In the pink!

It’s been a busy on the go kind of day for me! I have to stay hydrated with electrolytes, vitamins, and antioxidants. My favorite is this raspberry lemonade pink drink. It has half the sugar of Gatorade and tastes amazing!
You may not hit the gym every day, but Sustain Active Electrolyte Hydration can still help you stay hydrated! With four delicious flavors, Sustain is easy to take along for a quick hydration boost wherever your daily activities take you!
What are your favorite Sustain flavors? Let us know in the comments!

Keeping Your Holidays Merry and Bright

Day 10: Proflex Protein

Did you know that not all protein powders are built the same?
That’s why I choose to rebuild and recover with high-performance Proflex Pro whey protein shakes. Just because it’s the holiday season doesn’t mean my workout time goes away, I still need to keep my muscles strong and healthy so I can carry all those packages and lug all of the decorations from the attic.

I love that this vanilla shake mix packs 30 grams of protein and 6.5 grams of BCAAs in each serving for superior muscle tissue growth and faster recovery. It also comes in chocolate. I like to drink one as a snack on busy days especially after my workouts since it offers maximum recovery and muscle building.

$32.00 – $35.79

A Word About Garlic

Garlic has been a staple in natural medicine for thousands of years, dating back to the ancient Egyptians. Gravediggers in 18th century France crushed it in wine to fight off the plague.

Also soldiers were given garlic during both WWI and WWII to prevent gangrene. It was used as an antiseptic, applying to wounds because they thought it prevented infection.

Lab results show that garlic contains compounds that help kill cancerous cells. The Iowa Women’s Health Study researched 41,000 middle-aged women who consumed garlic regularly. The result? They were found to have a 35% lower risk of colon cancer than their counterparts who did not consume garlic.

There are several studies that connect consuming raw garlic to a reduced risk of some specific cancers:

  • Eating it twice/week appeared to lower odds of liver cancer
  • Eating it more than twice/week appeared to lower the risk of lung cancer
  • Eating it once/week was associated with lower odds of esophageal cancer in smokers and drinkers

TIPS:

  • A garlic press can be one of your best friends in the kitchen. Savvy chefs just use the side of a knife with pressure.
  • Roast garlic with your veggies in the oven to saturate them with avor.
  • Add crushed garlic to salad dressing and sauces.
  • One surprise use for garlic: combine with honey and vinegar to make a healthy tonic

Making Holidays Merry & Bright

Day 9: Vitality for Life Vigor FT

Time weighs heavily on men’s vitality. Beginning as early as age 30, men’s testosterone levels naturally begin to decline. With those steady declines come a host of side effects that can negatively affect men’s overall quality of life. Because the toxins we are all exposed to daily are lowering our testosterone levels…yes, women need it too.

 Testosterone levels have an impact in nearly every aspect of men’s lives—including energy levels, strength, endurance, lean body mass, libido, arousal, and more. These natural ingredients were carefully selected for their proven abilities to help testosterone levels.
In short, he’ll feel stronger, more energized and more confident.
Guess who’s getting this in his stocking this Christmas?

$29.99

Keeping the Holidays Merry & Bright

Day 8: Vitality for Life Collagen Boost

I mix it in with my coffee, smoothie, protein drink, or any drink to give my beverage and my hectic day a boost!

Stress, rushing around, lack of sleep and holiday plans can take a toll on your skin and body. Because beauty begins at the cellar level and not all collagen is created equal, I add Collagen Boost to my busy routine.
Collagen Boost helps reduce the appearance of my fine lines and wrinkles by visibly improving skin elasticity and tone. It even helps decrease the appearance of cellulite. The added ceramides provide improved skin hydration and support for healthy skin barrier function.
Collagen’s critical impact on multiple systems of your body makes it an essential building block of healthy bones, joints, and skin. It’s formulated to support my body’s collagen production to help me look and feel young.
It is a powerful daily collagen drink supplement that’s been proven to boost my body’s collagen production, helping me look and feel young!

$39.89


Can I Slow Down The Aging Process?

Yes, you can.

Telomeres are the protective caps, located at the ends of chromosomes. They play a critical role when it comes to healthy aging.

But what can we do to extend those telomeres?

  • One study found that daily vitamin D supplemen-tation helps to minimize the shortening of telomeres, which happens as people get older, and thus may protect against diseases tied to age and biological aging.
  • The data suggested that vitamin D’s effects on a cellular level would be equal to a three-year decrease in aging.

Always request your Vitamin D labs so you can keep an eye on this important marker.
Your goal?
Always over 50 and ideally over 60 and beyond!

Making Your Holidays Merry & Bright

Day 2: Mela-Out Magnesium

Because we all need a good quality magnesium for a million reasons. Drinking Mela-Out Magnesium will help you relax and feel calmer so you can better manage everyday stress.*

Mela-Out was developed for maximum absorption. When you feel stressed, your nervous system releases hormones that cause your muscles to become tense, your heart to pound faster, and your breath to quicken.

Magnesium relieves muscle tension, which has a dramatic impact on the level of stress you feel. Magnesium also promotes digestive regularity, helps relieve restlessness, improves sleep, and even minimizes cramping after exertion.*

In short…calm mind, better sleep and better recovery from all your holiday plans. I know I Stress less with magnesium as nature intended with Mela-Out.
$24.59

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

OSTEOARTHRITIS vs RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 

Ever wondered how osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis differ? Both can cause joint pain and stiffness, but they have distinct causes and treatment approaches. Understanding these differences is key to managing symptoms effectively BUT knowing the proper nutrition path can help one live a life free of pain and discomfort.
When one is first diagnosed with a disease, it’s easy/normal to feel weak, to feel like a victim, to question “why me”. But when I discovered the huge role that nutrition plays when it comes to fighting and overcoming disease, I felt inspired. This knowledge, this truth of proper nutrition can allow you to truly take charge of your health once and for all.

If you have a medical diagnosis that requires treatment, please know your doctor most likely will NOT give you a protocol of proper nutrition to go alongside it. WHY? Because ….. 

  • They were never educated on nutrition
  • They treat you the way the insurance industry tells them to treat you 
  • The insurance company does not want nutrition to be part of their protocol because they don’t make any money on that!

I can’t give medical advice but I certainly can help build a plan of attack to boost your immune system and address symptoms.
If you need assistance, please ask! I’m only a zoom away and you’d be shocked at how much you can learn that will positively impact your future health!

Does Diet Impact Hair Loss?

Absolutely.

Certain dietary habits can worsen hair loss:

  • Sugar
  • Alcohol 
  • Zinc and Biotin (B7) Deficiencies
  • Insufficient Protein (This is common among women)

Also having Covid or the Flu can cause temporary hair loss. But there are foods and nutrients you can consume to hair promote hair growth.

  • Quercetin: promotes blood flow in the scalp
  • Vitamin D: 5 studies found higher levels protective against hair loss. 2000 IU’s/daily minimum
  • Iron: supplementation improved growth in women; absorption is best when paired with vitamin C; dietary sources include spinach, lentils, and almonds. 
  • Cruciferous vegetables: (e.g. broccoli, cauliflower, kale, sprouts, etc) have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals, especially sulforaphane. 
  • Soy: Especially edamame and tofu

Remember, women lose 50 – 100 strands of hair per day which is part of the natural growth cycle.

A change in Mindset

I used to think the products I grabbed off store shelves were safe—because why wouldn’t they be?
But once I started digging into the ingredients, I realized I was bringing harmful chemicals into my home without even knowing it.
The good news? Switching to safer, better-quality products was as simple as changing where I shop.

Then: I used to grab whatever dishwasher detergent was at the store—until I learned many contain chemicals that stick to our dishes.
Now: I use an enzyme-powered formula that cleans without the harsh residues.

Then: I used to think All-Purpose cleaners were all the same—until I saw how many contained hormone disruptors and asthma-triggering chemicals..
Now: I use a botanically-powered disinfectant that’s safe enough for food surfaces.

Then: I used to buy big-name magnesium supplements—until I learned most don’t absorb well.
Now: I use a bioavailable formula with patented technology that actually benefits my body.

Then: I used to grab drugstore mouthwash—until I realized it was full of alcohol, fluoride, and artificial dyes.
Now: I use a cleaner alternative with essential oils that does the job without the junk.

Then: I used to overpay for essential oils..
Now: I get a powerful, high-quality blend for nearly half the price

I could keep going, but you get the idea. Every time I swap, I save money, get a better product, and feel good knowing I’m using safer options.

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