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My family is heading to Lake Powell soon, and for some of us it means bracing ourselves for motion sickness. Whether it’...
24/07/2025

My family is heading to Lake Powell soon, and for some of us it means bracing ourselves for motion sickness. Whether it’s when we’re boating or on a long drive, it always ends up sneaking up on someone!

Motion sickness happens when your brain gets conflicting signals from your eyes and ears. While that totally stinks, the good news is that there are some remedies that might help!

Some of the things that helps my family are:

-homeopathics
-ginger
-peppermint
-vitamin c
-deep breathing
-citrus fruits
-acupuncture/ chiropractic work

So if you’re like my family, try some of these out! What is your favorite motion sickness remedy? 👇

Sources:
1https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36986050/
2https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/homeopathy
3https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25095772/
4https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7575310/

Did you know any of this? What we eat can shape our energy, mood, focus, and resilience. From gut microbes to brain chem...
23/07/2025

Did you know any of this? 

What we eat can shape our energy, mood, focus, and resilience. From gut microbes to brain chemistry, diet plays a starring role in how we feel day to day. It’s amazing that the nutrients in our foods have such an impact on our bodies.
 
Food is a powerful tool. Let’s bring real food back into the mental health conversation👏

1https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165032721002810
2https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1333261/full
3https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/2/224
4https://www.health.harvard.edu/depression/depression-chemicals-and-communication
5https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39552387/
6https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/3/504
7https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165032720332456

I like to think of my grocery list as my “wellness toolkit” because food is medicine!Here are 5 foods I like to look for...
22/07/2025

I like to think of my grocery list as my “wellness toolkit” because food is medicine!

Here are 5 foods I like to look for:

➡️ Tart Cherries
➡️ Kiwi
➡️ Garlic
➡️ Blueberries
➡️ Dark Chocolate
➡️ Tomatoes
➡️Avocados
Eat the foods that help fuel your body-because health starts with what is on the fork.

Which of these foods are you going to start reaching for?

Sources:
1https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11600041/
2https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21669584/
3https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355981151_Bioactive_compounds_in_garlic_Allium_sativum_L_as_a_source_of_antioxidants_and_its_potential_to_improve_the_immune_system_a_review
4https://journals.lww.com/nrronline/fulltext/2014/09160/neuroprotective_effects_of_berry_fruits_on.13.aspx
5https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0955286321002746
6https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36606553/
7https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8030699/

In this 10-year study of over 12,000 participants, those who supplemented with vitamin D had a 40% lower risk of develop...
21/07/2025

In this 10-year study of over 12,000 participants, those who supplemented with vitamin D had a 40% lower risk of developing dementia compared to those who didn’t. The effect was even greater in women, people with normal cognition at baseline, and those without the APOE4 gene (a known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s).

🧠 Why it matters:

➡️Vitamin D does more than support calcium absorption. It plays a role in clearing amyloid beta plaques in the brain and may protect against the cellular damage that leads to cognitive decline.

This adds to a growing body of research suggesting that deficiency is common and prevention starts early.

💬 Have you checked your levels lately?

Do you think will really do this??Coca-Cola may be swapping high-fructose corn syrup for real cane sugar in some of the...
18/07/2025

Do you think will really do this??

Coca-Cola may be swapping high-fructose corn syrup for real cane sugar in some of their U.S. sodas. This isn’t officially confirmed yet—but a company rep said, “More details on new innovative offerings within our Coca-Cola product range will be shared soon.”

While Coca-Cola is not JI approved, to be clear—cane sugar isn’t ideal either, especially in high amounts.

Interestingly, Coca-Cola is still defending the use of high-fructose corn syrup, saying it’s safe and processed the same way as sugar in the body. But research tells a different story—HFCS has been linked to insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, obesity, and increased inflammation. It’s ultra-processed, cheap to produce, and found in far too many everyday products.

I am always so amazed when I travel to other countries and how different their food ingredients are. How do we make a ch...
17/07/2025

I am always so amazed when I travel to other countries and how different their food ingredients are. 

How do we make a change here in the United States❓

We need to be:
1) educated
2) stop buying products that contain these. If companies don’t make money on the product, they won’t keep making them!

Here are examples of things that have been banned in other countries but are still allowed in the US.

👉🏻The EU banned titanium dioxide as a food additive in 2022. They found that they could “not rule out a concern for genotoxicity and consequently we could not establish a safe level for daily intake of the food additive.” In other words, they took a precautionary approach due to not knowing if it was a completely safe food additive. 1

👉🏻Some countries have banned farmed salmon. Farmed salmon can contain POP’s (persistent organic pollutants), which, according to the Cleveland Clinic, have been linked to several diseases like type 2 diabetes and obesity. They found that farmed salmon has 16x the amount of POPs! 2

👉🏻As of this year (2024), Mexico has banned the use of glyphosate (an herbicide that the International Research Center on Cancer via the World Health Organization has listed as a probable carcinogen). In September 2023, Germany also called for a ban on glyphosate. Vietnam has also fully banned glyphosate. 3

We know how to make candy without titanium dioxide.

We know how to catch fish that live in their natural environment and eat their natural diet.

We know how to grow crops without using glyphosate.

It’s not always realistic to use the best ingredients in every recipe—life gets busy, budgets are tight, and we do what ...
17/07/2025

It’s not always realistic to use the best ingredients in every recipe—life gets busy, budgets are tight, and we do what we can. But when I can make a better choice, I’ve learned that even small swaps can make a big difference over time.

One thing that I do try to build meals around-especially during the busy summer months- is protein. Here’s why:

→ Keeps you full longer and helps reduce cravings by stabilizing blood sugar
→ Supports mental focus and brain function, especially things like memory and decision-making
→ Helps regulate appetite and can support a healthy weight by reducing overall calorie intake
→ Promotes muscle repair and recovery, especially when eaten after physical activity
→ Supports metabolism since protein takes more energy to digest than carbs or fat

What are some of your favorite go-to summer meals?

5 things that WOW’d me on my health journey:1. Some heavy metals and environmental toxins are stored in fat cells.2. You...
11/07/2025

5 things that WOW’d me on my health journey:

1. Some heavy metals and environmental toxins are stored in fat cells.
2. Your body eliminates excess estrogen through your urine and stool.
3. Body odor can reflect what’s happening inside your body.
4. New gut bacteria can be created with exercise.
5. Stress can raise your cortisol which can then lower progesterone and contribute to estrogen dominance.

I’m honestly amazed at how much I’ve learned and keep learning over the years. From how connected everything is, to how many symptoms are messages, and how little choices can nudge something bigger in the body, our bodies do so much! 
Did you know...
Toxins get stored in fat cells?
Estrogen gets cleared out through your urine and stool?
Even body odor can reflect what’s going on internally?
The types of gut bacteria you grow can depend on the kind of exercise you do?
And get this: just 15 minutes of stress can trigger zonulin release, loosening tight junctions in the gut and making it more permeable.
Our bodies are constantly working behind the scenes to adjust, respond, and protect us. The more we do to take care of it, the more support we can give that process. Our bodies are incredible!

Sources:
1 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3569705/?utm_
2. https://www.mariongluckclinic.com/blog/hormones-and-gut-health-the-estrobolome-and-hormone-balance.html?utm
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32326126/
4. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-99485-9
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35336852/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38059291/
5. https://www.assaygenie.com/blog/zonulin-intestinal-permeability #:~:text=Zonulin%20is%20a%20protein%20regulating,bacterial%20adhesion%20and%20intestinal%20permeability.

The snack food most of us grew up on (depending on your age) was NOT genetically modified to withstand glyphosate!And we...
10/07/2025

The snack food most of us grew up on (depending on your age) was NOT genetically modified to withstand glyphosate!

And we didn’t have the word organic; that was a label the government gave us in the year 2000.

And high fructose corn syrup did not become popular until the later 80s and 90s (again, age depending)

So let’s talk about glyphosate.

First, GMO stands for genetically modified organism. This means the DNA structure of the plant, like soy for example, has been altered to withstand pesticides being sprayed on it instead of withering or shriveling. Companies sell Roundup Ready crops, which are designed to survive applications of Roundup (main ingredient is glyphosate). Then, the pesticide laden crop is harvested and enters the food supply. This became common in the 2000s.

Some of the most common GMO foods are corn, soy, canola, and sugar beets. If your food contains one of these crop ingredients, it likely contains GMOs and glyphosate.

What are some concerns with glyphosate?

-In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, reviewed extensive U.S., Canadian and Swedish studies on glyphosate’s human health effects, as well as research on laboratory animals. The IARC classified the chemical as “probably carcinogenic” to humans.
-In 2017, California listed glyphosate in its Proposition 65 registry of chemicals known to cause cancer.
-A 2019 meta-analysis study showed glyphosate increases the risk of cancer by 41%
-In 2021, Bayer (who owns Roundup) announced it would end the sale of glyphosate based herbicides (including Roundup) from the public marketplace. While this is a small victory, it can still be used commercially by farmers, so glyphosate will still be in our food supply.

https://www.fda.gov/food/agricultural-biotechnology/gmo-crops-animal-food-and-beyond
https://www.iarc.who.int/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MonographVolume112-1.pdf
https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/crnr/glyphosate-listed-effective-july-7-2017-known-state-california-cause-cancer
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1383574218300887

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09/07/2025

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Hi! I'm Karalynne Call, a mom of six with a passion for better health and wellness within the home. I began my health journey nearly 15 years ago as I battled severe depression, and have tried to help many others begin their own health journey. I believe that nature provides the necessary nutrition in order for people to live healthy, happy lives full of energy. My goal is to inspire others to make a change in their eating habits and daily product use.

I am a Wellness Coach, Nutritional, and Mental Health Advocate. I share tips and tricks, how-to's and why's behind choosing better, whole, non-toxic ingredients for their families. After years of struggling to find personal care products with ingredients I was willing to use on myself and on my children, I decided to make my own! Just Ingredients deodorant and face serum launched in Fall 2019, and more products are in the works.