Adrenal Fatigue

The adrenal glands are small, but play a crucial role in supporting the health of our bodies. They are responsible for the action of 50 different hormones. Continual stress causes the adrenals to weaken and eventually they become fatigued leaving us with problems such as: low libido, trouble sleeping, weight gain, irritability and the list goes on. If you think you may be experiencing the effects of fatigued adrenals please contact me and find out what you can do to get them back up to health!

Eating Well for Life

Eating well, or being healthy isn't a destination to arrive at but a journey to participate in daily. It is through continued self-care and appreciation that you will be able to live a life of abundance and fulfillment. When you make choices that benefit your well being you are putting yourself in a place of power within the universe.
It is important to realize that the universe wants you to succeed. Whatever you dream, is possible. Uncertainty, self-doubt and feelings of being overwhelmed can all be looked at through another lens if we wish to change our way of thinking. Accepting everything for what it is allows us to reshape our thoughts and outlook. Is the glass half empty or half full?
Embrace uncertainty and understand that being uncertain brings infinite possibilities to you.
Feeling overwhelmed is you not being up to speed with what you asked the universe for, celebrate it! Trust that the universe supports you and will give you whatever it is you want, but know that it requires action on your part.

For support in reaching your health goals contact me at gillianmelia@gmail.com

When Organic is Most Important

In a perfect world we wouldn't find ourselves standing in front of the produce we want to buy debating whether or not the high price was worth paying, it would all be safe to eat and available at a reasonable rate. Ideally all foods we ingest would be organically grown and at a price that we can all afford, but this isn't the case. Eating organically on a budget is possible and doesn't have to break the bank. Take a look below and be mindful when at the market to avoid buying the produce most contaminated if it is not organically grown and spend your money on the produce most importantly eaten organic based on the most contamination.

The Dirty Dozen or produce with the HIGHEST level of contamination from pesticides include:

1. Celery
2. Peaches
3. Strawberries
4. Apples
5. Blueberries
6. Nectarines
7. Bell Peppers
8. Spinach
9. Kale
10. Cherries
11. Potatoes
12. Grapes

Produce with LOWEST level of contamination from pesticides include:

1. Onions
2. Avocados
3. Sweet corn
4. Pineapples
5. Mango
6. Sweet peas
7. Asparagus
8. Kiwi Fruit
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Cantaloupe
12. Watermelon
13. Grapefruit
14. Sweet potato
15. Honeydew Melon