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7 Morning Habits That Are Slowing Your Metabolism
Mornings are powerful. They set the tone for your energy, focus, and even your body’s fat-burning engine, your metabolism. But what if some of the things you’re doing right after waking up are secretly slowing that engine down?
By Jaxon Reed5 months ago in Longevity
The Unintentional Consequences Of Not Understanding Complete Systems
I was speaking with a Client Today... They were asking about whether it would make sense to use a Specific Supplement. The Supplement (Supposedly) has Anti-Inflammatory Properties.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)5 months ago in Longevity
A complete guide to knowing the role of HbA1c Test
Health checkups are not just about blood pressure or cholesterol levels. For many people, especially those at risk for diabetes, the HbA1c test is a key tool to monitor blood sugar trends over time. It helps detect diabetes early, manage existing conditions, and assess treatment effectiveness. Knowing what the test measures and when to take it can make a big difference in preventing long-term complications.
By Lucy watson5 months ago in Longevity
"The Protein Cookie Problem: Why Marketing Isn’t Nutrition". AI-Generated.
The first time I saw a protein cookie, I squinted at the package in confusion. I was halfway through a road trip, stopping for snacks and scanning the aisles, when I came across a completely regular chocolate chip cookie, plus protein. From the food label, the product was seemingly selling itself as a special, new health food. Reader, it was not.
By Shayan Ali5 months ago in Longevity
It’s All About Perspective
Perspective is one of the most underused, underestimated tools in life. It won’t erase pain, but it can transform it. It won’t make your circumstances disappear, but it can shift the weight. Perspective is not about denying what is hard—it’s about discovering what is still possible. When you learn to adjust your internal lens, you stop reacting and start responding. You stop bracing for impact and start building from within. Because maybe it was never your life that needed changing—maybe it was the way you were taught to see it. Below are not just quotes I have written concerning perspective. They are my anchors, mirrors, and windows. Each one a reflection of how my view has determined my truth. 1. “Life really is a beautiful thing, but it isn’t always pretty.” – Annie Mae Edwards Beauty isn’t perfection. It’s found in rawness, in resilience, in the mess we survive. Perspective helps you see past the cracks—to the art being made beneath them. 2. “Perspective is one of the least utilized tools in life.” – Annie Mae Edwards The most powerful shifts aren’t external—they’re internal. Change your lens, and suddenly the impossible becomes survivable, the unbearable becomes educational, and the ordinary becomes profound. 3. “The grass isn’t more green on the other side; it is merely another shade.” – Annie Mae Edwards Comparison can blind you to your own blessings. What looks better from afar often fades up close. Your own life may already be rich with color—you just haven’t stood in the right light yet. 4. “When she learned to glow in her own darkness, she became the glimmer of hope she’d been searching for.” – Annie Mae Edwards We’re taught to fear the dark. But it’s in our shadows that we learn to self-illuminate. Hope isn’t always handed to you—sometimes, it’s something you grow inside yourself. 5. “Maybe your world has turned upside down. And maybe that isn’t a bad thing.” – Annie Mae Edwards Disruption feels like destruction—but what if it’s construction? Maybe life flipped you over so you’d stop walking in the wrong direction. 6. “Self-love is more important than any amount of likes.” – Annie Mae Edwards External applause fades quickly. But self-love? That sustains. That nourishes. That builds something no algorithm ever could: true worth. 7. “You are never out of resources. You are the best resource you could ever have.” – Annie Mae Edwards When the world tells you you’re lacking, remember: your creativity, your wisdom, your strength—they are renewable. You carry everything you need to begin again. 8. “Human interpretation is one of the most beautiful tragedies in life.” – Annie Mae Edwards We all see through our own filters, tinted by memory, emotion, and bias. It’s tragic. And beautiful. Because it reminds us how unique—and how misunderstood—we all are. Compassion lives in understanding that truth, and that we may never fully comprehend its scope. 9. “Perhaps the road is only rocky because it needs to be paved.” – Annie Mae Edwards Rough patches aren’t signs to quit—they’re invitations to create something smoother, sturdier, yours. What slows you down today might become your strength tomorrow. 10. “Perhaps the emptiness you are feeling is merely you making room for a fullness waiting to be uncovered.” – Annie Mae Edwards Hollow moments aren’t always signs of loss. Sometimes they’re the quiet before the bloom. Sometimes they’re the soul stretching to make space for what it’s finally ready to receive. 11. “Following the crowd is one of the easiest ways to get lost.” – Annie Mae Edwards When you shrink to fit in, you disappear. Your path was never meant to blend—it was meant to lead. Detours can be dangerous when they’re not truly yours. 12. “The only difference between a glass half empty and a glass half full is perspective. That should put into perspective just how important perspective actually is.” – Annie Mae Edwards A shift that small—a single thought—can change everything. Imagine what could happen if you started seeing your entire life with more grace, more patience, more belief in what could be. 13. “Nobody is perfect. That also includes you. Remember that when making judgment calls.” – Annie Mae Edwards Grace doesn’t just belong to others—it belongs to you. Be softer with your own process. Perfection is a myth. Growth is real. And it’s often disguised as messiness. The Takeaway: Perspective won’t hand you a new life—but it will hand you a new way to live the one you’ve got. And that can change everything. Reframing doesn’t mean lying to yourself. It means freeing yourself. It’s the quiet but radical act of asking, “What if there’s more to this than what I’ve been taught to see?” The road might be rough. The sky might be dim. But shift your gaze—just a little—and you might notice: There’s still beauty in the breakdown. There’s still purpose in the pain. And most of all… there’s still you—capable, worthy, and ready to see things differently. Because sometimes, a better life doesn’t begin with change. It begins with perspective.
By Annie Edwards 5 months ago in Longevity
How to Use Adaptogens to Manage Stress and Hormonal Imbalances
The world today is wild - if you’re not stressed out right now, please send me your secrets. Naturally, managing stress and maintaining hormonal balance can feel like a never-ending challenge (especially with all of the misinformation online and the pressure for a perfect hormone profile). Many people turn to natural remedies to support their bodies, and adaptogens have emerged as a popular solution. But what exactly are adaptogens??
By Emily the Period RD6 months ago in Longevity
The Simple Morning Habit That Helped Me Regain Energy and Focus, without Giving Up Coffee
Let’s face it, most of us run on coffee. It’s our comfort drink, our productivity booster, our morning ritual. For me, coffee was always the one non-negotiable part of my day. I tried giving it up once and immediately regretted it. My energy crashed. My mood tanked. So I knew if I was ever going to feel better and more energized, coffee had to stay.
By Jaxon Reed6 months ago in Longevity
The Morning Habit That Changed My Energy and Confidence
I used to start my day with a simple black coffee. It was my way of waking up and pushing through a long shift. But over time, I started noticing something strange, the energy boost didn’t last, and by mid-morning, I was tired again. I wasn’t sure what was wrong. I wasn’t eating differently. I wasn’t sleeping worse than usual. But I just felt sluggish.
By Jaxon Reed6 months ago in Longevity
