Ep #143 Remove the Toxins, Reset Your Hormones, Restore the Energy with Michelle Brown

Hey there sister, today I am very excited to introduce you to my newly found friend Michelle Brown. Seriously, we could be soul sisters.

Why am I bringing her on to the podcast?

Inflammation, that's why!

And because this woman rocks my socks off with how insanely helpful she is to women who are experiencing constant fatigue, bloating, can't get a good nights rest and lost their sex drive.

Sister, if that is you - she is your new soul sister as well.

Michelle is certified Transformational Coach and helps women balance their hormones and regain their energy so they can give irritability, depression and exhaustion the boot and finally feel energetic, clear-minded and ready to take on life. She is also the author of "Energy Reset: Remove the Toxins, Reset Your Hormones, Restore Your Energy." You can find her new book right here, right now: https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Reset-Remove-Hormones-Restore-ebook/dp/B01N19UBKM

Here is what you will find in this episode:

We discussed gluten, dairy, toxins and the negative effects they have on our bodies.

Have you ever felt chronically fatigued or had a foggy brain? If you answered yes, this might be a result of inflammation.

Since inflammation is all the hype these days, here is a quick definition of inflammation:

Not all inflammation is bad.

Here is the kind of inflammation we are talking about - the kind that starts in our digestive system. When toxins get into our gut lining, it is damaged by toxins and creates little tears that allow for toxins to get past that lining and our immune system to cause swelling in response to toxins. The dictionary definition of inflammation is "a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection."

Here are top three leading causes of  inflammation according to almighty Michelle and her new Book research: 

 1.Gluten:

Scheisse, we knew it.

Why does it always have to be the good stuff?

We have all heard “gluten free this” and “gluten free that” but do we really know that the heck gluten is and why is it so inflammatory? Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, barley, and rye and it triggers hormones to open the leaky gut situation. This leads to inflammation. It can also lead to damaged thyroid function which leads to fatigue.

Think you are eating gluten - free foods when they are labeled gluten - free, think again. If you haven't heard this podcast yet Big Fat Food Fraud, what the food hustler Jeff C shared with me about marketing and food labeling blew my mind.

Sister, I am not saying toss all bread in the trash, all I am saying is that this is worth paying attention too. If you feel bloated, constipated and constantly fatigued, kick it to the curb for about two weeks and see how you feel.

2.Dairy: Dairy can also contribute to inflammation in a similar manner to that of gluten, especially considering all the additives that are in our food now a days. I have given up dairy years ago after a podcast interview with FDA food regulations specialist. I've talked about this endlessly, so you probably already know I just stay away. No need to feel like I am five months pregnant. No cheese is worth that for me. Again, if you are constantly bloated after eating dairy, kick it for two weeks and see what happens.

 3.Sugar: How does cause inflammation if your body isn’t processing glucose and carbohydrates. The poorer regulation the more likely to experience this negative effect of sugar in the body. I have talked about this extensively in this blog The Biggest Myths About Fat Burning For Women Pt.2

Here is what was really shocking to me though, Michelle talked about how beauty products that we use - skin creams, body butters, shampoo, and all the fruity, lovely things we as women love and spend thousands of dollars on, are the LEADING cause of unhealthy inflammation in our body. AND, check this out, the beauty industry is the most unregulated industry - there is virtually no one running checks and balances saying "Yup, this is OK to put on YO face." Most the products we are using are actually damaging to our skin. She shared some of her favorite products that are safe with us in the free Beauty Guide with the best organic, gluten free, everything-free products here http://www.overcomingauto.com/beautyguide

You are welcome. I loved the guide too!

Amazed? Me too. I literally discovered America in this episode, tune in right now and you will be enlightened as well.

Seriously, this stuff is crazy.

Here is the link to the interview.

Also, you know I have had my fair share of troubles with auto immune issues and adrenal fatigue, I wrote about them in the book and created the best workout and nutrition plan that is SAFE for your body if you are experiencing any of these issues. There are also 40 recipes in the book, and most of them are gluten and dairy free. You can get a copy of the book right here.

Listen in for more on how to rid yourself of toxins and how you can press the reset button on your body's physical and mental well -being. You will love the information Michelle offers to get rid of any feelings of discomfort you are experiencing. Click here  to find countless gluten free and dairy free recipes that won't even make you miss gluten or dairy in the The Sexyfit Method book.

Link and Resources

Michelle's website, where you can find even more information on how to clean your body and mind of toxins: overcomingauto.com

Much love,

Zlata