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Ditch the Diet Soda



Here are few reasons why sodas (especially diet ones) will absolutely not help you achieve your health goals: 

  • pH of 2.5: Sodas are 50,000 times more acidic than neutral. It would require 30 glasses of clean water to balance out just ONE can of soda. Why is this important? All diseases (including cancer) thrive in an acidic environment. 

  • High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): This highly processed sweetener significantly raises insulin levels and has been linked to Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome. Plus, the majority of HFCS is derived from genetically modified corn. (GMO) 

  • Aspartame, Splenda: All artificial sweeteners are just that–Artificial. They are the result of a chemical process that produces dangerous neurotoxic compounds. Aspartame has been linked to brain tumors, migraines/headaches, epilepsy/seizures, depression and autoimmune diseases. Sucralose (Splenda) falls into the same category. The company claims it is made from sugar, but they neglect to tell you they alter a sugar molecule and insert chlorine–a dangerous carcinogen (cancer causing agent).  These artificial sugars are addictive and actually cause you to gain weight!  

  • Caffeine: Caffeine has a half-life of 6 hours, meaning that it will stay in your body for 12 hours before the effect wears off. Even if you think caffeine doesn’t affect you, it will still alter your sleep cycles and the quality of your sleep. Caffeine is also a diuretic–dehydrating you even though you believe you are ingesting liquids. 



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Copyright, 2018, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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Addictions and Intuition


As you know I'm an avid reader! I've been reading a book on detoxing and addictions. Coffee, energy drinks, soda, cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, exercise, food, sugar, wheat/gluten, sex. porn, complaining, blaming, procrastinating...etc.  These things numb us and prevent us from receiving messages from our guides and dull our intuition.  When our bodies and mind are clear from toxins, our brains are sharper, we are focused, full of energy and more creative!! Thus ready to fulfill our life purpose here on Earth!



Some simple steps to take to help release addictions:   

Support/Accountability- Therapist, counselor, energy healer, pastor, family, friends.

Ask your angels and the Universe for help- Call upon Archangel Michael and Raphael specifically for addictions.

Rid your home of anything you use to dull the pain, hurt, boredom, or loneliness.

 Fuel your body with clean foods. Avoid processed, acidic foods and other toxins.

Drink plenty of pure, filtered water. When we are dehydrated we are more emotional, develop brain fog, which leads to making bad decisions.

Use essential oils. Particularly Geranium and Rose.  Geranium helps regulate your body clock and balances your sleep/wake cycles.  It's calming and uplifting at the same time. It also enhances your self-esteem and confidence.  Rose brings you to a heart-centered space, with your total awareness being focused on love, which is the ultimate healer. The more love you surround yourself with, the more healing energy you will experience. 

Detox negative people from your life. Dramatic, draining, and stressful people have no place in your life. These people can dampen your light and overstep boundaries.  If you feel off or uneasy around someone they are usually negatively affecting your energy. Releasing these unhealthy and unbalanced relationships is the healthiest thing you can do.  


 If you would like to know more about my health and life coaching or would like to schedule a session please contact me. 

Copyright, 2017, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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Jackie's Health Tip of the Week 3/26/17



Fragrance

Synthetic fragrances are really bad news! If the fragrances in your personal care products come from an organic, natural source such as essential oils, it will be indicated on the packaging. If the only reference to fragrances on the label is the word “fragrance,” then you need to put that nasty bottle back on the shelf!

The term “fragrance” in the US allows manufacturers to omit any reference to the list of ingredients that they used to create the fragrance. So if “fragrance” is listed on a label, there’s no telling what the product contains! There are over 3,100 chemicals used by the fragrance industry to formulate these suspiciously delicious aromas, and most of them are not very human-friendly.


You can easily avoid fragrances by making your own natural products!  I am having a Natural Facial Care Making Workshop in April.  CLICK HERE for more details and to RSVP!


Copyright, 2017, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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Is Your Makeup "Clean"?



Above is a what you are putting on your skin and getting absorbed into your body if you use conventional makeup!  You literally EAT what you put on your skin. Women bombard themselves daily with chemicals and toxins from the moment they wake up to when they lay down in bed at night.  When you look at the ingredient list on your cosmetics and skin care products you should be able to pronounce and identify what each and every ingredient is. If you don't recognize something it is more than likely a chemical. 

A few signs and symptoms that are linked to chemical and toxin overload: 





*I offer two very affordable detox services including a toxicity assessment where we can pinpoint what toxins you are putting in, on, and around your body.  After your appointment you will walk away less toxic and with a whole list of natural alternatives to use! (I do not sell products, just services, health, and education) :-)  Interested? Please contact me for more information! 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimimWellnessMN.com 





Copyright, 2015, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

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Liver Cleansing Cocktail

Your liver is your main detoxifying organ, and it can get bogged down from time to time depending on your diet, activity level, and environment. When an overload of toxins becomes too much for your liver to handle, toxic compounds can store within tissues and decrease your quality of health. 

If you're cleansing your liver, you need to provide your body with nutrition that is easy to digest. You don't want your body to spend its energy digesting food, but you definitely need to keep a good balance of nutrients, electrolytes, and antioxidants to provide support during the detox. Juicing is a powerful way to support the cleansing of your liver without compromising the body’s natural healing process.

 Liver Cleansing Juice Cocktail


Ingredients:

 3 Organic Carrots 
1 Organic Beet 
2 Organic Apples 
6 Organic Kale Leaves
½ inch of ginger root
½ organic lemon, peeled


Why These Ingredients?

Beets and Carrots

 Beets and carrots are extremely high in Vitamin A. Eating these ingredients, along with other plant foods containing similar nutrients, can help stimulate and improve overall liver function.

 Apples- I use green apples (Granny Smith) because they are lower in sugar.  

 High in pectin, apples hold the nutrients necessary for the body to cleanse and release toxins from the digestive tract. This makes it easier for the liver to handle the toxic load during the cleansing process.

 Kale

 One of our most powerful allies in cleansing the liver, leafy greens such as kale can be eaten raw, cooked, or juiced. Extremely high in plant chlorophylls, greens suck up environmental toxins from the bloodstream. It has the ability to neutralize toxic metals, chemicals, and pesticides.

 Ginger Root -I'm allergic to ginger so I leave this out of my recipes but it has amazing health benefits! 

 Ginger has also been historically used for flatulence, constipation, bloating, and other digestive complaints. Researchers have found ginger to be effective for stress-related ulcers.

 Lemons

 Citrus fruits, such as lemons, contain very high amounts of vitamin C, which aids the body in converting toxic materials into substances that can be absorbed by water. Drinking freshly-squeezed lemon or lime juice in the morning helps stimulate the liver.
CLICK HERE for more Juicing Recipes! 
Source: http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/
Copyright, 2015, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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Frequent Headaches, Jaw Clenching or Pain

Stress wreaks havoc on our health and life. I was surprised by how many symptoms there really are! If you are feeling sick your body is stressed. 





50 Common Signs and Symptoms of Stress:

1. Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain

2. Gritting, grinding teeth

3. Stuttering or stammering

4. Tremors, trembling of lips, hands

5. Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms

6. Light headedness, faintness, dizziness

7. Ringing, buzzing or “popping" sounds

8. Frequent blushing, sweating

9. Cold or sweaty hands, feet

10. Dry mouth, problems swallowing

11. Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores

12. Rashes, itching, hives, “goose bumps”

13. Unexplained or frequent “allergy” attacks

14. Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea

15. Excess belching, flatulence

16. Constipation, diarrhea, loss of control

17. Difficulty breathing, frequent sighing

18. Sudden attacks of life threatening panic

19. Chest pain, palpitations, rapid pulse

20. Frequent urination

21. Diminished sexual desire or performance

22. Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness

23. Increased anger, frustration, hostility

24. Depression, frequent or wild mood swings

25. Increased or decreased appetite

26. Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams

27. Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts

28. Trouble learning new information

29. Forgetfulness, disorganization, confusion

30. Difficulty in making decisions

31. Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed

32. Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts

33. Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness

34. Little interest in appearance, punctuality

35. Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping

36. Increased frustration, irritability, edginess

37. Overreaction to petty annoyances

38. Increased number of minor accidents

39. Obsessive or compulsive behavior

40. Reduced work efficiency or productivity

41. Lies or excuses to cover up poor work

42. Rapid or mumbled speech

43. Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness

44. Problems in communication, sharing

45. Social withdrawal and isolation

46. Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue

47. Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs

48. Weight gain or loss without diet

49. Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use

50. Excessive gambling or impulse buying




Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

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Kitchen Cabinet Clean-Up


I went to a client's house this afternoon and raided her kitchen! Not the typical "raiding" you are thinking of! We purged her cabinets, pantry, refrigerator and freezer of all expired items and toxic, nutrient-deficient and processed foods containing: colorings, preservatives, MSG, high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils (trans fat), damaged oils, artificial flavorings, chemicals, GMO's, antibiotics, growth hormones, nitrates, and artificial sugars.  These foods contribute to illness, weight gain, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, inflammation, allergic reactions, and many other health conditions. 





Don't worry, I educated her on what staple items she should buy to have on hand in order to make delicious meals for her and her family that promote health and healing!  I took a few photos to show you what we threw out. She is donating the unopened items to the local food pantry! 

 This is just one of the many services I offer! If you would like more information or would like to schedule a clean-up of your own please contact me. (I am available and will travel to Minnesota and other parts of Iowa)



Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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3 Online Nutrition Packages Available Now

Hello!! 

I just launched 3 online nutrition packages I wanted to tell you about! I was hoping you would join me in spreading the word so I can help more people who are not able to take advantage of my services locally.  

Benefits of these packages:

-Allow you to read on your own time and pace if you have a crazy busy schedule

-Some packages include a phone/Skpe consultation with me if you have questions and would like further guidance

-Perfect for you if you do not live in the area but would still like sound advice from an educated professional

-Affordable nutrition advice that will improve your health, save you time, and money!

-Discover what the food industry, public health officials, most registered dietitians, and doctors are NOT telling you about the foods we consume and how they affect your weight loss! 



Here are is what is included: (All documents will be emailed after purchase, just click on the link and it will take you to the "Services Offered" page on my website)




3 Powerful Nutrition Principles

One Week Clean Eating Meal Plan With Recipes

Jackie's Clean Eating Recipe EBook (30 Recipes Included)

Clean Eating Shopping and Acceptable Foods List

 Portion Size Guide

One-30 Minute Phone/Skype Consultation with Jackie ($30 Value)




Grocery Shopping Tips

Label Reading and Information You Need to Know

What You Should Be Buying Organic-Dirty Dozen/ Clean 15 Guide

Top Hidden Toxic Ingredients and Foods to Avoid

Top GMO Foods  and Products with Hidden Sugars

8 Additives in the US That Are Banned in Other Countries

Clean Eating Shopping and Acceptable Foods List

Jackie's Clean Eating Recipe Ebook (30 Recipes Included) 




Fat Burning Foods to Add to your Diet

7 Diet and Exercise Myths

Food Combining

How to Improve Your Digestion

The Importance of Protein

Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain

What Sugar Does to Your Body

The Low Down on Alcohol Consumption
One-30 Minute Phone/Skype Consultation with Jackie ($30 Value)




Please let me know if you have any questions!! Thank you for all your feedback and support! 

Be Well! 

Jackie 


Copyright, 2013, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is. 
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Sugar Overload?





I had a meeting today at the local rec center in town and there was a group of students there from a neighboring school. Every single teenager had a can of pop, a monster-sized energy drink, or a bottle of juice in their hands. What are we teaching out youth? I wanted to post this image of the sugar content in beverages. Calculate how many teaspoons of sugar you are consuming if you drink 3 bottles of pop a day!! Sugar feeds cancer cells and is a poison to the body; I don't know about you, but I'm sticking with my lemon water and herbal tea!! Read more about the negative health affects of sugar.


Copyright, 2013, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness MN, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

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