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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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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

Now I use it for my compost! I’m obsessed. It’s wild how much less trash consumption I have and no stinky trash 🙌

#composting #compost #healthyliving #healthylifestyle

Food is powerful as we know! But if digestion is impaired, we likely aren’t digesting all those nutrients we are consuming.

Consider just a simple meal of a whole grain, protein, and cooked veggies and see how you feel 😌 And don’t forget the spices to make it super yummy!!

With love,
Maddie

#guthealth #healthyfood #digestivehealth #digestion #ibs #chronicsymptoms

A truly magical weekend with the most magical and genuine people you’ve ever met✨ Forever grateful for @laurenssuitcase and @catescompass bringing us all together 🥰

Ayurveda has me not only eating more whole grains and beans but ~digesting~ them. Not mad about it 👏

#healthyfood #healthyeating #asmr #bulk #lowwaste

Old Maddie who was eating as much diversity and raw foods as possible to get the nutrients in her body to heal, would never…

Heat it up?? That destroys the nutrients!

The turning point was when my Ayurvedic teacher said, “We are what we digest, not what we consume.”

I knew my digestion was impaired and thus I likely wasn’t assimilating all the nutrients I was desperately consuming.

Cold foods are not natural and make the body work harder to digest them.

That, paired with a weak digestion and other habits that are hard on digestion, make a difference. They all add up.

Incorporating ghee and spices helps to satiate our tastes, keep us fuller longer, and promote easier digestion. It’s also delicious.

Play around with it and see how you feel!

One of my favs: slightly warmed figs in ghee, cardamom, fennel and pinch of salt.

Xoxo,
Maddie

#digestiveissues #digestivehealth #holistichealth #ibs #chronicsymptoms #fruit

Less couch slouching ➡️ Sitting upright in a chair or couch with pillows propping me up

✔️ The best way to help your body is to stop doing what is hurting it. Love a good couch slouch but it has been impeding my natural posture alignment and causing aching in my hips

Less concrete walking ➡️ More barefoot Earth walking

✔️ Walking on concrete all the time (even outdoor paved paths) can weaken the joints, hips, and back. I’m going to try to do my longer walks on grassy areas or the beach in my @xeroshoes

➡️ Strengthening my core

✔️ Your lower back muscles are part of your core. If your posture is suffering, you likely have a weak core.

Hope this helps!

Xoxo,
Maddie

#lowerbackpain #holistichealth

Funny thing is, I breezed right over it before finally realizing how powerful of a holistic health system it is.

Thank you @hale_pule for sharing your wisdom with the world 🙏

#ayurvedicstudent #ayurveda #holistichealth #digestiveissues #ibs #chronicsymptoms

A moment of gratitude for Ayurveda 🙏

#ayurveda #ayurvedicstudent #holistichealth #chronicsymptoms #digestiveissues #ibs

✔️ Organic, pasture raised chicken
✔️ @drbronner Sal Suds concentrate
✔️ raw milk
✔️ @traderjoes dried mango
✔️ Silver Spoon Apiaries local honey
✔️ @traderjoes alcohol free vanilla extract
✔️ amaranth
✔️ collard greens
✔️ kale
✔️ japanese sweet potato
✔️ dried figs
✔️ @jovialfoods einkorn whole wheat flour
✔️ maple syrup
✔️ cumin, coriander, cardamom
✔️ couscous grain
✔️ @kalonasupernatural_milk_dairy buttermilk

#groceryhaul #ayurveda #guthealth #healthyfood

🌼 Feet and toes can spread and strengthen
➡️ Improves sensory feedback to the body. We have over 200,000 nerve endings on each foot that are meant to be activated!

🌼 Posture improvement and balance
➡️ Natural posture re-aligns improving core, lower back, feet, ankles, and leg strength (hello people focused on athletic performance or structural imbalances in their body!)

🌼 Grounds & connects me to environment (doesn’t feel I’m floating 2 inch above the ground)
➡️ Regulates nervous system, metal clarity, and mood (sensing the Earth beneath your feet is a rejuvenating experience!)

🌼 Minimalism
➡️ hiking, running, casual day, walking, water shoes ALL IN ONE

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My FAV barefoot shoes @xeroshoes are on sale through Sept 1. The link in my bio shows ALL the sale options in one spot.

I like wearing my barefoot shoes when I am spending time in nature or adventuring. If you are someone who is constantly walking on concrete all day long, start low and slow.

In health,
Maddie

#xeroshoes #barefootliving #barefootshoes #barefootsandals

@hale_pule 🫶

If you are interested in the course I’m doing, there’s an informational link in my bio!

#halepule #discountcode #halepulediscount #ayurveda #ayurvediccounselor #ayurvediccourse

Do you do any of these already?

Xoxo,
Maddie

#holistichealth #digestion #digestivehealth #chronicsymptoms #chewing #guthealth

The best walking buddies 🫶 and wearing my fav summer barefoot shoes @xeroshoes

#hiking #summer #barefootshoes #nature #puppies

If you are in @walmart, grab some of the organic nectarines. 12/10 🤤

#realwholefoods #holistichealth #groceryhaul #healthyfood #walmart

I know how disheartening and exhausting it can be to experience chronic symptoms.

I’m sharing my journey in hopes it helps others discover their path to healing.

In your corner 🫶

Xoxo,
Maddie

#chronicsymptoms #healingjourney #guthealth #ayurveda #holistichealth

Warm water: helps ground the body. I get a hot water from a coffee shop and mix it with the water fountain in my water bottle.

Pack my own food: Eating food that makes me feel good and is easy to digest can make a big difference in how I feel showing up to my destination! I focus on grounding foods (flatbread, nuts, heavier/dense veggies, etc)

Sesame oil in ears, nose, top of head: Sesame oil is warming and deeply penetrating and can help combat the dryness that happens from high speed travel. It can help you feel more grounded and support feelings of scatteredness or anxiousness. I bring a little dropper bottle and do just 1-2 drops in each ear, nostril, and top of head in the bathroom before the flight.

Hope this helps!

Xoxo,
Maddie

#travel #holistichealth #traveltips #healthytraveltips #healthylifestyle

Get there early: supports my nervous system knowing that if anything unexpected comes up, I’ve got time. I used to see just how late I could get to the airport?? Now we embrace the travel day!

Pat down: X-rays are not always optional (dentist, other health screenings). This one is, so when I have the time, I opt out! (And I’ve always had such sweet conversations with the people doing the pat down!).

Stay hydrated: excess movement and air travel dehydrates the body which can contribute to feeling fatigued, anxious, and digestive bloating/gas/constipation.

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Hope this helps!

Xoxo,
Maddie

#travel #holistichealth #traveltips #healthytraveltips #healthylifestyle

I used to feel so incredibly uncomfortable all the time from chronic digestive symptoms.

I remember lying in bed praying for the day I would finally feel better and start living again… often reading posts like this of people that had found healing.

The practices and insights of Ayurveda helped me rediscover regularity with my digestion, reduce symptoms, and find greater balance with my whole health.

Ayurveda is a way of living. One that aligns us with natures rhythms. Perhaps the rhythm we are meant to operate at 🤔

Rooting for you 🫶

With love,
Maddie

#chronicsymptoms #holistichealth #ayurveda #digestivehealth

Danggg July, you are lookin pretty cute lately 🥹

#beach #heathyfood #healthylife #nature #coastal #wilmington

Ayurveda translates to the science of living and is based in the wisdom of nature.

After years of trying so many different diets and wellness routines to try to feel better in my body,

it wasn’t until I started to incorporate a daily routine and eating habits based on Ayurvedic (nature’s) principles that I actually started to consistently feel better over the long term.

Crazy. So, now it’s time to learn more about it!

With love,
Maddie

#ayurveda #ayurvedicstudent #holistichealth #studywithme #asmr

Here’s a spice blend to use on your next hot summer day or if you are feeling a little overworked from the day. It’ll make your food taste great, leave you feeling satiated, and support your digestion. What’s not to love!!

Cooling spice blend: equal parts sea salt, ground fennel, ground coriander, and fresh ginger

Ayurveda uses natures wisdom to help you come back to balance 🙏

I hope this helps!

Xoxo,
Maddie

#spiceblend #ayurveda #holistichealth #asmr

Hosted a friend so ate out more than usual which takes a toll on my digestion but so incredibly grateful to be able to enjoy restaurant food and celebratory events w/o pain and discomfort 🙌

When I’m out to eat I usually focus on being present, chewing well, and fully enjoying whatever I’m eating + the company!

The food :

✨ solo breakfast fruit plate. fruit by itself is easier on digestion. I make this on mornings when I’m less active or eating a later breakfast and still want to be hungry by lunch. If I need it to be more filling, I’ll warm it up in a little ghee and spices.

✨ friends engagement cake 🎂

✨tacos with @sietefoods shells. I love the taste of these shells. filled them with a sweet potato & red bean mash I made in the instant pot with a homemade, easy-to-digest taco seasoning + sautéed brocc

✨ sweet potato & red bean taco mash + sautéed brocc + white rice cooked in ghee and salt

✨ lunch out at the @thehalfbev. I got the caprese. phenomenal taste and fresh ingredients

✨ patio friend dinner! Black eyed peas + cilantro lime rice + sautéed brocc and zucchini in Italian seasoning. big hit 👌

✨ dinner out at @indochinenc. mild yellow curry without the garlic or onions. absolutely delicious.

✨ scrambled eggs + spiced white/quinoa rice with spinach + roasted Japanese sweet potato topped with ghee and honey + avocado. The rice is a new fav 🤤

Cheers to feeling well and eating good!

With love,
Maddie

Today my brain started to understand and visualize how Ayurveda is an entire holistic system. Kinda cool.

#studywithme #study #ayurveda #holistichealth

An evening sweet treat that nourishes and doesn’t overstimulate 🤝

Whether I’m feeling hunger spike up after dinner before bed or looking to help my nervous system whine down in the evening - this drink is my go-to.

In Ayurveda, fresh cow’s milk is considered a particularly special food that helps to build our vitality and immunity. Delicious and nutritious ✨

Directions:
1. Warm up tsp of ghee
2. Simmer a variety of spices in the ghee to wake them up. I used sea salt, nutmeg, cardamom, and fennel
3. Add in about 1/2 cup of milk and optional sweetener. I did a dash of maple syrup
4. Stir and let it warm up to a nice temperature for drinking
5. Enjoy each sip 🥰

With love,
Maddie

#ayurveda #healthydessert #healthyfoods #healthylifestyle #milk

breakfast cookie cups made with @jovialfoods traditional whole wheat flour, spices, ghee, and maple syrup for sweetness!

breakfast fruit plate to start the morning off with an easy-to-digest, nutritious, and hydrating boost after a night of sleep and digestive rest

pasta because 🫶 paired with fresh cheese and sautéed zucchini

the next two meals are focused on 60% augmenting, 40% extractive foods. a balancing plating method I’m learning in my course that has helped me SO much with keeping my meals consistently balanced and nourishing

lastly, kitchari. a digestive healing dish that I incorporate a few times a month to give my digestion a break from my constant love for food, or whenever I’m sick/low on energy. It’s honestly delicious and in no way restrictive.

Hope this helps!

With love,
Maddie

#whatieatinaweek #healthyfood #guthealth #digestion #ayurveda

I had tried almost every style of eating/diet I came across just trying to feel better in my body

And after each meal, if I experienced any symptoms, I would go into problem solving mode and identify which food had to have been the culprit

It became a cycle; and my hesitance around food became stronger and stronger

I never really took into account allll of the other factors that affect digestion

Emotional triggers, hormonal changes, poor sleep, lack of mealtime routine, standing when eating, distracted eating, etc.

Once I started to incorporate structure based on nature’s rhythms (the body’s natural rhythms) did my digestion start to improve despite what I was eating

That’s not to say that food doesn’t have an impact on the health of digestion, obviously a huge impact, but if you are ridiculing broccoli over potatoes for your poor digestion, it may be time to expand your view of what’s holistically impacting your ability to digest food and life

Hope this helps!

With love,
Maddie

#chronicsymptoms #guthealth #digestion #holistichealth

Cue the memory of my friend belting her lungs out to this song at a dueling piano bar 🤣

#whatieatinaweek #healthyfood #ayurveda #digestion

This was the kind of morning that just feels like ✨✨✨ and 2 different girls your age tell you they like your outfit

#asmr #beachlife #wilmingtonnc #spendthedaywithme

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