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Sleep
19 Not All Natural Anti-Inflammatories Are Created Equal
29 M A G A Z I N E
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Is Blue Light Really Stealing Your Sleep?
Why Sleep Is More Important Than You Think, According To Matthew Walker
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When Your Melatonin Is Out Of Whack
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Kickstart Your Morning Right
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Elanya van Heerden: Life With Type 1 Diabetes
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What Is Rapid Transformational Therapy ?
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Contributors RACHEL WATSON, Realign Your Reality
Rachel Watson wanted to feel more relaxed. She wanted to be confident and capable of achieving success and also wanted to feel like she was adding value and her life had purpose. She wanted to believe in herself and really just finally feel comfortable in her own skin. After highly successful Hypnotherapy session, Rachel trained as a Hypnotherapist and setup her own business - Realign Your Realty. She is now so comfortable and confident with being visible on-line through photos and videos. The old version of Rachel would never have had the courage to do any of these things. Rapid Transformational Therapy is not woo-woo, it is based on Science. By gaining access to your unconscious mind, whilst in a relaxing state of hypnosis, you can rapidly get to the root cause of your beliefs and make effective and lasting change. realignyourreality.com
MEGAN CROSS Life Less Common
A self-confessed sunglass addict, Megan was in search for styles that were on trend, well-crafted and polarised, all for under $180. Not content with what was on offer, and with a background in design Megan started designing, sourcing and creating her own sunglasses. A few months later Life Less Common was launched. Life Less Common is committed to superior craftsmanship, lasting style and eye health. Investing in quality is a priority as all Life Less Common sunglasses are polarised and have 100% UVA/UVA protection. As a designer who works mostly on digital screens, Megan has experienced first-hand the effect Blue-Light can have on your eyes, and thus a new Digital Range was born. The superior range is designed to be amazing light to wear and to suit all face shapes. Megan currently lives in Melbourne, with her Kelpie dog “Billie�. When she is not working on Life Less Common, she can be found at the beach wearing her favourite sunnies! lifelesscommon.com lifelesscommon
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E L A N YA “Good night, goeie nag, bonne nuit and buona notte.” These are all the ways I know how to say “good night” to my family. I say these words every night, but I truly think I have forgotten to put true intention into my words. They are often hastily said while I remind my children of their school projects due soon, asking/reminding them for what feels like the millionth time if they’ve cleaned their teeth before bed and answering their last questions of the day, all while picking up clothes off the floor, straightening blankets and packing games and books back on the shelf. But while we put this issue together for you it reminded me of the true importance of good quality sleep. Think about it: if you haven’t slept well, your day is pretty much ruined, even if you eat a balanced breakfast, even if you manage to drag yourself out of the house for a 5-mile run in the morning. The fact that your shut eye was of poor quality has now spilled over to the rest of your day, and your mood is going south very quickly. On page 7 Rachel Watson shares her wisdom re sleep self-hypnosis with us. I have personally experienced the effects of Rachel’s treatment options and can attest to their effectiveness!
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On page 15 we take an in-depth look at the science behind sleeping and dreaming, as explained by Matthew Walker, Ph.D. Don’t let the letters behind his name scare you off from reading this magnificent book – it is honestly written in a style that anyone can read, enjoy and learn something new about sleep. One of the biggest disruptors of sleep – blue light – comes under the scrutiny on page 11 where Megan Cross, founder and CEO of Life Less Common delves into the facts of how disturbing and disruptive blue light can actually be, not just for our sleep but also for our health overall. I was also asked to share my personal story about living with Type 1 Diabetes with you, so I hope you enjoy coming along on this journey. Details are on page 26. As always, please keep your comments and letters coming. Connecting with us on Instagram at health_wisdom_magazine has truly been one of my highlights of being in this position, so please stop by, say hi and tell us what you like about our magazine (and even what you don’t like)! Until next time, cheerio my friend!
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Sleep
By Rachel Watson For most of us sleep is a bit of an
have done when faced with a
enigma. We just know we need
man-eating predator: fight, flight
it. We probably don’t realise how
or freeze. We are in a heightened
important it is to us and our well-
state of alert. We feel stressed. We
being, both physically and mentally
may experience shallow breathing,
until something happens and our
a faster heart rate and that sick
sleep patterns are interrupted, or we
feeling in the pit of our stomachs.
can’t rely on sleep as an inevitable close to our day anymore.
UNCERTAINTY
STRESS AND ANXIETY Having anxiety and stress in your life can be a disrupter to sleep. A
Our brain loves sticking with
lack of sufficient good quality sleep
things and experiences which are
can have a detrimental effect on our
familiar to us. Staying in familiar
well-being.
territory makes us feel safe. In spite of the modern lives we now live, our brains have not evolved that much. When we experience change and uncertainty, our brain still reacts the same way we would
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reach. This increases the cycle of
natural approach with less side-
worry, reduces sleep, increases
effects, I have utilised herbal teas
anxiety and further increases sleep
in the past to help me to relax and
deprivation – it’s a vicious cycle.
prepare for sleep, although it does seem to take a reasonable time
THE IMPACT
for the herbal tea to help me fall
Our amazing bodies seem to
asleep.
take in our stride the occasional
If you prefer a more natural solution
disruptors to sleep. We recover from
to sleeping issues, hypnosis is a
an occasional poor night’s sleep
great tool. Hypnosis can assist you
reasonably quickly and easily. But
to understand the root cause of your
more long-term disruptors to sleep
sleep issues. It can also help you to
quickly take their toll resulting in
clear the issues and reset. Hypnosis
reduced immunity and therefore
can also assist you to quickly get
being more susceptible to illness.
to a point where sleep can gently
Long term sleep deprivation can
and naturally come upon you.
impact on our mental health and
Quietening down the mind-chatter,
there are known links between
relaxing the body and allowing
insomnia and depression. There
sleep to descend upon you.
is also a link between lack of sleep and our bodies ability to regulate our intake of food. We often feel hungrier and eat more to compensate for the tiredness we feel and our efforts to maintain or reduce our weight are consequently thwarted.
SOLUTIONS People utilise different techniques to help themselves deal with the lack of sleep. Personally, I am not a fan of taking perscription medication to help me sleep. Preferring a 8
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Learning self-hypnosis tools can be hugely beneficial to assist you with getting to sleep and also returning to sleep if you find yourself waking during the night and being unable to return to sleep easily. It is also a wonderful tool to utilise if you are one of those people who struggle to sleep on a plane. Being able to take yourself gently into a state of hypnosis and allowing sleep to come upon you is a tool we can all learn and utilise. re a l i g nyo u r re a l i t y. c o m
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Blue LIGHT
REALLY STEALING YOUR SLEEP? BY MEGAN CROSS
When it comes to conversations
report insufficient sleep every
about improving our overall health
night. It is estimated that sleep-
and wellness, sleep often fades into
related problems affect 50 to 70
the background. Diet and exercise
million Americans of all ages and
get all the attention, while sleep,
socioeconomic classes and it’s no
something that we do every night,
coincidence that this sleep crisis
just doesn’t seem to sit as highly on
comes in the wake of the digital
our prescription list.
revolution. While people used to
The American Sleep Apnea Association reports that 70% of American adults report that they obtain insufficient sleep at least one night a month, and 11%
consume content only from PCs at work and on TV at home, these days, our screens follow us to the bathroom, on the bus, the dinner table and even into the bedroom.
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Smartphones and tablets have now
inhibiting melatonin production
replaced books on our nightstands.
(the sleep hormone) in the body.
Unfortunately, these are some of the
Because it mimics sunlight
most prolific sleep thieves. Why?
exposure, blue light tricks our brains
Because our new screen-times
into staying awake for longer.
habits expose us to more blue light than ever, which can drastically affect our quality of sleep.
WHAT DOES BLUE LIGHT ACTUALLY DO?
Modern LED bulbs and other artificial lighting options also have this blue light, which also contribute to keeping us up at night. However, we don’t look directly onto an LED light bulb. With smartphones and
Other than the digital manifestation
tablets, on the other hand, we need
of dopamine stimulation that is
to look at them directly, giving our
social media, our gadgets also emit
eyes full exposure to the blue light -
blue light.
sometimes for hours at a time.
Blue light confuses our brain
It’s even worse when you use your
into thinking it’s still day time by
gadgets in the dark. This way,
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your retina is exposed to more
Brain fog and inflammation are the
concentrated doses of blue light,
most common immediate effects.
making it even more difficult for
The long-term effects of chronic
your body to release melatonin.
sleep deprivation, however, have
This gives our circadian rhythm (our body’s clock) a difficult conundrum in which our mind is stuck in between wakefulness and tiredness.
much more dangerous implications. It ranges from high blood pressure, diminished cognitive function, depression, weight gain, and in some studies, even cancer.
HOW DOES IT AFFECT OUR BODY?
Blue light, however, is not all doom
Blue light itself isn’t harmful -
lack exposure to it. But what’s often
you get it in abundance through
prescribed for these instances is
sunlight. The problem lies in
not more screen time. For people
exposing your eyes to it at night
who need more blue light exposure,
time. All the harmful side effects
experts recommend spending more
related to blue light are caused
time in the outdoors.
mostly by sleep deprivation, or lack
In an outdoor setting, you’re more
of quality sleep.
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just blue light. This combination
• Turn off cool ceiling lights when
creates an atmosphere that
you’re going to bed. Use warm
encourages a positive mental state
lighting instead.
and good physical health.
HOW CAN I PREVENT BLUE LIGHT FROM RUINING MY SLEEP? Establishing a wind-down routine before bed time is an effective way
• Use adaptogens to aid you in sleeping on time. American ginseng has quite the reputation for being a good sleep-inducer. • Down all of the devices at least an hour before sleep.
to help you sleep better. This way,
If these sleep inducing routines
you train your body to fall asleep at
are still not helping you snooze,
a certain time every day.
try adding nootropics to your diet,
The routines are different for each individual. Some women like to write in their journal, others like to work out or read a book, meditate or do some deep breathing exercises.
but ensure the nootropic does not contain caffeine. These will calm your mood during the day, which will have the knock on effect of helping you sleep better at night. Many women have reported much
It doesn’t matter what you choose to
better sleep, as well as less anxiety
do before bed but the repetition of
and increased attentiveness, after
doing them every night before you
using a nootropic in their diet. You’ll
sleep.
soon be feeling like a new person!
If you’re still looking to build your routine, here are some sciencebacked habits that you can incorporate to help you fall asleep better and faster. • Wear blue light blocking glasses if you have to work at night. • Your gadgets usually have a builtin night mode that minimizes the screen’s blue light. Use it. 12
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Fixing a broken leg can cost up to $7,500
•
The average cost of a 3-day hospital stay is around $30,000
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Comprehensive cancer care can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars
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Why Sleep Is More Important Than You Think, According To
Matthew Walker
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“Being sleep deprived means you accumulate a sleep debt that is impossible to “repay” as it gets larger.”
British scientist and professor of
junk food cravings and wild mood
neuroscience and psychology,
swings, Walker’s book is the first
Matthew Walker is dead serious
of its kind written by a leading
about the impact of sleep on human
scientific expert.
health and disease.
He reveals his groundbreaking
The author of the new book, Why
exploration of sleep, explaining how
We Sleep, breaks down years
we can harness its transformative
of research into an easy to read
power to change our lives for the
explanation of the downside of
better.
pulling an all-nighter.
The book answers critical questions
Rattling off a list of ill effects that
about sleep: What really happens
range from memory loss and a
during dreaming? Why do our sleep
compromised immune system to
patterns change across a lifetime?
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And, how do common sleep pills
“It’s one of the least understood
affect us and can they do long-term
aspects of our life and until very
damage?
recently, science had little insight
Walker also shares his findings about how caffeine and alcohol affects sleep, what really happens during REM sleep, why our sleep patterns change across our lifetime,
into why we sleep and what good it served. Compared to the other basic drives in life—eating, drinking, and reproducing—the purpose of sleep remained elusive,” Walker says.
and how sleep impacts us at
Thanks to his research, we now have
different stages of our lives.
a new understanding of the vital
He explains the power of circadian rhythms, the therapeutic importance of Rapid Eye Movement dream sleep, and how alcohol, caffeine, pharmaceutical stimulants and sedatives disrupt sleep cycles and degrade the quality of brain waves that promote the rich slumber that wards off illness. So why is sleep so important to our
importance of sleep. The cognitive, emotional and physiological stresses of a lack of sleep have been proven to affect frontline personnel such as military fighters, first responders, commercial airline pilots and long-haul truck drivers, leading to accidents, botched surgeries and fatalities, and, in the case of exhausted parents, child neglect and even abuse.
wellbeing?
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He explains in his book, “An
After charting cutting-edge
overtired brain and body makes us
scientific breakthroughs, and
vulnerable to cancer, Alzheimer’s,
synthesizing decades of research
depression, anxiety, obesity, stroke,
and clinical practice, Walker says,
chronic pain, diabetes and heart
“We can harness sleep to improve
attacks, among other medical
learning, mood, and energy levels;
conditions.”
regulate hormones; prevent cancer,
He says, “Sleep enriches our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions, regulates emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite.” There have long been misconceptions around sleep. Despite popular belief, Walker says
Alzheimer’s, and diabetes; slow the effects of aging; increase longevity; enhance the education and lifespan of our children, and boost the efficiency, success, and productivity of our businesses.” If you’re serious about good quality and quantity of sleep, get your book now and start implementing the tips.
that you can’t regain or catch up on “lost” sleep by sleeping more at another time. Being sleep deprived means you accumulate a sleep debt that is impossible to “repay” as it gets larger. The myth of needing less sleep as we age can go out the window, too. While sleep patterns, such as waking more often during the night, may change as we age, the actual amount of sleep the body needs does not usually change. Older people’s need for sleep is not particularly less than that of younger adults.
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NOT ALL NATURAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES ARE CREATED EQUAL
How Does Yours Stack Up? You’re already taking nutritional
months, but I they’ve yet to give me
supplements to ease your chronic
any relief.”
inflammation, but the problem is they’re not working, are they? Can I explain to you why that is? Hi, my name is Elanya van Heerden, and I am co-founder and CEO of Titanium Living. I am also Editor in Chief here at Health Wisdom
Your supplement is meant to start working within 2 – 3 weeks. And you’re meant to FEEL the difference! “But my supplement contains Turmeric, and I’ve been told it’s the best thing to use as an anti-inflammatory” I hear you say…
Magazine, so you might have seen
Turmeric alone in a supplement is
my face around.
like having a really gorgeous outfit
Just like you, I used to stand in the supermarket isle, desperate for
to wear, but being stuck at home with it!
relief from the chronic inflammation
You see, Turmeric needs the power
I was experiencing.
of Black Pepper to unlock all of its
I would often hear women say things like “I was walking with a limp and couldn’t lay down long before the hip-pain woke me up. I decided to find a solution and have been
anti-inflammatory properties in your body. Along with Turmeric and Black Pepper, you should also add the goodness of Ginger and Boswellia Serrata to the mix.
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Your supplement should also have
Now, let’s look at Vitamin C. Did
a good dose of Collagen. Type II
you know that Vitamin C’s primary
Chicken Collagen to be exact. The
function is to encourage the
reason for that is as we age, our
production of white blood cells,
body’s ability to produce Collagen
which is the immune system’s
declines, so we need to help our
primary defence mechanism against
bodies by ingesting Collagen.
viruses? Low levels of Vitamin C,
Collagen is the “glue” that holds our bodies together, and with its gellike, smooth structure that covers
especially in the instance of virus – tend to be linked to poor health outcomes.
and holds our bones together, it
Together with Collagen – can you
allows us to glide and move without
see what a powerhouse combination
pain. Think of it like greasing a
that is?
creaky gate hinge.
MSM, or Methylsulfonylmethane
Collagen will also give you two
is another component that greatly
compounds, Chondroitin and
reduces inflammation. The problem
Glucosamine. Their job is to rebuild
with MSM is that it can cause severe
cartilage and improve your primary
stomach issues like a runny tummy
immune response, as well as the
and bloating. For this reason it
ability of your immune system to be
should always be used sparingly in
adaptive in general.
a supplement. Unfortunately, a lot of companies choose to use this
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TURMERIC contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflamatory and phytochemical. CHONDROITIN SULFATE reduces inflammation, improves joint function and slows progression of osteoarthritis. TYPE 2 COLLAGEN supports joint tissue repairs, relieves joint pain. BOSWELLIA SERRATA a powerful plant extract that helps soothe inflammation. VITAMIN C Is a powerful antioxidant that fights molecules that trigger joint inflammation, and serves a role as co-factor in collagen synthesis, the main protein in joint tissue and bone. HYALURONIC ACID maintains healthy joints and relieves pain and stiffness.
ingredient rather than the more expensive ingredients to fill out their supplement formulation. Now, does your supplement do all that? Supplementing our diets is vital, not just for healthy aging but particularly for staying safe during this period in time, so I will salute you for taking the first step, But truth is, I want to help as many people as possible get rid of their chronic inflammation – that’s why I created this company. If your supplement is not delivering
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When Your Melatonin Is Out Of Whack If you’re one of the many people
the body that it is time to sleep. It
who are tossing and turning into the
follows the circadian rhythm, which
wee hours every night, chances are
refers to our daily physical, mental
your melatonin production is out of
and behavioral changes in response
whack.
to light.
Melatonin is a hormone naturally
Our melatonin levels rise at night
produced by the pineal gland in
when there’s less light, which puts
the brain and works by signaling
us in a state of relaxation to fall
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“The “sleep hormone” can also be sourced from melatonin-rich foods such as almonds, walnuts, oats, barley, pineapples, cherries, bananas, oranges, kiwis, raspberries, cucumbers, corn, olives and asparagus.”
asleep. The hormone in itself won’t
Boosting your body’s melatonin
knock us out, it simply cues the
with supplements and melatonin-
body to relax so we can fall asleep
rich food will greatly improve sleep.
easier.
However, if you find yourself still
Exposure to too much light at night (this includes blue light from phones and other devices), caffeine, aging, stress, smoking and not getting enough sunlight during the day can all throw off melatonin production. This can result in poor sleep, which can trigger a host of
unsatisfied with your sleep quality, here are some effective, natural sleep aids that can work wonders to improve your sleep. These work by balancing other areas which has the knock on effect of improving your melatonin production.
health issues such as a weakened
BACOPA POWDER
immune system, diseases like Type
Bacopa is an herb that improves
II diabetes and high blood pressure,
sleep quality through its
anxiety, concentration and memory
adaptogenic properties. This means
problems, and diminished energy.
that it can increase your body’s
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resistance to various physical and
a mild tranquilizer. This can be
emotional stresses. Bacopa lowers
traced to its abundance of apigenin,
cortisol levels, which can positively
an antioxidant that calms nerves
impact melatonin production.
and initiates sleep. It also soothes muscles and headaches that can
GINGKO LEAF POWDER
interfere with sleep. Chamomile can
Gingko Biloba is an herb that treats
be taken as a tea, or in the form of
sleep disturbances by reducing
tinctures and essential oils, or even
symptoms of anxiety. These
as capsules.
include irritability, racing thoughts, palpitations and restlessness.
AMERICAN GINSENG
Consuming this before bedtime
American ginseng is an herb that
promotes relaxation and better
acts as a natural anxiolytic, which
sleep.
are substances that inhibit anxiety. By lowering cortisol levels in the
CHAMOMILE
body, American ginseng relieves
Chamomile is an herb with calming
stress and improves melatonin
effects and is widely regarded as
production, thus promoting
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improved sleep. American ginseng
Ayurvedic drink with tons of health
also supports normal sleep-wake
benefits, including better sleep.
cycles.
L-THEANINE L-Theanine is an amino acid and
Try this recipe for a quick and easy version.
WARM GOLDEN MILK
another natural anxiolytic. Its calming effects and ability to decrease anxiety and stress make it good for anxiety-related sleep problems. L-theanine can be found in beverages like black tea and green tea.
TURMERIC
Serves 2
This antioxidant not only fights
Prep time 7 minutes
inflammation, it also promotes
Ingredients:
relaxation and lowers anxiety
• 1½ tsp. ground turmeric
levels. Regular consumption can
• 1-inch piece of peeled ginger
also improve mood and help with
• ½ tsp. cinnamon
depression.
• 1 tbsp. honey or maple syrup
There are many natural nutritional
• 2 cups of your choice of milk
supplements available with these
(whole, almond, soy, etc.)
ingredients. Make sure your supplement doesn’t contain caffeine though, as that will negate all the sleep inducing benefits of all the listed herbs and spices! Here’s a quick recipe you can try with turmeric which elevates the traditional warm glass of milk before bed into “golden milk”, an Indian
Instructions: 1. Add all ingredients into a small saucepan. 2. Warm until it simmers while whisking to dissolve all ingredients 3. Pour into two mugs Enjoy!
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“Listen to your body.”
Elanya van Heerden
Life With Type 1 Diabetes Editor In Chief of Health Wisdom
“I had a hard time controlling my blood
magazine, Elanya van Heerden was
glucose levels, even though I followed
diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just
a very strict diet plan. Little did I know
after her 8th birthday.
that the SAD (Standard American Diet)
The autoimmune condition stops the beta cells in the pancreas from producing insulin, which is the hormone needed to open the cells of
was the cause for my blood glucose fluctuations, not the cure for it like I had been taught all my life,” says Elanya.
the body so glucose can enter to give
It is not a lifestyle disease, although
us energy.
environmental factors do play a role in
Young Elanya learned very quickly to take control of her diagnosis, thanks to a paediatric endocrinologist who
the development of Type 1 Diabetes, so Elanya’s life began to revolve around very specific foods, cooked a very
refused to discharge her until she
particular way, and eaten at set times.
could measure her own blood glucose
A life revolving around nutrition and
levels and inject herself with insulin.
food led her to become a chef at 21.
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“From a chef’s point of view I knew
“I don’t do well when I include over
that food could be transformed into
processed food, food with so many
something magical, and I knew the
additives and chemical preservatives
impact food could have on your health,”
in my diet, so I avoid them where
she said.
possible. I prefer whole foods as that
Elanya’s path eventually led her to a
nourishes my body and feeds my soul.”
career with nutritional supplements and
Elanya mostly eats a plant based diet,
she became a co-founder of Titanium
and when she eats animal protein she
Living supplements.
makes sure it comes from the absolute
“Because of my chef experience, combined with my autoimmune
best sources possible and she only eats when she is hungry.
condition, I understood the
“When I listen to my body and follow
importance of proper nutrition and
her cues on what and when to eat, my
supplementation for a healthy lifestyle.
health is so much better. Not just my
I also understood how ingredients
physical health but my mental health
can be combined to make them more
too. Isn’t that what food is meant to be
effective.”
like?”
“I entered this industry to design
Researchers have discovered that high
something that actually did what it
blood glucose levels alone aren’t the
was meant to do - a range of superior
cause of long term complications for
supplements, crafted from only the
Diabetics, it’s actually the inflammation
best ingredients available, made in
that causes end term complications.
a facility that sticks to the highest
It is an easy choice for Elanya to take
manufacturing principles and then
Titanium Joint Support (which is a
delivered to people who are truly
natural anti inflammatory) daily.
interested in transforming their health.” After trying all manner of diets too,
ELANYA’S NUMBER 1 TIP
Elanya has learned through the years
“Please be an advocate for your own
to listen very closely to what her body
health. Listen to your own body. You
tells her.
are allowed to question your doctor,
“I am not the traditionally skinny type of person who develops Type 1 Diabetes, but I’ve learned through the years that the food we eat can either heal us or harm us - that’s a universal truth.”
you are allowed to ask for a second opinion, you are allowed to choose what is best for you. Only you know your body, only you get to decide what is right and wrong for you.”
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When I wake up I am reborn
- Mahatma Ghandi
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Kick-start Your Morning Right
Now that you are all over how to
good reason. As the name suggests,
improve your sleep and getting
breakfast breaks the overnight
more regular, quality sleep in you
fasting period. It replenishes your
nights, you will need to refuel.
supply of glucose to boost your
Breakfast is often called ‘the most important meal of the day’, and for
energy levels and alertness, while also providing other essential
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nutrients required for good health.
• 2 T curry powder (hot or mild)
When you wake up from your
• 1 T turmeric powder
overnight sleep, you may not have eaten for up to 10 hours. Israeli Shakshuka is a versatile recipe that can be cooked for breakfast, lunch and even dinner. Made with ingredients that are beneficial for healthy joints it is a simple meal the whole family will love to kick off the day.
Israeli Shakshuka PREP TIME 5 MINUTES SERVES 4 COOKING TIME 20-30 MINUTES
• 2 x cans diced Italian tomatoes (14.5 oz. each) • 4 XL free range eggs 1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over a medium high heat. 2. Sauté the onion, ginger and garlic for 2- 3 minutes in the olive oil. Add the curry powder and turmeric, and fry for another 3- 5 minutes to allow the spices to develop their flavor. 3. Add the cans of diced tomatoes, and stir to mix well. Allow the sauce to heat up to simmering point. 4. Create four small wells or dips in the tomato sauce and crack an egg into each. Place a lid on the skillet and let it come up to a simmer.
• 1 T olive oil
5. Simmer the eggs in the sauce for 6-10 minutes, or until cooked
• 1 onion, finely diced • a piece of fresh ginger, about 1 inch long • 2 cloves garlic, minced
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through (less time if runny yolks are desired). 6. Top with chopped fresh cilantro and serve.
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Counselling and therapy methods
takes over so that we function on
have been refined and combined
“autopilot”.
throughout the years to produce the best results for every unique situation. Rapid Transformational Therapy is one of the newest players in the field.
¾ The RTT professional takes us into this state to communicate with our subconscious mind and find the root cause of our presented issue, such as anxiety.
It is a form of talking therapy that
In the state of hypnosis, we are
combines the best practices of
able to safely regress to past
hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic
experiences that contributed to
programming, psychotherapy and
the issue at hand and review the
cognitive behavioural therapy to
narratives we created about them
produce faster and long-lasting
that make us “stuck”.
transformations.
¾ The professional then helps
Its aim is to address the root cause
us reframe and reprogram
of a problem by changing our
these narratives into healthier
understanding of it. RTT can be used
and insightful narratives. This
to help with a variety of problems
empowers us to let go of the
such as insomnia, unwanted
issues and unhealthy thoughts,
weight loss or weight gain, poor
feelings and behaviours attached
performance and motivation, stress
to them so that we can move
and anxiety, and even physical
forward. By utilizing hypnotherapy
problems like inflammation.
methods, RTT is able to produce results faster than traditional
HOW DOES IT WORK? ¾ An RTT professional guides
methods. Stress and anxiety are interrelated,
us into a trance-like state
natural responses that signal our
of relaxation, or the state of
body’s “fight or flight” response.
hypnosis. The hypnotic state is
On the other hand, stress and
actually a natural occurrence in
anxiety disorders (including PTSD)
everyday life. When we “zone
happen when we experience these
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is out of proportion to our present.
can help us learn techniques such
This can be because of traumas
as visualization and phrases to
or past events that have been left
get ourselves into a relaxed state
unsolved. With RTT, a professional
conducive to sleep. Not only is this
can help us pinpoint these events
a better alternative to sleep aids
and unlearn our counterproductive
that often come with side effects,
narratives.
these same techniques can also
Those with sleep issues can greatly benefit from the hypnotherapy aspect of RTT. In addition to addressing deeper issues that keep our minds racing at bedtime, RTT
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be utilized to manage stress and anxiety that could be triggering these sleep problems in the first place.
conditions such as stress, anxiety or depression. By exploring the subconscious mind, the RTT
“By combining the best principles of several therapy methods, RTT investigates the subconscious mind to find the root cause of an issue.�
professional is able to address these subconscious blocks, resulting in the body being able to heal naturally. Usually, an RTT session ranges from 90 to 120 minutes. Every experience is unique. Common feelings of people who have gone through a session are calmness, tiredness and sleepiness, elatedness and a feeling of liberation, or reflectiveness. The field of therapy is always evolving and innovating for the better, and Rapid Transformational
Motivation and performance can
Therapy is one of these amazing
also be improved with RTT. For
innovations. By combining the
example, those who find it difficult
best principles of several therapy
to start their exercise plans or
methods, RTT investigates the
have problems with procrastination
subconscious mind to find the root
can utilize RTT to get insight into
cause of an issue. By upgrading our
the deeper reasons behind their
outdated narratives on these issues
situation. Under hypnosis, it will
with healthier narratives, RTT frees
be easier to unearth unknown
us from subconscious blocks that
narratives and beliefs that are
keep us from moving forward. The
causing their lack of motivation.
edge of this hypnotherapy hybrid is
RTT can also help with physical conditions such as inflammation, chronic pains and even in weight
its ability to produce long-lasting changes faster than traditional methods.
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Elanya Van Heerden’s
Must Reads 1. The Whole30 Friends & Family Cookbook: by Melissa Hartwig Urban
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2. Dodging Energy Vampires by Dr. Christiane Northrup Christiane Northrup, M.D., draws on the latest research in this exciting new field, along with stories from her global community and her own life, to explore the phenomenon of energy vampires. She shows us how we can spot them, dodge their tactics, and take back our own energy. BUY NOW
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3. Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, Ph.D. I just love this book! It explains the science of sleep so that absolutely everyone can make sense of it. Maybe I love it so much because it finally made me see that being a night owl is simply the way I am designed to be, so instead of fighting against it (because you know, successful people are all early risers – what a load of bollocks!) I decided to embrace my own nature for night time work. BUY NOW
4. The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed on Your Own Terms by Vishen Lakhiani There are plenty of golden nuggets of wisdom in this book. My favorite has to be “Brules” which is basically society’s bull sh!t rules. In a unique fusion of cutting-edge ideas, personal stories, irreverence, and a brilliant teaching style, Lakhiani reveals the 10 powerful laws that form a step-by-step process that you can apply to life to shed years of struggle and elevate yourself to exceptional new heights. BUY NOW
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5. Being You, Changing the World by Dr. Dain Heer This is quite a different book to read, very philosophical. But he gets you to judge yourself less, see yourself through different eyes so you can do and be more in life. And thus give more back to society and the planet as well. Dr. Dain Heer gives you the practical tools and processes that will allow you to unlock new possibilities for you and the world. That’s right: changing the world starts with you, being you.
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6. Biology of Belief, by Bruce Lipton The Biology of Belief is a groundbreaking work in the field of new biology. I first read this book about 10 years ago, and it is still as relevant now as when I first read it. One of the simplest take aways from this book, although there were many, is that there are fundamental differences in how we are being taught our body’s work and the way they actually work! BUY NOW
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