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Women and Weight-lifting

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:October 8, 2023
Post category:Healthy Living

Women and Weight-lifting The significance of women and weight-lifting becomes particularly pronounced as they go through menopause. I had the delightful opportunity today to converse with Certified Personal Trainer and Holistic Health Coach Lisa Dittmar of Dittmar Fitness. I invite you to spare a moment to view this concise video, which elucidates the reasons why women, particularly during the menopausal phase, should incorporate weightlifting into their routines. Whether you're contemplating dipping your toe in the "workout world" or your current fitness regimen just isn't giving you the results you need, it's important to understand what's happening to our bodies as we approach and enter menopause. In this episode we discuss…

What is Autointoxication

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:September 11, 2023
Post category:Healthy Living

What is Autointoxication

What is autointoxication? Have you considered how your Digestive Health impacts your whole body? Understanding the link between bowel function and chronic health issues is key. When it comes to our health, we often underestimate the importance of a smoothly functioning digestive system. Did you know that problems in your bowel can have a ripple effect throughout your body, leading to various chronic health issues? Let's break down this complex topic into simpler terms. Slow Bowel Movements and Their Consequences Ever experienced infrequent bowel movements? This could be a sign that your digestive system is moving sluggishly, allowing fecal matter to stay in your intestines for too long.…

Waiting for Happiness

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:July 11, 2023
Post category:Healthy Living

Stop Waiting for Happiness Are you constantly waiting for happiness to show up? I spent the majority of my life waiting which ended up dealing with constant anxiety and even depression. Here is what helps me every day to experience more happiness, less stress, less anxiety and way less depression. We have two mindsets we can focus on daily: simply stated negative thoughts and positive thoughts. According to Shirzad Chamine, author of Positive Intelligence, they are also labeled as the Saboteurs and the Sage perspective. Naming the Negative Voices The Judge is our main saboteur or put simply the instigator of most negative thoughts. The Judge finds fault…

Your Body Temple or Garage

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:May 10, 2023
Post category:Healthy Living

Your Body Temple or Garage Is your body a temple or garage? Stop what you’re doing and ask yourself, “Am I treating my body like a temple? Or am I treating my body like a garage?” Maybe the answer will make you feel really good. Or maybe you won’t be happy with your answer. Either way, both are important eye-openers. Day-to-day life is busy for most of us. We spend so much time inside our own minds that we can forget, we have an entire body we’re attached to. God gave us one body that we’re tasked to love. God wants us to be happy and healthy. Are…

Health Information Forms

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:March 8, 2023
Post category:Healthy Living

Welcome to B Renewed Wellness Solutions! Your next step is to complete the health information forms. This provides the background of your health and the current symptoms that you are experiencing. The more details you can provide, the better I can help you balance your body and manage your stress. Please complete the following forms at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. 1. Food and Beverage Intake Be sure to track your food and beverage for a minimum of 4 days. More is better. We don't need to know calories, just whether you dine in or out and what time you are eating or drinking. You can track…

Improve Your Mood with Food

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:March 4, 2023
Post category:Health Issues Healthy Living

How do you improve your mood with food? Let’s unpack some of the exciting (and preliminary) new research about the link between gut health, mood, and stress. This week we’ll talk about your friendly resident gut microbes, probiotic foods, and supplements, as well as offer some simple recipes to keep your gut and taste buds happy. GUT MICROBES There are trillions of microbes that happily live in our gut. These friendly microbes do more than help us digest foods, make vitamins, and protect us from the not-so-friendly microbes - they have mood-boosting and stress-busting functions too! It’s a hotbed of research right now and we’re finding out more…

What is Mental Fitness

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:February 26, 2023
Post category:Healthy Living

What is mental fitness

What is mental fitness? It's a new concept in health called mental fitness. It's the percentage of time your mind is serving you versus sabotaging you. Independent researchers have validated the PQ (Positive Intelligence Quotient) Score to be the single greatest predictor of how much of your potential for both success and happiness you achieve. Research has shown that higher PQ results in enhanced immune system functioning, lower levels of stress-related hormones, lower blood pressure, less pain, fewer, colds, better sleep in a smaller likelihood of having hypertension, diabetes, or strokes. What Is Mental Fitness? Stanford lecturer and best-selling author Shirzad Chamine has developed a program and book…

What’s destroying your gut

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:February 23, 2023
Post category:Healthy Living

What’s destroying your gut health is a popular question. So many people now realize that gut health is foundational to our overall health. It’s even been called our second brain! Your microbiome is a complex ecosystem, home to an estimated 38 trillion living microorganisms and comprising over 10,000 types of bacteria and other microbes. These contribute more to your survival than your DNA. They digest food, supply vitamins, support the immune system, and create neurotransmitters. Most of the bacteria in your gut help support your body. But, about 15% of the bacteria in the gut can have some negative impacts on your overall health. Most of the time…

Difference between Naturopathic and Allopathic Doctors

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:January 23, 2023
Post category:Healthy Living

You may be curious about the difference between Naturopathic and Allopathic doctors. There is absolutely a need for both in the world. Allopathic doctors prescribe medications and can perform procedures and surgeries. Their consultation is typically much shorter with regards to patient time which averages about 10 minutes per person. Conventional doctors are critical when it comes to acute (emergency) care. Naturopathic doctors may or may not be licensed depending on their education. Naturopaths typically spend between 30-60 minutes per client or patient. They understand the importance of diet (whole, clean food) and the impact on preventing disease. Naturopaths are a great resource to find root causes and…

5 Sage Powers

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:January 6, 2023
Post category:Healthy Living

Understanding Positive Intelligence and the 5 Sage Powers is essential for measuring our PQ or level of happiness and success. Based on the best-selling book by Shirzad Chamine, positive intelligence explains why only 20% of teams and individuals achieve their true potential. You can take the assessment to learn yours. The key to positive intelligence is the 5 Sage Powers. The concept of positive intelligence helps us measure our PQ or level of happiness and success. You can take the assessment to learn yours. Positive Intelligence is based on the best-selling book by Shirzad Chamine. His book discusses why only 20% of teams and individuals achieve their true…