Recently, I had a small health scare. Every year, I do a routine medical check-up and I noticed my cholesterol levels had been steadily increasing. Here is a screenshot of my recent lipid profile below. I didn’t think much of it until the frequency of having muscle cramps/strains and hand numbness started to increase whenever I lift heavy objects or did sudden jerking movements.
Just the other day I went for my weekly music lesson and experienced that awful sensation and hand numbness again when I suddenly lift up a chair. My face turn pale and I couldn’t move my right arm. My instructor got really worried that I had a stroke and didn’t know what to do.
I told him to give me 5 mins to exercise and massage my right arm and slowly I could feel the blood coming back to my arm and we continue our lesson without further interruptions.
I try not to start any statin medications to lower my blood cholesterol due to side effects like headache, difficulty in sleeping, muscle weakness, vomiting, etc, and would rather adopt lifestyle and diet modifications.
I want to eat clean and do a system detoxification as I believe many of our health problems happen due to poor nutrition and lack of exercise.
I always turn to Nature’s Glory for certified organic and natural food products that are beneficial for health and here are a few of their latest award-winning products.
Nature’s Glory Plum Balls
Plum is also known as the “king of alkaline food” and helps in balancing the blood pH and overcoming fatigue and stress. Nature’s Glory Plum Balls are rich in organic acids and minerals to convert fat into energy, promote vitality, improve digestion and boost immunity.
Lactic acid is produced and builds up in our body due to illnesses, drugs, poor eating habits and having food additives, excessive meat and high sugar intake. Excess lactic acid in the body can lead to fatigue and muscle cramps.
Plum Balls can help to break down lactic acid, thus helping to improve metabolism, neutralise hangovers and retards aging.
Directions: Swallow, suck or chew 10-15 plum balls daily after meals.
Nature’s Glory Manuka Honey
Manuka Honey possesses high anti-bacterial activity and has been used for centuries for ailments including wounds, ulcers, cold sores, sore throat, gum diseases, diarrhoea, eye infection, haemorrhoids and many others.
Nature’s Glory Organic Bioactive Manuka Honey is harvested in the South Island of New Zealand which is protected by the Department of Conservation. The bees are not fed with sugar or antibiotics and are organically certified by Agriquality NZ (IFOAM Accredited) where no pesticides or additives were being used.
Nature’s Glory Premium Aloe Vera Concentrate
Nature’s Glory Premium Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Concentrate helps in gastro-intestinal functions and improves conditions such as colitis, constipation, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, piles and systemic Candida.
The Aloe Vera Concentrate is also good for skin conditions like burns, sunburns, cuts, eczema, psoriasis, mouth ulcers, athletes’ foot and other fungal/parasitic infections, helping to soothe the pain due to inflammation.
Nature’s Glory Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, calcium, iron, protein, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B, C and E. They are also a good source of antioxidants and contain a variety of amino acids.
Chia seeds are beneficial for high blood pressure, cardiovascular health and helps to improve digestion and stabilize blood sugar levels. The anti-inflammatory properties of chia seeds are also beneficial for arthritis.
For weight management, chia seeds can also boost metabolism and is excellent for weight loss.
Directions: Simply mix the Aloe Vera Concentrate, Manuka Honey and Chia seeds into a refreshing detoxifying drink and enjoy! 🙂
I am currently taking small steps to improve my diet and also workout more and hopefully, I’ll see improvements in my health and fitness soon! 🙂
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No monetary compensation was received for this product review and all opinions expressed were my own.
Clean eating just seems so complex and difficult for me. Good on you for getting into it.
Sounds like a frightening feeling you experienced at your weekly music lesson and cheers to natural healing. Not sure if you eat much dairy but in coaching a number of clients with heightened cholesterol, I have seen their number drop dramatically (like their doctors said they didn’t need medicine anymore) after limiting or removing dairy. Thanks for sharing your story.
I don’t take much dairy other than the daily cup of coffee. I will watch my intake in future…thanks!
Way to go – you are being very proactive in your health 🙂
This was such an informative blog. I’m sorry you had such a scary experience at your music lesson. I hope you’re doing better. I learned a lot from this post. Glad I found your page.
Thanks Poonam! 🙂
Clean eating is SO good – you go, girl!
Thanks so much Kayla!
Thanks for sharing this one 🙂
Thanks Sue!
What you’ve listed are great additions to a clean eating and healthy living regime, glad they’ve helped you find a sense of balance.