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A change in Mindset

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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.

This 40-year-old, debt-free, privately owned store has completely changed the way I shop. Fast shipping, better ingredients, and no middlemen driving up prices. All this for ONLY $19 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒀𝑬𝑨𝑹!—which includes 30-50% off the everyday essentials you’re already buying, $100 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒔 to start, unbeatable customer service, and a 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚-𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒆 on everything!
No risk, just peace of mind. I’ll never go back.

What does it mean when you hear someone say “I suffer from autoimmune”?

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It’s such a broad statement. For instance…..

  • In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system targets the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
  • In lupus, it can damage many parts of the body, including joints, skin, and kidneys.
  • In type 1 diabetes, it destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
  • In multiple sclerosis, it attacks the protective sheath around nerve cells, causing issues with communication between the brain and body. 

But they can share the same symptoms: Fatigue, fever, muscle aches, joint pain, skin problems, and digestive issues.

Most autoimmune are chronic, meaning it is ongoing with no cure. Those that suffer are told by the medical community that it’s their cross to bear as they manage their symptoms with medicationBut here’s what I have experienced and witnessed dozens of times over:

Nutrition plays a HUGE part in not only managing the symptoms but also addressing root cause. Traditional medicine will tell you that autoimmune diseases are caused by genetic and environmental conditions, and I would agree that they can play a role. But I also believe that since the medical profession is not trained in nutrition, that is why they throw their arms up in the air and prescribe medication.

I’m not anti-medication, but understand that medicine is a risk/reward situation. They ALL come with warnings and/or side effects. Nutrition does not and that’s always my first line of offense AND defense.

Do you suffer from an autoimmune and want to take better control of your health?
Let’s talk.
Solutions could be lying right under your nose.

To learn more about autoimmune disease, click here.

One Particular Supplement Could Potentially Lower Your Risk of Skin Cancer!

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A study recently published in JAMA Dermatology has found that nicotinamide, a derivative of Vitamin B3, is linked to a reduction in non-melanoma skin cancers in people who have already had skin cancer.

This was a significant study, 34,000 veterans, who had previously been diagnosed with skin cancer. Researchers found those who took 500 mg of nicotinamide twice a day for at least a month after being diagnosed with their first skin cancer had a 54% reduced risk of developing another skin cancer compared to those who didn’t take the supplement. It was also associated with a 14% overall reduction in the risk of getting future skin cancers.

Nicotinamide (B3) has anti-inflammatory properties and can help skin cells repair themselves after UV damage. 

Takeaways:

  • 500 mg is a very high dose so it will be sold as a stand alone supplement.
  • Taking a B complex supplement is essential for your overall health. So most won’t need to take such a high dose, but most DO need a B complex.
  • Check your label to make sure it has “Niacin” or B3.
  • Also be sure the B vitamins are “Methylated”. It will state this on the label. If not, don’t buy it. 50% of the population has the MTHFR gene, so chances are you don’t know if you have it or not. Play it safe and buy methylated B vitamins.

A passion for helping others

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Helping people help themselves has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember, when I stumbled onto this company via friends, while looking for safe household cleaning products it was a no brainer. Now, almost 21 years later, I’m still using healthy products, made in the USA, from a company I trust for my family while helping others to do the same. Win, win!

This is kinda a big deal so I’m sharing again….because it needs to be heard. 

Maybe you’ve seen my posts over the last 14 years and quietly thought to yourself , “awww how cute…she’s trying a work from home project”…. Or honestly, maybe you inadvertently (and incorrectly ) threw us in the MLM bucket which rarely holds much merit…

It’s fine. I think a lot of people do that (they don’t know any better, But everything is different here and it’s time we start getting loud about that! 

When you know better… you DO better. 

So here we go:
USA Today has named The Wellness Company one of America’s Most Trusted Brands. 

T R U S T E D 

This part really matters. We live in a world where (unfortunately) trust feels all but lost. People are divided. They don’t trust much. It’s so disheartening. Trust is something that carries so much more more weight than it ever used to. Would you agree? 

America’s Most Trusted Brands 2025 study was one of the largest and most comprehensive consumer trust studies ever conducted in the United States. It was completed at a time when overall trust in institutions is at historic lows—yet trust remains one of the most valuable assets a company can earn.

The rankings were determined by USA Today and their research partner, Plant-A Insights Group, which surveyed more than 24,000 US consumers and analyzed 359,000 brand reviews.

The study measured “trust” based on five key factors:
  • Emotional connection
  • Trust and transparency
  • Likelihood to purchase
  • Alignment with personal values
  • Reliability

And “little ol us”….. we just be out here competing with the Johnson & Johnson’s and Proctor and Gamble’s of the world and are being recognized as one of the best of the best. 

The survey named only one-tent of one percent of ALL American companies as the nation’s most trusted companies. 
And here we are, just doing our thing…like we have for 40 years. 

If you need a store that you can fully trust…. I GOT YOU. No fluff. No hype.  It’s the real actual deal.

This little shopping club of mine

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My telling you about my online shopping club always includes how it saves you money. My friend posted this—I wanted to share because it backs up my talking:

“Since the one dollar membership to try this store ends in tonight, I figured this was worth sharing.
I just looked this detergent up on Amazon (where it is ILLEGALLY SOLD), and it’s $60 for this same bottle. I get this for $19, usually cheaper with a coupon because I’m a bargain shopper.
People throw away SO much money because they “don’t want a membership” but dang, I was pretty tied to Amazon & Walmart before this, membership or not. The money is being spent, regardless of where you shop; it just depends if you want a trusted source, a company that cares, products that work, and ones that are made in America.
And have you seen those membership prices?! $139 for the year for Amazon, $60 for the year for Costco.. INSANE. This $1 feels like chunk change, literally.
I walked into Walmart when we were camping last and couldn’t believe people actually spend $12 on deodorant, mine is $5. Plus, that bottle of 409 cleaner costing $3 and says to use on countertops—but 409 is also hazardous to both humans and pets. This brand is non-toxic and the cost is $1.17 a spray bottle.

The brand Dreft (is NOT considered safe for babies) costs $9.87 for 30 loads; this brand costs $19 for 96 loads and safe for the whole family.

Miralax that is TOXIC and so unhealthy, $22 for 10 servings. This brand’s digestive fiber is $23 for 30 servings; again, I buy BOGO so I get it cheaper.

I love this brand’s Dandruff Shampoo! Not only did it cure my child’s dandruff, but my other child’s psoriasis, $17 for a 32 ounce bottle—or $7 for an eight ounce bottle! CeraVe costs $10 for 12 ounces.

This brand’s Claritin replacement costs $10 les than actual Claritin.

This makeup brand comes with standards higher than EU Skincare. All the hygiene. All the vitamins. The supplements. The best medicine cabinet for every home. The baby wipes, baby lotion and diaper cream. There are electrolytes for both pre-workout and post-workout. A whole nutrition line for proper nutrition and weight loss. I could keep going and going and going.
Affordable prices. Products that actually work. 100% satisfaction on everything.
Nothing extra. Something you’ll try and wish you had started sooner.

I haven’t even dug into the highest paying referral program out there and how so many families have turned a monthly expense into a monthly income.

It’s a smart, yes, and it’s an easy one to make.“

Loving what I do

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Out of all of the careers I’ve had, helping others to reach their goals physically, mentally and financially is the best choice I have ever made!!

To say the R3 program has been a game changer for me is an understatement.
R3 has significantly improved the quality of my life in not only managing my tremendous weight loss three years ago, but it has also improved my energy levels, sleep habits and my mood. I’m happier now and know those one-hundred-plus pounds are NEVER coming back.

Recently, I was invited to join a weekly “Wellness Zoom Party” with five other R3 Coaches. We all took turns sharing advice, tips and the impact it’s made on our individual lives. There were so many remarkable success stories as well as non-scale victory stories told. Hearing how this program has changed the lives of so many others, fuels me to continue to share R3 with as many people as I am able.

Do You Know The Symptoms of High Blood Pressure?

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Probably not because high blood pressure typically doesn’t have any symptoms. Sorry, trick question. That’s why we need to routinely measure our blood pressure!

And yet…. this is a problem because it means that often the first people learn about it is when they sustain some vascular injury as a result (stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, etc)

What IS high blood pressure?
Well, a US survey found, in answer to a multiple choice question on the topic:

  • 25% believed that anything under 140/90 was fine
  • 18% considered 130/90 to be the threshold
  • 16% thought it was 140/80
  • 13% got it right, at 130/80

We should aim for 120/80. 
But did you know that 120/79 qualifies as elevated blood pressure?
Incidentally, the best workout to lower high blood pressure is isometric exercises (i.e. exercises where you hold a position without moving, such as wall sits or abdominal planks).
There’s always something new to learn!

Testosterone

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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.

Is Your Yogurt A Healthy Choice?

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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.

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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.”