Donna's Wellness Warriors

01/07/2026

“Be the person you were meant to be.” ☕
That version of you already exists — beneath the noise, the doubt, and the expectations.
Give yourself time. Growth happens gently, one sip at a time.😊

01/05/2026

Before striving for self-improvement, take a moment to acknowledge the person you've become.
Recognize your strength, courage, kindness, and resolve.
You may realize you're already further along than you thought.💞

01/05/2026

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) 🧬

EBV is a very common virus that remains dormant in the body after initial infection. In many people it stays inactive, but reactivations can occur when the immune system is under prolonged stress or strain.

Research shows that immune regulation plays a key role in keeping EBV quiet. Supportive strategies include:
• Prioritizing quality sleep and adequate rest
• Managing physical and emotional stress
• Eating anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense foods
• Avoiding overexertion and pacing energy
• Supporting immune health as needed

✨ Reactivation is not a failure of the body—it’s a signal to slow down and rebalance.
Consistent, supportive care makes a meaningful difference.👍

01/04/2026

Well, this looks promising!
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Luteolin, a plant-derived flavonoid, strongly inhibits Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) lytic reactivation in vitro by suppressing key viral gene functions. In cultured EBV-positive epithelial and B cell lines, luteolin treatment reduced the expression of EBV lytic cycle proteins, decreased the number of cells entering the lytic phase (measured by immunofluorescence), and lowered production of infectious virions. These effects were dose-dependent and observed after screening several dietary compounds, with luteolin showing the most significant antiviral activity among those tested.

Mechanistically, luteolin repressed the promoter activities of the immediate-early EBV genes Zta (Zp) and Rta (Rp), which are essential triggers for initiating the lytic replication cycle. It also inhibited Sp1-dependent transcriptional activity and, based on chromatin immunoprecipitation (CHIP) analysis, disrupted Sp1 binding at Zp and Rp, thereby dampening the initial activation signals required for EBV reactivation. Because EBV reactivation is implicated in diseases such as nasopharyngeal carcinoma, the authors propose luteolin as a potential dietary compound to help prevent EBV infection/reactivation, though these results are from cell studies and not clinical trials.

PMID: 27185626

01/04/2026

Who’s with me????😃

01/03/2026

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01/02/2026

2026 is here — a brand-new year and a fresh start.
How about making yourself a priority this year?
Your health. Your wellness. Your mental health — because when that’s cared for, everything else falls into place.
Small steps count. Progress matters.
Who’s in?💞

01/01/2026

The first day of the new year has come to a close beneath this beautiful moon. Here’s to a truly blessed year ahead. Let’s choose peace, love, and kindness—together, we can change the world.💞😊

12/31/2025

Here’s to fresh starts, open hearts, and brighter days ahead. Wishing you a New Year filled with love, purpose, and joy.✨💗🤗

12/30/2025

12/29/2025

Do you know what your resting heart rate is??
A lower resting heart rate usually means your heart is stronger and more efficient, pumping more blood with each beat. It’s often linked to better cardiovascular fitness, lower stress on the heart, and overall improved health.
Small lifestyle changes like regular movement, good sleep, and stress management can help support a healthier heart.
So, start taking care of your heart today!💗

12/28/2025

To my fellow women, especially in menopause and beyond:

Yes, our bodies soften as we age — and that’s normal!
Exercise doesn’t have to mean lifting super heavy or chasing muscle definition unless you want that muscular look.
It’s about staying strong enough to live well. Functional fitness — gentle strength, balance,mobility and cardio — helps to protect our muscles, joints, bones, and most importantly- independence! 🎊
You don’t have to lift heavy.
You just have to use your muscles! Take a yoga class, join a gym, do some home workouts, walk or hike often, whatever speaks to you!
I have experienced many versions of myself, from obese, to anorexia, to ripped, to my current softer state 😉
A short word to those who choose to shame me - YOU CAN’T! I am proud that I lost the weight I did, and am still at a healthy weight, whether that appeals to you or not. I am happy with my lifestyle that incorporates activity often, and yes I still work out, my goal these years is less bulge and more functionality.
My advice to you: get moving, stay active, do some sort of resistance training, and most of all, ENJOY your life and bring joy into each and every day, however that looks to you💗
I am here if anyone is struggling or just needs direction😃

Train for energy. Train for confidence.
Train for the life you want to keep living. 💗