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"...after each new regiment settled, I found myself back in the familiar place of digestive and hormonal symptoms; uncomfortable and discouraged from living the life I wanted to be living."

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“My symptoms improved because I learned how to provide my body with the right healing environment. Maddie always met me at my comfort level. Even with her extensive knowledge, sessions were always easily understandable (and interesting!). After working with her, I feel empowered to make informed decisions about my health!”

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🍚 White rice = easy to digest grain

🫘 Lentils blended with flax meal = lentils are easier to digest than beans and a lovely plant based source of protein. Flax meal adds bulk to the stool 💩

🥦 Veggies = sautéed with some water to add moisture. Cooked, moist foods are easier to digest than raw

This dinner took 20 minutes from scratch. Would you make it?

The framework I use to build a balanced plate is on my feed! 🫶

Cheers to good digestion!

Xoxo,
Maddie

#healthyfoodinspo #digestivehealth #chronicsymptoms

Real, whole, fresh foods 🫶 Food closer to its natural state is going to be easier for the body to digest, absorb the nutrients, and heal. I love buying bulk foods because they are fresher (and usually cheaper!). Thanks for watching!

Xoxo,
Maddie

#groceryhaul #guthealth #digestivehealth #chronicsymptoms #ayurveda

✨ Take 3 deep breaths before eating your meal. It’s so easy to jump into eating when “the food finally arrives,” but your digestion will thank you if you take a moment to pause and be present with the meal you are about to enjoy

✨ Focus on chewing. No matter what you eat, if you chew it well, digestion will go smoother and you will feel better after the meal

✨ Go for a post meal stroll. It helps support digestive processes and alleviate any bloating, gas or heaviness

Going out to eat can be such a lovely treat but also difficult if you experience digestive symptoms. I hope these help you enjoy the experience a little more!

Xoxo,
Maddie

#digestivehealth #guthealth #healthyeatinghabits #healthyeatingtips

Mexican inspired lunch bowl 🌮😍

✨ Cilantro white rice

✨ Black beans cooked in the pressure cooker with kombu (aids digestibility), oregano, and black pepper

✨ Sautéed sweet potatoes and brocc in cumin, coriander, and salt

✨ A side of avocado and fresh stovetop bread!

#lunchideas #healthyfood #mealinspo

New practice I’ve been loving: candlelit evening routine.

Takes the “no screens” before bed to a whole new level of nourishment. I light the candle, take an evening shower, or even when all I have to do is brush my teeth, just a few minutes relaxes my nerves, my thoughts, and my digestion to wind down and make me smile before climbing into bed.

A good evening routine I’ve found is the KEY to feeling good the next day. Doesn’t need to be elaborate, just consistent.

With love,
Maddie

#eveningroutine #nervoussystemregulation #holistichealth

#groceryhaul #healthyfood #digestivehealth #bulkshopping

Having a regular daily routine that works for you helps support regular digestion of food, and life :)

When the body and mind are taken care of, they help us handle life well!

Now is a great time to spruce your routine, maybe adding something in that you’ve been thinking about, or simplifying!

In great health 🫶
Maddie

#eveningroutine #holistichealth #nervoussystemregulation #guthealth

Consistently eating balanced meals like this helped me so much with diminishing cravings, balancing my energy levels and improving my digestion.

An easy way to go about this is 60% “augmenting” foods, 40% “extractive” food.

Augmenting: helps to build and nourish body tissues. Examples: whole grains and sweet vegetables like squash, carrots, and beets.

Extractive: helps the body with natural detoxification and cleansing. Examples: leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables and legumes/meat.

No matter what “framework” you follow, moving in the direction of consistent, balanced meals will serve you well. Having a framework just makes it easier when life gets busy, and this is one that takes into account the holistic functioning of the mind and body.

Even at the peak of my digestive issues, I moved in the direction of eating this way and had noticeable improvement. Twas a godsend.

Grateful to @hale_pule for sharing this inspiring and easy way to approach mealtime!

In great health,
Maddie

#mealplanning #healthymealplanning #digestivesymptoms #ayurveda #halepule

A good place to start is high quality basics that are always touching your skin. Your skin absorbs what it’s exposed to. I’ve had good experience with @pact, @onequince, and @gap for reasonably priced, good quality fabrics.

I’ve also had such good luck at thrift stores finding cute natural fabric clothes. So many clothes exist in the world, go with a list and treat yourself with an extra item for helping the Earth <3

My personal goal is not to be perfect with it! If I absolutely love a dress and it’s not natural materials, I’ll probably get it! But it will be for more special occasions where I’m making the choice to wear it because I love it, knowing it may not be the best for my health, but it’s temporary and worth it.

No different than choosing to have the dessert, stay up an hour past bedtime, or the thousands of other things we are unaware of that aren’t good for our health. We get to choose, do our best, and enjoy the ride!

Okay that’s deep enough for now about my Francesca’s sweater.

Cheers to good health and great living!

Xoxo,
Maddie

#naturalclothing #naturalclothes

We can get so riled up from cooking our meal and what’s going on around us that it impedes our ability to actually be present with our meal and digest well.

If you experience bloating, gas, or abdominal discomfort due to nervous indigestion, this one is for you!

Start with 3 breaths and work your way up. Sometimes I’m out here taking 15-20 breaths because I all of the sudden realize just how worked up I am 🤣🥰

#digestivehealth #guthealth #nervoussystemregulation

This is one of the first practices I incorporated to start improving my digestion and safe to say it has stuck around because of the difference I notice!

Simple, daily habits truly create change over time and support holistic wellbeing <3

#digestionwalk #guthealth

Having a clear, calm mind lends itself to greater wellbeing. You make better decisions, digestion of food and life runs smoothly, and energy levels stay consistent.

One of my favorite ways to practice taking care of my mind is to nix the multitasking.

I used to see how many things I could do at once as my normal way of living. Listening to a podcast, plucking my eyebrows, sipping on a smoothie, creating a content idea in my head, all while driving.

Although at times it could seem productive, it deteriorated my energy, mental clarity, digestion, and ability to be present over time.

Now, I simply drive. I simply cook. I simply eat. I simply pluck my eyebrows 🤣

It can feel uncomfortable at first but as your nerves settle down a bit, focusing on one activity at a time becomes so much more enjoyable.

Hope this helps!

Xoxo,
Maddie

#mentalhealth #holistichealth #mentalclarity

I was staying with family and they were going to make Bisquick pancakes for breakfast. Which pancakes, I’m all about! However I knew that the refined sugar and flour mix tends to make my mind race, irritate my digestion, and leave me not feeling satiated and full for very long.

So I asked if we could pop by the store to grab a mix that had ingredients that were less processed but still easy to make.

That’s what’s great about brands like @birchbenders for still being convenient but a more nutrient dense option that the body will assimilate and function better with.

My family didn’t care either way and were actually quite pleased with how they tasted and intrigued by the ingredients.

A big part of this was also me having the confidence to speak up about another option. It’s taken a long time to realize that people are so open to other options and often times want to understand why you are choosing a different way.

Anyway, we all left breakfast feeling good for our walk and energized to have a good morning together. Isn’t that what it’s all about?

Cheers to good health and great living!

Xoxo,
Maddie

(The classic single foot in the photo really makes this for me)

#heathyfood #healthybreakfast #birchbenders

✨PRANA PORRIDGE✨ because it lights you up from the inside out 🤗

Incorporating simple breakfasts have helped my digestion so much. After your body fasts overnight, digestion is a bit weaker in the morning so even if you don’t have digestive symptoms, having a simple, easy to digest breakfast will shift your whole day!

I’ve also been loving calling it porridge vs oatmeal haha. Recipe👇

1/4 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Cardamom
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
Capful Vanilla extract
1/2 tsp Ghee
1 tsp Maple syrup
1/4 cup Steel cut oats
1 cup Water
+ Secret ingredient is a spoonful of rice when I want it to be thick

Put all ingredients on low in crockpot for 7-10 hrs.

Top with dates in the morning 😍

I hope you love it!

#healthybreakfast #healthyrecipe #heathyfood

#groceryhaul #healthygroceryhaul #guthealth #digestivehealth #chronicsymptoms

Continue to choose balance and it will continue to get easier.

With love,
Maddie

#holistichealth #nervoussystemregulation #healthyliving

Not the whole town shutting down for 6 inches of snow 🥹

#wilmingtonnc #cozymorning #slowmorning #pancakes

SIMPLE TURMERIC GINGER LENTIL DAL

1 serving:

Soak 1/8 cup white rice, 1/8 cup barley, 1/8 cup lentils in a jar overnight.

Rinse and drain before using.

Put the instant pot on sauté mode and add:
1-2 tsp ghee
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ginger
1/4 tsp turmeric
Rice, barley, and lentils mix
1 cup water

Put the instant pot on manual high for 12 minutes and let it naturally release at the end.

You could also make this on the stovetop, I just love the instant pot because it’s quicker and aids digestibility.

A great dish to warm you up and settle a hearty appetite during the winter time! Enjoy!

With love,
Maddie

#healthyfood #healthyrecipe #wholefoods #instantpotrecipe

#groceryhaul #healthygroceryhaul #healthyfood #ayurveda #traderjoeshaul

Didn’t make the tea but did very much enjoy the cozy couch phone call and felt so nourished afterwards!! Hello wellbeing 😌

#healthyliving #mindfulliving #mindfulness

This too shall pass 😌

With love,
An overworked and overstimulated feeling Maddie 🤪

#anxiety #nervoussystem #nervoussystemregulation #doomscrolling

✨ Turn off electronics 1.5 hours before bed. Helps me go to bed at the same time every night and maintain a nourishing, natural sleep cycle

✨ Meditation. Helps slow down my thoughts before my head hits the pillow. If I’m really riled up, I’ll do a guided meditation with @downdogapp to help focus my mind more

✨ Bed warmer. Amazing tool to help promote relaxation, a calm nervous system, and something cozy to look forward to as you wind down

The bed warmer I use is linked in my bio. I would not recommend using it on an extremely high temperature or sleeping with it on as that could impair your sleep.

With love,
Maddie

#winddownroutine #eveningroutine #nervoussystem #meditation

My current lunch obsession: Veggie hummus flatbread

Flatbread:

Mix about 3/4 cup flour, salt, Italian seasoning, and 1 tsp of olive oil. Add water until your preference of thickness. I like thick sticky pancake batter and spreading that out on the pan, but you could also make it into dough and roll it out! Sauté on pan with plenty of oil until golden crispy on each side!

Hummus:

Cook beans/legumes until tender with olive oil, salt and pepper. I like the instant pot. Blend/mash the beans into a hummus once finished and spread on top of flatbread.

Optional: use a premade hummus but making your own will support your digestion and energy levels. I like to make the beans in the morning when I’m prepping breakfast so they are ready for the day!

Veggies:

Sauté desired veg in olive oil, salt and Italian spices. Top on top of hummus.

This is an easy, fresh, satiating lunch to throw together. I hope you enjoy! Let me know if you make it!!

With love,
Maddie

#lunchideas #healthyfood #ayurveda #ayurvedicfood #healthylunch

Here are some ideas:

🚶‍♀️Routine buddy walk. Find a family member or friend and go on a regular walk together during a time that works well for both of you.

📚 Habit stack. On your drive home from work pop by a park and go on a 10 min walk.

🌞 Get up 5 minutes early, go outside, look up at the sky, and breathe a few breaths of fresh air.

📆 Find a fun local outdoor event going on and schedule it in your calendar!

With love,
Maddie

#natureismedicine #healthyliving #naturalliving #healthytips #holistichealth #wintermood #winterblues #motivation #healthymotivation

Being kind and patient with yourself will build trust and sustainability.

With love,
Maddie

#holidays #healthyliving #selflove #healingjourney

Who knew pancakes could do all of that??

Food is medicine baby 👏

A super quick recipe using real ingredients full of fiber, healthy fats, and protein to help nourish digestion, balance your blood sugar, and fuel your morning 🤍

Including a mix of spices kindles digestive fire and brings satiation versus a sugar bomb & energy crash 🫠

Ghee is a healthy fat that supports our joints, nervous system, digestion, brain health, and hormones. It’s dairy-free and less congestive than butter making it a nice healthy addition to a diet.

Yields 12 silver dollar pancakes.

1 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp maple syrup (+ more for topping!)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp carob
1/8 tsp cumin
Capful of vanilla extract
1 cup whole grain flour
1 1/4 cup water (or water / buttermilk mix)
Few drops of lime or lemon if not using buttermilk
Handful of crushed walnuts (optional)

*Rice flour would be a nice gluten free substitute - let me know if you try it!

*Can substitute cacao for carob though it will be slightly more bitter and stimulating to the nervous system due to its caffeine content.

With love,
Maddie

#pancakes #digestivehealth #breakfast #breakfastideas #breakfastrecipes #pancakerecipes #guthealth

Here’s what I noticed 👉
✨ less puffy in body and face
✨ less gas, bloating, and distended abdomen 🤸🏻‍♀️
✨ healthier bowel movements 💩
✨ steadier energy throughout the day 🧘‍♀️
✨ significant decrease in cravings 🥦
✨ mental sharpness and clarity (using my mind vs it using me) 🧠

I’ve done water fasts, juice cleanses, and restrictive diet regiments - all of which were very intense and left me still experiencing digestive symptoms.

This was the first ever reset that I did that I actually noticed immediate improvement in my digestion during and after (+ other aspects of my health) and I was able to still show up to daily life while doing it.

The first time I did it a couple years ago, it really was the turning point in my health journey for a more stable, healthy digestion and a decrease in overall chronic symptoms. Forever grateful for @hale_pule!

If you are interested in the details of the reset, it’s linked in my bio. Feel free to comment below or message me with any questions!

In great health,
Maddie

#guthealth #chronicsymptoms #digestiveissues #digestivereset #ayurveda

When @laurenssuitcase inspires you to go on a solo date 🧺🌳🌊🐚

I do things by myself all the time but often try to sneak in some way to make it productive.

Planning a specific date for yourself for the purpose of pure enjoyment really nourishes on a whole new level and is such an important part of feeling healthy.

Is there something you’ve been itching to do simply because it sounds fun?

With love,
Maddie

#solodate #nature #natureismedicine #naturalliving #beachlife #picnic #healthylifestyle #healthyliving

Hope this helps! 🧘‍♀️

With love,
Maddie

#anxiety #consciousbreathing #ayurveda #ayurvedicstudent #breathing

Easy, satiating, balanced meals ✔️

As my digestion started to weaken and experience symptoms, my meals slowly became more unbalanced as I deviated around different foods, experienced a lack of hunger cues, and navigated uncomfortable symptoms.

Once I started to get myself back on a balanced routine of eating and living, my digestion and body surprisely started to follow the program.

I hope these meals inspire you for the week ahead!

In great health,
Maddie

#mealinspo #healthyeating #healthyfoodideas #healthymealideas #healthyfood #guthealth #digestion #digestivehealth

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