Nourishing Resilience: Embracing Nutrition and Self-Care in Trauma Recovery

My own battle with the shadows of trauma led me to discover a beacon of light in the healing powers of nutrition and vitamins. Sharing this journey, I highlight how a blend of kale, strawberries, and flaxseed oil isn't just a smoothie—it's a glass full of resilience. We dive into the world of natural remedies, exploring how these liquid meals can soothe the nervous system and support emotional recovery. You'll find out why I chose the path of vitamin C, B6, B12, and omega-3s over traditional medication, and I'll share recipes that infuse calm into every sip, featuring chamomile and magnesium.

The courage to face PTSD is a hero's journey, and in this episode, we celebrate the valor of self-care and the strength found in vulnerability. I open up about the crucial step of expressing emotions and the profound realization that PTSD is an involuntary response to trauma, not a failure of character. As we wrap up our heartfelt exchange, allow the resonant healing frequencies of a Tibetan singing bowl to wash over you, providing a tranquil escape and a reminder that seeking support is a testament to your strength. This episode isn't just a conversation; it's an embrace for anyone on the path to wellness and resilience.

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:01

Good morning. This morning's episode is about making smoothies to help with post-traumatic stress and the best vitamins to take. As I have found, trauma has left me feeling hopeless and alone. Trauma has left me feeling hopeless and alone. When you're struggling to cope with experiences, it's easy to turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms like drinking alcohol and doing drugs. But there is a healthier way that you can cope with trauma, like therapy, exercise, acupuncture, sound healing, guided meditations, reiki, heikomi, somatic psychotherapy, acupuncture, writing, poetry, being out in nature and you can also make smoothies.

Speaker 1: 1:10

Smoothies are a great way to get the nutrition our bodies need to recover from trauma. They're also easy to make and to be tailored to your individual needs. One of my favorite smoothies to make has kale, orange juice, strawberries, blueberries, flaxseed oil and spinach. You can make them nutrient dense, which are a great way to get the nutrients our bodies need to heal from trauma. They're packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation and speed up healing. They're easy to make. Smoothies are quick. This all you need is a blender and some fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables. They're customizable to your individual needs. Like I told you, I like orange juice, kale, spinach, strawberries, blueberries, flaxseed oil, but you can also add ingredients like lavender or chamomile to your smoothie. They're portable, you can take them with you on your go if you're traveling, you know you don't have to sit down for a meal and they're affordable. They're a great option. If you're on a budget. You can use frozen fruits and vegetables or you can make them at home for a fraction of the cost of a store-bought smoothie. There are a few things to keep in mind when you're choosing the best ingredients for post-traumatic stress. Look for anti-inflammatory ingredients. The inflammation is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress, so you want to look for ingredients like turmeric, ginger, kale and spinach, which are all known for their anti-inflammatory properties. You want to choose healthy ingredients like bone broth, collagen, vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil, and then pick relaxing ingredients. If you're struggling with insomnia or anxiety, look for ingredients that can help you to relax, such as chamomile, lavender and magnesium are great options. I'll also go for whole foods when possible. Choose whole foods over processed ingredients and then avoid allergens. If you have food allergies, be sure to avoid those ingredients in your smoothie. So recipe one is a cherry lime smoothie. It's one cup frozen cherries, one cup of almond milk, one half cup lime juice, one cup collagen powder, one tablespoon turmeric, and then add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately. My favorite recipe the blueberry, banana, strawberry and strawberry smoothie you add one cup of blueberries, one cup of orange juice, one cup of strawberries, about a half a teaspoon of flaxseed oil, and then you blend them until smooth. And then, if you like this recipe, it's a tropical mango smoothie. You add one cup of frozen mango, one cup of coconut milk, a half cup of pineapple juice, one scoop of collagen powder, one tablespoon of ginger. Add all ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth. Enjoy immediately.

Speaker 1: 4:57

So these are some of the ways that you can get nutrition and to help take care of yourself. Get nutrition and to help take care of yourself. And then I've also found that with my post-traumatic stress, I tried the antidepressants and I found that it wasn't good for my body. So the best vitamins I have found for myself include vitamin C. The best vitamins I have found for myself include vitamin C.

Speaker 1: 5:24

It's a powerful antioxidant that can help promote your brain cells from damage. It is involved in the production of neurotransmitters which are essential to a healthy brain. B6, which is involved in the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood and anxiety, and deficiency has been linked to anxiety and depression. B12 is involved in the production of maline, a substance that helps protect your nerve cells. It is also involved in the metabolism of homocysteine, a common that has been leaked to increase risk of dementia. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for brain health. They're involved in the production of neurotransmitters and cell membranes. They also have an anti-inflammatory effect that can help protect your brain from damage. That can help protect your brain from damage.

Speaker 1: 6:24

Magnesium, which is involved in the biochemical processes in the brain. It has a calming effect and can help to reduce anxiety and stress. Magnesium deficiency has been linked to mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety conditions such as depression and anxiety. So I wanted to share you know that nutrition is important when you're healing post-traumatic stress. Also, talking about your feelings, allowing yourself to cry, knowing that there is nothing wrong with you. Post-traumatic stress is a reaction to a traumatic event that happened that was no fault of your own, and I mean and you, you, just you have to take care of yourself. I mean you have to know that that you're putting once one foot in front of the other and you keep on moving down the path. You know talking to people reaching out for help. You know telling somebody hey, I need you to be there. That's not a sign of weakness, that's a sign of strength. So, also on this episode, I'm going to be sharing the sounds from the Tibetan singing bowl, so thank you for listening.

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