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Anandamide: The Chocolate High

Chocolate does indeed make us feel blissed out. It is actually an ANANDAMIDE.

Ananda = Internal Bliss in Sanskrit

Anandamide is an endocannabinoid. That means that once in the human body it works with our natural Endocannabanoid System to keep us healthy and balanced. 

Here is some research from the Cannabis Nurses Network  How to support the Endocannabinoid System without Marijuana

“Cocoa powder contains three constituents that are structurally similar to endocannabinoids.

70% or higher dark chocolate or raw cacao are higher in these cannabinoid-like compounds. Cacao is rich in anandamide-like molecules, an endocannabinoid that is naturally produced in the human brain and regulates mood, memory, appetite, and pain perception.

Anandamide is known as the “bliss” neurotransmitter because it causes a euphoric “high” when released — it is often called the body’s natural version of THC. Plant-derived anandamide-like molecules (as found in cacao) lingers in the body, drawing out the joyful feeling longer than an average runner’s high. This is also why women crave chocolate during their monthly cycles, due to their anandamide levels being deficient”

Here is more great info on chocolate and Anandamide by the man that literally wrote the book on chocolate NAKED CHOCOLATE, David Wolfe:

Anandamide in Raw Cacao & Raw Chocolate

In 1996, just a little over a decade after the discovery of neurotransmitter PEA compounds (love chemicals) in chocolate, researchers discovered the bliss chemical “anandamide” in chocolate. And, as far as I know, chocolate is the only food to contain anandamide. Anandamide is an endogenous ligand that your body produces when you feel a workout “high.” It is a natural pleasure molecule that fits into the cannabinoid receptor sites of the cells of the nervous system. Anandamide has been associated with improving motivation and increasing pleasure. A study published in July 1998 indicated that anandamide inhibits human breast cancer cells.

So here’s what you do! Enjoy chocolate with my guide CLICK HERE for BEST CHOCOLATE videos + products to buy. You only want the highest quality and small amounts to reap the benefits you want:)

CLICK HERE for more info on Anandamide

Enjoy!!

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CBD + Chocolate & Sex

CBD derived from the marijuana plant AND chocolate derived from the cacao bean both give our human bodies relief and relaxing properties.

Fun Fact: CBD & Chocolate enhance the female sex drive:) These tools below might come in handy this February!  CLICK here for research article on Endocannabiniods and female sex drive

That’s effing awesome:)  CLICK HERE for info on the Endocannabiniod system

I love tapping into both CBD and Chocolate. With both of these, you should not use too much. A little goes a long way.

I made a guide on THE top chocolate resources, what to get, how much to have etc.. CLICK HERE for that

Below are the 3 CBD tools I use weekly.

#1 = QUIM 

It’s for vaginas and people who love vaginas:)  Serums and lubricants that have CBD in it. This keeps delicate tissue young & relaxed with healthy blood flow.

QUIM  Happy Clam Everyday Oil.

How to Use:
Apply 3-5 pumps after bathing, before bed, after sex, when PMSing or menstruating, postpartum, or anytime your quim is in need of some tender loving care.

Dosing:
~1.5-2mg CBD per serving.

Size:
30ML / 1.0 FL OZ (50MG Hemp CBD)

Ingredients:
Apricot Oil, Hazelnut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, MCT Oil, Calendula, Olive Oil, Damiana, Tea Tree Oil, Violet, Hemp CBD (Full Spectrum Hemp Flower Oil).

QUIM smooth operator = Whenever I have self play time or sex.

How To Use:
Shake before use. Apply 4-6 pumps to the clitoris, vulva, vagina, and beyond 😉 For best results, apply 5-7 minutes before play time, game time, or you time.*

Dosing:
~3-4mg CBD per serving.

Size:
30ML / 1.0 FL OZ (100MG Hemp CBD)

Ingredients:
Aloe Vera, Sorbitol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Plant-Derived Emulsifiers, Sunflower Oil, Hemp CBD (Full Spectrum Hemp Flower Oil), Mixed Phospholipids, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Potassium Sorbate, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Peony Root Extract, Passionflower Extract.

*Test on a small patch of exposed skin, before applying to your quim. We recommend consulting your physician before using while pregnant or breastfeeding.

#2.  FAIRWINDS Deep Sleep Tincture

I use this 2-3 x a week. It soothes the body and mind, assisting with occasional sleeplessness – without residual grogginess the next day.

Deep Sleep supports:

  • Neuroprotection
  • A balanced nervous system
  • Relaxation & rest

#3. SKIKAI  CBD Cream. For achy joints and muscles

This CBD Cream is a thick and rich, non-greasy, colorless and odorless cream.  Use on target areas for a focused effect.

 500 mg of purified CBD isolate in each 2 ounce jar.  This is 250 mg per ounce.

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Inner Cannabis

Our human bodies have tiny cannabis like molecules floating around in us.  They are called Endocannabinoids .

Your endocannabinoid levels are higher after running, cycling or having sex. This is why we feel relaxed, less anxious and sometimes feel “high”

Yes, these molecules are structurally similar to the cannabis plant. CLICK HERE for article from Harvard Health . Cacao also has endocannabinoids called Anandamide.

Our human bodies have Cannabaniod Receptors!  These are known as CB1 and CB2 receptors. These molecules and receptors are your ENDOCANNABINIOD SYSTEM.

The First Endocannabinoid was first discovered in 1992  (How the Endocannabiniod System was discovered) Even now in 2022 as I write this my computer does not recognize the word “Endocannabiniod”

My purpose here is to 1. Give you a quick run down on your body and cannabiniods & 2.  Understand why CBD & Chocolate give you amazing benefits + know exactly what to use.  CLICK HERE for my list:)

Let’s do this!

Here’s an easy way to understand your ECS:

The molecules are in you all the time. The molecules stimulate the receptors. The receptors work  like traffic cops.

They control the levels and activity of other neurotransmitters. They immediately regulate your body by turning up or turning down the activity of whichever system needs to be adjusted. Whether it’s hunger, temperature or alertness.

 The ECS regulates and controls critical bodily functions :

  • learning & memory
  • emotional processing
  • sleep
  • temperature control
  • pain control
  • inflammatory and immune responses
  • eating

Cannabis (from the plant) works it’s effect by hijacking our ancient cellular machinery.

THis has been proven to have some highly beneficial effects in humans. Michael Pollan, author of The Botany of Desire that cannabis is a plant that humans have co-evolved with for thousands of years. Pollan writes that because the act of forgetting plays a valuable role in the ability of our brains to function without being overloaded with data from our senses that we are continually bombarded with.

Pollan hypothesizes that if we didn’t forget we wouldn’t function. Cannabis helps us do this.

I want you to have super approcahable ways to enhance your ECS to keep you even more healthy, balanced and calm.  This is why I highly encourage Chocolate & CBD products.

CLICK HERE for my top chocolate resources

CLICK HERE for my top CBD resources

Cacao and CBD are ANANDAMIDES,  chemical compound similar to cannabis that binds to brain receptors like cannabis. Ananda means “Internal Bliss”  CLICK HERE for a quick run down on why Chocolate is an endocannabinoid  and will boost your overall health

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Jan 2022. Green Up to Clean Up!

It’s a New Year!  This is always a good time to kick start healthier habits. Busy people struggle to keep green leafy veg in their days.

Below are 2 videos that show you how to easily fix this.

CLICK HERE for your complete Green smoothie Guide! 

My #2 video is a Juice Cleanse! Easily get store bought juices and follow the steps.

CLICK HERE to grab my step by step Juice Cleanse Guide.

Happy New Year 2022!!

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3 Day Cleanse.

This is my go to set up for a great cleanse that is affordable, super practical and powerful!

It’s simply: Water, coffee, bottled green juices with one ginger elixir shot, then a cleansing salad for dinner.

YOU should do this cleanse on less active days. Just follow the 7 steps daily for 3 days.

1. First thing when you wake up = Water!
Drink at least 12 oz before your first cup of coffee

2. COFFEE! If coffee is not for you skip to #3
Only have Bulletproof Coffee OR plain coffee

CLICK HERE for Bulletproof Video and guide

3. More Water. Drink another 20 -32 ounces within 2 hours of waking up.

4. WHEN very hungry =

KOR Ginger Shot + One Green juice EVOLUTION, Green Devotion

(See 2 other green juice choices below) Evolution Essential Greens
OR Columbia Gorge “ Just Greens”

#5.  When very hungry again have another Green juice. Either of the Evolution Greens OR Columbia Gorge is great!

6.  Dinner = Cleansing Salad with healthy fats and lean protein.

  • 3 oz salmon, tuna or turkey
  • (Veg protein= 1/2 cup black beans or garbanzo beans)
  • Sliced cucumber
    Sliced radishes or bell pepper
  • 1 small avocado

Use Primal Kitchen Dressings.
My fav is lemon turmeric.

#7. Go to bed!

Feeling hungry after dinner. Try your best not to eat within 3 hours of bedtime. Best fix is to have some herbal tea and hit the hay!

Rinse and repeat for 2 more days:)

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Holiday Micro Workouts!

Here are 4 quick workouts you can get done no matter what! Number four is in heels with standing room only. No excuses can exist here:)

Each one is less than 1 minute. You don’t need workout clothes or gear. Just watch the video and follow steps below each one.  All you gotta do is:

  1.  Get your cute butt up and do the moves!
  2.  Set a timer for 2-3 hours and repeat.  Do this 3-5 times each day  CLICK here for Science on why this is better than a 30 min workout!

  1. Drink Matcha
  2. Seated Rotation  1/1
  3. Hinge to Hip thrust
  4. Wall Plank + Shoulder Tap 2/2 Alt
  5. Drink Water and go back to work

Here’s Micro Workout #2 (Below)

Happy Holidays!

Bre

VIDEO #4 STANDING ROOM ONLY

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Dec21 Newsletter

Micro – Workouts

Check out why these 90 second movement breaks totally work. Turns out you don’t need to set aside 30 mins to an hour to burn body fat and feel stronger.

The ONE thing to remember is this: The workout that gets you the most results is the one that you can maintain with the most consistency. This means something you can do at least 3x a week for 8-10 weeks.

Most people cannot sustain 3x a week workouts for at least 8 consistent weeks. We can nail 90 second workouts a few times a day.   CLICK HERE for science and step by step guide on what 3 specific types of moves to do. 

Scroll down for a bonus fat burning tip. Learn why caffeine (coffee or green tea) makes your body burn more fat! Sooo cool:)  Also check out my Instagram this month. I’m dropping a new Micro workout VIDEO every week. CLICK HERE for more micro moves:)

BONUS: DO this ONE THING (below) to drop serious inches and see more muscle in 2022. Make Bulletproof Coffee your Breakfast!

If you haven’t tried Bullet proof Coffee, you really need to. CLICK HERE for my short video tutorial on what to do:)

This is THE IDEAL busy person’s breakfast. It’s packed with nutrients, it keeps you full for 4-5 hours and it optimizes every function your body has. Try it for at least 5 consecutive days. Like anything new, it’s not hard, just different:) CLICK HERE  (I’ve been doing this every morning for the past 6 years)

If bulletproof is not for you, head for espresso or green tea. CLICK here to learn why caffeine in these forms is super beneficial to your body, brain + makes your body burn more fat:)

You deserve all that:) I also list great back up options for caffeine free options.

Please let me know what you think of this in the comments below:)

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But first, Coffee!

Here’s something to make you smile Caffeine has huge health benefits I have the complete set up for you!  Hard Backed Science from fancy pants journals + fun videos on how to make great coffee

Scroll down, click and enjoy (I have coffee alternatives too) It’s all here for you to feel strong with and have easier days

Coffee is a Health Elixir 

Check out all the nutrition bangs for your buck.  Impress your friends with facts like ” coffee increases your body’s  brown body fat. This is body fat that actually burns more calories!”

There’s tons more cool fact for you in these guides. Just CLICK on each one below.

  1. Why Coffee is awesome for you   ( + How not to screw it up)
  2. Caffeine is good for you. 4 Top Benefits
  3. Bulletproof Coffee Video- See BELOW
  4. Non coffee choices.  Matcha, green tea, black tea, MUD WTR.  What they do for you

Bulletproof Coffee My home video on why you want this every morning AND What to do. Learn why this torches body fat and gives you serious lasting health benefits

Please send this info onto your favorite people, they deserve the best stuff too!

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Caffeine, why it’s good for you.

Here are The Top benefits of caffeine. 

(from high quality coffee beans, green tea, black tea & cacao)

The benefits of coffee are so huge, I gave coffee beans their own page CLICK HERE for “why coffee is awesome”

#1 Increases your ability to burn body fat ( when you are active)

  • Increases the human body’s levels of adiponectin ( your hormone that moves belly fat from your belly to be more easily burned off when you are active). Adiponectin also works as an appetite suppressant. Less hunger = less noshing.
  • People who drink more coffee and caffeinated teas have higher levels of adiponectin and lower levels of inflammatory biomarkers. Scientists at Stanford concluded in 2019 that caffeine is able to defend against age related inflammation.
  • Caffeine increases a body’s metabolic rate from 3-11% (The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition). Caused by an increase in the burning of fat
  • Scientific Reports Journal. Scientists from School of Medicine at University of Nottingham discovered that coffee increases the activity of brown adipose tissue “brown fat” . Brown fat is more metabolically active ( it burns more fat). The brown tint to the tissue’s cells is due to these cells having more densely packed mitochondria!

Next up in benefits with coffee and tea is the

#2   Polyphenols!

coffee has the most polyphenols 

What are Polyphenols?  Naturally occurring compounds in plants that protect against pathogens and radiation (disease causing pollutants and sun damage) .

When you ingest polyphenols your colon utlizes most of it to protect your body from free radicals ( anti cancer) and create more friendly bacteria in your gut (better digestion and brain health)

#3 Green Tea has  L Theanine & Catechins!

Catechins = Antioxidants in green tea that increases the rate at which body fat gets burned for fuel ( speeds up fat burning when you move)

L- Theanine – Green Tea contains Theanine. The Amino Acid that increases activity of GABA (your brains neurotransmitter which reduces anxiety and helps you feel calm and centered.  L Theanine Icreases Alpha brina waves, enhances focus and creativity.

Black tea and green tea come from the same plant. What makes black tea different is the fermentation. TO make black tea , the leaves are rolled and then exposed to air to trigger fermentation. This reaction causes the leaves to turn dark brown and allows flavors to heighten and intensify.

Black tea also helps the body burn fat for fuel ( thermogenic)

#4 Black Tea Lowers Cortisol/ Reduces Stress

“Black Tea has been proven to reduce stress levels . Study published in peer related journal psychopharmacology,  found that drinking 4 cups of black tea each day for 6 weeks directly lowered cortisol levels. ( From Eat Smater pp.195 by Shawn Stephenson)”

So there you have it, four big ass reasons to keep caffeine in your lifestyle. Just make sure and consume the highest quality caffeine. (BEST matcha, coffee beans, chocolate, black tea..)

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If not coffee…

This is for people opt out of coffee for whatever reason. If you’re on the fence CLICK here for coffee benefits.  If you are most sure that coffee is not your thing, read on:

My first recommendations are options that contain caffeine. There’s a truckload of super healthy benefits to caffeine (when it’s from high quality coffee beans, tea leaves & chocolate) . The benefits of caffeine are  below my top 3 options for you. Enjoy!

 #1. Japanese Matcha Green Tea.  Caffeinated  Breakaway Matcha

When opting for Green Tea, choose Japanese and Matcha. Japanese green tea has more antioxidants than China sourced.  Matcha is green tea that is less damaged and less oxidized. Shade grown and more carefully extracted.

The top brand to go with is Breakaway Matcha  .   I have a monthly subscription and use “Blend 93” . They make it super easy to find the match for you.

This company is obsessed with quality. You will get more clean caffeine and polyphenols as well as amazing nutrients from their shade grown leaves such as, zinc, vitamin C, E, B1, B2, B3 & B6 (these 4 B’s help with cellular integrity, lowering stress & metabolic processes). ALSO Matcha has L- Theanine, This  nutrient helps you feel more centered and relaxed. This is because it can cross your blood brain barrier and increases GABA ( your neurotransmitter that helps you reduce anxiety)

The next best brand on store shelves is PUKKA. Click here for Amazon link

Matcha is great anytime up till about 4 hours before you go to bed. 3 cups a day is ideal

#2. MUD/WTR

Mud Water is nutrient packed ground goodness that has caffeine ( Cacao content). It also boasts a bunch of super healthy spices and mushroom extracts

Ingredients: Cacao, Masala chai, Turmeric, Himalayan salt,Cinnamon,Chaga,Cordyceps Reishi & Lion’s mane

These boost your immune system, decrease inflammation and boost your energy & focus. Just click on this link to their site for all the benefits

If you can’t have Caffeine:

#3 = PUKKA tea TURMERIC ACTIVE.  CLICK here for Amazon Link

Turmeric, Ginger and Galangal
This blend is his in antioxidants and anti inflammatories. Great for brain health and fighting cancer.
This is my favorite Tea brand ( besides Breakaway Matcha). Responsibly sourced and great flavors.

The benefits of caffeine . Click on MORE (below)

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