LGR Holistic Wellness Weekly Your Nourishment for Mind, Body and Soul Issue #2 | Week of July 14, 2025

Discover the power of your second brain, healing spices, and rituals that restore balance.

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🌿 This Week’s Intention

This week, give yourself permission to slow down, nourish deeply, and explore the healing connection between your gut and mind.

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✨ Latest From the Blog

1. Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis: How Digestive Health Impacts Mental Well-being​
Your gut isn’t just about digestion—it communicates directly with your brain, influencing mood, focus, and emotional regulation. Learn how to strengthen this vital connection through food, movement, and lifestyle.
👉 Read now​

2. The Holistic Benefits of Intermittent Fasting—And How to Do It Safely & Naturally​
Intermittent fasting isn’t about restriction—it’s about restoring rhythm. Explore how gentle fasting supports energy, clarity, hormone balance, and longevity when done with intention.
👉 Read now​

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🛒 Holistic Favorites This Week (via iHerb)

1. Frontier Co-Op Organic Turmeric Root Powder​
A golden staple for anti-inflammatory support, immune balance, and gut health. I use this turmeric in everything from soups to teas.
👉 Shop now​

2. Now Foods Digest Ultimate Probiotic​
A full-spectrum probiotic to help restore gut flora and support the gut-brain axis.
👉 View product​

3. Nutiva Organic MCT Oil​
A healthy fat that supports brain function and satiety during intermittent fasting.
👉 Check it out​

Affiliate Disclosure: This newsletter may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only share products I personally use or trust as part of my holistic wellness journey.

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🥣 Recipe of the Week

Golden Turmeric Lentil Soup​
This warming, anti-inflammatory soup is rich in fiber, plant-based protein, and healing spices.

Ingredients:​
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 cup coconut milk (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley and lemon for serving

Instructions:

1. In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and spices.
2. Stir in lentils, carrot, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes.
3. Optional: stir in coconut milk at the end for creaminess.
4. Season to taste and serve with fresh parsley and lemon juice.

Holistic Note: This recipe supports physical wellness (anti-inflammatory, high-fiber), emotional wellness (comforting), and spiritual wellness (nourishing warmth for body and soul).

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✍️ Journal Prompt of the Week

Reflect gently on your physical and emotional rhythms this week. Which dimension of wellness is asking for more attention—physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, or occupational?

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🙏 Affirmation + Prayer of the Week

Affirmation:

Prayer for the Soul:

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🌱 Holistic Wellness Tip

This week’s tip: Sip golden milk before bed.​
Try a simple golden milk latte at night using turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and warm plant-based milk. It supports digestion, calms inflammation, and prepares your nervous system for deep rest.

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📣 What’s Coming Next

Coming next week on the blog:
​“The Art of Journaling: Techniques for Self-Discovery and Growth”​
Plus: Adaptogens Explained: Natural Remedies for Stress and Fatigue

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💌 Stay Connected

Thank you for being part of the LGR Holistic Wellness family. I’m so honored to walk this journey with you.

Have a question, reflection, or suggestion? Just hit “Reply”—I’d love to hear from you.

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In health, harmony and gratitude 🙏
​Linda ​
​Holistic Nutritionist | Certified Health and Wellness Coach

Visit the blog for more: www.lgrholisticwellness.com​

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