How to Stay On Track with Your Health When Traveling
I’m sharing my top 3 tips for how to stay on track with your health while you’re traveling. With 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 instead of feeling like it’s all-or-nothing.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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. Read on to learn 3 clues you might 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! 🦋
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.
How to Get Rid of Sugar Cravings
Craving sugar? In this post, you’ll learn how to dig deeper to understand the craving and feed the ACTUAL need you’re experiencing behind your cravings!
HOW TO GET RID OF SUGAR CRAVINGS
Craving sugar? You’re certainly not alone. Sugar can feel like it has SO much power over us on a daily basis. “How do I deal with sugar cravings?” is one of the things I get asked about most frequently so I wanted to share my insight into this important topic!
There are two pieces for us to look at when sugar cravings arise, the physiological side of cravings and also the emotional side. In the video below, I’m sharing some of my go-to ways for dealing with the emotional aspects of these cravings. You’ll see how you can use your cravings as an opportunity or invitation to dig a little deeper to understand and feed the ACTUAL need that you’re experiencing.
This process helps bring awareness to the deeper reasons behind cravings and allows us to avoid restrictive cycles that tend to happen when we simply say “no”. You might be surprised when you try it! When we support our bodies and our emotions in nourishing ways, often cravings naturally start to dissipate and disappear.
If you’re having sugar cravings, I’m here to help! This is something that a lot of us struggle with, and it’s important that we have a framework in place for when cravings do happen. If you need more support in understanding and managing your cravings, I invite you to check out my Eating for Energy Mini-Course. Inside the Eating For Energy Mini-Course, you will be guided through 3 simple and effective steps to take to fuel your body for sustained energy and improved sleep on a daily basis. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and confused about what and how to eat to feel your best, this course is your next, simple step to focus on to make tangible and sustainable change in how you feel. Learn more and enroll here.
Now, over to you! Feel free to share your experience dealing with sugar cravings in the comments!
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.
Medicinal Uses of Mushrooms with Jeff Chilton
Jeff Chilton is one of the original people who brought medicinal mushrooms to the US market and is a trailblazer in the field. He is a wealth of knowledge and his passion about the medicinal and and nutritional benefits of mushrooms is so contagious! In this episode you’ll learn everything you need to know about the nutritional benefits and medicinal uses. We'll also discuss things you should think about when you're choosing a mushroom supplement or adding them to your cooking or recipes.
MEDICINAL USES OF MUSHROOMS WITH JEFF CHILTON
Our guest on this episode of The Live Well Podcast, Jeff Chilton, was SO much fun to talk to! Jeff is one of the original people who brought medicinal mushrooms to the US market and is a trailblazer in the field. He is a wealth of knowledge and his passion about the medicinal and nutritional benefits of mushrooms is so contagious!
I loved speaking with Jeff because he really knows his stuff. He studied ethnomycology at the University of Washington in the late 1960s and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Washington in 1973. In the late seventies, he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983. In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business, and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. Jeff traveled extensively in China during the 1990’s, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China. Jeff’s company, Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry.
Jeff now works with his son cultivating and delivering high-grade mushroom supplements at their company, Real Mushrooms.
During the episode, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the nutritional benefits and medicinal uses of mushrooms from someone who has spent their life studying this information. We also discuss things you should think about when you're choosing a mushroom supplement or adding them to your cooking or recipes. Enjoy!
Learn more by visiting:
Nammex: www.nammex.com
Real Mushrooms: www.realmushrooms.com
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SHOW NOTES:
0:00 - Introduction
2:44 - Let's talk about Jeff and his background
3:15 - Jeff's field of study
4:06 - Jeff's first job
5:13 - Mushroom hunting
6:26 - Every mushroom is different
7:27 - Nutritional benefits
8:05 - What Jeff calls mushroom
11:13 - Mushroom diseases
12:03 - What does "button" mean?
14:09 - Mushroom tips
16:58 - Medicinal uses
18:05 - What really is a mushroom?
18:18 - How do they grow?
25:15 - What are Beta-glucans?
26:26 - What happens when we ingest beta-glucans?
27:40 - Mushrooms as preventive medicine
31:38 - Let’s talk about alpha-glucans
34:10 - How Jeff’s study exposed how companies sell “mushroom” products
35:14 - The cool thing about ergosterol
36:10 - Vitamin D2 and D3
37:46 - Mushroom D2 for sale as a plant-based alternative
38:37 - Jeff’s favorite way to ingest mushrooms
38:53 - Tea or water extraction
41:22 - What Jeff suggests to people when it comes to mushroom intake
45:02 - What you need to check before buying mushroom supplements
51:05 - Where to find Jeff and his products
Nammex: www.nammex.com
Real Mushrooms: www.realmushrooms.com
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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, 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.