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Not only do you need to properly fuel yourself for the massage sessions scheduled in your day, but you also should give thoughtful consideration to what exactly that fuel is. foods cannot have genetically modified components in them. Corn, soy, and cotton are the big three when it comes to GMOs. Do you eat anything with high fructose corn syrup, soy protein, or soybean oil in it? It's probably genetically modified. How about anything with cottonseed oil? Again, probably genetically modified. I believe GMOs are ruining our food supply and are causing a number of health issues we haven't even connected them to yet. VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS We've talked about what to get rid of, now let's add some beneficial things back in. I believe we should all be taking a good quality multivitamin and mineral supplement, especially in times of stress, illness, or for people who are vegetarian or vegan. Our food is just not supplying us with the needed nutrients, so I recommend that everyone supplement their diet. Make sure you're getting a good variety of minerals and not just taking calcium, as I know so many women do. I also recommend fish oil or flax seed oil, an amino acid supplement, and any individual nutrients you might need, like extra vitamin B or magnesium. If you're having issues like mood problems, sleep disturbances, headaches, or muscle and menstrual cramps, you might want to add magnesium, as it is useful for all those issues. Be sure to follow any recommended dosages on the label. A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP Sleep disturbance is another issue I see a lot of people facing these days. Sleep is critically important to maintaining good health. It's during sleep that our bodies regenerate and heal, our minds rest and wander, and our subconscious gets to play during dreams. Many ponder how much sleep we really need, and there remains debate on the issue. We must remember that we are biological individuals and the most important thing is the quality of our sleep and that we sleep when we are tired. If you are having trouble sleeping, there are solutions other than prescription drugs. Sleeplessness is not an Ambien deficiency. Following are some tips to help you get the regenerative rest you need. Limit your caffeine intake and don't use stimulants to force yourself to stay awake, especially at night. We have a delicate system of biorhythms and when we start to force ourselves to stay awake later than we should, it messes with our cycle and problems will arise. Things like Red Bull and RockStar are only going to act as a temporary fix. You'll eventually crash from drinks like this, and they can also be highly addictive. Also avoid sugary snacks and the office candy dish to fix your afternoon energy slump. If you need a boost during the day, try a walk, deep breathing, drinking water, or having a healthy snack like nuts. Often when we hit that afternoon slump, we are dehydrated and just need more water … or air. Both these things transport oxygen in our system, which is needed for energy. So you cut out caffeine and still can't sleep. What now? Well, let's go back to nutrition. Adding things like B vitamins, magnesium, tryptophan, and melatonin may help. Make sure you don't take B vitamins too late in the day, as they can cause disrupted sleep. Tryptophan is an amino acid that is essential for us (meaning we can't make it ourselves) and is one of the hardest to get, especially for vegetarians. Tryptophan is the precursor to 5-HTP, which then converts to serotonin, the feel-good hormone in the brain that helps with mood and sleep. Melatonin is another naturally occurring substance that can be taken as a supplement to help with sleep. Make sure you don't try tryptophan or melatonin if you are taking selective serotonin earn CE hours at your convenience: abmp's online education center, www.abmp.com 39