Women's health

No coffee, adrenal support and amino acids: free of anxiety, high energy and great sleep!

October 30, 2010 By Trudy Scott 21 Comments

This is such a great client testimonial that I really want to share it here on my blog. It shows how a few small changes can make the world of difference; that you don’t have to resort to drugs for anxiety or sleep or energy drinks for fatigue! And that you can feel on top on the world!

Everyone is unique, so find the root cause of your problems. For Sylvie, it was quitting coffee, supporting her adrenals nutritionally and rebalancing her neurotransmitters with amino acids.

When my energy level started to go down and my anxiety level kept going up for no apparent reason I started to look for ways to change that. I could not understand why since I knew I was eating pretty well and exercising regularly. This is when I attended a workshop on “5 Main Reasons for Anxiety and 3 Simple Dietary Changes” by Trudy Scott. Trudy was talking about neurotransmitters and amino acids which I had never heard of before. During my first visit in her office she introduced me to amino acids and recommended a particular test (Adrenal Stress Index). I started feeling the benefit of the amino acids right away – less anxiety and more energy. When the results from the test came back it was very obvious that I needed extra supplements. I always thought that if you eat well you don’t need anything else but I realized that sometimes food is just not enough! And the right type of supplements can really help you get back to where you want to be! The only dietary change I made was to stop coffee. I did not believe at first that it would make any difference since I only had 1 cup a day! But it did. And every time I doubt it and have one coffee again I feel the difference! Now, with all these changes I have zero anxiety, a high energy level and I sleep very well.

For other testimonials about the amazing healing power of food and nutrients: https://www.everywomanover29.com/testimonials.html

Do you crave sugar all the time, use willpower and feel deprived?

October 27, 2010 By Trudy Scott 10 Comments

Crave, crave not — Here I am outside the Crave restaurant in Phoenix, AZ – I can help you to “Crave Not” without feeling deprived and no will-power required! (photo taken by my wonderful friend and fellow nutritionist, Robin Nielsen)

Do you crave sugar all the time, use willpower and feel deprived?

? Are your sugar cravings out of control?

? Are you the queen of willpower – sometimes – and then you slip up?

? Do you feel guilty when you do slip up and indulge?

? Do you feel deprived when you aren’t eating sugar?

? Do you feel awful when you are eating sugar?

? Is sugar comforting for you and do you LOVE certain foods?

? Does the mention of chocolate or ice-cream bring a smile to your face?

? Do you find yourself substituting “healthier” sweeteners like agave, stevia, honey, dried fruits etc? (sugar is sugar! If you crave that sweet taste you have an issue – really!)

? Do you use sugar for an energy pick-up and mood boost?

? Do you eat sugar to calm down?

If you answer yes to at least three of the above questions then it’s very probable that you have sugar and carb cravings that could be the result of one of the following:

? what you eat – so skip the junk food, processed food and even healthy whole wheat bread if you have an intolerance to it. Eat real whole food instead.

? when you eat – so don’t skip breakfast and eat frequently enough to keep your blood sugar stable

? how much protein you eat – have protein at breakfast and at each meal and snack (about a palm-sized portion at each meal)

? low zinc levels (which are very common) – assess and address with supplements and/or a zinc-rich diet (red meat and oysters are a great source)

? burned out adrenals – do a saliva test to assess and address nutrient-wise, slow down and de-stress

? low levels of certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin or endorphins – assess and address with the amazing amino acids like tryptophan, 5-HTP or DPA

? candida and yeast infections – assess and get on an anti-candida program

? toxins and pollution – do a detox at least twice a year

The first place I often start with my sugar-addicted clients is with the amazing amino acids and they see really dramatic results in few days, often in 24 hours! And they have more energy and focus, they sleep better, their mood improves, and worry and anxiety disappear. This way it’s also so much easier to make all the food changes without it having to be a pure will-power thing and so you won’t feel deprived. We do of course also address all the other possible causes, as a holistic approach is the way to go.

If you address the root causes of your cravings then you won’t have to use will-power (really!) and sugar becomes a “take it or leave it” deal (really!) and you won’t feel deprived (really!).

If you need the support and guidance and are ready for this, contact me to set up a complimentary 15 minute consultation. All my programs are listed here https://www.everywomanover29.com/services.html It’s the perfect time to get your cravings under control before the holidays!

10 Unique Ways to Support You During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 17, 2010 By Trudy Scott 20 Comments

This month is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. And I have 10 unique ways for you to be informed about breast cancer prevention and treatment options. This information was provided by Ellyn Hilliard, MS, Holistic Nutrition (www.cancersurvivorzone.com). Ellyn is wonderful colleague and cancer nutritionist. We met a number of years ago as I was starting my second career as a nutritionist. I did my nutrition internship with her and what a truly wonderful and educational experience that was. I learned so much from Ellyn – about nutrition in general, doing workshops, working with clients, running a business and how powerful nutrition and other natural approaches are for cancer (both for prevention and for recovery).

A few months ago I had a scare – two large red inflamed marks on one of my breasts that remained for over a month – and Ellyn was the first person I approached. The red marks looked very much like Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) – a type of cancer that is very aggressive and one that I had not ever heard of. Knowing what I could be up against and knowing I had options that did not include surgery, radiation or chemotherapy, was extremely empowering. I suspect now that the red marks were in fact spider bites.

Do you have a plan for breast cancer? Do you know about prevention and treatment options that don’t include surgery, radiation or chemotherapy? Here is some information to get you started…

10 Unique Ways to Support You During Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

By Ellyn Hilliard, MS. (www.cancersurvivorzone.com)

1. Learn to Juice – Buy a cheap juicer on Craig’s List and juice VEGETABLES.

2. Increase Your Circulation – Run, Bike, Sauna, Take COQ10, Loofa, massage….

3. Learn how cosmetic surgery can destroy the estrogen storage that is so critical to health.

4. Have a Breast exam and learn how to do it yourself. Avoid unnecessary mammograms.

5. Find out how relationships contribute to breast cancer. Fix your primary relationship.

6. Reduce the stresses in your life. Calm the nervous system. Meditate, go on a walk…

7. Start to look at chemicals in your life. Find natural alternatives to cleaning products.

8. Vitamin Therapy is the best way to address deficiency in the diet. See a Nutritionist.

9. Wake up to the minimal benefits of chemotherapy. Read the archives of www.cancerdecisions.com and learn about more effective ways to deal with diagnosis.

10. Research. The web is a plentiful resource for finding “real” information and forums.

Secrets to Banish Sugar Cravings and Have a Great Mood

March 31, 2010 By Trudy Scott 10 Comments

I’m speaking at this fabulous event for women on April 11 – if you’re local come and join us! $35 includes presentations and buffet dinner (which starts at 4:45pm). Make an evening of it and bring a friend (or two or three)

The Secrets to Banishing Sugar Cravings and Having a Great Mood during Peri-menopause and Menopause

Are you stressed and overwhelmed? Do you have mood issues like anxiety, the blues, irritability, low self-esteem and obsessive tendencies? Do you have sugar or carbohydrate cravings? Do you eat sugar to calm down or eat sugar for energy? Do you eat sugar for comfort or as a reward? Do you have late afternoon and evening cravings? And have you ever considered that your mood, stressed-out feelings and cravings may be related?

You’ll learn the relationship between cravings and mood and the secrets to banish those sugar cravings, have a great mood and reduce stress. We’ll discuss the importance of eating real food and how much is enough protein (as well as avoiding problem foods like gluten) and more. You’ll also hear how to balance your neurotransmitters/brain chemistry, your hormones and address nutrient deficiencies with some pretty incredible nutrients – so you can feel on-top-of-the world during peri-menopause and menopause.

You’ll also have the opportunity to complete your own food-mood-cravings questionnaire, to provide you with insights to your own unique biochemistry. PS. This information is focused on peri-menopause and menopause but is applicable for younger women too.

This is going to be an amazing event to celebrate and support women. There’ll also be a short exercise session, a talk on total wellness for hormonal health, some fun surprises and gift raffles, as well as some great vendors with special offers just for you.

Register with Diane Johnson (209) 747 7951 or Sherri Elston (916) 479 6406. For more information please call me at (916) 605 6283.

Walking in Wellness event, April 11, 2010 4-9pm, Arden Hills Resort Club and Spa, East Terrace Room, 1220 Arden Hills Lane , Sacramento