on a few new 1:1 clients right now and would love to support you! 🦋

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If we haven't met before, I'm Christina Tidwell and I'm so excited that you're here! I am a RN & Functional Nutrition Practitioner that helps those with autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance and gut issues heal without overwhelm so you can feel better in your body in a way that honors your unique needs and feels sustainable for the rest of your life. 

If you suffer from:

• Fatigue and energy crashes

• Brain fog

• Poor digestion

• Painful periods and PMS

• Symptoms of autoimmunity

• Stress and overwhelm 

...and aren't getting the support you need, I’m here to help guide you! My job is to clear the overwhelm, help you put the pieces of the puzzle together and co-create a sustainable path forward to help you reach your goals and feel better in your amazing body. When we work together you can’t fail. 

In my health & nutrition coaching programs I support you in the quest to get back into balance by listening to your story, understanding your needs, getting to the roots of imbalance in the body and co-creating a sustainable path to healing together. These sessions weave together functional nutrition and science, lived experience, breathwork, mindset shifts, and intuitive guidance for a unique and full-spectrum approach to nutrition counseling and holistic health.

I always offer free 20-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and identify what’s standing in your way. Click the button below to set up your free consultation and we can create a plan of action specifically for you.

2021 Holiday Gift Guide

2021 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Happy holidays friends! For this holiday season, I created a guide with some of my favorite gifts for anyone you're celebrating with this season. In this guide I wanted to celebrate products my family and I really love and highlight many small businesses who create products with love, intention and dedication to quality. 

This holiday season my wish for you is peace, presence, love and rest!

For the Coffee or Tea Drinker: 

Soar Matcha is my all-time favorite, quality brand and the owners are amazing. I drink their Everyday Matcha….everyday! They also have beautiful ceramic cups and matcha accessories to enhance your morning tea sipping experience. Use the code LIVEWELL15 for 15% off.

The Bialetti coffee maker is such a classic and I’ve been loving making a beautifully strong Italian style coffee on the weekend as a treat! 

Peak and Valley Adaptogenic Herb Blends are an awesome coffee/tea alternative (caffeine-free) that have adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms to support a healthy body and nervous system. I use them to make almond milk “lattes”! (Plus their owner Nadine is awesome, cares so much about the quality of her ingredients and is a Seattle local).

For the Poet and Dreamer:

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer was my favorite book I read this year. A balm for the weary soul and a guide to get back into the right relationship with the earth. 

The Sure Song of Here by Cass O’Neil is a dreamy poetry book full of inspiring words that get right to the heart. 

My husband got me a Ukelele last year and it has been SO much fun to learn. If you’re longing to be musical but it doesn't come totally naturally (like me) the Uke is a great instrument to start in my opinion. 

For the Conscious Beauty Lover: 

Primally Pure 100% natural and toxin-free skincare - I swear by the Clarifying Serum for glowing skin. The Jasmine Body Oil is luxurious and smells SO good. And the Geranium Deodorant is one I’ve converted many of my friends too! One of their Kits is a great place to start if you want to try a few different things. For all Primally Pure products use the code “LIVEWELL” to get 10% off  your first order.

Araza Beauty has Paleo-certified makeup with awesome ingredients. I love the Mango Cream Color Pot in Dusk and the Jojoba infused Mineral Powder Foundation!

For the Health and Wellness Seeker:

I’m someone that loves giving experiences and non-material gifts as well. The Live Well Online Program is something I would have LOVED to have received as a gift when in the thick of my autoimmune healing journey. This program includes 12 carefully crafted modules to help you take control of your autoimmune disease using the principles of Functional Nutrition and lifestyle shifts. It's not just about information but helping you translate knowledge into action. It would be a great gift for anyone struggling with autoimmune disease or chronic health issues to feel really supported.

Get it for someone you love here! Once you purchase it, send me an email at info@christinatidwell.com and I’ll create a personalized digital gift certificate for you to give to your loved one, and send them an email with their unique log in details on the date you’d like them to receive it :) 

For the Queens and Kings of Cozy:

Cozy Earth sheets have changed my life. They are the softest things you’ve ever felt and make me excited to get into bed in the evening!

I also have their PJ set and robe (I’m a fangirl). They are definitely an investment but so worth it. 

For the one with the Awesome Accessories: 

My all time favorite earrings and accessories handmade by Whisky + Wine. These are my secret weapons in Zoom meetings for looking put together (while wearing sweatpants!) 

Stunning handmade clay earrings by an amazing woman Hello Myrrh. I have these hoops in Caramel and get SO many compliments!

For the Outdoor Enthusiast: 

How cool is all this National Park gear? This Parks Project collaboration works to help fund vital projects in national parks around the US. I’m obsessed with this Mushroom fleece and am putting it on my own gift list! 

I live in these rubber Birkenstocks. They can handle many different terrains and are super easy to slip on and off! 

For the Crafter:

Wool and the Gang knitting kits were a big feature of my 2020 and 2021. They make it super easy to learn and create!

The “Beginner” or “Easy” kits are great places to start for anyone wanting to get crafty.

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If we haven't met before, I'm Christina Tidwell and I'm so excited that you're here! I am a RN & Functional Nutrition Practitioner that helps those with autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance and gut issues heal without overwhelm so you can feel better in your body in a way that honors your unique needs and feels sustainable for the rest of your life. 

If you suffer from:

• Fatigue and energy crashes

• Brain fog

• Poor digestion

• Painful periods and PMS

• Symptoms of autoimmunity

• Stress and overwhelm 

...and aren't getting the support you need, I’m here to help guide you! My job is to clear the overwhelm, help you put the pieces of the puzzle together and co-create a sustainable path forward to help you reach your goals and feel better in your amazing body. When we work together you can’t fail. 

In my health & nutrition coaching programs I support you in the quest to get back into balance by listening to your story, understanding your needs, getting to the roots of imbalance in the body and co-creating a sustainable path to healing together. These sessions weave together functional nutrition and science, lived experience, breathwork, mindset shifts, and intuitive guidance for a unique and full-spectrum approach to nutrition counseling and holistic health.

I always offer free 20-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and identify what’s standing in your way. Click the button below to set up your free consultation and we can create a plan of action specifically for you.

The REAL Root Cause of Gut Issues (and What to Do About It)

THE REAL ROOT CAUSE OF GUT ISSUES (AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT)

When it comes to healing gut issues, we have to get to the roots.

Oftentimes the things we think of as the “roots” (bacterial imbalance, candida, SIBO, low stomach acid, etc.) are really just branches, and we haven’t actually touched on the root causes of dysfunction and imbalance in the body.

Instead of trying to simply fix the “one thing”, we have to keep working backward to get to the ACTUAL root.

In this short video, we’ll go through one of the real roots of gut issues that I commonly see, and some helpful practices that I use with my clients so you can begin to truly support the terrain of the body instead of chasing root causes!

Check out the video to learn more about the REAL root cause of gut issues. And if you want to learn more about healing gut issues, autoimmunity, and the pillars of autoimmune health to start bringing this all together, I invite you to check out my Live Well with Autoimmune Disease Online Program. This program gives you specific tools and the building blocks to support your body both physiologically and emotionally. The Live Well with Autoimmune Disease Online Program is completely self-paced with 12 modules of supportive information that take you through the pillars of autoimmune health essential to whole-body healing so that you can know with certainty that you're doing everything you can on a daily basis to support your body and your health in a way that feels good for you! You can learn more about The Live Well Online Program here.

Feel free to let me know in the comments if the practices in this video are helpful, and if you’d like to learn more simple techniques that help create big shifts in healing and gut health!

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If we haven't met before, I'm Christina Tidwell and I'm so excited that you're here! I am a RN & Functional Nutrition Practitioner that helps those with autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance and gut issues heal without overwhelm so you can feel better in your body in a way that honors your unique needs and feels sustainable for the rest of your life. 

If you suffer from:

• Fatigue and energy crashes

• Brain fog

• Poor digestion

• Painful periods and PMS

• Symptoms of autoimmunity

• Stress and overwhelm 

...and aren't getting the support you need, I’m here to help guide you! My job is to clear the overwhelm, help you put the pieces of the puzzle together and co-create a sustainable path forward to help you reach your goals and feel better in your amazing body. When we work together you can’t fail. 

In my health & nutrition coaching programs I support you in the quest to get back into balance by listening to your story, understanding your needs, getting to the roots of imbalance in the body and co-creating a sustainable path to healing together. These sessions weave together functional nutrition and science, lived experience, breathwork, mindset shifts, and intuitive guidance for a unique and full-spectrum approach to nutrition counseling and holistic health.

I always offer free 20-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and identify what’s standing in your way. Click the button below to set up your free consultation and we can create a plan of action specifically for you.