EP 166 | Being MOM Doesn’t Mean You HAVE to Be Tired. 4 Ways To INCREASE Energy & Feel More Alive TODAY. With LORI AIKMAN, Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner
“How many of us, if we’re really honest…really take time every day…to get into that ‘rest and digest’ place to recharge and have abundance to give from.”
Just because we're "mom" doesn't mean we have to settle for being tired. Sure there are seasons of tired, VERY tired, but a lot of times we are just told to deal with it. But why do we settle for that? There has to a better way, right? There is, and Lori Aikman, functional medicine Nurse Practitioner, is here to help us all feel more energized, have a clear mind, feel more focused, and live more peaceful days. We can have a plan to make this happen including 4 ways to use holistic strategies to increase our energy.
Let's grow,
Jennifer
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE!
Stop and take time to look at your symptoms from a functional medicine perspective. What are the ROOT CAUSES? Avoid covering up symptoms with medication.
Do you take enough time to really, truly rest? We need to get out of the “fight or flight” mode and into the “rest and digest” so we can really recharge.
Then we have abundance to give FROM to our family.
We need to fill our cup FIRST before we can give the way we really want to in our lives.
Self care and rest is a true remedy for our bodies coming out of this stressful state.
4 holistic strategies all of us could improve more in our life so we can sit in that rest and digest phase.
Relaxation time. Take time for yourself. Start somewhere no matter how small.
Relax your body and your mind
When you’re not in that flight or flight mode, you regulate your nervous system
Hydrate
Try to drink 80 oz a day
Your brain is very sensitive to dehydration and you will feel the effects of this. You won’t think as clearly. This drives up cortisol levels even more.
Balance your blood sugar
Fluctuations can really affect our energy levels
Watch how much protein you eat at meals to keep your blood sugar up.
Prioritize Sleep
Try for 7-9 hours
Naps are okay when you need to catch up
Be careful not to minimize your symptoms
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