Immersed at NOW®

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Updated: December 28, 2022

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Immersed in NOW®

I had one of those God opportunities that I wanted to share with you all.  I was invited to the facility in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.  I have been a NOW® Influencer for several years, and I have shared many of their products with you because they are affordable and trustworthy.  I’ve always stood by that without knowing the extent NOW puts into the quality of its products.  It brought me comfort looking at the third-party certs on their website. It’s an indication that NOW stands for quality but seeing what goes into that label is what I hope to share with you. So get comfy because I’ve got a lot to share.

What is NOW®, and what do they do?

NOW® is a family-owned natural product manufacturer. NOW produces high-quality natural food, healthy aging supplements/products, essential oils, and sports supplements. 

They carry over 1400 products for all of your wellness needs. And why I love NOW is they have the best quality products in the business, but they are affordable. They have something for everyone from pets, kids, adults, and aging adults. It’s where you go if you’re seeking safe, effective, and quality products. 

You can find NOW online at NOWfoods.com, amazon.com, and luckyvitamin.com, among other e-tailers, as well as in Sprouts, Natural Grocers, and other fine health food stores nationwide.

How did I hear about NOW® products?

When I first was introduced to NOW® products, it was through their supplement. It was Psyllium Husk, and I made it for this very old relic (Check out the photo. It never made it to the blog. lol), but anyways I read that NOW Psyllium husk prevented your Keto Buns from turning purple. 

So, I ordered the Psyllium Husk from NOW.

Then it was like when you get a car, and that’s all you see on the road. NOW® started popping up everywhere.  Then I got to meet Alana from NOW® at Empower Summer camp. I’ve been an avid consumer ever since.  

Then about three years ago, I was invited to become a NOW® INFLUENCER, and I love that I get to represent a brand that I can trust and fits seamlessly in my life. I LOVE and use NOW® products every day. 

Why do I trust NOW® products?

I LOVE NOW® because I can TRUST NOW®! I don’t even give it a second thought if they carry it.  Almost naively, I will buy it.  

After being immersed in NOW®, I can wholeheartedly trust and back up everything they offer.  I have never had an experience like it, and I wanted to share it with you. 

NOW® is so much more than supplements, food, healthy aging products, skincare, and supplements.  That’s what they carry, but the family behind the family-operated brand are the friendliest, most genuine, and inspirational people you want to come in contact with.  

Their passion for excellence and honor is evident in the people and the products.  I may be a little bit smitten since coming back from Chicago, and rightfully so.

Why is it essential to have a supplement brand you can trust?

Before I found NOW®, I was skeptical of many supplements and skincare products on the market. If you’ve been following me over the years, you’ve watched me explore and test many products.  Natural products are essential to me but what’s in them that we don’t know or disclosed is even more critical. With a lack of high standards in the industry, it’s hard to know if you’re getting safe, quality products. Especially if you’re giving these products to your family. 

NOW® high standards and third-party testing set them above the rest in quality.  During my factory tour, I got first-hand insight into the testing that goes into NOW® products.

What was the Immersion experience like?

AWESOME! 

Really if you check out my Instagram Highlights, you can kind of get a glimpse of the experience.

I left the Philly area Thursday afternoon with sunny skies and landed in Chicago. The flight was epic. I have been flying by myself since I was four years old. My first trip to the United States from Germany to live with my grandparents for a few months while my parents took care of our move back stateside. I have always loved to fly.  But this flight was the smoothest landing I have ever experienced.  You didn’t even realize we landed. We just glided in. The flight home was lots of turbulence and bumpy landing.  My flight into Chicago was great.

 

I arrived and immediately searched for food. I had an excellent bunless burger and fries at America’s dog in Chicago O’Hare-highly recommend their fries. 

Then I was greeted by a driver from NOW®.  I rode with Ashley Gadsen, a fellow influencer, into Itasca, IL, which is about a 45-minute drive to Eaglewood Resort & Spa.

First Night immersed with NOW®

Alana greeted me from NOW®, who I have worked with on campaigns and blog posts throughout the years. We’ve met several times in person, but this meeting was special since experiencing a pandemic together virtually. It was so good to see her in real life.  I grabbed my key and went to my room to shower and prepare for the “Iron Chef Style” competition they had planned for our first night.

When I got to my room, I let out a little squeal.  So, many goodies! NOW® spoiled us with goodie bags of NOW® products. I got dressed in “real clothes,” as my girls say, and made my way to the outdoor Balcony for the “Iron Chef Style” Competition.

Day 1 at NOW® Immersion

Who doesn’t want to compete on “Iron Chef”? My daughter Lailah was so jealous. We’d watched the show many times. And I was ready.  We had a happy hour/info session on NOW®’s history and origin and got to taste test some yummy appetizers while we waited for the competition to start.

We got plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, and NOW® Food products to use for our competition. Spoiler alert my team WON! We were grouped by Apron colors that were handed out during the happy hour.  Unbeknownst to us, our apron choices would choose our team. It was a great surprise to be on Team Blue, and we had a fantastic group.  

 

We had about 30 minutes to put together either an appetizer, treat, or meal, and within minutes of the start, my team had three dishes we were ready to make. We were frantic, scooping up ingredients. We quickly got redirected-thank God and only had to make one dish. So, we chose-

Stuffed Zucchini Boats with a Tropical Pineapple Avocado Relish. Go big or go home! 

We killed it! It was so delicious and easy to make. Our secret ingredient was NOW® Foods Liquid Monk Fruit Sweetener to give the pineapple a little sweetness.  Another faith and wellness, Candace Appleby, told a great story of our tropical inspiration. 

It helps that she spends most of her days on the beach surfing, and she had the judges and audience on an imaginary Lauo as they tasted and judged our food.  

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After some tough competition. 

Team Blue WON! 

The victory was sweet, and we got the grand prize! 

So fun!! 

And a great party idea for my daughter Lailah’s birthday! After the competition we had dinner. Lots of vegetarian/pescatarian options and some delicious gluten-free, dairy-free desserts. I was in heaven! 

My old lady moment

I went to bed early, but others stayed up and went Cosmic bowling. I turned into a pumpkin at 9:30, so I took myself to bed and got ready for Day 2, which started at 6:45 in the morning. That’s more my time of day!

Day 2 of NOW Immersion

I got up and bright and early way before sunrise. (AS I always do) It was nice doing Bible study in a different place. I had an outdoor balcony, and it was warm early that Friday morning.  I got dressed and set off to do sunrise yoga with Jamie King. 

Sunrise Yoga with Jamie King, owner of Flex and Flow

Jamie has been such an inspiration on my fitness journey over the years and my yoga practice.  I have been practicing with Jamie virtually for over two years, and in every class, she kicks my butts.  It’s hard to sit for days afterward, but I love the challenge, and she has made yoga fun for me. 

It was a sweaty, glute-y beautiful flow, and we got to do my favorite thing. EAT! Well, shower, get all our stuff ready to be shipped home, and then eat! 

At least that’s why I did.  We had some interactive info sessions and a tour of the NOW® factory planned for the remainder of the day.

NOW® Sports Nutrition

When we got to the conference room, they had DIY Smoothie Bowl Bar and Information Session led by Bryan Morin, NOW® Sports Brand Manager. For competitive athletes and people who supplement need to trust the products they use.  

NOW® reputation precedes itself, and many Olympians and everyday athletes can trust supplements produced from NOW. I also learned how different “stacks” of supplements could help your performance—types of protein powders, why BCAAs help performance and recovery in athletes, and so much more.

I’ve spoken a lot about protein powder, BCAAs. There is so much to learn. We went into detail about joint supplementation, L-Carnitine, Taurine, and other supplements we see on the market but not sure exactly what they do. If you’re looking to optimizing your performance, I will check out the education NOW® sports provides and see what supplement stack may work for you and your needs. Check out NOW® Sports Nutrition Stacks and use FAITHFUELED to get 20% off your stack.

NOW® Solutions Skincare

During the Skincare and Healthy Aging information session led by Led Tina Tews, Personal Care Brand Manager. Tina shared all of the new product lines that NOW® is coming to help support healthy aging and skincare.  

We also make and take a Cooling Sugar Body Scrub that my girls love and a Skin Renewal Mud Mask using NOW® solutions products and essential oils.  It was fun to get to know some other influencers and make these easy self-care facial products. 

So highlights that I can’t wait for is the expansion of the Kids line and excitement about the Women’s wellness solutions coming out next year.  

My entire family uses NOW®, and it was cool to learn the innovations and new things that NOW® is working on. Check out my post on the Children supplements from NOW® and which ones Mimi takes daily. Seven ways to support your childrens’ health]

Touring NOW®  Manufacturing Facility

The highlight of immersion was the manufacturing facility tour. We had to gear up and sterilize so that we didn’t contaminate the factory. It felt a little intense, and we were washed, masked, shoes covered, and gloved. No jewelry, and we had our hair covered as we toured the facility. It looked utterly sterile like it had been in operation for days, not over 50 years. 

 

I had a duh moment. It never occurred to me what Chemistry majors do, but they work for facilities like NOW®, creating the products that I love and trust. We got to see a chemist at work—quality testing equipment valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. The ultimate “shaker bottle.” Their mixer was the size of a delivery truck.  We got to see bottling, packaging, formulating, and testing. The brilliance behind the closed doors and white coats was remarkable to observe. 

The most inspiring part was the tour. MY group took the tour with the CEO of NOW®, Jim Emme. He was like a walking TEDtalk. He was so inspiring in sharing his business practices, philosophies, standards.  So humble and kind.  He dropped so many nuggets, but the one that will forever be in my mind is when I asked him, “Does NOW® consistently works with the same suppliers, or do they give new suppliers a chance?”

He said it best; check out Jim Emme’s business practice when working with other companies.

 


We should all be held and hold others at a standard of excellence. That’s how we help each other grow.  

My NOW® Immersion experience was memorable, inspirational and I got to connect with some fantastic Influencers and professionals in the industry. Everyone is striving for excellence and trying to help others do the same.  I was humbled to think that I was invited and included in the company of these fantastic people.  

After the tour, we said our goodbyes, and I explored Chicago for the first time as a solo traveler and the first time in Chicago. Check out my experience of De lost in Chicago post. It was such a fun workcation and experience.

If you are looking for affordable products and exceptional quality, I would highly recommend NOW® for your family’s wellness needs. If you’re looking for where to get started, I will check out nowfoods.com, and if you find something you like, use code FAITHFUELED to get 20% off your order. 

Are you concerned with the quality of your wellness products? Have you ever tried NOW® products?

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Support your immune system with Garlique

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Updated: December 28, 2022

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Immunity is a hot topic these days for many reasons.  But during the fall and winter months, we usually focus on building our immune system because of the cold and flu season. This fall, I will be traveling, so I am trying to take steps now to help benefit my immune system. A healthy immune system helps your body better fight and resist diseases.  It’s important to take preventative methods for your health.

Lifestyle habits and change can lead to helping support a healthy immune system.

Moving your body, nourishing well, and getting adequate rest are habits that we can make to benefit our immune system.  I have shared in the past foods that help support your immune system.  But did you know that there is a common food that we use every day with powerful immune benefits? Garlic is a natural root vegetable that is really powerful in supporting our immune system.

The benefits of garlic 

We all know garlic is pungent and an easy way to add flavor to your meal. It doesn’t have many nutrients, but it does provide vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and folate. At the same time, garlic is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, thiamin, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, copper, and manganese to your meal.  

Garlic also belongs to the Allium Family, which Ayurvedic healing traditions consider a medicinal root vegetable. According to sciencedirect.com,  Allium Vegetables are high in organosulfur compounds, which can naturally be found in our bodies, environment, and foods.  

Organosulfur compounds are found in Allium Vegetables: Garlic, onion, shallot, leek, and chives of all colors and varieties and Brassica/Cruciferous Vegetables Broccoli, Cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale.

Both types of vegetables help reduce lower blood pressure, inflammation, lower cholesterol, and support immunity.

The best way to support your immune function is by adding these natural vegetables to your diet.  With a simple one-a-day pill, you can get the same benefits as consuming the amount of garlic needed to support your own immune system.  

How to add garlic without the odor 

I love garlic. It’s probably the staple for most of my meals, and I can’t get enough. But eating the amount of garlic required to receive the benefits will leave you smelly. Yes, it seeps from your pores.  There is a way to get the same benefits of garlic without warding off vampires and anyone else who comes in your path. I recently tried an all-natural odor-free, taste-free, and drug-free supplement call Garlique.

Antioxidants and Vitamins help with immunity 

Garlique is a unique Healthy Immune Support Formulation that I have come across.  It contains a unique formulation of garlic, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support your immune systems. Taking advantage of the natural benefits of garlic to help support your immune system. 

Garlique has Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, and Zinc. Giving you all the vitamins that help promote immune health in addition to the odor-free, taste-free power of garlic.

Garlique Healthy Immune Support Formula 

I can easily swallow Garlique, and it’s gluten-free, which is an allergen for me. It’s also soy-free, vegetarian-friendly, and non-GMO if you consider that for your supplements.  It’s easy to add Garlique to my daily routine because it’s a daily pill. I am packing Garlique on my carry-on’s as travel this fall.  So, I can focus on the other aspects of supporting my immune health. Like moving and resting, knowing that Garlique supports and provides a natural immune defense promotes my immune health.

Did you know garlic could help support your immune system?

 

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20 Best Snacks for Youth Athletes

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Updated: December 28, 2022

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Just like adults, youth athletes need to nourish and fuel their bodies. Here are 20 best snacks for youth athletes.
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I don’t remember when I didn’t have youth athletes. Whether it was busy playing, going to the park, these little divas have always been on the move.  Maybe this post should just be a snack for kids, but I have some tips on mostly what to snack on pre- and post-activity.  I am the Mama of three little divas that aren’t so little anymore for those who don’t know. The older they get, the more places I have to drive them, and when I am trying to think of snacks not only for my kids but also for myself, I have a small criterion.

Snacks before activity

  • Snacks should not make me mindless choices to keep you occupied.
  • Pre Workout Snacks should be intentional small meals to fuel your body for the demands of the activity.
  • You should also account for proper hydration and fluid pre and post-meal consumption and their effect on their performance.
  • Everything we put in our bodies has the purpose of nourishing our bodies. You should be making intentional decisions.

What kind of snack should youth athletes have?

Including more than one light snack daily with an active kid is recommended.  These “light snacks” should provide a significant amount of carbohydrates, which is known to be one of the primary fuel sources for highly active cells and helps avoid gastrointestinal  (GI) issues that occur with substantial meals to meet calorie needs. (Kerksic, C, Harvey T, Stout J, et al. 2015)

Your snack should also contain a protein source.  Studies reveal an improvement in both strength and body composition with frequent protein intake throughout the day, not enough protein intake doses.4  (Mamerow MM, Mettler JA, English KL, et al. 2014)

best snacks for youth athletes

Things to eat pre and post-workout:

The snacks you choose pre, and post-workout need to help optimize glycogen stores and maintain glucose levels, so the body is ready to adapt to training needs.  The closer you get to your training session, the meal should be smaller and less protein, fat, and fiber but not too small that you get hungry during your workout.

You also don’t want a too large snack because it can give you gastrointestinal issues (GI) during your training.  Snacks should also be high in carbohydrates. You want foods that are high-glycemic because they are easier to digest and enters the bloodstream faster.7

Pre- Activity

30-60 minutes Prior:

 

Eating too heavy can put your child’s digestive system on overload. It’s best to leave the massive meal hours before activity or afterward.

Drinks that are Ideal for Pre Activity

Some better choices in Pre and post-activity drinks are drinks that are high in dietary nitrates. For example, beet and cherry (for the flavor) juice before a workout is a better alternative to drinks on the market. Beet juice is a high source of nitrates, polyphenols (a great source of great source antioxidants). Cherry juice is also a common pre-workout for the positive performance benefits it has during exercise activity.  (Jones AM, Vanhatalo A, Bailey SJ.2013) 

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Can you snack during exercise?

Most children don’t need to snack for moderate-intensity and last up to 90 minutes. Endurance-type or high-intensity sports lasting longer than 60 to 90 minutes, you need to try to get in at least 30-60g of protein within the hour to help extend endurance performance. Still, again that is dependent on your child’s activity.  It is also acceptable to consume carbohydrates during exercises for children who are not well-nourished or didn’t have a pre-workout snack.  That is also something that you should speak to your pediatrician. 

Ideas of during-exercise snacks, as tolerated:

  1. Branch Chain Amino Acids 
  2. Applesauce Pouches
  3. Bananas
  4. Crackers (Try: Gluten-Free Cracker Recipe) 

best snacks for youth athletes

What do I feed my youth athletes after a “workout”?

After a workout, I want to get protein and carbohydrates in at least 30-45 minutes after the girls finish their activity. It is essential to help them recover, and I think what they eat is critical. It’s also larger than their pre-workout snack because they just burned many calories and are usually aggressive and hungry. 

Ideas of post-exercise snacks:

The Worst Snacks for Youth Athletes

I think that it can be straightforward to fuel your youth athletes. Ultimately, when considering choosing snacks for your active child, not choose only processed sports foods as snacks. When only highly processed sports foods replace whole foods at snack time, an excellent opportunity to consume fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals is missed. Eat real food and limit the junk.

best snacks for youth athletes

My biggest tip would be when thinking of nutrition, be intentional, not mindless. Eat well and eat often and try to make quality, deliberate nutrition choices.

What are some of the best snacks for youth athletes that you would add?

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  8. Van Loon LJC. Role of dietary protein in post-exercise muscle reconditioning. Nestle Nutr Inst Workshop Ser. 2013;75:73-83. Print.
  9. Spiegel K, Tasali E, Leproult R, van Cauter E. Effects of poor and short sleep on glucose metabolism and obesity risk. Nature Rev Endocrinol. 2009;5:253-261, Print

 

 

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Outdoor Adventures Essentials

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Updated: June 26, 2021

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School’s out, and it’s time for some Outdoor Adventures for the Bolton’s. We have a lot planned for this summer.  Going to the Jersey Shore, pool days, and a Family Vacation to Orlando.  I am so excited am already packing up all the things we’re going to need on our adventures.

Summer Protection

With all of our water activities, it’s hard to keep cuts and scrapes sealed and clean so they can heal.  It’s such an upgrade from adhesive bandages.  Not only does it protect your cut from getting dirty or infected, but it also helps heal your cut faster.  I always have it handy when I’m gardening. That’s when I get cuts and scratches that a bandage won’t stay.

New Skin Liquid bandage All-In-One is simple to use. Just apply to your cut, let dry and let the healing begin. It also kills 99.9% of the germs, and it’s clear, so it matches all skin tones. In addition, it’s barely noticeable, unlike adhesive bandages. New Skin Liquid bandages are also waterproof, so you don’t have to worry about them falling off.

New Skin Liquid Bandages Sensitive has a formula for Sensitive Skin. If you have sensitive skin, they also have new hypoallergenic liquid bandages. If you feel like you have skin sensitivity, I will try this one.  It also comes off so easy. I don’t recommend using this on the kiddos.  Mimi rather a unicorn bandage shows off her injury than the liquid bandages, but I love them. I don’t have to worry about my bandage falling off when I do dishes.

Energy Boost

Summer days are long sometimes; you need an energy boost.  Between 2:30-4:30, I can use an energy boost. I am loving the  4C Energy Stix. The orange reminds me of summer days drinking an orange drink, and I love the citrus.  The berry wasn’t my fave, but my husband chugged it down.  Reasons why I would choose an Energy Rush Stix from 4C over competitors like Red Bull.  It still has that carbonation. I can have it on the go, the energy I can carry in my pocket.  And it’s a sugar-free energy drink, which you know is important to me. And if you’re new: Check out my post on 7 Reasons you may be craving sugar. I try to keep my sugar consumption low.

 

Never Leave Home without Pamprin

I am the mom of three divas, and two are teenagers.  All these hormones in this house can become overwhelming.  My daughters can run the gambit on period symptoms between them, which is why I choose Pamprin Multi-Symptom.  It not only gives them cramp relief its period relief. But it’s so much more than that. It relieves headaches, back pain,  and the most important, moodiness. For me specifically, Pamprin has been helpful with bloat relief and fatigue. It’s a period solution for all the bodies in my house.  So I keep it on standby for period pain relief.

Pool Hair Rescue

I love taking the girls to the pool, but the madness afterward I rather avoid.  I have fallen in love with Ultra Swim.  It’s a swimmer’s best friend.  Many competitive swimmers use it, and I see why.  The worst is detangling hair after it’s been in the chlorine pool.  Mimi’s hair can get really dry and brittle in the summer.  I used Ultra Swim after a fun afternoon in the pool, and it was magic. Maybe not magic, but the shampoo science for chlorine removal is a special formulation that bonds to your hair and removes the chlorine. It makes it so much easier to comb out her curls, and I think everyone needs to know. Ultra Swim made Mimi’s hair more manageable. Ultra Swim shampoo removed that chlorine smell in her hair. I highly recommend this to help after swim days, whether you are a competitive swimmer or recreational.  It will cause less damage to your hair.

Our summer plans are to be outdoors on some adventure as much as possible. So I all the essentials in packed and ready to go someplace outdoors.

Do you have any outdoor adventures planned this summer?

 

 

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Joint Health Support

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Updated: April 25, 2023

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Joint health support is beneficial

Joint health support is one of those things you don’t miss until it’s gone. Our joint support us, but even replacements aren’t the same as the real thing once they wear out.  I feel fitness isn’t a remedy to a curse but prevention for the future.  When honoring your temple daily, it will serve you for a long time.

Mobility and Joint Health is underappreciated

Mobility is another thing that is only missed once it is gone, but healthy joints attribute to mobility or the ability to get from one movement to the next easily.  Supporting your joints, moving your body, and nourishing well are all habits that will serve you as you age.

DISCLAIMER: While people with severe joint conditions have reported great responses to our products, Ostinol is a natural supplement and cannot encourage discussion that would imply treating, preventing, or curing any disease.

 

May I make some suggestions on 5 ways to support your joint health

Move more [PERIOD]

Staying active can help to reduce stiffness in your joints. You should move around often during the day and avoid staying in one position for too long. Also, add low-impact movement to your routine. When you move your body, it encourages your joints to produce synovial fluid. This fluid acts as a lubrication for your bones to easily slide and shift.

“Exercise triggers a biological process called autophagy, where damaged cells in the joint are broken down and removed. “It’s basically like taking out the trash,” explains Dr. Hardin. (2015, Smith)

We were made to move and help keep our body active and mobile; we have to use it and move it.

Build Strength

Strong muscles and bones provide support and stability for your joints. Adding strength training exercises to your routine can help you build muscles that keep your joints safe and mobile. Building strength in your muscles is beneficial to your joints.  If the muscles surrounding your joints are strong, it reduces the chance your joints will overcompensate for lack of muscle strength. Your muscles act as a brace or protection.

Strength training at all ages can be beneficial to your joint health. There are many ways that you can strength train, whether it’s lifting weights or maximum strength, bodyweight or relative strength, cardio training or speed/endurance strength, and HIIT or explosive strength. There are so many different ways to strength train. Don’t limit yourself. Try different things to find how you like to move.

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Correct your Posture

Be mindful of your posture. Proper posture can prevent added stress on your joints and reduce your risk of injury to the surrounding muscles.

In my podcast, Fit Black Queens, we interview Dr. Tammia Guest on the importance of your posture for athletes.

Listen to the podcast for some more benefits

Nourish Better

Eating to nourish your body may improve your joint health. God has given us everything we need to support our body and help it thrive. Many foods found in a Biblically-based diet or whole food diet can help you support your joint health. Eating nourishing food is an easy way for you to start supporting your joint health daily.  Foods rich in certain acids can help reduce the cause of inflammation which can ultimately reduce pain.  Check out my blog post on 100 Healing Foods! Many of the foods that can support your joint health are on that list.  Food is meant to nourish, fuel, and heal our bodies. Adding common foods and spices can be life-changing.

Support with Supplements

Quality supplements can give you what your body is missing. Our diets are often aren’t what they should be, and you may not get adequate movement. Adding a supplement to your daily routine can be beneficial. @zycal_bioceuticals Ostinol Insta Joints is a great addition to your supplements to help you support your joints. I gave Ostinol Insta Joints a try for a week, and I was pleasantly surprised and relieved. I’ve shared my journey with my hip, although I have found some relief.  There was a noticeable difference in my hip pain and mobility after a week of trying Ostinol.  I had less pain. I’ve been trying to increase my mobility and flexibility with Power Vinyasa Yoga.  I noticed that I had more motion on my right hip in certain poses.  I have been intentionally taking steps to restore my hip. With movement, strength training, recovery, nourishing my body with anti-inflammatory foods, and supplementing with Ostinol. I am beginning to feel less pain in the evenings and when I move.  I stand for hours at a time, and often my hip hurts after a few hours. The last week its been an improvement.

What’s in Ostinol Insta Joints?

Ostinol Insta Joints contains a patented key ingredient, Cyplexinol®, that helps support the body’s ability to grow new healthy bone and cartilage tissue, as to promote a healthy immune response for the ultimate in bone and joint
health.  “Ostinol Insta Joint is all-natural, safe, and effective; it is also non-GMO, gluten-free, and grain-free with over 10 years of clinical success as a natural supplement supporting great bone and joint health..”

 

I am looking forward to seeing the effects of adding Ostinol to my daily routine in the next week. The improvement I have found in the last week has been game-changing.

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