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20-Minute Low-Impact Tabata to Lift Your Mood and Ease Depression
When you’re feeling low or drained, even getting up can feel like climbing a mountain. But here’s the beautiful thing about movement — it doesn’t have to be intense to make a big difference. Functional Medicine Los Angeles practitioners...
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Maybe It’s Not Just in Your Head — It’s in What...
We often think of depression as something that lives only in the mind — but in reality, it’s a full-body experience. It’s your mind, body, and even your gut talking to each other, sometimes in ways we don’t notice until we’re completely...
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When Depression Feels Like Too Much: Listening to What Your Body...
Depression isn’t just about feeling sad — it’s deeper, heavier, and often harder to explain. It’s not just “a bad day” or “feeling down.” It’s waking up tired even after a full night’s sleep. It’s losing interest in things you...
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Crockpot Applesauce
Ingredients (Makes about 6 cups) 6–8 medium apples (any variety, organic if possible), peeled or unpeeled, cored, and chopped 1 tspground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional) 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional) 2–3 tbsp...
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Apples: Good for Your Gut…But That’s Not All! 🍎
We all know apples are great for gut health. They’re packed with soluble fiber (pectin) and polyphenols, which feed beneficial gut bacteria, support digestion, and help maintain a balanced microbiome. But if you think their benefits stop...
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Overnight Apple Pie Baked French Toast
Ingredients (Serves 4–6) 6–8 slices whole-grain, sprouted, or sourdough bread(day-old is best) 2 large apples, peeled or unpeeled, diced 4 large eggs 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk(or any milk of choice) 1 tspvanilla...
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