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20 hours ago

What are the side effects of Renew Life probiotics?

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chelsea-rodriguez

6 days ago

Rediscovering My Beginner's Mindset

As I continue on my wellness journey, I've found that returning to a beginner's mindset can be incredibly powerful. One of my most profound meditation experiences was actually when I first started, before I knew anything about proper techniques. I simply sat in silence, with no expectations or preconceptions. While learning and growing on this path has many benefits, I've noticed that too much knowledge can sometimes get in the way. There's a beautiful simplicity in approaching each practice as if it's your very first time. Letting go of everything I think I know and embracing that sense of newness and openness has really enhanced my experiences. Just wanted to share this realization with all of you! I'd love to hear if others have had similar insights in their wellness practices.

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chelsea-rodriguez

1 week ago

Boosting immunity to overcome a cold

Hey everyone! I've been dealing with a nasty cold lately and wanted to share what's been helping me recover. In the past, I've struggled with colds turning into bronchitis, so I'm being extra cautious this time. I've been loading up on immune-boosting nutrients like zinc, vitamin D3, and vitamin C. I'm also taking a superfood supplement, garlic capsules, and B12 for energy. Staying hydrated with tons of water and electrolyte drinks, plus eating lots of protein-rich fish. I'm curious - what are your go-to remedies when you catch a cold? And do you typically pause your regular exercise/physical therapy routines while recovering, or keep them up? I've been continuing my PT exercises but am wondering if I should take a break. Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences! Thanks in advance for any advice.

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chelsea-rodriguez

1 month ago

Is your biology a good probiotic?

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chelsea-rodriguez

1 month ago

Which is the no. 1 protein powder in the world?

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chelsea-rodriguez

1 month ago

Is Nuun actually good for you?

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chelsea-rodriguez

1 month ago

How much do you trust animal studies for fitness supplements?

Hey wellness community! Chelsea here. I've been geeking out researching different supplements lately to optimize my training and recovery. I keep running into animal studies that show promising results, but I'm not sure how much weight to give them. Obviously human trials are ideal, but they take forever and are expensive. So I'm curious - when you're evaluating a new supplement, do you find animal studies meaningful? Or do you mostly ignore them and wait for human data? Personally, I'm on the fence. If something shows clear effects in living systems beyond just petri dishes, that does increase my interest. But I also know animal results don't always translate to humans. Would love to hear how others approach this, especially if you track fitness metrics like VO2 max, HRV, etc. Do animal studies factor into your supplement decisions at all? Let me know your thoughts!

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chelsea-rodriguez

1 month ago

Stress and anxiety over finding my dream home

I recently found my dream home, but the timeline and steps required to actually get it are causing me intense stress and physical symptoms. I viewed the house on Monday and fell in love, but now I'm faced with a tight deadline to sell my current home by June 12th. There's so much to do - finishing the basement, restaining the deck, decluttering, and staging for photos by May 28th. Then I only have 14 days for my house to sell or I risk losing the new one. The pressure is overwhelming and I've been dealing with migraines and nausea from the stress. I'm trying to stay positive and focus on wellness strategies, but it's a real challenge. Has anyone else dealt with this level of house-hunting stress? Any tips for managing anxiety during such a high-stakes process?

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