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The 4 Pillars of Health

Be heard and seen as a whole

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The food we eat can be our worst poison or our best medicine

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Being fit is not about looking good.
It is about feeling good.

Sleep is not an option.
Quantity + Quality matter.

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Keeping yourself physically, mentally, emotionally... engaged is part of healing

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EAT - MOVE - SLEEP - ENGAGE

THE TRIGGERS OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND NEUROIMMUNE CONDITIONS LIE IN OUR ENVIRONMENT AND OUR LIFESTYLE CHOICES

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We live in a toxic world, it is in the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, in the products we use... We can not avoid all of these. It can look scary and overwhelming, but there are a lot of way out and things we can change right here right now.

We have control over much more than what we think.

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What causes autoimmunity and brain Health is complex and there is not just ONE cause. It is a combination of factors and it can be different from one person to another.

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  • Genes ... but genes are not our fate, it's what we do that turn them on or off.

  • Environmental triggers (epigenetics)

    • Toxicities: Air pollution, pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, chemicals, mold, EMF...

    • Stress and trauma: physical, emotional, biological (infections and viruses)...

    • Food: quality, nutrients deficiencies, food allergies, proteins malbsorption, leaky gut/dysbiosis, fatty acids imbalance (omega 6/ omega 3)

    • Lack of movement, lack of sleep


By understanding this, we understand where we can act and what we can control:

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THE RESTORATION OF OUR SYSTEM STARTS BY REMOVING THE EXPOSURE TO STRESSORS TO REDUCE THE BURDEN ON OUR BODY, THEN WE NOURISH, PROVIDE, RESTORE, REBALANCE AND HEAL.

EAT

Through eating a whole food and unprocessed diet the body is capable of rebuilding its energy and functions.

  • Removing inflammatory food: processed and packaged food, sugar, gluten/grains, dairy, processed fats (seeds and vegetables oils) and identifying food sensitivities.

  • Tackling nutrients deficiencies by addressing what the body needs (Macro and Micro nutrients). Eating a variety of plants, adequate proteins and healthy fats to get all the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals and fuel the body needs.

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MOVE

Physical exercises help build muscles and through this rebuild, renew and grow new cells all over the body. Exercises also promote BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factors) involved in the plastic change of the brain. Through sweating, we also clear toxins out of the body.

Moving in a range of movement (aerobic, high intensity, flexibility, balance and strength) will benefit and retrain all the body, organs and systems.

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SLEEP

The big housekeeping job of the brain happen during the night

  • Clear toxins through the glymphatic system

  • Sort and file data of the day to consolidate and create memories.

  • Regulate blood sugar, Improve learning, Rebuild energy

After a good night sleep we should feel refreshed and energized. Working on a good sleep hygiene and on understanding our natural circadian rhythm is the way to optimal sleep.

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ENGAGE

This is much more than just brain training. It is globally how we interact with ourselves and the world. It is also much more than just stress management, it is working on our mindset and self-care. I'm curious, What gives you purpose and meaning in life?

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