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Motivation can be fleeting. Some may say that motivation is not something they have consistently. NEWS FLASH mama: No matter who you are, we all tend to struggle to find the motivation to do anything some days. There can be...
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When it comes to choosing a protein, the options can be very overwhelming – whey, vegan, soy, egg, casein, etc. Which one is “best”? While there are tons of options on the market, arguably the two most popular are whey...
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We all know stress is bad, but how it affects just about every facet of our health is actually pretty astounding. Prolonged or chronic stress can affect your body, your thoughts, your emotions, and even your behavior patterns. Stress can...
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Getting Comfortable in the Gym
How do you feel about gyms? Do they intimidate you? I had done a poll on my Instagram page a while back asking if my followers feel uncomfortable stepping into a gym and majority of them voted YES. I know that’s...
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Should you cycle your Protea supplements?
In the sense of what it means to cycle supplements, this refers to taking one or more supplements consistently for a period of time, then in scheduled intervals, pausing that routine intake before returning to consistent use. The reason for...
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Vitality - Caffeine intake while pregnant or breastfeeding
You’re pregnant. Does that mean forgoing your beloved cup of joe? Let’s look at the facts. Caffeine is a stimulant, which means it increases your blood pressure and heart rate. Both of which are not recommended during pregnancy. Furthermore, caffeine...
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When you eat, your body breaks down the food into micro- and macronutrients that can then be absorbed and used by your body. Digestive Enzymes are small proteins that act on specific molecules within foods to break them down. There are several...
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Patricia Streff on hormones & breastfeeding
I would like to talk to you about baseline+ and how it has helped me! I started taking baseline+ a few weeks after I stopped breastfeeding my second baby. I could feel that my hormones were out of whack and I...
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What you should know about liver function for health
When it comes to keeping a healthy body, the liver is often overlooked as a key contributor to overall health. The liver is responsible for hundreds of tasks that range from breaking down the foods we eat and storing important...