{"id":7639,"date":"2025-09-18T16:29:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T16:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/18\/eating-for-healing\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T16:29:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T16:29:07","slug":"eating-for-healing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/18\/eating-for-healing\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating for Healing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"206\"><em data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"204\">By Jennifer Tardy<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"398\">Each month, I share practical health insights, the latest research, and tools you can use to support your body at the root level&mdash;not just manage symptoms. Here&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s new this September:<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"403\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"444\">In the News: Nature May Ease Pain<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"582\">A new study in <em data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"481\">The Journal of Pain<\/em> shows that spending time in nature can help people with chronic pain better manage their symptoms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"630\">Researchers found that time outdoors led to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"740\">\n<li data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"653\">\n<p data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"653\">Less focus on pain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"682\">\n<p data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"682\">Greater emotional relief<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"713\">\n<p data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"713\">A sense of calm and escape<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"740\">\n<p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"740\">More social connection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"958\">Those who immersed themselves in larger natural spaces&mdash;like forests&mdash;saw even greater benefits than those with access only to small gardens. It&rsquo;s another reminder of how deeply our environment influences our health.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"984\">Did You Know?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1185\"><strong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1032\">Your Body Has a Built-In Pain Relief System<\/strong><br data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1035\" \/>Chemical messengers like endorphins, GABA, serotonin, and oxytocin help regulate pain and stress naturally. You can support them with simple habits:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1365\">\n<li data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1223\">\n<p data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1223\"><strong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1201\">Laughter<\/strong> &rarr; boosts endorphins<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1267\">\n<p data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1267\"><strong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1238\">Omega-3s<\/strong> &rarr; support endocannabinoids<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1299\">\n<p data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1299\"><strong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1278\">Hugs<\/strong> &rarr; release oxytocin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1329\">\n<p data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1329\"><strong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1310\">Yoga<\/strong> &rarr; increases GABA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1365\">\n<p data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1365\"><strong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1344\">Sunshine<\/strong> &rarr; raises serotonin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1454\">When it comes to inflammation, certain foods and nutrients also play a powerful role:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1635\">\n<li data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1531\">\n<p data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1531\"><strong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1487\">Curcumin, ginger, omega-3s<\/strong> &rarr; support a healthy inflammatory response<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1582\">\n<p data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1582\"><strong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1558\">Magnesium, chamomile<\/strong> &rarr; ease muscle tension<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1635\">\n<p data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1635\"><strong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1608\">Reishi, ashwagandha<\/strong> &rarr; support stress balance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1723\">These aren&rsquo;t quick fixes&mdash;they&rsquo;re long-term strategies that build lasting resilience.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1728\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1767\">Health Tip: Food &amp; Inflammation<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1912\">Is there a &ldquo;diet&rdquo; that fights inflammation? Not exactly. Foods don&rsquo;t work like medications, but they can help regulate inflammation over time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1939\">Key strategies include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2247\">\n<li data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2006\">\n<p data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2006\">Avoiding your personal triggers (gluten, dairy, alcohol, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2068\">\n<p data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2068\">Skipping charred meats that create inflammatory compounds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2123\">\n<p data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2123\">Adding healthy fats (olive oil, nuts, wild salmon)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2186\">\n<p data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2186\">Loading up on colorful fruits and veggies for antioxidants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2247\">\n<p data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2247\">Balancing blood sugar with smart food choices and timing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2368\">The takeaway: there&rsquo;s no one-size-fits-all diet. The most powerful approach is finding what works best for your body.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2373\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2398\">A Quote to Ponder<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2499\">&ldquo;Keep your face always toward the sunshine &ndash; and shadows will fall behind you.&rdquo;<br data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2481\" \/>&mdash; <em data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2497\">Walt Whitman<\/em><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2504\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2546\">Ready for a Fresh Start This Fall?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2695\">Your health isn&rsquo;t just about weight or willpower&mdash;it&rsquo;s about restoring balance at the root level. That&rsquo;s exactly what I help my clients do through:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"3048\">\n<li data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2742\">\n<p data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2742\">Food &amp; sensitivity testing (1,200+ items)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2798\">\n<p data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2798\">DNA testing for metabolism, hormones, and nutrition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2866\">\n<p data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2866\">Continuous glucose monitoring for real-time blood sugar insight<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2925\">\n<p data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2925\">Gut health testing for digestion and immune resilience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2974\">\n<p data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2974\">Functional labs to uncover hidden imbalances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3048\">\n<p data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3048\">Practitioner-grade supplements at discounted rates through Fullscript<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3177\">When you address health at the root, things like weight loss, energy, focus, and pain relief often become natural byproducts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3177\">Wishing you a vibrant September!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16890\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thenewirmonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jennifer-Tandy_2025_630x350.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thenewirmonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jennifer-Tandy_2025_630x350.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thenewirmonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jennifer-Tandy_2025_630x350.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"109\" height=\"109\" align=\"left\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Jennifer is a IPHM, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and a Personal Trainer. Eating for Healing Nutrition and Wellness transforms lives through the power of holistic nutrition.<\/i><br \/><i>She can be reached at 803-556-2593.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Jennifer Tardy Each month, I share practical health insights, the latest research, and tools you can use to support your body at the root level&mdash;not just manage symptoms. 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