Jodi Brown

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52 Weeks, Week #38 – Stop Routine NSAID Consumption

This week’s change: Stop routine NSAID consumption

Level of Discomfort (10 being the most painful): 5

Why: Because they are messing up your gut microbiome something fierce.  They are pretty hard on the kidneys, too. Once you lose kidney function, you can’t regain it.

I know a lot of people who take NSAIDs (non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs) every day….just because.  They think they are doing themselves a favor. 

Not so much.

I cannot tell you how many people tell me things like:

“I take an aspiring every morning, just because.”

“I take an ibuprofen because something every day too keep discomfort at bay.”

The over the count NSAIDs most commonly abused by us are aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen (Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Nuprin).  While seemingly innocuous and easily accessible, they are ok to use every now and then to relieve a short-term problem. 

However, getting up every day and taking one “just because” is no good.  Stop.  Just stop.

Links:

https://draxe.com/dangers-of-nsaids/

https://kellybroganmd.com/surprising-tylenol-side-effects/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29094594

What do we substitute in place of it, if anything? If inflammation is an issue, ginger is a great anti-inflammatory.  So is turmeric.  Buy some teas made with either (or both).  You won’t regret it.

Potential Positive Outcomes: Healthier gut microbiome and kidneys.

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52 Weeks – Week #37- Rethink Food Packaging

This week’s change:  Rethink food packaging

Level of Discomfort (10 being the most painful): 7-9

Why:  Chemicals, hormone disruptors, Mother Earth.

Have you noticed the amount of packaging that comes with some foods?  The one I laugh about the most is chip bags. 

Ever notice how huge the bags are and how little there is inside of them? 

I understand that there is a price we all pay for convenience, but in keeping with my motto that all the little steps (changes) add up to bigger successes, nipping and tucking at back packaging is one way to improve the cumulative effect of hormone disruptors on your overall health.

Example:  Eden Brand beans has BPA free cans.  Most cans are lined with BPA, a known hormone disruptor.  It’s everywhere.  Getting it out wherever you can is a good thing.

Same thing with plastic water bottles. The thinner they are, the worse they are for you.

Links:

https://www.mamavation.com/food/canned-foods-contain-bpa.html

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/07/23/chemicals-food-and-food-packaging-may-harm-children-doctors-say/819774002/

https://www.mamavation.com/health/toxic-packaging-are-fast-food-wrappers-hurting-your-family.html

Potential Positive Outcomes:  Better health because you aren’t adding more to the chemical shit storm we are ALL assaulted with daily.

Disclaimer:

All material provided on this website is provided for informational or educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your healthcare professional or physician.

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52 Weeks – Week #36 – Upgrade Animal Proteins

This week’s change: Upgrade Animal Proteins

Level of Discomfort (10 being the most painful): 7 ($$$) Economics is a factor

Why:  Because you are what you eat, eats.  Chemically fed, hormone injected, antibiotic laden animals produce flesh with the same toxic components.  Therefore, cleaning up your animal protein selections helps to keep you clean and also contributes to a cleaner earth.

I understand that economics is a factor for many so do what you can, where you can.  The accumulation of small steps adds up to bigger success. Always. Promise.

Links:

https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-do-meat-labels-mean-2216685

https://www.ewg.org/research/labeldecoder/

https://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/is-farm-raised-fish-healthy/

I also recently stumbled onto this company. They are a GREAT resource.  https://grasslandbeef.com/

Potential Positive Outcomes:  Better nutrition without a side of chemical B.S. 

Disclaimer:

All material provided on this website is provided for informational or educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your healthcare professional or physician.

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52 Weeks – Week #35 – Remove Devices from Bedroom

This week’s change: Remove devices from bedroom

Level of Discomfort (10 being the most painful):  7

Why:  Because s-l-e-e-p

Here’s the dealio, friends.  Our devices have become all encompassing. 

ALL ENCOMPASSING. 

There has to be some extended period of time that we not only don’t use them, but that they are not physically near us.  Just because we aren’t actively using them doesn’t mean they aren’t emitting and drawing EMF (electromagnetic frequency).  Little elves come into my home every night and back up my phone to the iCloud – all while I’m sleeping.

We don’t yet know for sure that all these EMFs we are bombarded with all day every day are safe in the quantity we are currently experiencing them. 

Using your as an alarm clock?  Buy an alarm clock. You can still pick up a cheap one at almost any department store.  Do it.  You won’t regret it.

So many of us are struggling with sleep and if you are one of those people, testing how the EMFs are affecting you is a good place to start. 

Your bed should be for two things and two things only…sleep and sex.  Whatever else you are doing in your bed should be done somewhere else. If we associate bed with a variety of activity (phone scrolling, tv viewing, eating, reading, video games) then we aren’t able to associate it with what we are supposed to be using the space for. 

Leave your phone outside your bedroom.  You won’t regret it.

Links:

https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/why-electronics-may-stimulate-you-bed

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-wealth/201103/wired-and-tired-electronics-and-sleep-disturbance-in-children

https://justhealthysleep.com/dangers-sleeping-with-emfs/

Potential Positive Outcomes:  Sleep is essential for your body to repair and heal.  The better your sleep the less cranky you are.  Set yourself up for success.

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52 Weeks, Week #34 – Upgrade Shampoo & Conditioner

This week’s change: Upgrade shampoo & conditioner

Level of Discomfort (10 being the most painful): 1

Why:  Because many of you wash and condition your hair daily.  Your skin and scalp are like a big fat sponge, directly absorbing whatever it is you put on it.  Shampoo and conditioner are notoriously full of crappy chemicals like hormone disruptors and FRAGRANCE.    Stop using them. 

I have switched to one soap in my bathroom for washing both my body and my hair (https://amzn.to/2OqhgvU). 

For conditioner and body “lotion” I use coconut oil (https://amzn.to/2KHvN4c) 

Lose the junk.  It’s affecting you in ways you’d never dream possible.

Links:

My morning routine (brace yourself)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK6337W-3ns&t=38s

https://www.purecosmetics.info/toxic-ingredients-shampoo-conditioner/

https://stinkmovie.com/

Potential Positive Outcomes:  Fewer chemicals for your liver to have to process.  Better overall health. Fewer hot flashes (yup).

Disclaimer:

All material provided on this website is provided for informational or educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your healthcare professional or physician.

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