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CAN YOUR LIVER AFFECT YOUR THYROID?
Absolutely! Firstly, remember the inactive T4 hormone made by the thyroid needs to be converted by the liver. It is converted into the active form – T3. So if your liver is not in good nick, you may find your thyroid is somewhat sluggish. Improving liver & gut health is the first step to improving thyroid health. The thyroid gland affects metabolic rate and while the body provides glucose for energy from food – if you are exercising or haven’t eaten for a while – your liver is responsible for supplying the glucose. This glucose is needed for maintaining normal blood sugar levels from its glycogen stores. In order to make glycogen the liver needs the thyroid to ‘tell’ it to do so. First, the pituitary gland secretes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). This signals the thyroid to make T4 which then goes to the peripheral tissues such as l liver, kidneys and muscles. This is where it is converted to the active form of thyroid hormone called T3. Without enough T3 you won’t get that much glycogen. Which means you will experience low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and very poor phase 2 detoxification by the liver. Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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ADRENAL FATIGUE
In spite of the pandemic of people suffering from adrenal fatigue, there is still no official ‘diagnosis’ or even recognition in the medical community, whereas natural health practitioners recognize it as adrenal insufficiency or ‘burnout’ due to chronic stress. Your adrenal glands are two tiny walnut-shaped glands witting on top of your kidneys but they are responsible for an enormous amount of hormone production for everyday biological functions. One such hormone is cortisol, referred to as our ‘stress hormone’ although it’s only one of many. Unchecked stress results in constant high levels of cortisol, overloading the adrenal glands and resulting symptoms typically include (among others): • Anxiety • Chronic fatigue • Digestive issues • Headaches • Sleep disorders/insomnia • Increased risk for heart disease • Low thyroid function • Weight gain and inability to lose weight • Problems with concentration and memory • Reproductive problems • Autoimmune conditions • Hair loss • Brain fog • Low libido • Depression • Muscle loss • Weight gain Stress can be psychological, physical or emotional by nature – they all affect adrenal function. Some of the things you might not associate with stress per se include: • Lack of sleep and insomnia • Poor diet and too much/not enough exercise • Environmental toxins and pollution • Financial hardships • Negative relationships • Death of a loved one • Stress at work WHAT CAN YOU DO? 1. Eat healthily for a start – this is half the battle won – eating lower carb is healthier – and dump the sugar and seed oils 2. Eat more animal protein – protein supports adrenal function – get enough animal protein 3. Dump the junk food/processed food etc (and wheat!) 4. Take some smart supplements like Super Cee and Pantothenic Acid daily 5. Get plenty of REST and start saying NO to people who drain you 6. Use my Pure Hydrolysed Collagen – it really gives a fantastic boost! 7. You must have magnesium citrate – this also helps enormously This is just a start! Wishing you a speedy recovery! You’ll find all these top quality products in my online store https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop – and it’s worth trying to live according to my latest book, 63 Days to Optimum Health (also from my online store). Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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Are you collagen deficient?
In the same way that eggs ‘bind’ cake ingredients together when you make a cake, so collagen is the ‘glue’ or binding agent which holds your cells together so effectively. Collagen enables your skin to move flexibly, and to bounce back into place when you press it. Now – just imagine this glue “drying up” over time as it does as we age, and that’s precisely what starts happening once you get into your 30’s and 40’s. Eventually, you may not have enough collagen in your skin or joints to do the job which leads to all sorts of collagen-deficiency problems such as: Stiff, achy joints – have you ever walked up the stairs and your knees start cracking? Or when you stand up, your hips crack? If your bones crack frequently, you could be deficient in collagen. Wrinkles and fine lines start becoming evident – if you’re losing collagen, you’re losing the glue holding your body together. Your skin loses its elasticity, so fine lines and wrinkles begin to show in your face and hands. Unexpected weight gain – because collagen is LOADED with gelatine, a gut-healing nutrient, it heals the gut. Now if you have a leaky gut, you pack on the pounds so much easier, plus it’s that much harder for you to lose weight. Heal your inflamed gut with collagen to support weight loss. I highly recommend my unique non-GMO, grass-fed Pure Hydrolysed Collagen powder – or if you prefer capsules – my Beauty Bullets (collagen-filled capsules). Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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Power duo for sports, weight loss and anti-ageing
Two supplements are invaluable in this equation: Glutamine and Collagen! These two form the power duo for sports. Exercise causes a form of increased metabolic stress and quickly depletes glutamine in the body and if levels fall too low, it can have extremely damaging effects on the body. Pure glutamine is better than the sucralose, flavourants and other toxins added to sports supplements today. Glutamine supplementation can ward off the damaging effects of oxidative and metabolic stress in the following ways: Reduces muscle breakdown Helpful for calorie restricted diets (they increase muscle breakdown) Helpful for fat-burning Great for weight loss Builds muscle while burning fat Essential for glutathione production Shortens recovery time Improves recovery after surgery and during chemo Removes cravings for sweets, carbs, tobacco and alcohol (even some drugs) PURE HYDROLYSED COLLAGEN is a powerful supplement for athletes and couch potatoes alike. Mine is grass-fed, non-GMO PURE Hydrolysed Collagen which offers you the best chance to heal your gut, joints, improve hair and nails, and prevent/smooth out wrinkles. Best of all it keeps you young on the inside too. A few of collagen’s many benefits when taken daily supports: healthy connective tissue repair – offers optimal mobility healthy digestion and gut repair growth and health of hair, skin and nails cardiovascular health repairs joints and prevents joint pain repairs and prevents breakdown of joint cartilage, tendons, ligaments Find these at https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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