Testosterone plays a key role for both men and women. It impacts muscle and bone mass, red blood cell production and sexual characteristics. It also influences sexual drive, mood, and even body fat distribution. I recently learned a shocking statistic: The average 26 year-old man has the testosterone of a 65 year-old man from previous generations. Yes, testosterone declines as we get older due to stress, lack of exercise and exposure to toxins, but that stat is scary.
For women worried about osteoporosis, taking testosterone is a proactive way to help prevent it. But if you are a woman and you want to take a testosterone supplement, I recommend you get your labs done first. Then if you do want to take a testosterone supplement, start slow. Maybe a half dose every other day.
Remember, this is a hormone that we want to keep balanced. You don’t want it too low but you don’t want it too high either.
Did you know that Febreze could literally be one of the most dangerous products in your home?
Just because you or your family members haven’t had an outward reaction like the ones in the photos, it doesn’t mean the product isn’t causing harm to you or your loved ones 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 single 𝙙𝙖𝙮.
Did you know that there are 80 toxic chemicals found in Febreze? I didn’t.
What you need to understand that the product does not remove odor molecules; your nose just can’t perceive them over the chemical product’s smell—that supposedly “freshens” the air in your home. That alone should be your first warning. Who wants to be inhaling chemicals and lung irritants??
Here are just a few of the toxins you’ll find in Febreze.
BHT – Known as a neurotoxin and endocrine disruptor. Can cause immunotoxicity, non-reproductive organ system toxicity, skin eye and lung irritator
Acetaldehyde – Known to cause cancer, toxic to reproduction and development, immunotoxin, non-reproductive organ system toxin, skin, eye and lung irritator.
Propylene Glycol – Causes cancer, allergies, and is toxic to the immune system,
Limonene – An Allergen, immunotoxin and skin, eye and lung irritator
Methyl pyrrolidone – Toxic to reproduction and development. An allergen and immunotoxin, non-reproductive organ system toxin and skin, eye and lung irritator
Butylphenyl methylpropion al – Another allergen, immunotoxin and and skin, eye and lung irritator
Ethyl acetate – Linked to developmental/reproductive toxicity, neurotoxicity, and organic system toxicity. It also is a skin, eye and lung irritator
Geraniol – Linked to allergies, immunotoxicity, organic system toxicity. It is also responsible for skin, eye and lung irritation
Linalool – A known allergen, immunotoxin, and and skin, eyes and lung irritator
Benzaldehyde – A neurotoxin. Also is a skin, eye and lung irritator
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether – Can cause non-reproductive organ system toxicity
Ethylhezanol – This is a developmental and reproductive toxin as well as askin, eye and lung irritator
Hexyl cinnamal – A known allergen, immunotoxin, and and skin, eyes and lung irritator.
There are many more ingredients on the label, but by know you have to agree the product can damage your and your family’s health. I’m just here to remind you that there are 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 for your 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬. I use them every day.
I love where i shop and have for the past 20-plus years. Let me know if you’s like to join me on this healthy path.
Y’all! In the 20.5 years I’ve been with my company there is not ONE natural disaster on US soil that they haven’t RUN INTO with boots on the ground helping where the community needs it most. When Hurricanes Ian and Nichole hit our area, they sent a plane full of volunteer firemen from Idaho with chainsaws & generators. Then they filled the local food distribution sites with hydration drinks and protein bars. Tens of thousands of dollars poured into our community. Every hurricane, every flood, every fire, every tornado, every single event, They show up.
Now…Texas communities are receiving supplies…from hand sanitizer, non-toxic mold removal cleaner, protein bars, personal care items….whatever the community needs, they are there.
It is the one foundation/non profit that I donate generously to every single month because I know that 100% of the money is going to the cause…not to run it. I am so proud to be part of a company who lives out our mission statement in ALL that we do!
The following is an excerpt from Good Energy, the best seller from Dr. Casey Means, the current US Surgeon General.
A Tale of Three Yogurts: Which is Ultra Processed?
Ultra-Processed (Never Eat)
Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt: Contains Cultured Nonfat Milk, Water, Fructose, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Modified Food Starch, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Yogurt Culture (11 ingredients, chemicals known to disrupt the microbiome)
Yoplait Kids Cup: Contains Low Fat Milk, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Starch Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate, Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 (11 ingredients, zero active cultures, colorings known to be toxic and require labels in Europe. In vitro experiments found potassium ascorbate to be genotoxic and have a negative effect on immunity and some research links hyperactivity and inattention to children in coloring agents.)
Minimally Processed (Good to Eat)
Straus Whole Milk Organic Greek Yogurt: Organic Whole Milk, Yogurt Cultures (2 ingredients, live active cultures, cows are pasture-raised on pesticide-free grass
Choose a yogurt that is organic, has minimal ingredients (Ideally just milk and cultures), has no added sugar and says “Live Active Cultures” on the label.
II don’t normally address rumors, but this one? It’s too important for me to ignore. Millions benefit from this store and the misinformation needs to stop.
Sidenote: I hear about this very little these days but even a couple of rumors over the course of 20 years is enough for me to say something. And I also want to add that I don’t condone how some people may go about sharing this store. A good tip for anybody that wants to share something they love: Be a good friend and share genuinely and authentically! But like anything else, a bad experience with a person can ruin something that’s actually really great and that sucks!
“𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙.” Let’s be real, I love my nontoxic cleaners, but I also get Botox. I buy organic, then hit a drive-thru to avoid cooking. To those folks managing a fully nontoxic lifestyle—you never ever even have a goldfish cracker ever? I admire you! Most of us are just doing our best, and I’ll never shame anyone for choosing convenience in one area just because it’s not my area. That said, every now and then, someone will send me an oudated article from 2013 or a random mom group post bashing the store I love. Sad fact: I don’t even share my eczema solution in those groups anymore because some people are just brutal. Or my favorite…people trusting the EWG app, which literally gives better ratings to companies that pay them.
“𝘽𝙪𝙩 t𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨!” My response? “What’s your concern with fragrances?” Because here’s the thing, the real issue is phthalates, and these products contain zero. Also zero parabens, zero formaldehyde, zero bleach, zero ammonia, zero harmful dyes. The ingredient philosophy is public. Anyone willing to read it would know the facts.
𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙀 𝙁𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙎: • A friend’s son’s severe allergies improved so much he got off meds. • I, who am allergic to almost everything, have zero issues with these products. • My eczema? Gone. • My skin? One of my most-complimented features, thanks to these products that start working from within. Gut health is important! • These product are not just safe, they’re effective, affordable, American-made from a patriot-owned store and arrive at my door within a couple of days!
A store that’s been around for 40 years with a 96% customer retention rate and an A+ BBB rating doesn’t get there by selling garbage.
𝘽𝙊𝙏𝙏𝙊𝙈 𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀: You have every right to dislike something. But regurgitating false rumors about a store that’s been a lifeline for so many? Nope, not a good idea..
Some people say they don’t want to drink before bedtime so they don’t have to get up at night to use the bathroom. I asked a cardiologist, “Why do people, especially old people, pee so much at night?” His answer was: “When you stand or sit, the force of gravity holds water in your lower body. This is why legs can swell. When you lie down, your lower body seeks balance with the kidneys. So the kidneys remove the water along with the trash because then it’s easier.”
Water is essential to remove waste from your body.
According to cardiologists, the best time to drink water is best done at well-defined times to maximize efficiency throughout the body. Here are the optimum times
Drink two glasses of water right after waking up to activate internal organs.
One glass of water 30 minutes before each meal will help improve digestion.
One glass of water before taking a bath (or shower) will lower blood pressure.
One glass of water before going to bed, will prevent a stroke or heart attack.
Drink water before bed TO avoid leg cramps during the night. (Your leg muscles, when you have cramps, are seeking water and moisture.)
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.
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:
Table sugar (sucrose)
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
Honey
Molasses
Corn sweetener
Fruit juice concentrates
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!
Ever feel like choosing safer products for your home and family automatically means spending more? Let’s take a moment to clear that up that idea. You know, at first, I thought going the safer route would cost a fortune. But once I compared prices, I was pretty shocked.
Doe example, take a look at some current Walmart prices vs. my Online Wellness Store:
Walmart
Online Wellness Store
Native deodorant – $12.97
Wellness Store – $5.49
Lume deodorant – $14.97
Wellness Store – $5.49
Windex – $3.48 (1 bottle)
Wellness Store Clear Power – $6.99 (6 bottles)
Downy Scent boosters – $15.97 (24oz)
Wellness Store Boost! – $11.99 (32oz)
409 Cleaner – $3.54 (1 bottle)
Wellness Store Tough ‘n Tender – $6.99 (6 bottles)
Gatorade – $7.88 (8 bottles)
Wellness Store Sustain – $12.49 (20 bottles)
Dreft – $19.94 (80 loads)
Wellness Store Melapower – $19.49 (96 loads)
Claritin – $19.77 (30 tablets)
Wellness Store CounterACT – $12.29 (30 tablets)
That’s just a small sample of what’s available at my online store. It’s not just cleaner and safer—it’s honestly more affordable—and the convenience? Ships right to my door (usually faster than Prime!) Plus, they’re always throwing in free gifts just for shopping.
I like to say I’m Shopping better while saving money
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