Chewin’ the Fat
To discuss, chat, converse, etc., especially at length and
in a leisurely, friendly manner.
This is where I present "food for thought" and provide an opportunity to “chew the fat” through information, ideas, concepts, happenings. Perhaps the content will inspire conversations of your own, motivate you to try something new, entertain your intellect, or simply tickle your funny bone for a bit?
Happy Reading!
Marie Stumphauzer, FNTP
A ROYAL PAIN IN THE A**
Facts About Hemorrhoids and What You Can Do To Address Them
This is such a sensitive topic. It’s not easy to talk about and those “things that must not be named” are certainly not easy to live with. Well, I’m just gonna go there since I don’t want anyone to suffer because they’re too embarrassed to broach the subject. Don’t worry, you can read this article in private and no one will ever know that you sought advice. Make sure you stick around all the way to the end where I give the #1 best thing you can do for an angry bottom. You won’t believe it!
AN ANSWER TO YOUR SYMPTOMS - It May Just Be An Underactive Thyroid…
Do you have a variety of symptoms but no answers? You’re not alone and you’re certainly not crazy. An undiagnosed or under-treated thyroid condition might be the missing piece. Even with “normal” (according to industry standards) lab results, sub-clinical and tissue hypothyroidism are real diagnoses, directly causing or contributing to any number of complaints. Check out the comprehensive list provided in this post and suggestions for what to do next!
TOBACCO ISN’T EVIL
Oh my gosh! Did she just say tobacco isn’t evil??? Who is this imposter and how dare she masquerade as someone who promotes health?! Well, before you jump to any conclusions, you might want to read through the entire article. Suffice it to say, it’s not a black and white issue.
HOW TO GET AMPLE PROTEIN IN 1 DAY
Did you know that getting ample protein is necessary for over a dozen critical functions in your body? Happy side-effects to this approach will include regulated blood-sugar, more energy, and weight management (maybe even loss!). This practical article sums up how to reach a healthy quota in one day quite efficiently. Make sure you save this for easy reference, share it to help others, and let your favorite FNTP (that’s me!) know if you have any questions!
WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? Part 7/7 -Bonus Material: Important Information, References, Resources, & Questions
How Parasites and Anti-Parasitics
(even in the absence of parasites)
Can Impact Your Health
In this final installment of “What’s Bugging You?”, you will find some of the resources and references that helped to shape this seven-part series. Check back periodically as this page may be updated with more information as it becomes available and please consider making a donation if you have benefitted from any my work.
WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? Part 6/7 - What to Expect
How Parasites and Anti-Parasitics
(even in the absence of parasites)
Can Impact Your Health
Part 5 of “What’s Bugging You?, The Action Plan” outlined an array of options that can be applied to mitigate and potentially eliminate parasites and/or improve our overall well-being. Applying any of them can seem daunting if what is down the pike isn’t in clear view. Not to worry, this section will take a look at a few possible outcomes resulting from implementing any of the therapies so you can move forward well informed.
WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? Part 5/7 - The Action Plan
How Parasites and Anti-Parasitics
(even in the absence of parasites)
Can Impact Your Health
In Part 4 - Anti-parasitics and Our Health, attention was given to what anti-parasitics are, how they can address a number of symptoms, and subsequently touched on how they have the potential to improve our health. In this section, a wide variety of different therapies will be highlighted along with ways they can be applied in an effort to mitigate and eliminate parasites and/or improve our overall well-being.
WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? Part 4/7 - Anti-parasitics and Our Health
How Parasites and Anti-Parasitics
(even in the absence of parasites)
Can Impact Your Health
In Part 3 - The Ramifications of Bugs, we gained deeper insight into the consequences of having an infestation of parasites and their bearing on our health. We saw the many symptoms and conditions associated with an overgrowth and we were also introduced to the concept that, even in the absence of parasites, anti-parasitic measures could have a marked benefit to certain conditions. This section will glean the finer points of anti-parasitics - what they are and their potential to improve circumstances.
WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? Part 3/7 - The Ramifications of Bugs
How Parasites and Anti-Parasitics
(even in the absence of parasites)
Can Impact Your Health
You no doubt saw in Part 2 - All About the Bugs what parasites are, how we contract them, and how to know if we have them. But what are the consequences of having an overgrowth? Do parasites have a bearing on our health and, if so, what does that look like? Well, you’re in luck as all those questions, and more, are addressed in this installment…read on!
WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? Part 2/7 - All About the Bugs
How Parasites and Anti-Parasitics
(even in the absence of parasites)
Can Impact Your Health
WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? Part 1/7 – The Overview laid the groundwork for this seven part series. In this next installment, Part 2 – All About the Bugs, we will dive in to what parasites are, how we contract them, and how to know if we have them. To better understand how they affect us if we do have them, see Part 3 - The Ramifications of Bugs.
WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? Part 1/7- The Overview
How Parasites and Anti-Parasitics
(even in the absence of parasites)
Can Impact Your Health
I’d like to think that every article I write is inestimable, interesting, and of great value (who wouldn’t want their work to earn that distinction?). However, this 7-part series will be one of the more consequential pieces I will ever compose. Part one provides an overview of “What’s Bugging You”. It invites you to dig deeper with an open mind into what may be contributing to your health issues and what might help you solve them.
WHY YOU SHOULD SOAK YOUR NUTS
Soak your nuts. There, I said it. It’s not how it sounds and trust me, you’ll be glad you did. If you aren’t soaking your nuts before consuming them, now is the time to start.
“THE DAY AFTER” - PROTOCOL
Let’s face it, sometimes we have a little too much party or even a little party is too much. And, to be fair, not all “day after” scenarios are due to over indulging in alcohol or food (or both). For those of us with dietary challenges, even one bite or sip of something otherwise innocuous can have deleterious effects. Heck, even a cast iron stomach has its limits! Take comfort. This protocol may help you bounce back!
YOU BOOZE, YOU LOSE?
This subject comes up regularly in consultations or when people learn that I work in Functional Nutrition (usually at a dinner party). Either someone point-blank asks me if it’s ok to have a drink once in a while, wants a detailed opinion about whether or not alcohol has a place in a healthy lifestyle, or they sheepishly confess to me that they had drink at a celebration or on holiday - seeking some sort of holistic absolution.
39 BEDTIME SNACKS (and counting!)…
Pssst! It’s good to re-read this post from time to time as it may be updated periodically with more delicious ideas!
ADDRESS THE STRESS
Does it stress you out when someone tells you not to stress? Read on for realistic ways to inspire change.
DIGESTION Part 3 PROVIDING SUPPORT
The third and final installment of this series offers a variety of methods aimed at supporting healthy digestion.
DIGESTION Part 2 WHEN THINGS GO WRONG
In Part 2 of this three part series, we examine common ways the operation can be jeopardized and a few typical manifestations.
DIGESTION Part 1 WHEN THINGS GO RIGHT
In part one of this series, we will establish a basic understanding of a properly functioning digestive system.
WHY BOTHER?
Why do bad things happen? It can be hard to reconcile. Very hard. Even harder to motivate ourselves to keep pushing the peanut, especially when it comes to our health and wellbeing. To ease your heart, I share my professional opinion along with a few tips to help you navigate the waters of life.
A note about “Chewin’ the Fat” Articles…
As you come to know my writing style for “Chewin’ the Fat”, you will probably notice that I don’t spend a lot of time going into detail ad nauseam or giving extensive, verbose background regarding a particular subject. I also won’t invest much effort into styling food for pictures or finding the perfect illustration. This is because I want to get to the meat of the matter.
For most, the framework alone is enough to satisfy the appetite; knowing all the ins and outs is icing on the cake – a dessert most people don’t have time for. The assumption is that the content is based off of education, experience, science, data, research and/or a well-formed opinion. All of the other stuff, while it often times provides helpful context, is extra material most of my clients don’t have the time to read. They don’t care so much about the backstory, they just want the bottom line. You know how the old saying goes, “just cut to the chase”?
For those who want to dig a little deeper or run down that intriguing rabbit hole, I often use hyper-links to get you started so you can explore on your own the “why?”, “how?” and, in some cases, recommendations. Since the interwebs is full of all kinds of resources that are simply a click away, it makes no sense for me to reinvent the wheel.
Ultimately, my goal is to distill a subject down (make it more “digestible”, one might even say) to takeaways, talking points, or action steps, all of which would subsequently encourage dialogue, challenge conventional thinking, motivate you to do your own digging, empower and inspire you – not produce lengthy articles that argue about science, pontificate and philosophize, give you a history lesson (boring!) or impress you with the exuberance of my verbosity. I’ll be happy to talk your ear off at another time.
And, yes, you are correct, I do in fact like puns!
“I have this brand new idea…”
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