ExhaleTherapeutics

What is Chronic Inflammation and what it may look like.

Do any of these things apply to you?
Are you consistent with Massage Therapy & other types of body work but still experience daily pain?

It serves us to be connected to our body on a systemic level and to be listening to what it’s trying to tell us.

what does it mean to "listen to our body?"

If you are jumping up and down and you get a pain in your hip, you will stop jumping because pain stops you.
That is you listening to your body. With pain we have no choice but to stop, but the pain you felt was a message to you that something is wrong and that you need to stop this movement.

Often times we will hear people say " that food doesnt' agree with me " or "that food doesn't agree with me but it's worth it, I just put up with it" Those same people will end up with chronic heart burn or other gut issues and then go to the doctor for something to help them feel better, or for a pill to allow them to eat the food that "does not agree with them"

Our body is literally telling us what food isn't good for us by the symptoms we feel.
The best way to find out what food is good for OUR body is to connect with how we feel after we eat it. The body will tell you. If you are feeling comfortable, satisfied , no sensations of discomfort in the gut, no urgency to go to the washroom with loose stool, your body is ok with it. That food nourished you. If you eat something and you are feeling bloated, with pain, diarrhea, skin irritations, phlegmy, no energy etc, that food is doing the opposite of what is supposed to do. It’s stressing the body rather than nourishing it.

It seems like common sense doesn't it. But it goes beyond that.
We are so busy in our minds and always being led with our ego that we do not stop to listen. To be connected in the moment of discomfort and associating that feeling with something we've eaten.

The same goes for how we feel when we are around certain people. When we leave their presence, how do we feel?
Do we feel calm? Do we feel inspired? Do we feel uplifted ?
Or do we feel down? is our mind racing? anxious? do we have a headache? This is our body telling us that this person is not good for us. Their energy is impacting us on a physical level.

The body is always talking to us.
It's up to us to stop and listen. Connect. Be in the moment.
Do not ignore symptoms. They are little messages from the body that can prevent further health issues or injury.

And as smart as we think we are, the body is wiser. It knows what we need and what we don't.

Listen to your body & watch how much better you feel.

Interesting read!

What if one of the biggest missing conversations in MS care isn't about medication...
..it's about nutrition?

One study found that many MS nurses and dietitians view diet as another disease-modifying tool.

They've seen patients experience:
• More energy
• Better mood
• Less spasticity
• Improved quality of life

So why aren't more people talking about it?

According to the researchers:

• Most neurology programs provide little to no nutrition education.
• Clinic visits aren't long enough for meaningful conversations.
• Insurance rarely covers the nutrition support patients need.

At the same time, another study found something equally interesting:

People who reported the worst brain fog often also experienced the highest levels of fatigue and depression, not necessarily the poorest cognitive test scores.

That mirrors what we've observed in our own clinical trials. As nutrition improved, fatigue, mood, and mental clarity often improved as well.

Nutrition isn't a replacement for medical care—but it is a conversation every person with MS deserves to have.

That's exactly what I'll be discussing in my upcoming free training: Beyond Medication, Discover What 70+ Research Studies Reveal About Food, Fatigue, Brain Health, and Long-Term Function

If you've ever wondered where nutrition fits into your MS journey, I hope you'll join me.

June 23 at 6:30 pm CST, get your questions answered

Register here: https://keap.page/uw235/beyond-medication.html

Could Your Body Be Asking for More Omega-3?

Low omega-3 levels don’t always show up in obvious ways. Sometimes the signs are easy to overlook and can be mistaken for stress, aging, or simply being busy.

Some common signs associated with low omega-3 status may include:

• Dry skin, hair, or eyes
• Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
• Low energy or fatigue
• Joint stiffness or discomfort
• Mood changes or irritability
• Poor recovery from exercise
• Increased inflammation
• Difficulty managing stress

The challenge is that symptoms alone can’t tell us whether omega-3 levels are actually low. Two people can have the same symptoms and very different omega-3 status.

That’s why I appreciate testing. A simple blood test can provide insight into your body’s fatty acid balance and help you make informed decisions about your health.

Have you ever had your omega-3 levels tested? See link in comments for more information.

Gratitude is the attitude 🙏🏻

Why a 6-Week TRE® Series?

TRE® is not just about making the tremors happen. It’s about learning to trust the wisdom of your body and developing a relationship with its natural self-regulating response.

Over six weeks, you have the opportunity to:

✨ Build confidence in the tremoring process
✨ Learn to recognize your body’s signals and responses
✨ Explore your own pace and personal limits
✨ Develop a sense of safety and trust within your body
✨ Practice self-regulation rather than pushing through
✨ Gain a deeper understanding of what supports you before, during, and after a TRE® session
✨ Establish a consistent practice that can become part of your lifelong self-care routine

Like any new skill, TRE® often benefits from repetition, curiosity, and guidance. Over the 6 weeks, it will give you time and space to become familiar with the process, ask questions, and discover how your body responds.

We often feel more accomplished by doing more but TRE®️ isn’t about doing more, It’s about learning to listen. It’s about reconnecting with your body, trusting its innate wisdom, and allowing it to show you what it needs.

I hope you can join me ✨

This is very important information!

Screening or measuring omega-3 levels in blood before 20 weeks of pregnancy will show if you need omega-3 supplements.

Treating low omega-3 levels in early pregnancy may reduce the risk of preterm birth.

SAHMRI and SA Pathology are partnering to providing free omega-3 blood test screening for South Australians who are less than 20 weeks pregnant.

If you’re pregnant, speak to your doctor about getting the test.

While relaxation is often one of the outcomes of Massage Therapy, it isn't the goal behind every touch.

As Registered Massage Therapists, we're constantly assessing. We're feeling how tissues move, how joints are functioning, where compensation patterns exist, and how one area of the body may be contributing to symptoms somewhere else.

We're considering anatomy, biomechanics, posture, movement, nervous system responses, and the body's remarkable ability to adapt.

Even when the treatment is slow. Even when the pressure is gentle. Even when emotions arise.
We're listening with our hands.

Every technique is chosen for a reason. Every contact point provides information. Every treatment is an ongoing assessment.

Massage therapy is not about touching for the sake of touch.
-It's about supporting the body.
-Reducing pain.
-Improving function.
-Calming an overworked nervous system.
-Creating an environment where healing can happen.

The relaxation you feel is often the result of intentional, therapeutic care.

Every touch has a purpose ❤️

Testing for omega-3 levels is important because taking omega-3 and having optimal omega-3 levels are not the same thing.

Many people assume that if they eat fish occasionally or take a supplement, their levels must be good. However, factors such as genetics, age, hormone changes, absorption, diet, stress, and overall health can affect how much omega-3 actually ends up in your cells.

As we age-and particularly during perimenopause, drops of estrogen may affect how efficiently the body converts and utilizes omega-3 fats. This means some women may need more dietary omega-3s than they did in their younger years to achieve the same benefits.

Testing can help you:

✔ Know your actual omega-3 status rather than guessing
✔ See whether your current supplement is working for you
✔ Personalize your dosage instead of taking too little or too much
✔ Monitor progress over time
✔ Better understand a factor that may influence heart, brain, eye, joint, and overall health

My take away is this,
We don’t assume our vitamin D levels are optimal just because we take vitamin D. We test.
We don’t assume our cholesterol is healthy just because we eat well. We test.
Omega-3 levels are no different.

Are you curious about your levels?
I put a link in my bio if you are!