We are in the midst of summer and it’s very humid here! What are you doing to stay cool? My boys and I really enjoy going to the local creek, and digging for old bottles and clay pipes! We find some pretty neat finds, we play fetch with our pup, do some fishing, and we do some good old fashioned creek swimming!
If you followed me in the past when I was at Primal Bliss Nutrition, you might remember I did a lot of work surrounding autoimmunity, and an autoimmune diet. Both I and some family members have recently experienced autoimmune-related flare-ups.
Unmanaged cortisol due to stress can definitely contribute to autoimmunity. We are in a very stressful time, so this makes sense. There are so many other factors as well. I plan to write more about ways to manage both mental and physical stress that we carry.
Lately, I have been exploring the role of
plant phytates and lectins in autoimmunity, and have also been extensively researching the carnivore diet as a means to healing.
More on this in future posts, but I wanted to let you know that it’s been on my radar!
Here are my Primal Musings for this week:
- Remember, no feeling is final.
The world can seem pretty insane right now. I’ve had a lot of friends/family reach out to me experiencing strong feelings. One of my favorite sayings is "no feeling is final." Like waves, feelings come and go. The important thing is to try not to get too caught up in the feeling, and just allow yourself to experience it and let go. No easy feat, but a good concept to practice, nonetheless.
2. Rest Your Brain.
Physical stress can be exhausting, but so can research, work, and thinking. Spending too much time enveloped in work and not enough rest/play can take a toll on your health. Your body needs rest, yes. But so does your brain! In fact, just by writing this email, my brain is burning through glucose.
3. It may not make sense to anyone else, but if it makes sense to you, go for it.
There are some things I’m seriously thinking about pursuing, and I know I will get slack from friends and family. When I quiet my mind, I feel excited about these things. That’s how I know I need to do them anyway.
4. "It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society"- Jiddu Krishnamurti
Remember, "moderation" of poor choices doesn’t always work when you’re looking to heal. Being well-adjusted to depression, digestive issues, and PMS because it’s the norm, doesn’t make it normal.
5. And on those days where it feels hard to breathe, push forward.
- Kathryn