Healthy Mays

🍓 This is why I only recommend eating organic strawberries 🍓

💔 Forever chemicals means they will accumulate in your blood, bones and tissue. This is what PFAS are.

⏳ It takes between 100-1000 years for these chemicals to break down.

🔄 While they are generally used in household products such as non-stick cookware, certain pesticides contain PFAS which then make it into human bodies via diet.

💔 This breaks my heart. As we grow these delicious fruits, we are destroying lives with them with all the pesticides sprayed on them causing massive endocrine disruption & ultimately contributing to the rise in cancers.

🗣️ “Given the growing body of evidence linking PFAS to serious diseases such as cancer, it is deeply worrying that UK consumers are being left with no choice but to ingest these chemicals, some of which may remain in their bodies long into the future. With some plastic food packaging also contaminated with PFAS, and PFAS present in UK drinking water and soil, we urgently need to develop a better understanding of the health risks associated with ingesting these ‘forever chemicals’ and do everything we can to exclude them from the food chain.” Nick Mole, Policy Officer, PAN UK

🌱 So what can we do? Prioritise making as many optimal choices around organic as possible within your budget - choose organic veggies over booze for example :)

📅 Join my next online detox starting on Tues 12 Nov next week, its essential to detox the liver at least once a year to reduce the chemical burden around us

https://www.healthymays.com/onlinedetox
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10048472/
https://www.pan-uk.org/pfas-forever-chemicals/

❤️ It was and is such a pleasure to work with Nana over the last year and a half to optimise her health on all levels. We discovered some serious issues the medical system had overlooked and using the tools of functional medecine we optimised her health smashing her goals. We still continue to work together in follow on packages with regular check ins - its a joy to support you Nana, thank you for your trust!

“Mays has assisted me in my wellness journey since August 2023, and continues to date! Being my health consultant, she helped to improve my health in the last year through numerous solutions that she offered! She is knowledgeable, kind, but yet firm in ensuring that I achieve my set goals and results! Through functional medecine tests recommended by her; from hormons tests to DNA tests, I am able to understand my metabolic system, and what my body can process or cannot! I am able to discover my particular needs and through it an individualised healing process. Thank you Mays for such great support. I am looking forward to more from you”
Nana Fatima, Nigeria/Bordeaux/Ibiza

💪🏻 Today is International stress awareness day, and theres no better way to reduce stress than by working 1-1 to optimise your health on all levels both physical and mental - dont ignore the mind gym!

‼️ I have space for just 1 more client in November for my 3 month life changing gut, hormone & stress reset package, dm for that discovery call so I can support you x

🤔 Did you know that the microbiome is the most important regulator of our overall health?

🦠 We have 100 trillion microbes in us,

🧫 10 X the number of our own cells

🧬 100 X the number of our DNA.

🧬 We have 20,000 genes.

‼️ Your microbiome contains 2-5 million microbial genes, all making proteins, cell-signaling molecules, messengers of health or disease. 

‼️ Some scientists estimate that a third to half of all the molecules in our blood come from microbial metabolites. They interact with our genes, hormones, immune system, brain chemistry, and every single process in our biology. Our gut microbes also provide us with essential vitamins: vitamin K and biotin.⁣
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‼️ Sadly, our gut microbiome is not what it used to be. We eat gut-busting foods, live a gut-busting lifestyle, and take gut-busting drugs. Want to grow toxic w**ds in your gut? 

‼️ Feed them a processed diet high in sugar and starch, food additives, and the microbiome-destroying w**d killer glyphosate & other toxic pesticides used on our crops. ⁣
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‼️ The bad bugs drive inflammation, which is at the root of almost all chronic diseases and obesity.

‼️ 70% of our immune system is in our gut, right under a one-cell- thin layer of gut lining.⁣

⚠️ So its super important to heal the gut to support overall health & I’d love to help you with that. I have space for just one more 1-1 client on my 3 month gut & hormone reset package in November, dm to book that spot!

🎃 Want my recipe for a spooky pumpkin soup? seasonal and fibre and complex carb rich, this is the prefect dish for national pumpkin day!

🎃 Ingredients (serves 4)
•500g butternut squash chopped
•1 medium white onion chopped
•1 clove of garlic chopped
•150g cashews
•1 tsp ginger powder or 1 thumb fresh finely chopped
•1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
•a pinch of ground cumin
•a pinch of turmeric
•a pinch of paprika
•2 tbsp olive oil
•2 tbsp nutritional yeast
•1 lt boiling water
•salt and pepper to taste
•dash of miso paste
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🎃 Toppings
•sunflower seeds toasted
•parsley chopped
•a pinch of salt

🎃 For the full recipe go to my blog here and feel free to sign up to my newsletter for monthly emails with recipes and nutrition info x
https://www.healthymays.com/post/pumpkinsoup

What’s the difference between h**p, chia and flax?

H**p, chia and flax seeds all contain omega 3 fatty acids…but each one stands out for a different reason.

🌱 Flax: 1 tablespoon of flax contains 1.6 grams of omega 3 fatty acids…your entire daily requirement. It also contains 1.9 grams of fibre, including gel-forming soluble fibre which is why it makes a great egg replacement.

There are small amounts of iron and zinc but what sets flax apart from the other two are the lignans, special polyphenols that when converted by your gut microbiome have weak phytoestrogenic activity.

⚠️ Flax should always be ground so we can access its nutrition as it’s very hard exterior is difficult to breakdown. Grind fresh and store in freezer one weeks worth at a time in a glass jar

🌱 Chia: the highest omega 3 content with 1.9 grams per tablespoon. Chia contains higher fibre – including gelling soluble fibre – at 3.7 grams with slightly higher amounts of zinc and iron and protein. For me, when you want soluble fibre, go for chia seeds.

🥣 Eat them hydrated – soaked in overnight oats, chia puddings, chia fresca, chia jam or yogurt.

🌱 H**p: the lowest omega 3 content with 0.8 grams per tablespoon but it packs a big bunch in terms of minerals and protein.

1 tablespoon of h**p contains 1.3 mg of iron, 1 mg of zinc as well as a third of your daily manganese as well as 3.3 grams of protein.

When you want minerals and protein, go for h**p. They blend up perfectly to make h**p milk, in smoothies or you can replace ½ cup of flour in most cookie and quick bread recipes with h**p to boost omega 3, protein and minerals. H**p hearts lack the soluble fibre and therefore blend seamlessly into plant milks, smoothies and baking.

Which one do you use most often?

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🤔 Did you know that 90% of clients that come to see arent eating enough protein?

❤️ Protein is the most satiating macronutrient, especially when it comes to weight maganement or perimenopausal gains, its so important to be focusing on eating enough protein in every meal.

✨ Adequate protein intake supports the production and function of several hormones, including insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone. For example, protein ingestion stimulates the release of insulin, which plays a crucial role in nutrient uptake and utilization.

😍 This becomes important in the context of hormone shifts- especially during pregnancy, post partum, perimenopause and menopause where hormone shifts trigger blood sugar instability - protein loading helps stabilization of blood sugars. 30g or even 40g at breakfast is super important for perimeno women.

👏🏻 Research shows that consuming around 30 grams of high-quality protein per meal also maximizes muscle protein synthesis crucial for muscle repair and growth, helping to heal injuries too!

😋 Are you taking 30g of protein per meal ? Let me know below & please save, like and share x

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

I’ve recently had a few questions about my different offers, so I wanted to share a full breakdown of all my offerings & how you can work with me.

SWIPE RIGHT —> to see which offer is best for you and then get in touch to either book your slot, register your interest or find out more. The next step is a complimentary disco call to meet me and discuss the particular details of each offering - dm to get you booked in & please share with anyone who may benefit.

Im looking for more corporate introductions in London too, so please do think of me if your company needs some wellness support x

💚Most people are addicted to that sweet taste, but we need that bitter taste so much more!
Bitter foods can actually do wonders for digestion.
💚When we eat bitter foods our digestive system becomes stimulated, which helps to release stomach acid, bile, and digestive enzymes, all for digestion.
💚Always eat the bitters first on your plate, eg rocket, watercress, rucola, theres a reason why salads are served as a starter, to help boost these digestive juices!
💚You can even add in a digestive bitters herbal tonic before meals to up that bitter quotient even more. Great to stimulate bile flow if you have gallbladder issues.
💚It is totally possible to repogramme our taste buds to enjoy the bitter and avoid the sweet, just takes a few tries and pretty soon that sweet taste will be far too much for you and you will crave that bitter :)
💚Have you tried eating bitter foods to aid in digestion? Lmk below!

Who is suffering from stubborn viruses they cant shake as autumn descends? Read on to find out why…

It is very likely to be driven by a vitamin d deficiency, the number one vitamin for immune support

Here are 4 signs that you maybe deficient:

1. increased susceptibility to infections/viruses
2. daytime sleepiness
3. depression
4. autoimmune conditions

The trouble is the reference ranges for vitamin d are out of date and need to be optimised. Doctors often say they are fine when they are not fine at all. I like to see vitamin d around the 100 nmol/L (40ng/mL) mark - some doctors can say its fine at around the 50 nmol/L which it isnt and worse still they wont even run blood tests for it.

My advise is especially in the UK and even in Spain as it starts to cool down to get your D tested regularly and supplement - most people can do with 5000 IU daily and if deficient you would need to increase that or get an intramuscular injrection for an immediate boost (depending on your personal circumstances of course, check with your practitioner whats safe).

https://www.vitamindtest.org.uk/ is a super cheap £30 pin prick test that everyone in the Uk can do and should be doing starting now. You can even buy packs of 10 at a discount!

Protect yourself from colds/flu by optimising your vitamin d levels rather than any other preventative methods offered up.
Please share this important information! x

Comment “start” to get some support on how to balance your hormones.🥰⤵️

Starting your morning off in a stressed state, whether through long intermittent fasting during luteal phase, excess caffeine consumption on an empty stomach, HIT or running 10km fasted or immediately diving into social media / the news, all trigger the release of stress hormone cortisol 🤯

Elevated cortisol levels, coupled with spikes in glucose and inflammation, become the norm throughout the day, wreaking havoc on our hormonal harmony causing blood sugar and energy crashes later in the day. Chronic exposure to these stressors can lead to hormone imbalances, exacerbating symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and other reproductive health & fertility issues.❤️‍🩹

Let me help you balance all of this with my 3 month gut + hormone reset package - its truly life changing. Comment “start” below.

WOW WOW WOW Heart is so full right now after another magical Samadhi Soul Retreat week.

This last week was full of the most blessed angels joining us, I want to thank each and every one of you for you beautiful kind loving smiley energy!

As well as that, huge thanks to the amazing team that helps us create these weeks:

My cohost Scarlett who is truly a dream team to work with year after year, we hold space together looking after our blessed guests. And of course her incredible 9D breathwork sessions which enlightens all our guests

Our incredible food wizard magician so much love goes into every dish he creates, divine taste and all local seasonal organic, his way of creating dishes is totally in line with my nutrition protocol plus his medecinal mushroom brand is amazing & his chaga kombucha to die for!
arnold & for amazing Quantum energy workshops and healing.

for her lovely somatic yoga session, a wonderful addition to the team

for his incredible cranio-sacral healing helping our guests get aligned mind body and soul

for her tarot wizardry which my guests & me return for year after year.

Luke for his magical mornings doing SUP together in some of Ibizas most stunning coves.

for her heart opening blissed out cacao sound healing which provides such amazing insights for our guests.

All on the magical island of ibiza in our stunning villa. We simply cant wait for 2025! We just visited our May retreat villa which is STUNNING - absolute luxury thats unmissable! And for Septembe we are right on the sea, imagine going for a dip before yoga as the sunrises?

We have an amazing £100 off early bird offer for anyone who books before end of November, flights are super cheap now so its a great idea to plan ahead! Dont miss out and book your spot now! x

https://www.healthymays.com/ibizayogaretreats

Want to know what the 5R approach to gut healing is?

remove

replace

reinoculate

repair

rebalance

Swipe right to find out more.

Our health starts from the inside out! 🧬✨

Understanding the 5 R’s of Gut Health is the first step towards reclaiming your vitality and well-being.

Let me help you decode what your body is telling you!

Stool testing is essential to uncover hidden gut imbalances, while adrenal testing sheds light on how stress impacts your body. Both functional medecine tests are important tools to delve deeper into the route cause. Remember find the route cause, dont just put a bandaid on (modern medecine!)

This list is not meant to fearmonger but raise awareness.

If you are dealing with autoimmune conditions, cancer, infertility, hormonal imbalances, chances are these forever chemicals are linked.

Making changes to your lifestyle is key.

And then detoxing the heavy metals is the next step. My life changing liver cleanse programme is suited just for that. Next group starts 9 october, most clients describe it as life changing. Join us and take charge of your health.

https://www.healthymays.com/onlinedetox

Want to know how to choose the best coffee for gut health?

Number one is quality not quantity - i mean im not recommending going crazy on coffee but if you do have it make the best choices!

Over the course of the day, your body accumulates adenosine which is responsible for making you feel tired. This binds to adenosine receptors causing drowsiness by slowing down nerve cell activity & blood vessels to dilate, most likely to let more oxygen into that organ during sleep.

When you drink coffee the caffeine in your brain competes with adenosine preventing it from binding to A1 receptors giving you that jolt of wakefulness. So you feel less tired but you don’t necessarily have more physical energy.

What about gut health?

Quality matters. Mycotoxins, pesticides, heavy metals from the soil, acrylamide, and BPA are all potential contaminants. Buying organic doesn’t protect you from those. In the UK I love @‌yourexhale

Coffee and caffeine can stimulate the production of gastric acid. This can cause heartburn and worsen symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in some. Its also acidic worsening IBS symptoms.

And it naturally increases cortisol levels and in turn anxiety symptoms especially if you mega dose on 3 cups on an empty stomach in the mornings!

So as i said be selective, make the right choices and if you are on a therapeutic healing journey its best to abstain to allow the bodies natural rhtymn to heal x

Did you know that these are some common symptoms of mould toxicity?

Having found 5 types of mould in my body i’m now very clearly aware of how toxic it can be and how to avoid it and most importantly how to clear it from the system!

The body knows 👀 The body doesn’t like toxins. We have to think of our bodies as the messengers. The pain, the brain fog, the compromised immune system, the mysterious symptoms- it’s not the body against us- it’s the body telling us something is wrong and that we need to take action. I knew something was wrong but i didnt test myself for mould soon enough to find out the true cause, i spent months treating other conditions candida, H Pylori, long covid when the mould was the driver all along.

Its a simple urine test and the results are in 12 days - i can book this for you. If you’ve ever lived in a house with black mould on the walls chances are you’ve been infected - do not ignore this - mould is a known carcinogen - move house or do something about it, im serious - you cannot continue to live in black mould if you dont want your health to seriously suffer.

Awareness is everything, please share and dm me to book in that mould test for you

Or better still join my online detox mini self retreat, the best way to detox mould parasites candida and heavy metals https://www.healthymays.com/onlinedetox x

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🍆 Let’s talk about the F Word. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
No not that one silly⠀⠀⠀⠀
The other one - F I B R E!⠀
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🍎 Not only does Fibre help to provide fuel for Gut Bacteria - It is Essential for the Maintenance of Healthy & Frequent Bowel Movements, ie for daily poops. But did you know that it is also essential for liver and hormone detoxification. ie helping with oestrogen dominance, we need fibre to help break down excess oestrogen.
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🥕 By including a variety of Fruit, Vegetables, Beans, Legumes & Wholegrains each day - it’s totally possible to hit the recommended Daily Fibre intake of 30 grams / day.
🤤 Heres how:
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🔺 Meal 1: Cup GF Oats (4g Fibre) + 1 Cup Raspberries (8g Fibre)⠀(plus protein powder of course, add in extra seeds, boost fibre more!)
🔺 Meal 2: Egg Salad with 1 Cup Spinach (4g Fibre) & 2 Grated Carrots (4g Fibre)
🔺 Snack: Medium Pear (5g Fibre)
🔺Meal 3: Burrito Quinoa Bowl with Half a Cup of Kidney Beans (5g Fibre)⠀Add in avocado for an extra 7g fibre per half avocado! Bam!
📝 Total = ~ 30 grams of Fibre. ⠀⠀⠀
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And did you know that many High Fibre Foods are also generally ‘High Volume Foods’.
Meaning, they are Foods which are Nutrient Dense, Lower Calorie & Highly Satiating. Fibre helps you feel full, great for weight loss!
🍑 Boom - Get em in ya.⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💁🏼‍♀️ Do you Struggle with your Fibre intake?⠀⠀⠀⠀
Let me know & I’ll help where I can ✌🏼