For this new year, I propose focusing on 5 behaviors that encourage wellness in all aspects of life. Instead of Resolutions let’s consider them Evolutions on our journey to optimum health. Since resolutions are generally made to be broken, let’s evolve and embrace the spirit of slow, steady, and long-lasting growth.⁠
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⭐More Being, Less Doing⁠
We are human beings, not human doings. Our busy lives can get in the way of just enjoying the sunset, the laughter of your child or an embrace from a loved one.⁠
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⭐More Presence, Less Absence ⁠
Living in the present moment has been shown to be the healthiest way to live our lives. It can be difficult to do in the busy, stressful world. Consider mindfulness meditation to help you stay in the present moment⁠
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⭐More Letting go, Less Holding On⁠
The path to finding true happiness in our complicated world is by learning the art of forgiveness. Forgiving others and forgiving yourself. One of the most powerful⁠
definitions of forgiveness: Giving up the hope that the past could have been any different. Letting go of a past that we thought we wanted. Those words can set you free in your life and in your relationships.⁠
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⭐More Facetime, Less Facebook ⁠
Social media is great. We are able to keep in touch with those far away. However, I fear that we are losing touch with those close by. Some aspects of social media can⁠
lead to isolation. And keeping in touch by the computer does not replace the need for closeness and human touch. Humans need to interact with all of our senses together.⁠
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⭐More Positive, Less Negative ⁠
A negative thought sends a negative message to every cell in your body. This is just as toxic as eating a McDonald’s double cheeseburger. This year, let's try on the power of⁠
positive thinking. Begin to look at life through rose colored glasses and find the silver lining..⁠
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CHEERS TO A HEALTHY 2022! ...

This beautiful message came from a daily newsletter Dr. Tracy receives and we thought it needed to be shared with all of you. Our wish for you in 2022!!

Credit: Fred Craigie from Goodness of Heart ❤️ ...

✨ HAPPY NEW YEAR!!✨

Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2022 from the Radiance Functional Medicine team! ...

As I’m sitting down planning content for next year, I want to know what you want to know!⁠
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I want to know: what questions do you have about my specialties?⁠
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👉Nutrition⁠
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These are just some of the specialties that I cover at Radiance Functional Medicine, but if you have something else in mind that you’d like me to post about, let me know!⁠
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✨Your questions are especially important to me, so that I can provide you with the best information to help you on your journey to optimal health.⁠
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✨I truly believe that health is a complex interplay between our genetics, and the environment that has washed over those genes throughout our lives. ⁠
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✨Movement, detoxification, stress management tools and personal nutrition guidance can bring profound balance and wholeness, and I'm so happy to be able to guide you on these subjects! ⁠
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So, what would you like to see in 2022? Comment below!⁠
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FESTIVE STRESS: what is it and how can we reduce it? ❄️⁠
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It’s the holiday season! And that means meeting up with friends and family, giving and receiving gifts, and indulging in delicious food. What’s not to enjoy?⁠
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For many people, quite a lot. The truth is that the festive period can bring an abundance of stress to some. And with stress, comes comfort eating. 👇⁠
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↪️ When we're stressed, our brains transmit signals to our bodies.⁠
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↪️ This is an element of our fight-or-flight reaction, which assists us in dealing with perceived threats in our environment. ⁠
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↪ Our bodies then start to produce cortisol, which is also known as your stress hormone.⁠
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Because your brain believes it needs energy to fight whatever threat is generating the stress, cortisol can make you crave sweet, salty, and greasy foods.⁠
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But stress doesn’t only affect your cravings, it can also affect your metabolism. 😳⁠
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Researchers claim that having one or more stressful events the day before eating just one high-fat meal can decrease the body's metabolism to the point where you could gain 11 pounds in a year!⁠
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So, what can we do to combat festive stress? 🤷: ⁠
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✔️Be mindful of what triggers your stress⁠
✔️Keep only healthy snacks for when you’re feeling stressed⁠
✔️Take breaks from group activities⁠
✔️Keep a regular sleep, meal, and exercise schedule⁠
✔️Limit your alcohol intake⁠
✔️Get support if you need it⁠
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Feeling stressed and not sure where to turn next? My DM’s are always open! 📩⁠
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From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!! We are so thankful for our patients, our health and the friendships & connections we have made this year.

Sending you health and wellness! 🌟 ...