Jane Aquino Nutrition

16/10/2020

One of the *most* overlooked causes of cluttered or depressive thinking? ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Gut disturbance. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I know how worrying it can be when suddenly your toilet habits change or you get that churning feeling in your gut whenever you get super nervous or feel attacked (like me). ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Often the people I see have some degree of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Anxiety and IBS commonly go hand in hand.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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The place where you produce 95% of your happiness hormone is too important to not take seriously. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Serotonin is a swiss army hormone.
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Signals like serotonin from your gut reach areas of your brain like the limbic system, the prefrontal cortex, the amygdala, the hippocampus - in other words, areas that are responsible for the way you see yourself, your emotions, memories, fear, and motivation. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Your gut influences the way you think and react. Have you ever made a 'gut decision'?⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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If anxiety and IBS are constantly cropping up for you and are a burden on your social life or stopping you from achieving the things you want for yourself, and you've just about had enough, I've been there and know the struggle. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I can help so feel free to get in touch. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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If you know anyone who could use the reminder to care for their gut to care for their mind, please share this to spread the word.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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08/10/2020

Why does wild salmon have to be so expensive? Is there really a difference? Is it really worth it? ⁣⁣⁣⁣

You're not really bothered with fancy food all the time. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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You just want a reliable filling meal. 🤷‍♀️ ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I get that. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I don't religiously avoid farmed salmon - it's not helpful to obsess about it. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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But I do cook with wild salmon for these reasons. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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The thing is, the younger you are the less likely you are to feel the effects of heavy metal exposure. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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The older you get, the higher your toxin load becomes simply because you've had more time to accumulate them. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Functional testing can give you some answers about your heavy metal load from mercury to cadmium. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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It's possible to reduce exposure and work on elimination.⁣⁣
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Good news: these can be done in small simple steps. ⁣⁣
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Salmon is just a piece of a very large puzzle. ⁣⁣
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This is the kind of stuff I help you with in the Anti-Anxiety programme.⁣⁣
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If you have concerns about this feel free to get in touch.
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Was this helpful? What other questions would you like me to answer?⁣⁣⁣⁣

13/08/2020

Afternoon folks!

Anyone else shouldering a little more anxiety than you should lately, or more than you're used to? It is a standalone symptom but anxiety often comes with a slew of causes and effects that vary for each of us.

The impacts of unchecked anxiety can include:

Accelerated ageing
Nutritional deficiencies
Mood and performance issues
Inflammatory weight gain
Hair shedding or thinning
Hormone imbalances
Poor immunity
Metabolic diseases
..to name a few.

I've created a quick Anxiety Reality Check as a FREE, solution-focused resource for those of you who want to get clearer on where exactly you're at now and what you really need to get you where you want to be. As a self-reflective tool, it's helped others and myself. It may help you.

As a bonus, I'll be gifting a few people with a 30-minute 1:1 Anxiety Assessment call to follow up on your answers with me. I'll help you get started on redesigning your nutrition and lifestyle habits - absolutely free of charge!

Link is right here :) :

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31/07/2020

Happy client. I'm so grateful for every opportunity. 🌹

31/07/2020

Happy Friday, everyone!

Staying focused and taking care of our brain health while working from home can be challenging even for the best of us.

If you could use help with this, I'm available for corporate webinars as well as 1:1 coaching for support with work performance and brain health.

Really enjoyed this one yesterday!

30/06/2020

Afternoon all! 👋

If you struggle with sleep, I've written a post for Bare Biology magazine just for you.

When it comes to a good night's sleep, when we eat matters just as much, if not more than, what we eat.

Have a little looksee if you want to know 3 common ways we sabotage our sleep with food.

I specialise in helping clients with chronic sleep issues. If you're suffering with this, that's what I'm here for! Get in touch 😊

www.barebiology.com/blogs/news/3-easy-and-overlooked-ways-to-eat-for-better-sleep-jane-aquino

Bad night's sleep? This may be the answer...

18/06/2020

Hello men! And women! (but focusing on the menfolk today!) It’s easy to miss the importance of testosterone, why we need it, and ways we may or may not be supporting healthy levels through diet and lifestyle norms.⁣
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**If you see yourself or anyone you know in any of these symptoms, please contact your physician to diagnose or rule out any concern. ⁣
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I’ll be here for the next steps: finding and addressing the root cause, tailored food and lifestyle advice, further hormone testing (if you want to go down that route)… I hear I’m also pretty good at moral support (yay!). Feel free to message me - I can help and would be happy to chat.⁣
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27/05/2020

There's a bit of a 'gold rush' among some supplement companies to market bacteria strains that specifically reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.⁣⁣⁣
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The reality is, the supplement industry is incredibly lucrative, just like 'Big Pharma,' which is a concept I understand but don't completely agree with. It's easier to get a supplement through EU regulations and on shop shelves than it is to pass a drug for over-the-counter status.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣

Many factors go into making a 'good' probiotic supplement and these usually aren't observed by EU or FDA rules. It's pretty easy to market a concept that's already popular and trending. ⁣⁣⁣
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Unfortunately, this is why many 'natural' remedies go untrusted. They aren't regulated to the same degree as say, zopiclone, or other drugs that have been used and researched for decades.⁣⁣⁣
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So what to do? The simple answer is, continue eating plenty of fibre and prebiotic-rich foods, and if you want to explore probiotics, do your due diligence and research brand quality. ⁣⁣⁣
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Ask questions like⁣⁣⁣
🌱 Does it have sound scientific backing? ⁣⁣⁣
🌱 Are the strains specific for my condition?⁣
🌱 What other ingredients are in it? ⁣⁣⁣
🌱 Is it stored in the fridge or out of it? ⁣⁣
🌱 Is there a good reason for why it does or doesn't need refrigeration? ⁣⁣⁣
🌱 Is there any assurance for whether the bugs will reach my gut alive so that they can populate there?⁣⁣⁣
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Despite all this, there are plenty of reliable supplement brands out there. It's taken me years to build a good knowledge as part of my training but some are truly amazing. I'm passionate about helping people find the right ones if they need them.⁣⁣⁣
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Was this helpful? Let me know!👇🌿⁣⁣⁣
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19/05/2020

This Mental Health Awareness Week is pretty special since it coincides with ongoing lockdown syndrome for so many of us. ⁣⁣
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To honour this, I'm taking 20% off any Mind Balance packages scheduled until next Monday (24th May) with code MHA20!⁣⁣
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Is it for you? Yup, if:⁣⁣
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🌱 You suffer from nervous system issues including anxiety, insomnia, IBS, anaemia, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or thyroid issues.⁣⁣
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🌱 You don't have a diagnosed condition but you're worried about symptoms.⁣⁣
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🌱 Your symptoms are getting in the way of your enjoyment of activities, confidence, relationships or work.⁣⁣
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🌱 You're already pretty healthy but want to take things to the next level.⁣⁣
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What will you get?⁣⁣
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The exact same value and care as full-priced packages!⁣⁣
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🌟 A detailed assessment of your health history and current symptoms⁣⁣
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🌟 A deeper knowledge of the 'why' behind your symptoms⁣⁣
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🌟 A clear plan to help you trust your body again and make confident decisions for it⁣⁣
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🌟 Evidence-based interventions for symptom relief⁣⁣
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🌟 A *personalised* strategy for long-term transformation rather than masking short-term symptoms⁣⁣
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🌟 As much (or as little!) accountability and support you need from me in your back pocket, every step of the way⁣
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My messages are always open so get in touch if you're ready for it. Feel free to share this with anyone who might need it. June slots are indeed open. 😉⁣⁣
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