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How GI Assist May Improve Gut Health Postpartum
Oh, the joys pregnancy brings! It’s an exciting time anticipating the arrival of the newest family member and yet it also brings enormous physical changes. As the baby and uterus grow, the digestive organs must shift and move to make...
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The importance of elderberry in Vegan Aminos+
Elderberry is the dark purple berry that grows on the black elder, also called a Sambucus tree. The black elder tree is native to North America, Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia. In folk medicine, elderberries are commonly used for medicinal...
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The Power of Protein for Women
Fitness coach Meagan Ward shares how protein is an important part of a woman's health and fitness journey. As a passionate fitness coach who works with a majority of female clientele, I'm always looking for ways to optimize mine and...
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How Folate in Baseline+ May Benefit Mother & Baby
One of the most important nutrients for pregnancy and hormonal balance is folate. Folate is necessary for the body to create DNA and other genetic material. It also helps produce healthy red blood cells and breaks down homocysteine which is...
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Is Age Defy a healthier alternative to botox?
The promise of smooth skin and the ability to look 10 years younger is pretty tempting for women and men who want to reverse the signs of aging. If you’re looking to treat and prevent wrinkles, a lot of people...
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Can Opti-Thyroid+ help manage Hashimotos?
Hashimoto’s disease, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disease that can cause an under-active thyroid, or hypothyroidism. Hashimoto’s disease causes the immune system to produce antibodies that attack the thyroid gland. As a result, the thyroid becomes damaged and can’t...
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3 Ingredients in Revive+ that may help reduce allergy-related symptoms
Quercetin Quercetin is a naturally occurring flavonol, or flavonoid, found in plants. Red wine, onions, green tea, apples, and berries are some foods that contain quercetin. Research has demonstrated the potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of quercetin. Mast cells play...
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What you should look for in a prenatal
With all the supplements on the market, it can be daunting when choosing the “right” prenatal. First, make sure the basics are included. As a minimum, the CDC recommends the following nutrients for pregnancy: Iron, folate, Vitamin A, Iodine, Zinc,...
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The effects of stress on digestion & how AnxDefy+ may help
Stress affects many (if not, most) people at some point or another. Stress can be physical, mental, emotional, or a combination of the three. In response to stress, the body enacts its stress response systems. These response systems affect the...