Everyday Immunity Alicia Rosati

Dr. Safiyya is a medical doctor turned naturopathic doctor specializing in women's health. She has a passion for helping women take control of their health and their bodies and that includes getting pregnant. Unfortunately, many women today experience infertility. Luckily, there are more treatments than just IVF available! 

Join Dr. Safiyya Kamalodeen and host Alicia Rosati as they discuss infertility, potential causes, and the holistic approach to treatment.

For more information on Dr. Safiyya's services or to book your FREE 15 min consult, visit https://drsafiyyaknd.com/ or check her out on Instagram and TikTok @thewomensnaturopath.

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We all hate being sick, so other than feel miserable for a few days, what is there left to do? In this episode I share my own personal protocol including what supplements I'm taking to get over this cold. One of them may surprise you, and you may already have it sitting in your pantry!

*This episode is NOT meant as medical advice. Talk to your trusted health care provider before taking vitamins and supplements.

Having a morning routine is the first step for a successful day. As humans, we are wired to wake up with the sun and be most active in the morning. Check out the previous episode for more in depth discussion on circadian rhythm. 

One of the best ways to get a head start on the day, be more productive, and generally feel better is to make your bed. A few years ago a friend of mine shared a video of a US Navy Admiral explaining why you should make your bed every morning. That video stuck with me and I've been making my bed every morning since. To watch the video, click this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBAqF00gBGk.

I hope this episode inspires you to start building a morning routine and show up as your best self every day.

In today's episode, we discuss the circadian rhythm and the importance of being in tune with it. The circadian rhythm is our primal instinct to follow the sun's natural patterns. Humans are not nocturnal. We are meant to be awake during the day and asleep during the night. But what happens when we aren't? Sleep disturbances, food cravings, fatigue, poor mental state, imbalanced hormones... these are all consequences of being out of tune with nature and our instinctual internal clock.

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Some people dream of living in the city's core, being part of the hustle and bustle of daily life. Me, on the other hand? I will gladly take 10+ acres of land out in the country. It's been a dream of mine for years to grow my own food and live off the land as much as possible. Essentially, living off the grid. Except for a few modern privileges, like internet access. 

My passion for a simpler life comes from my grandparents. Both my mother's and my father's parents grew up in Italy for their young adult lives and learned to tend the soil in order to bear its fruits. I remember being amazed at the size of the zucchini, cucumbers and tomatoes that my dad's dad grew. And I remember shelling beans and picking grapes with my mom's dad. But the work didn't stop there.

My grandmothers would take the produce that my grandfathers grew and prepare each food in the kitchen for all of us to feast on. Seeing the process first hand and watching each stage of seed, sow, harvest was fascinating to me. And although my grandparents have all passed, I really do feel so connected to them when I spend time in the garden. 

I may not grow fruits that are as big as the ones they grew, and I may not have the success at growing from seed as they did. But I feel truly at peace and connected to the Earth, to my loved ones, and to God when I simply slow down, plant a seed, and watch it grow. 

I encourage you this upcoming spring and summer to make a conscious effort to slow down and connect to your environment.