Nourishing Recovery: The Vital Role of Nutrition and Supplementation in Healing Physical Injuries

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Nourishing Recovery: The Vital Role of Nutrition and Supplementation in Healing Physical Injuries

Physical injuries can disrupt our lives, challenging our physical and mental well-being. Whether it's a sprained ankle, a torn ligament, or a more serious injury, the journey to recovery can be arduous. Many of our wellness retreat guests have experienced some type of physical injury or ailment. Because of that, we take extra precautions to make sure each guests works at their own pace. That being said, injury and treatment looks different for each person depending on the type, severity, and history.

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Unlocking Wellness: The Crucial Role of Varied Nutrition in Your Diet

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Unlocking Wellness: The Crucial Role of Varied Nutrition in Your Diet

In the fast-paced world we inhabit, where convenience often takes precedence over conscientiousness, it's easy to fall into the trap of monotonous eating habits. However, the significance of varying the nutrition in your diet cannot be overstated. Our bodies, intricate biological systems finely tuned over millennia, thrive on diversity, requiring a spectrum of nutrients to function optimally.

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Intuitive Eating: Hunger vs Cravings

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Intuitive Eating: Hunger vs Cravings

Intuitive eating is the act of understanding the signs and signals your body is sending you to determine things like hunger, cravings, fullness and so much more. That means slowing down and tuning into your body’s cues to interpret which messages are being sent. It can be used to manage how much you eat (tuning into hunger and satiety cues), what allows you to feel and function your best (energy, mood, sleep and more) and also what your body might be trying to tell you (food allergies, intolerances, disease, etc).

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8 Best Healthy Protein Powders

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8 Best Healthy Protein Powders

What’s the best protein to use for protein shakes? We get this question all the time. The answer depends on a few things. The type of protein (whey, egg, vegan, etc) is a huge driving factor based on what you want for your body and so is the quality. Quality is very important to many people. Knowing the source, how it’s processed, additional ingredients, any additives and whether or not it’s organic, non gmo, gluten free and more can are all criteria that may be considered when buying a protein powder. Let’s not forget about taste - taste is also a major contender when it comes to choosing the type of protein powder you want to use for shakes (and to pop it in pancakes, oatmeal, yogurt and more).

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