Your Questions, Answered [V1]
Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on May 21, 2015
Your questions, answered. In this post: adrenal health, grazing vs. meals, and cookware.
Blood Sugar Testing for People with PCOS and Chronic Stress
Posted by Healthful Elements Staff
Although low blood sugar can cause short-term concerns for many of us, consistently high blood sugar poses serious, long-term risks, especially for those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or those with a history of extreme stress.
Estrogen and Your Thyroid
Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on Jan 10, 2013
Many women today have estrogen dominance – a condition where estrogen is high in relation to progesterone. It doesn’t necessarily mean that estrogen is elevated (although most of the time it is) – it means that there is not enough progesterone production to oppose estrogen and keep it in check. As if hypothyroidism wasn’t enough of an epidemic, estrogen dominance is epidemic as well and can have some serious implications for thyroid function. Kind of a double whammy.
To Paleo or Not to Paleo
Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on Dec 10, 2012
As popularity in the Paleo (short for Paleolithic) diet has grown, so have questions from my clients about its merits. Many of my clients are nutritionally savvy – they’ve done a lot of their own research on hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and adrenal fatigue, and come to me to help them sort out the contradictions and confusion and give them a supportive program with which they can start putting one foot in front of the other. And there is a lot of confusion about the benefits of going Paleo.
Food and Mood: Eat Yourself Happy
Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on Dec 02, 2012
We’ve all heard the idiom, “You are what you eat.” You also feel what you eat. We know that the right foods help ward off disease and help keep our bodies healthy as we age. Yet many people don’t make the connection in how food can be our most powerful defense in alleviating moodiness, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and stress, and improving outlook and attitude.
Foods That Don't Love You Back
Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on Sep 19, 2012
I get a lot of questions about food sensitivities. My clients want to know the difference between a food sensitivity and a food allergy. Here’s the difference. Food allergies cause an immediate response. Hives? Shortness of breath? Anaphylactic Shock? Swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat? Nausea or vomiting? Abdominal pain? Dizziness? These are all signs of a food allergy. Food sensitivities are shiftier and can exact an even greater toll on our health because they’re more challenging to identify, often causing the ensuing cellular inflammation to rage on for years.
Adrenal Dysfunction 101
Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on Aug 30, 2011
Do you have a hard time falling asleep at night? Do you wake up frequently during the night? Do you have a hard time waking up in the morning early or feeling refreshed? Do you get an afternoon slump, only to perk up around 6 or 7pm, and then get a second wind around 9:30? Are you lacking in energy? Do you feel tired yet wired? Do bright lights bother you more than they should? Do you startle easily due to noise?
Busting the Cholesterol Myth
Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on Mar 10, 2010
Saturated fats and cholesterol have been vilified for 30 years, but the truth is, they’re essential for good health and a necessary component of every cell in your body.
Spice is the Variety of Life
Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on Mar 05, 2008
Spices are packed with disease-fighting compounds and although unproven and largely uninvestigated by modern Western medicine, the nutritional value of spices continues to intrigue and benefit those willing to explore their unique properties.
Food: A Culinary Security Blanket
Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on Jan 15, 2008
Whether your choice of comfort foods is based on the season, the occasion, your personal history, or your identity, there is always an emotional component to what we eat, as emotions play a significant role in what we crave. No matter the reason, there is certainly room in a healthy diet to moderately partake in whatever your heart and mind desire.
