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In this episode, we answer questions from our Brown Women Wellness facebook group and from listeners about causes of brain fog and benefits of frankincense water. We also shared a healthy food swap for pre-made pasta salad.
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[2:28] Brain fog: Causes and how to clear out brain fog.
(6 possible causes of brain fog: healthline Article)
[6:43] How to reset your digestive issue
[7:09] Smoothie for brain fog
[9:09] Frankincense water: health benefits and how to get quality frankincense oil.
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Unknown toxins are the reasons for some of our ailments. Anthony William speaks about this in all his healing books. Toxic heavy metals in various parts of our brain can quicken our burnout. Our brains are electric and many of us are walking around with heavy metal burnout and don’t know it. In this episode, we talk about toxic heavy metals and how they are the cause of most of the viral infections that affect our brains. We also shared kitchen swaps you can make to minimize your exposure to toxic heavy metals.
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[3:48] Deep dive: examples of toxic heavy metals
[6:55] Plastic: do not put hot food in them!
[8:45] Kitchen swaps you can make to minimize your exposure to toxins
[10:52] How to store leftover foods. Not in plastic
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Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the fundamentals of knowing your triggers, how to motivate yourself and letting go of fear on your wellness journey.
Ingredients: 1 head of Cauliflower (organic preferred), 2 green scallions, 2 stalks celery, handful of Cilantro, 2 boiled eggs, Salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, Avocado Mayonnaise.
Separate the Cauliflower into small pieces and steam to tender about 5 minutes. I like to steam mine. Remove and add chopped boiled eggs. Cut green scallions, celery and cilantro into small size and add to bowl. Add seasonings and avocado Mayo. You can vary this, it’s pretty much like potato salad except you use Cauliflower and Avocado Mayo.
What are 5 advantages Getting Your Emotions In Order
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Learn More About Coach Pain By Reading His Bio Below:
I am honored to share my story with you so that you can see the path that brought me to where I am today. You see, I believe that it is through difficult situations and great pain that the human spirit grows and character is developed. And my story is a testament to this.
I started in the fitness industry when I was only 18 years old, and I knew that it was where I belonged. I had always been into fitness and enjoyed being active throughout my whole childhood. I was involved in Martial Arts, Wrestling and Football throughout high school and was generally a very physical person.
I have been in the field for 26+ years and plan to stay here for many more. While I always enjoyed my work and was successful with it, I was not as passionate then as I am now. The passion didn’t come until much later. The passion came through the most painful loss I have ever experienced…the death of my mother.
It was my mother’s life: her sacrifices, support and guidance that made me the man I am today. It was her death that birthed a passion in me. After I lost my mother, I had a renewed sense of purpose; I vowed that I would make her proud. It was during this painful season that I realized that I was put here to help others, to guide others to be their best selves, and to continue striving to be my best too.
My parents were always an anchor for me. They raised my siblings and I to be the best we could be, instilling a deep faith and the principles of Respect, Love and Discipline; principles that I apply to everything I do even to this day. After my mother’s death, my father became a beacon for me. He demonstrated a great strength even through great tragedy. He inspires me to push through the pain and grow stronger through difficult situations.
Since then, I redefined my purpose. I became more passionate about helping others to reach their goals, but even more I longed to help them evolve into their best selves. I work with clients to help them move forward towards their future instead of dwelling on the past. One of my favorite analogies of this evolution is when a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. After the butterfly emerges from the cocoon, he never goes back to being a caterpillar. Once you start living as your true self and growing into your best self, you don’t go back to who you used to be.
Since this awakening, my path has led me towards many great career opportunities. I have worked as a Spartan SGX trainer and had the incredible honor of giving motivational speeches at Spartan and Battlefrog events along with at the OCR World Championships. I have spoken to groups of first responders and to youth at schools. When I speak, I do not write a script, I speak from the heart and in the moment. My hope with each motivational speech is that I connect to the hearts of the audience, that they will be able to feel my energy and passion and that it will ignite something inside of them too! I view every speaking opportunity as an honor and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
As far as training goes, I have developed my own unique style that represents who I am as a fitness coach. I have built the foundation for my training on my years of experience with various approaches. My training sessions are all about functional movement, but I am constantly changing things up to keep my clients interested and challenged. This style is not for everyone, but those who want to be pushed and who want to become mentally tough as well as physically strong love my combination of movements and motivation.
Ultimately it has been the painful situations in my life that have grown me the most. It is because of my loss and my struggles that I have become who I am today.
Who am I? I am confident. I am humble. I am hungry. I am eager. I am ambitious. I am hard-working. I am willing to do what it takes. I am Coach Pain.
MY EXPERIENCE
I have over 26 years of experience in the fitness industry and as a motivational speaker. Some of my professional accomplishments include:
Motivational Speaker
Fitness Coach
Nutrition Specialist
NPC 2011 Midwest Ironman Physique
American Ninja Warrior Participant – 2011, 2012
Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling Background (12 years)
Naval Special Warface Orientation Course Instructor
Announcer and Motivational Speaker For Spartan Race and BattleFrong Series
Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the facts, the myths and the legends regarding women of color and their health. This week we will dig deep on issues dealing with pain, prescription drugs, and triggers during pregnancy with Dr. Shante Griggs PharmD, RPh, DN of the National College of Naprapathic Medicine.
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Read the Full Bio of Dr. Shante Griggs PharmD , RPh, DN Below
Shante Griggs received her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy (2006) and has also received her Doctor of Naprapathy (DN) degree from the National College of Naprapathic Medicine (2014). She has dedicated 17+ years of practice in community pharmacy, clinical pharmacy services and pharmacy academia. Dr. Shante also taught from 2008 – 2010 at Chicago State University at the College of Pharmacy as drug compounding laboratory instructor before committing to another doctorate program in the field of Naprapathy. Dr. Shante Griggs has taken both of her very cherished medical backgrounds collectively to be at the forefront of complimentary integrative medicine. Inspired by her own challenges with back pain in pregnancy over the years, led Dr. Griggs to her doctorate thesis on the “Treatment of Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy: The Application of Naprapathic Medicine in Treating Hyperlordosis & Muscle Spasm”.
This research and limited data has also inspired her practice for more evidence based research with the application of Naprapathic Medicine as complimentary treatment & therapy in the areas of not just pain in general but pain & nutrient deficiencies experienced in fertility, prenatal and post partum care. This research, literature and personal experience also created the segue to Dr. Shante’s up and coming book series “Mommy Hurts” not only sharing her personal experiences in miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss, divorce, bankruptcy, bad credit, single parent-hood and child loss; but outlining coping mechanisms, encouraging healing from the pain of each while providing the inspiration and hope to millions of women globally.
Dr Shante Griggs currently sits as President of the National College of Naprapathic Medicine (NCNM) while simultaneously serving on the executive Board of Directors as Vice-President for the American Naprapathic Association (ANA) to lead in the innovation and widespread recognition of Naprapathy (nuh-prah-pa-thee) which is Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal Medicine that incorporates nutrition in healing protocols as a secondary scope of practice under the DN license.
Dr Shante Griggs most recent efforts have been focused in the education to expand the development of a Naprapathic Doctorate Program at Chicago State University, the University of Illinois among others. This effort will also create more doctors of naprapathy to serve in disadvantaged, underserved and underrepresented communities across America. Other initiatives led by Dr Shante is through her service in health, financial and political education through the New Life Movement Ministries, a Ministry for progressive, spiritual, political, economic and social change.
“Food, herbs and drugs are all a part of this world and at times may be used together inappropriately. It is our duty as health care providers to ensure that they co-exist safely and effectively with our patients.”
In this week’s episode, we share how self-esteem can set you up for either success or for a tougher road as you become an adult. Low self esteem starts from childhood, and it doesn’t just disappear on its own, it takes practice. So what do you do to heal your low self–esteem and nurture self esteem in children? We share our self esteem journey and tips to help you tackle low self esteem.
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We are all about community and wellness on this episode so let’s jump right into it.
Thank you for listening. We hope this podcast has been informative & an inspiring resource to create the kind of life you want with your health in mind.
Thank you for listening. We hope this podcast has been informative & an inspiring resource to create the kind of life you want with your health in mind.
In this week’s episode, we talk about why we took a much-needed break. The truth is, we both dealt with some health issues so we took out time to focus on our wellbeing, and now we’re back, stronger than ever! We are going to get personal, break down what we’ve experienced, the lessons that we’ve learned, and share with you some of the things to avoid when it comes to your health.
Do you have questions about your wellness routine and boundaries?
We are all about community and wellness on this episode so let’s jump right into it.
[01:18] Overview of Who we Are and What We Do
[04:15] Why we decided to take a break
[11:53] Hyperthyroidism and a Naturopathic Approach
[13:23] Stress, indigestion, anxiety and Gut health. How they are all interrelated
[15:45] Plans for the future and some of the changes we are making
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Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the facts, the myths and the legends regarding women of color and their health. This week we will dig deep on issues dealing with sleep, anxiety and stress.
Thank you for listening. We hope this podcast has been informative & an inspiring resource to create the kind of life you want with your health in mind.
Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the facts, the myths and the legends regarding women of color and their health.
[5:03] Why Baking Soda May Be Your Missing Ingredient
[12:05] Why Breastfeeding Sparks So Much Controversy
[28:50] Why Fibroids Are Attacking Women of Color
[42:00] More About Us & Our Mission & Who to Follow Online
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