Get Bikini-Ready for Summer!

9 ways to slim down this summer safely and naturally

- Michele Burklund, nmd

Say hello to summer this year with your best body ever! Become in-tune with your body, halt sugar cravings in their tracks, improve digestion, nourish your metabolism, lose weight, and feel vibrant just in time for the sunshine. We’ve designed a complete mind and body guide to help you look more radiant, feel more confi dent, and get ready for swimsuit season. Just try these powerful techniques.

Halt Sugar Cravings

A plant called Gymnema sylvestre, aka “the sugar destroyer,” will help stop sugar cravings in their tracks. Popular in Ayurvedic medicine, gymnema works on the body in two ways: it actually reduces the perception of sweetness inside the mouth and also shows potential to regulate blood glucose levels. This will, in turn, decrease cravings for sweets. Try it by putting several drops of a tincture on your tongue. And if you still try to eat that piece of chocolate, it will taste like chalk! You can also use gymnema capsules.

Balance Bacteria:

Your intestinal microbiota is as unique as you are. It’s estimated that the human gut contains around 100 trillion cells, equaling 2–5 pounds of bacteria. The latest research is focusing on a possible link between the diversity of microbiota and weight gain. In fact, the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology published an article in November 2015 discussing the various ways that gut microbiota could play a role in weight gain—including linking specific strains of bacteria to an increased risk of obesity. Although more research is needed in this area, taking a high quality probiotic that includes diverse strains of beneficial bacteria can help and it may also help you maintain a healthy weight.

Nourish the Thyroid: