laugh at me because I rave about some toothpaste…if they only knew!
Hot days! Over 90’s! I am getting hydrated! Here’s a Public Service Announcement for anyone melting in this 100-degree heat:
If you’re only drinking water…congratulations, it’s great. But, unfortunately, you may still pass out from heat and dehydration. What you actually need is: Electrolytes. Electrolytes are your summer lifeline. Electrolytes are not just a “gym thing.” They’re not just a “sports drink” thing. Electrolytes make sure you don’t-end-up-face-first-in-the-yard thing.
You want the holy hydration trinity:
• Potassium (for muscle + heart function)
• Magnesium (for cramps + mood)
• Calcium (for nerve function)
Not a product with 500mg of sodium in a fluorescent blue bottle.
That’s why I like Sustain. Sustain has four electrolytes with vitamins C, E and B12! It also has six grams of sugar!
Sustain has sugar because that touch of glucose helps your cells better absorb all that hydration goodness.
If you get too much salt? You bloat.
Too little potassium? You cramp like a banshee.
No magnesium? Welcome to twitchy-town and mood swings.
If you get no electrolytes at all? Enjoy your front-row seat to heat stroke, dizziness, and possibly crying in the Kroger parking lot.
Pro tip: To hydrate properly, you need 100mg sodium and ditch the junk. You don’t need dyes, chemicals, or a sugar crash pretending to hydrate you.
After all, Hydration isn’t just water. It’s electrically charged survival.
That’s why I drink Sustain.
Added sugar refers to sugars added to foods or beverages during processing, preparation or at the table verses sugars naturally present in the food. Some examples are:
In other words, added sugar is any sugar that is not naturally found in the food but is added to sweeten or enhance its flavor. It is important to note that natural sugars, such as those found in fruits and milk, are not considered added sugar.
So, give second thought to purchasing items that fall within these categories when you’re at the grocery store. Be very careful and read the nutritional label for hidden ingredients!
Hot tubs and saunas can both soothe aching muscles and provide welcome warmth, but hot tubs might offer greater health benefits.
A study found that soaking in hot water raises core body temperature more than dry or infrared saunas, triggering stronger heart, blood vessel, and immune responses.
That’s the takeaway from a new study done by researchers in the Bowerman Sports Science Center at the University of Oregon, which compared the physiological effects of soaking in a hot tub to sitting in a traditional dry heat sauna or a more modern far-infrared sauna.
Researchers monitored body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, cardiac output (the amount of blood the heart pumps per minute) and immune cell populations and blood biomarkers of inflammation. Data were collected before, during and after subjects soaked in a hot tub and sat in traditional dry heat and far-infrared saunas.
All three options are effective but hot tubs fared better because:
hot water immersion gives you the most robust changes in core temperature. We can’t effectively dissipate heat as we can if we have contact with the air and we’re sweating to cool the body. When you’re submerged in water, the sweat mechanisms aren’t efficient.
Regardless, in addition to relaxation, there are great benefits to the heat!
It’s been said that a coke (or diet coke) is so caustic that it can clean the corrosion of your car battery. You want that in your gut?
From a happy shopping club member:
“It’s always kind of satisfying when you get actual proof that your supplements are doing what they’re supposed to do.”
Here’s the backstory…
Last year, I stopped taking most of my usual supplements—part of some health testing I was doing. I didn’t want anything messing with the results (long story…).
So when my annual bloodwork rolled around in March 2025, I really shouldn’t have been surprised… but I kind of was. My cholesterol and triglycerides were way up. Not ideal. I’d hoped the parathyroidectomy last fall would help normalize things, but no such luck. To top it off, my liver enzymes had climbed too. That one caught me off guard.
At that point, I didn’t hesitate. I got back on my trusted supplements—the ones I know work for my body—and gave it eight weeks before retesting.
The results? Cholesterol, triglycerides and liver numbers dropped beautifully. In fact, they’re even better than they were before I stopped everything in 2024.
I won’t be stopping again.”
Heavy metals like mercury, lead, and arsenic have been shown to increase blood pressure and raise the risk of heart disease. These metals can accumulate in your system over time, interfering with metabolic processes that support cardiovascular health.
How heavy metals affect your heart
How to reduce exposure
Heavy metals can impact more areas than just the heart.
If you’re taking Peak Performance, you’re already getting Cellwise twice a day!
Cellwise is probably one of the most important supplements in the Wellness store, and it’s only $16 for a bottle of 60!
Cellwise provides broad-spectrum ANTI-AGING and antioxidant protection at the cellular level, and the ingredients are designed to block the free radical damage. In a nutshell, Cellwise:
• REDUCES wrinkle formation
• DECREASES inflammation
• FIGHTS free radicals to boost immune system
• PROTECTS skin from UV light damage
• IMPROVES red blood cell production
• PROTECTS sensitive eye tissue
But wait…there’s more! In my WELLNESS GUIDE, Cellwise can be found listed under all of these headings:
Abdominal Distress; ADD & ADHD; Allergic Reactions; Anxiety; Arms/Legs asleep; Asthma; Athlete’s Foot; Back Pain; Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia; Bleeding Gums; Bronchitis; Bursitis; Cataracts; Chemotherapy; Chest Pains (Angina); Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; Cigarette Smoking; Constipation; Dental – Gum Disease; Depression; Edema; Fibromyalgia; Gingivitis; Gout; Headaches; Hot Flashes; Indigestion; Insomnia; Itching & Flaking Skin; Leg Cramps; Leukoplakia; Lupus; Macular Degeneration; Menopause; Mononucleosis; Mouth – Foul Taste; Multiple Sclerosis; Nervousness; Neuropathy; Nicotine Withdrawal; Nutrition; Osteoarthritis; Osteoporosis; Pruritis Ani; Psoriasis Ringworm; Seborrhea; Shingles; Sneezing; Thrush; Urinary Tract Infections; Vaginitis; Yeast infections; and more.
I’m happy to provide more info about Cellwise and any of these conditions if you’d like—just drop a line!
When pasta is cooked and then cooled for 24 hours, its starch structure changes. Some of the digestible starch becomes resistant starch, which the body processes more slowly. This not only helps reduce blood sugar spikes but also feeds good gut bacteria, working as a natural prebiotic.
Reheating the cooled pasta actually amplifies the effect. Studies suggest this simple trick—cook, cool, and reheat—can cut the glycemic impact of pasta by up to 50%. It’s a small shift in meal prep with big benefits for blood sugar control and gut health.
When people ask why I use the brands I use, I always reply because they are safer for me and my home.
I don’t dust by the cheapest item on the store shelves, I try to buy the best I can afford for my budget. I take into account quality, how long products will last and how they affect my health. For me it’s a simple choice to try to live a healthier lifestyle. When I’m asked for more details, I often refer friends, family and acquaintances to this link so they can see what I see for themselves. Once you switch stores, there is no going back.
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