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Day: January 18, 2024

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Take Care of Your Heart, Together! ❤️ Did you

Take Care of Your Heart, Together! ❤️

Did you know that your blood pressure might be influenced by your partner? A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has shed light on the connection between blood pressure levels in couples.

This fascinating research analyzed blood pressure data from thousands of couples in the US, England, China, and India. The findings were astonishing - if your partner has high blood pressure, you are more likely to have it too!

While the study did not delve into the reasons behind this link, it raises some important questions about our health and the influence of our relationships.

💑 Why not start prioritizing your heart health together? Commit to engaging in heart-healthy activities with your partner and take charge of your well-being. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Take daily walks together to get your bodies moving and your hearts pumping.

Cook nutritious meals as a team, experimenting with delicious and heart-friendly recipes.

Prioritize quality sleep and establish a soothing bedtime routine that you can both follow.

Practice stress-reducing activities, such as yoga or meditation, to keep your minds and hearts at peace.

If either of you smokes, consider quitting together.

Support each other in this journey to improve your heart health.

Remember, a healthy heart is a shared responsibility. Let's embark on this journey together and create a thriving and loving partnership while taking care of our hearts.

💬 Share your favorite heart-healthy activities to do as a couple or tag your partner in the comments to let them know you're ready to prioritize your heart health together! And if you need more tips or information, feel free to message us.

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Uncover the Power of the Inflammatory Reflex! Di

Uncover the Power of the Inflammatory Reflex!

Did you know that your nervous system and immune system work hand in hand to combat inflammation?
Discover the incredible potential of the inflammatory reflex, a fascinating mechanism involving the vagus nerve that helps reduce inflammation in your body! 🌿

20 years ago, researchers made a groundbreaking discovery – the vagus nerve plays a significant role in resolving inflammation by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines. Excitingly, clinical trials have successfully utilized vagal nerve stimulation in patients with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.

You have the power to influence your vagal nerve activity too!
Simple techniques like deep breathing, meditation, and yoga can boost your vagal tone, leading to reduced inflammation and improved well-being.

❤️ Drop a heart emoji in the comments if you're eager to learn more about how to increase your vagal tone and experience the profound benefits it can bring to your health. Together, let's unlock the secrets of optimal well-being and inflammation control!

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Your feedback means the world to us! We're here to

Your feedback means the world to us! We're here to support your health journey and provide the care you deserve. Let's dive into a world of vitality and well-being together. 🌟🌱

Join our vibrant community and embark on an exciting journey with Vital You! Together, we'll achieve your health goals and unlock your full potential. It's time to embrace a life filled with energy, balance, and lasting wellness. 💪✨

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Ready to Boost Energy and Build Resilience to Stress?

It’s all in the ebook “How to Boost Energy and Build Resilience to Stress.”

Sign up for our email list for BRIEF weekly educational emails and our free ebook!

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Healthy Valentine Treats Fun Inspo for Valentine

Healthy Valentine Treats

Fun Inspo for Valentine Treats ❤️

We all go for chocolate, but what if we could make those treats a little more healthy?

🍓 Strawberry Skewers
Cut off the strawberry tops in a V-shape so the strawberries look like hearts. Alternate them with other berries or grapes on skewers.

🥣 Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding
Mix up ¼ cup each of chia seeds and cocoa powder along with 1 cup of coconut milk and some vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and sweetener to taste. Top with fresh raspberries!

🧀 Valentine Snack Board
Put together a snack board with all things red and white! Like grape tomatoes, strawberries, pomegranate hearts, and raspberries, alongside crackers, cheeses, or pretzels.

🍫Dark Chocolate Hummus
Find this one at your favorite natural grocers or search up an easy recipe online to make this delicious and nutritious dip!

What other fun ideas do you have? Let me know in the comments!

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How do good gut bacteria protect against harmful o

How do good gut bacteria protect against harmful ones?

📢 New research alert!!

The gut microbiome consists of hundreds of different bacterial species and strains. One health benefit is that these bacteria can protect against the invasion of harmful bacteria.

But until now, there have been unanswered questions about how this works and whether some strains are more important than others.

A new study published in Science found that it was NOT any single bacterial strain that was protective but instead the combined effect of at least 50+ strains together.

Also, the WAY the collective bacterial communities protected against harmful invaders was by consuming nutrients those invaders might need.

The takeaway?

An optimal microbiome is a diverse microbiome.

Gut health is always something we look at as part of the bigger picture of our patient’s health.

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