Desert Springs Health Coaching, LLC

10/25/2021

Chances are you've heard of Leaky Gut, but did you know that the brain can become leaky also? In this post, you'll read all about how leaky brain can occur, the signs and symptoms, and the actions you can start taking today to improve your brain. https://www.desertspringshealthcoaching.com/blog/what-is-leaky-brain-and-how-do-i-solve-it

Chances are pretty good that you’ve heard about leaky gut, but did you know that your brain can become leaky also? Is Leaky Brain real? (Yes!) In this post, you’ll learn what leaky brain means, the signs and symptoms, discover what causes leaky brain, and learn what you can do to help heal your ...

10/04/2021

Sleep is the most important thing you can do for your brain health. So why is that deep, peaceful, "drooling into the pillow sleep" so elusive? Read this article to find out.https://www.desertspringshealthcoaching.com/blog/how-to-get-a-great-nights-sleep-every-night

Have you been struggling to sleep, suffering with insomnia, anxiety, pain or even weight gain? In this post you'll find some of the best tips and strategies to get back to sleeping soundly. This post covers sleep phases, effective lifestyle changes to try, and helpful supplements to get you back to

08/03/2021

A visit with your doctor can be hard to schedule, and expensive. This post is full of ideas on how to make the most of that appointment. How to get organized, the best ways to relate to your doctor, and how to make sure your doctor is one of your most valuable Fibromyalgia team members. Enjoy!http://desertspringshealthcoaching.com/blog/how-to-have-a-productive-visit-with-your-fibromyalgia-doctor

Fibromyalgia appointments can be discouraging. Wondering how you can have a better visit with your Fibromyalgia doctor? This post will show you how to have the most effective visit, one that provides you with thorough and efficient care, and provides the value you deserve. Use every minute of your a

06/28/2021

Sometimes the most theraputic thing we can do for ourselves is just to get out of our own heads, and do something nice for someone else. Just because.

Sometimes merely being of service to another human is the best way to find joy within yourself.

06/23/2021

It's about 106 where I live in Arizona tonight!
What's a girl to do when she's given up soda?!
I've been making one of these every evening in an attempt to cool down.
And the best part is: No chemical sweeteners!
All you need is 1 can of La Croix flavored sparkling water, juice of 1/2 a lime and a few drops of stevia.
Delicious! Still feels like a soda, only much more refreshing! Yum!



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06/17/2021

There are times when you just have to give yourself permission to rest.
This goes for everyone, but it's even more true if you're grappling with fibromyalgia.
Schedule time in your day to rest. You don't have to get everything done today.
Rest when you know you need to.
Live to fight another day.

There are times when you just have to give yourself permission to rest.
This goes for everyone, but it's even more true if you're grappling with fibromyalgia.
Schedule time in your day to rest. You don't have to get everything done today.
Rest when you know you need to.
Live to fight another day.

06/14/2021

Sometimes courage, resilience and sheer stubborness are the only way to get through the day.

06/10/2021

We so often forget about the easiest, best medicine of all, our FOOD!
It's so easy to grab a little snack, or stop off at the drive-thru for a meal when time is short.
But all that processed 'franken-food' takes it's toll over time.
The body can heal amazingly well when it's given the right fuel. Fuel that energizes us, rather than gunking-up our cells with processed oils, flour and sugar.
What are your best tips to avoid this trap?
Mine is planning ahead, but keeping it real simple. Like throwing a chicken breast on the grill and some veggies next to it.

06/07/2021

If you're struggling with fibromyalgia, alcohol is not your friend.
You might think it takes the edge off, or helps you sleep, but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Alcohol makes your liver work harder, makes detoxifying more difficult and makes it nearly impossible to reach that deep, restorative sleep that we all need so badly.
If you're having trouble breaking up with alcohol, please reach out to me, send me a DM.
This could be the one action you could take to start feeling better right now.

06/06/2021

Choose to be well.
Let's have that conversation.
Send me a message if you're ready to take that step into wellness, and leave fibromyalgia behind.
I'd love to talk to you.
I have a program that can help.

06/04/2021

Change is often the hardest thing to face.
That little seed of doubt creeps in.
It tells us we're stuck and there are no solutions.
But guess what? There ARE solutions!
Life can get better. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be improved or even beaten.
Send me a message if you'd like to hear more.
Let's have a conversation about how you can put fibro in your past.

06/03/2021

Processed foods can be difficult to give up. They're satisfying and addictive. What are some ways you've found to get them out of your diet?

05/28/2021

Fighting fibromyalgia is one of the toughest fights you'll ever have to face. It affects every aspect of our lives.
Don't give up! Don't give in to it, Keep fighting!
It's true that there isn't a cure, yet. But with the right tools, fibro can be managed, or even placed in remission.
What has worked for you so far?

05/27/2021

Gluten can be one of the most destructive foods you an eat if you are one of the 20 million American's who are sensitive.
Gluten can cause headaches, muscle and joint pain, brain fog, skin rashes, and digestive issues.
Aren't we dealing with enough of that with fibromyalgia?
Have you tried giving it up to see how you feel?
There are so many gluten-free products on the market now.
But be sure to read labels to make sure gluten isn't lurking in your food.
You may be so surprised at how much better you feel.
PM me if you need help ditching gluten.

05/26/2021

One of the most difficult challenges we face with fibromyalgia is learning to pace ourselves. One day you wake up with a little extra energy, and you decide in that moment to 'get caught up'.
You don't really realize how much energy you're expending, so you just keep going.
It feels good to get things done.
But the following day, and perhaps for days later, you pay. You may have more pain and fatigue, and less energy than you've had in a while.
Energy is like a bank account. If you constantly overdraw, you'll pay a penalty.
Pace yourself.

05/25/2021

A good night's sleep is one of the most effective ways to begin healing from Fibromyalgia.
Chronic sleep deprivation leads to fatigue, muscle pain and 'fibro-fog'.
Lack of sleep causes an increased production of cortisol, increases the fight-or-flight response, resulting in increased pain in the pressure points.
Create a sleep sanctuary. Keep your room as dark, quiet and cool as possible. Avoid caffeine after noon. Set a bedtime and stick to it. And turn off your blue-light emitting devices, like the one in your hand, at least an hour before bed.
Sweet dreams!

05/21/2021

Aspartame is an excitotoxin!
This means that it can irritate the brain and spinal cord, making pain much worse and turning on that fight or flight mechanism that is already in overdrive if you suffer from Fibromyalgia.
Aspartame is found in diet soda, diet enery drinks, diet foods, and anywhere you see those 'little blue packets'.
Start reading labels! You can safely substitute Stevia products, calorie free natural sweeteners.
Your pain could begin to improve right away!

05/20/2021

One of the most important things a Fibromyalgia patient has to learn is to pace herself.

Just because you have energy doesn't mean you should spend it all in one day.

Think of your energy as a bank account.
You will pay heavy penalties if you constantly overdraw.

05/17/2021

Monosodium glutamate, MSG is in so many of the processed foods we eat every day.
MSG is a chemical known as an excitotoxin, which rev up the pain sensation in the brain and spinal cord, and can cause flares for fibro sufferers.
Chips, snack foods, ready-made seasonings, processed meals, frozen food, canned soup are among many foods that can contain MSG.

Check the labels on the foods you're eating and begin to ditch the MSG. You're fibro will thank you for it.

Let me know if ditching MSG helps you!

05/14/2021

When you live with Fibromyalgia your energy is unpredictable. One day, you'll feel pretty good and get through most of your "to-do" list. Other days, you seem to be too exhausted to get out of your own way.

Learning to pace yourself is a must. Allowing yourself time to rest, nap, and take breaks may be the only way to get through the day.

You are not lazy. You are building your energy for another time.

05/13/2021

05/12/2021

How often does someone suffering from Fibromyalgia, depression, or another invisible illness hear "How can you be sick? You look so healthy?" Or, "How can you be so fatigued when you're so young?"

They may even intend these comments to be helpful or complimentary. But they land as hurtful and critical.

How can we begin to change this narrative?

05/11/2021

Magnesium is one of the easiest ways to get deeper sleep, relieve leg cramps, calm restless leg syndrome and help support adrenal function.

One of the most important micronutrients for managing Fibromyalgia, and yet most American's are woefully deficient.

Magnesium glycinate and threonate are the forms that are easiest for your body to absorb.

So eat your leafy greens, eat some nuts and seeds, have a little dark chocolate and take a magnesium supplement before bed. Your brain will thank you for the sleep!

05/10/2021

https://www.desertspringshealthcoaching.com/blog/15-easy-ways-to-heal-a-leaky-gut

Leaky gut is at the root all autoimmune disease. It is also one of the leading causes of fibromyalgia. Leaky gut is entirely repairable with a few diet and lifestyle changes, and possibly a few targeted supplements to speed up the process. By healing leaky gut, autoimmune symptoms can begin to dimin

05/07/2021

Put your own oxygen mask on before you help those around you. For most of us, this is so contradictory to our basic instincts.

However, this is a great way to approach our health also.

So often we put the people around us and their needs before our own. Take time to focus on your own health and well-being, that's one of the best ways to start your own healing journey.

05/05/2021

Part of cleaning up our diets is not just about tossing out the junk. More importantly it's about eating enough of the right nutrients. Eating adaquate protein not only helps build muscle, it helps restore healthy serotonin levels, our 'feel-good' hormones.

Fill up on the healthy foods! Pretty soon you won't miss the junk food.

05/04/2021

05/03/2021

Isn't this the truth!