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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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Chronic stress is something that way too many of us suffer from without really knowing the consequences. Stressful lifestyles lead to numerous changes to the functionality of the body especially with all the areas shown with this diagram. I want you to pay particular attention to the areas that connect 2 areas together. The Adrenals, Thyroid, Liver, GI (gastrointestinal tract), Immune system and ANS (autonomic nervous system). These areas are the big guns and the areas you want to target in order to improve your body's ability to handle stress, improve health/ well being and how to function optimally. This so happens to be these areas I primarily focus on and if anyone is interested in knowing more just drop me a personal message. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #stressmanagement #functionalhealth #healthylifestyle #priorities #mentalhealth #guthealth #hormonehealth #immunesystemhealth #knowledgeispower #knowyourbody #bodyawareness #hollistichealth #adaptabilityiskey #understandyourclients #wellbeing #wellness #adrenalfatigue #foodsensitivities #wellingtonnz #newcastleupontyne (at Wellington, New Zealand)

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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Since becoming a functional health and wellness practitioner, I am finally adopting this quote. I have often been seen as an all of nothing person and to my credit I have done pretty well in life. I will say regaining health is something you can't just power through or force. It is all about those small steps that help build momentum, confidence, listening/ understanding your body and distressing. It's hard work and before you know it, that stressed out all or nothing individual becomes a healthy successful person taking small steps into building an amazing future. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #functionalhealth #holistichealth #healthylifestyle #littlesteps #biggerpicture #bodyawareness #lifestyle #adaptabilityiskey #knowledgeispower #stressmanagement #adrenalfatigue #guthealth #healthyliving #wellness #wellbeing #newcastleupontyne #wellingtonnz (at Wellington, New Zealand)

#wellness #wellbeing #guthealth #adaptabilityiskey #wellingtonnz #newcastleupontyne #healthisgreaterthanfitness #bodyawareness #healthylifestyle #functionalhealth #lifestyle #holistichealth #knowledgeispower #stressmanagement #biggerpicture #littlesteps #adrenalfatigue #healthyliving

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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Our mobile phones are pretty much an extension of our limbs nowadays but do we really know the affects it is having on our health. I know I am guilty of using my phone way too much especially in the evening watching facebook/instagram videos and I guarantee 99% of people reading this post are. So the big question, is this unnecessary stressful habit that is having a huge impact on our health really worth it? Would love it if you guys replied on the comment section. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #knowyourbody #bodyawareness #stressmanagement #adrenalfatigue #sleepbetter #lifestyle #healthylifestyle #functionalhealth #listentoyourbody #nophonezone #limituseofmobiles #lessismore #reducebluelight #holistichealth #changehabits #wellbeing #wellness #wellingtonnz #newcas (at Wellington, New Zealand)

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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If there is one post I would want the whole wide world to see this would be it. Stress is no joke and what is scary about this stat is that it was found in 2010! After my ordeal with stress I know how quicky and devastating this evil demon can be. One of the main reasons why I moved away from being a personal trainer to functional health and wellness practitioner is to put all my efforts into giving people the knowledge and tools to manage their stress and to live a life where they have the appropriate coping mechanisms to handle stress and make the most of everyday. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #stressmanagement #functionalhealth #healthylifestyle #guthealth #adrenalrecovery #thyroidhealth #stress #disease #death #knowledgeispower #adaptabilityiskey #understandyourclients #knowyourbody #bodyawareness #biggerpicture #education #listenyourbody #enjoythejourney #wellbeing #wellness #wellingtonnz #newcastleupontyne (at Wellington, New Zealand)

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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Throwback Thursday me, @hadamo78 and @lucakane looking rather happy with ourselves after a hard workout @toughlovefitnessuk. I look back at this photo and think I look pretty healthy but in reality I was far from it. I had been diagnosed with severe candida, my gut health was terrible, my lifestyle habits were shocking and depended on caffeine or sugar to survive the day. Unfortunately the health and fitness industry believe that the aesthetics of an individual determines how healthy they are instead of focusing on how we feel and our ability to function optimally. Energy levels, strong immune systems, ability to move freely (without pain) and overall wellness/wellbeing should be the basic foundations to health. Yes, looking good is important but feeling amazing is what we should aspire to. Luca, Adam and Paulo I will be back in May for our updated photo. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #throwbackthursday #needareunion #memories #functionalhealth #candida #healthylifestyle #priorities #stressmanagement #guthealth #intestinalhealth #movetoimprove #adaptabilityiskey #lookafteryourself #restandrecovery #holistichealth #wellbeing #wellness #wellingtonnz #newcastleupontyne (at Tough Love Fitness)

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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The quality and quantity of sleep is a crucial aspect of health that is often overlooked in today's non stop society, even though it has been proven to have an adverse impact on some very serious diseases. Sleep deprivation both long and short term has a negative effect on our physical/ mental capacity, weakens our immune system, causes a stress response causing vital organs to shut down and not allowing our recovery hormone (DHEA) to help rebuild the body = catabolism (breakdown of body to sustain energy levels). Have a look and see if you are sleeping enough to maintain optimal health. If you want more information about sleep or how to improve sleep just private message me. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #functionalhealth #stressmanagement #lifestyle #healthylifestyle #knowledgeispower #sleep #restandrecovery #adrenals #thyroid #energy #cortisol #wellbeing #wellness #wellingtonnz #newcastleupontyne (at Wellington, New Zealand)

#thyroid #wellness #lifestyle #cortisol #wellingtonnz #wellbeing #energy #adrenals #stressmanagement #newcastleupontyne #sleep #functionalhealth #knowledgeispower #healthylifestyle #healthisgreaterthanfitness #restandrecovery

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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Something I know all to well especially after falling victim to: I eat healthy food so I must be healthy...wrong! If our gut health is compromised or stressed our ability to digest food can be extremely difficult. For me, I was a nutritionist dream; I didn't eat sugar, wheat, gluten, processed foods, GMO's, pretty much removed anything that I thought could harm me. However, because of my health, the permeability of intestine, stomach acid levels and immune function was well below par. I continued to be malnourished, continued to get sick, lacked energy and eventually became sensitive to vegetables and other foods deem healthy! From this I now know healing the gut to operate functionally is fundamental when maintaining overall health. If you would like to know more or have any questions just drop me a personal email. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #functionalhealth #guthealth #intestinalhealth #nutrition #nourishment #adrenals #thyroid #energy #knowledgeispower #healthylifestyle #knowyourbody #bodyawareness #foodasmedicine #foodsensitivities #stressmanagement #wellbeing #wellness #wellingtonnz #newcastleupontyne (at Wellington, New Zealand)

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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Today = collecting samples for cortisol/salvia/ adrenals test and food sensitivity/ blood test. If anyone is serious about getting healthy, these tests are the best and most accurate to use. These tests will give you a snap shot of what is happening to you internally from an energy and recovery prespective. I will be posting a video this week explaining the importance of these tests as a way to regulate your health. Unfortunately, doctors don't prescribe this tests for some bizzare reason, truth be told if they did I know we would have a better chance of improving the health and well being of millions of individuals. If you are interested in more information or are keen to do a test just private message me. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #knowyourbody #foodsensitivities #adrenalfatigue #cortisol #functionalhealth #healthylifestyle #guthealth #healthyliving #nutrition #intestinalhealth #holistichealth #healthcoach #stressmanagement #priorities #preventabledisease #newagethinking #lookafteryourself #wellbeing #wellness #wellingtonnz #newcastleupontyne (at Wellington, New Zealand)

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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So what I have my wonderful clients doing here is some functional range conditioning (FRC). I was introduced to this method of training last year and I love it. What my clients are demonstrating is a technique that allows their hamstring muscles to neurologically fire in a shortened position. Don't be fooled, this exercise is an extremely challenging one but an awesome way to promote hamstring health without no equipment @hunterfitness @drandreospina . #healthisgreaterthanfitness #movement #movetoimprove #functionalrangeconditioning #movetoimprove #adaptabilityiskey #injuryprevention #hamstrings #healthylifestyle #adrenalfatigue #stressmanagement #muscleactivation #posteriorchain #personaltraining #knowledgeispower #knowyourbody #wellbeing #wellness #wellingtonnz #newcastleupontyne (at Pulse Personal Training)

#functionalrangeconditioning #wellness #wellingtonnz #posteriorchain #movetoimprove #adrenalfatigue #knowledgeispower #wellbeing #stressmanagement #newcastleupontyne #knowyourbody #hamstrings #personaltraining #injuryprevention #healthylifestyle #healthisgreaterthanfitness #adaptabilityiskey #muscleactivation #movement

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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Next month I will be heading to the wonderful sunshine coast to do my advanced health practitioner mentorship = time to get tested. The tests you can see are a food sensitivity and cortisol test to help identify what's happening inside my gut and how my energy levels are throughout the day. These tests are excellent indicators to see if your body is working an optimal function, stressed or adrenally fatigued. Personally, I believe these are the tests are the best around when helping to identifying and understanding your current health. As I advanced practitioner I can also get a discount for any clients who get tested so if you are interested, so let me know. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #functionalhealth #healthpractitioner #healthylifestyle #guthealth #intestinalhealth #holistichealth #adrenalfatigue #tests #mentorship #lookafteryourself #knowledgeispower #knowyourbody #bodyawareness #stressmanagement #lifestyle #adaptabilityiskey #education #wellbeing #wellness #newcastleupontyne #wellingtonnz (at Wellington, New Zealand)

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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So over the weekend I decided to do a lil experiment to see which breakfast was healthier and more cost effective. In the top right hand corner is my homemade activated nut granola and the clean paleo nut granola. For a packet of clean paleo that only had 7 ingredients with 7 servings, cost $12 per pack. In comparison, the homemade batch has 15 ingredients, has at least 14 servings and cost $10-12. I also mentioned that the homemade batch was activated which enables humans to digest nuts easier especially if your gut health is compromised. So overall my batch has more ingredients, worked out cheaper overall and is healthier, the reason for this is that healthy eating doesn't need to be taxing on the wallet all it needs is a lil prep work and organisation. If anyone wants this recipe just private message me. Happy Monday guys. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #nourishment #stressmanagement #noprocessedfood #nutrition#backtobasics#lookafteryourself#wellbeing#healthylifestyle#hollistichealth#knowledgeispower#guthealth#intestinalhealth#functionalhealth#homemadefood#wellness#priorities#lookafteryourpennies#breakfast#wellingtonnz#newcastleupontyne (at Wellington, New Zealand)

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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Tonights menu consisted of homemade basil pesto, undoubtedly one of my favourite extras to have as a condiment or on its own. What makes it even better is that all the basil homegrown, which is pretty impressive for a newbie gardener. I am extremely passionate about food; you are what you eat and having the ability to look after my health is truly an amazing thing. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #nourishment #nutrition #masterchef #paleo #ketodiet #holistichealth #nomsville #organicfood #functionalhealth #healthylifestyle #guthealth #healthyliving #superfood #realfood #organicveggies #homegrown #homemadefood #wellbeing #wellness #wellingtonnz #newcastleupontyne (at Wellington, New Zealand)

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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Wednesday = getting my organic veggies delivered. There was definately a green theme today and even some extra free goodies. The bottom right corner picture is of some Wheatgrass which is one of the best superfoods around. The benefits of consuming this veggie is truly amazing for example it is an amazing detoxer, help cleans the blood in our bodies, a complete protein, a superb antibacterial, helps to prevent aging plus numerous more benefits! Ben's health tip: get some Wheatgrass and help nourish your body. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #knowyourbody #knowyourfood #adrenalfatigue #recovery #nourishment #backtobasics #lookafteryourself #organicveggies #homegrown #holistichealth #functionalhealth #guthealth #intestinalhealth #nutrition #greenveggies #wheatgrass #lovefood #healthylifestyle #foodasmedicine #wellbeing #wellness #wellingtonnz #newcastleupontyne (at Wellington, New Zealand)

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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Decided to practice what I preach and incorporate bone broth into my curry this evening. The combination of turmeric, coconut milk, spices, vegetables and broth makes this delicious food a superfood meal for sure. The best part is that this meal is really easy to make and super cheap. Who says healthy eating is expensive! #healthisgreaterthanfitness #healthylifestyle #holistichealth #stressmanagement #functionalhealth #guthealth #intestinalhealth #nourishment #nutrition #backtobasics #lookafteryourself #organicveggies #tastesamazing #vegetablecurry #foodasmedicine #cheap #wellbeing #wellness #wellingtonnz #newcastleupontyne (at Wellington, New Zealand)

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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6am hot power yoga done and dusted, week 1 in getting more flexible completed! I have been really enjoying the classes and feel like it's the perfect way to wake my body up and it's an awesome way to help release my tin man body first thing. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #movement #movetoimprove #adaptabilityiskey #bodyawareness #hollistichealth #knowledgeispower #healthylifestyle #yoga #hotyoga #adrenalfatigue #bodyweighttraining #moveyourdna #mobility #flexibility #wellbeing #wellness #wellingtonnz #newcastleupontyne (at CityFitness)

#wellness #hollistichealth #mobility #movetoimprove #adrenalfatigue #wellingtonnz #bodyweighttraining #wellbeing #newcastleupontyne #flexibility #moveyourdna #knowledgeispower #healthylifestyle #healthisgreaterthanfitness #adaptabilityiskey #yoga #hotyoga #bodyawareness #movement

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justforthehealthofitlive-blog · 7 years

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The importance of trying to get healthy or simply maintaining health is crucial when creating a positive life. Having a positive mindset, good energy and passion for life without good health is near impossible and very short lived. I personally believe that there is no better feeling in the world then waking up first thing with endless energy and looking forward to the day ahead. However, like anything in life living a healthy lifestyle can be challenging but the rewards of leading this lifestyle are endless, so if your currently on the path to good health like myself, keep going it's worth it. #healthisgreaterthanfitness #functionalhealth #holistichealth #healthylifestyle #healthiswealth #nourishment #movetoimprove #adaptabilityiskey #adrenalrecovery #bodyawareness #mindset #growth #wellbeing #wellness #wellingtonnz #newcastleupontyne (at Wellington, New Zealand)

#nourishment #wellingtonnz #movetoimprove #healthiswealth #wellbeing #holistichealth #newcastleupontyne #growth #functionalhealth #wellness #healthylifestyle #healthisgreaterthanfitness #adaptabilityiskey #adrenalrecovery #bodyawareness #mindset

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